Reminder for this Wednesday

Tick -Borne Illness and Other Summer Health Hazards

Here's a program that's a must as summer begins.

Ticks. Mosquitoes. Bee stings. Sunburns. Summer is full of opportunities to get outside — and a few hazards that come with it.

Join The Westport Library Medical Series this Wednesday, June 10 from 7:00 to 8:00 pm for a practical and engaging conversation on the health risks that accompany life outdoors in Connecticut.

Infectious disease specialist Dr. Zane Saul will discuss Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses, while longtime Westport physician Y's Man Dr. Robert Altbaum will cover common summer concerns including insect bites, stings, sun exposure, and more.

Bring your questions and hear directly from experts about how to prevent, recognize, and respond to some of the most common summertime health issues.

A little knowledge can go a long way toward a healthier summer.

Click here for additional details and to obtain a free ticket.

Reminder for this Tuesday

Y's Men Gather at Compo Tomorrow Evening

Every Westporter knows the toughest reservation to get in town is a picnic table at South Beach in Compo (to the right of the cannons). Some even break the rules (gasp!) and spread their stuff all over one table. We’ll let them live with their conscience.

Instead, we just show up early before the sunset dinner rush even starts. Around 5:00 pm every Tuesday (weather permitting). BYOEverything is the order of the day, including a beach chair. Tons of parking right there. Beach picnic rules apply; nothing made of glass, and maybe bring a snack to pass around.

Need more good news: no beach pass required! Just tell the nice young guy or gal in the gatehouse that you’re headed for the Y’s Men event.