Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 21st of April.
Good morning, Westport.
Debra Kandrak launched her 'Paint the Town Yellow' campaign in October 2019 after starting a memory garden to honor lost loved ones.
The campaign gained support from residents, business owners, and town officials and now fills Westport each spring with thousands of daffodils — a tribute to those remembered, including Staples High School senior Max Harper.
Levitt Pavilion in Westport will expand its 2025 lineup by adding free musical performances and ticketed events—new acts include Dogs in a Pile on June 20 at 7:30 p.m., Disco Biscuits on June 28 at 6:30 p.m., Michael Franti and Spearhead with Allen Stone on July 13 at 5 p.m., and The Wood Brothers on Aug. 10 at 6 p.m. Early bird ticket prices for some events will end soon.
The annual Lyrid meteor shower peaks tonight into April 22 over Connecticut with 10 to 20 meteors per hour visible in the northwest sky.
Viewers should watch before dawn and dress warmly (temperatures will be in the 40s overnight).
Staples High baseball won 3—2 in extra innings on Saturday as Jules Cicero hit the decisive single, improving the team to a 3—1 record amid cheers from the home crowd.
The Wreckers will host Brien McMahon today at 4:30 p.m.—their next chance to build on the win.
Vendor Pop-Up Shop & Art Show
5:30-8 p.m. — The J House Greenwich — $15 — Discover local artistry and enjoy a taste of spring essentials with a glass of wine.
Birding Walk with Anthony Zemba
8-9 a.m. — Earthplace — $10 Suggested Donation — Explore the vibrant avian life along the Earthplace trails with a certified ecologist.
GFA Dragon Dash
12:45 – 4:45 PM — 35 Beachside Ave, Westport, CT — Registration fee applies — Experience a scenic and family-friendly 5K run or walk in the GFA community.
Mother's Day 2025 Celebration
4 course dining experience — 11:30 a.m. — The Cottage — $95 Prix Fixe — Celebrate Mom with a delightful culinary journey crafted by Chef Brian Lewis.
Holi Festival Celebration
12-3 p.m. — City Center Green — Free entry — Celebrate the Festival of Colors with joyful festivities and vibrant powders marking the arrival of spring.
Westport Dog Festival
11 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Winslow Park — $10 per person, $30 per family of 4 — Join in on pet-friendly fun with competitions, food trucks, and adoptables.
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