Westport
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Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025
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Good morning, Westport. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 22nd of April.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A free piano concert featuring Liang-Fang Chang and Uriel Tsachor will take place at 4 p.m. on Sunday, April 27 in the sanctuary of Saugatuck Congregational Church at 245 Post Road East. The 90 minute performance—co-sponsored by the Y’s Men of Westport-Weston—will be followed by a question-and-answer session and a reception. Westport Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Eric Freeman, president of A Better Chance of Westport and real estate firm partner, works to expand educational opportunities for young men of color in our town—he also serves on the board of the Norwalk Symphony Orchestra and discussed his 20+ years of commitment on the '06880' podcast. 06880
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ More than 50 volunteers cleaned Beardsley Park's waterfront on April 21st during Beardsley Zoo's Party for the Planet, collecting 800 pounds of garbage ahead of Earth Day and helping brook trout return to Pequonnock River's ecosystem + Jim Knox said a clean river is vital for wildlife. News 12 Connecticut
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Westport Youth Commission is accepting applications from 9th–12th graders for the 2025–26 school year — the deadline is May 2. The commission, made up of 15 students and 15 adults appointed by the First Selectwoman, meets monthly to address youth issues in town. 06880
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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