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Monday, April 28th, 2025
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Good morning, Westport. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 28th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Community volunteers finished final touches on the rebuilt Compo Beach playground on Saturday despite gray skies and drizzle, making the area safer and more accessible. A re-opening is planned by Memorial Day + scores of local contributions helped fund the week-long project. Westport Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Westport Board of Education approved an early end to the 2024-25 school year by setting the last day for students on June 13 and scheduling staff training for June 16 — a decision intended to prevent low attendance on a Monday — and they also revised the 2025-26 calendar to start on Tuesday, Aug. 26 with new professional development day arrangements. Westport Journal
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Westport's newest food and fun spot, The Clubhouse, opened today offering games, karaoke and gourmet bites for local residents. The venue plans to create a relaxed hangout where community members can enjoy both dining and entertainment. News 12 Connecticut
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Staples High boys lacrosse team improved its season record to 7-1 with wins last week over Stepinac High, New Canaan and St. John's Prep—boosting team confidence. The team will play St. Joseph of Trumbull at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday to keep their winning momentum. Westport Journal
- ➤ The Westport Young Woman's League sponsors the Minute Man Race at Compo Beach today, where hundreds of runners take part in 10K and 5K races, kids' events, and the myTeamTriumph race for athletes with disabilities — a tradition that honors local patriot history near the Minute Man statue and militia graveyard — marking a cherished spring event. 06880
- ➤ Braylon Mullins, a 6 ft 5 in guard from Greenfield, Ind.—UConn’s prized incoming recruit—was named 2025 Indiana Mr. Basketball, making him the first winner to commit to UConn while he led his team to a 23 to 4 record and averaged 32.9 points per game. The Hour
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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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Weston Memorial Day Weekend 5K Run
7:45-10:30 AM — Weston High School — Registration fees apply — Celebrate Memorial Day with a fun 5K run open to all levels of runners and walkers.
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