Westport
Daily News
Sunday, April 19th, 2026
Good morning, Westport. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 19th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Westport events include Parks & Rec’s Summer Kickoff at Compo Beach with helicopter rides on May 23, the Co-op Nursery’s Touch-a-Truck on May 2, Chabad’s golf outing on May 4 with a $25,000 prize, Tony Rizza’s $1.5M donation to UConn, and a new history exhibit opening May 9. 06880
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ ThoughtPartnr, a Westport-based tech firm, launched its AI Search Widget on its one-year anniversary to help small businesses adapt to AI and compete with larger companies. CEO Jay Norris said the low-cost product designed for any website offers an affordable way for these businesses to grow. News 12 Connecticut
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Westport Library Common Ground Initiative and partners hosted their second Jackie Robinson Essay Contest, honoring winners Marty Erdheim with his grandson, Mark Rosenblatt, Tobias Slavin and finalist AJ Battersby during Jackie Robinson Day programming on Friday—prizes included Mets tickets, Dodgers memorabilia and other keepsakes celebrating Robinson’s enduring influence. 06880
- ➤ The online art gallery is showcasing a record 19 pieces this week with many for sale—viewers can browse and buy—and next week it will invite local artists of all ages to submit JPGs that note the medium used. 06880
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Bridgeport Islanders secured the No. 4 seed and home ice advantage for a best-of-three playoff series at Total Mortgage Arena after a 2-1 win over the Hershey Bears & clinched a playoff berth with a final win over Hartford Wolf Pack; their opponent will be set after today's game. The Hour
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6th Annual Fashionably Westport
7-10 p.m. — The Westport Library — Tickets benefit Homes with Hope — Experience a fabulous runway show featuring local styles and celebrities.
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HAYVN Health Summit: Empowered Strength
4:30-8 p.m. — HAYVN Coworking — $15-$250 — Explore health and wellness insights from local experts while networking with the community.
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Terrarium Workshop
6-7:30 p.m. — Jenni Kayne Home - Westport — Light refreshments served — Create your own lush garden terrarium for outdoor entertaining.
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