Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 23rd of April.
Good morning, Westport.
The Tree Board will give away free witch hazel, ninebark, and a blackgum tree this Friday behind Town Hall (110 Myrtle Ave) as part of an Arbor Day tradition.
Recipients can pick up the tubelings for their gardens in a program running for over 10 years.
Staples High School senior Jonathan Dobin-Smith shows how volunteer work with Circle of Friends brings the community together to support neurodiverse children each month – he encourages families to join before the Evening of Recognition on Sunday, May 3.
Wakeman Town Farm (134 Cross Highway) will host its third annual Drinking with Chickens event on May 21 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. with live music, appetizers and craft bwwaacktails plus guest appearances by the town farm’s chickens.
ThoughtPartnr, a Westport-based company, will host 'The Impact of AI on Search for Small & Medium-Sized Businesses' with live demos and expert panels on April 29 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Dandelion at the Delamar Westport; the free event requires registration.
11-year-old twins Lisette and Leonie Kalra, who are homeschooled in Westport, launched Westport Smiles this January to help people connect by using AI to generate fun activity ideas from photos & prompts.
They now await news on advancing to the regional stage of the Presidential AI challenge.
Staples High School senior Seamus Brannigan unveiled his Eagle Scout project Tuesday — a custom cabinet designed to hold the helmets of six fallen Westport firefighters so their legacy endures.
Connecticut public utilities regulators approved a rate decrease for Eversource and UI residential customers that will lower bills by about $30 and $34 respectively, effective May 1 through April 30 — Gov. Ned Lamont will announce the decision in a 2 p.m. press conference today at the State Capitol.
Registration for the Basic Rider Course, needed to obtain a motorcycle endorsement, will open the first week in May at several CT State Community College campuses including one in Westport.
The course costs $260 and provides self-guided eCourse instruction with hands-on riding practice.
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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