Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 22nd of April.
Good morning, Westport.
On Tuesday, Wayback Burgers hosted its annual donation day for Boys and Girls Clubs of America with 10% of sales benefiting local youth — Wayback Rewards members earned 3X points, reflecting the franchise's ongoing support for kids in our community.
Westport Community Theatre stages 'The Savannah Sipping Society,' a vibrant comedy about four women forging new friendships.
The show runs Friday at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. with a Saturday 2 p.m. matinee in the Town Hall basement (black box theater) and ends this weekend.
Street artist Mr Brainwash will show his new art collection inspired by Vincent van Gogh at Clarendon Fine Art in Westport on Thursday from 6:30-8:30 p.m. The work will be on view until May 3.
Sustainable Westport honors local restaurants committed to green practices (limiting single-use plastics, sourcing ingredients locally, and reducing waste) with its first-ever Restaurant Champions program, which will expand from Saugatuck to downtown soon.
UConn coach Dan Hurley urged local businesses and the state to fund the basketball team’s push for a pro sports model — a plan to ease the cost of replacing key players.
He said new deals will help keep Connecticut strong in college sports.
Val Ackerman, 66, announced her retirement as Big East commissioner after 13 years on Tuesday morning at her New York office as she stepped aside from a career that reshaped college basketball (her leadership helped reunite UConn with the conference).
The Bridgeport Islanders lost a 2-0 opener to the Hershey Bears on April 21 at Total Mortgage Arena and face an elimination game tomorrow at 7:05 p.m. at GIANT Center, which could end the 25-year franchise in Bridgeport as the team moves to Hamilton, Ontario.
Darien regained the top spot on April 21 after beating Wilton and Mamaroneck — coach Jeff Brameier achieved his 700th win.
Staples moved to No. 2 and Notre Dame-West Haven joined the top 10 with key victories.
UConn guard Solo Ball will sit out the 2026-27 season after undergoing left wrist surgery, with plans to return as a fifth-year senior in 2027-28.
The decision, announced Monday, follows his recent struggles during the Final Four run and aims to allow full recovery.
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.
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.
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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