Good morning, Westport.

The 06880 blog party will be held on July 17 at 6 p.m. at Compo Beach’s South Beach by the trees—attendees should bring their own food, drinks and chairs to enjoy this free, informal event that invites all community members.

This weekend in Connecticut, 32 events offer live concerts by Paul Anka, James Blunt and Buddy Guy, a free outdoor concert on the New Haven Green and art exhibits across the state — Westport Country Playhouse will show The Wizard of Oz on Saturday, June 21 at 1 and 4 p.m. a family-friendly Juneteenth celebration in Cos Cob and local festivals add to the list.

The Barnum Museum in Bridgeport needs $25 million to fix its inside and reopen to the public after damage from a tornado in 2010.

Museum officials and city leaders say the funds will pay for upgrades—like plumbing and electrical work—while new immersive exhibits honoring its history are planned.

The plan to build a new emergency services facility on Greens Farms Road may be delayed because the site is an archaeological preserve containing artifacts from the old West Parish Meeting House burned in 1779—experts plan to complete a four-month survey to map the area before any decision is made. This delay could also affect plans to add more downtown parking by relocating the police station.

Today, Westport First Selectwoman Jennifer Tooker released a statement thanking local boards after the P&Z Commission unanimously approved the site plan for Long Lots Elementary School and Stepping Stones Preschool.

She credited local agencies (Flood and Erosion Control Board, Conservation Commission, Board of Finance, and RTM) for listening to public input and advancing the project.

Town Clerk Jeffrey Dunkerton reminds dog owners that any dog six months or older must have a valid license and wear the required dog tag—failure to comply after the end of June will result in a $75 fine.

Licenses, which cost $8 for neutered or spayed dogs and $19 for others, are available online or by paper from July 1 through next June 30.

My Sinatra

8 PM – 12 AM — Westport Country Playhouse — Tickets available — Cary Hoffman brings his heartfelt tribute to Frank Sinatra through music and storytelling.

Michael Franti & Spearhead with Allen Stone

5:00-6:30 p.m. — Levitt Pavilion — Cost info not provided — Experience an electrifying evening of soulful melodies and genre-defying performances.

Camp Invention: Wonder at Staples High School

8:45 a.m. - 2:45 p.m. — Camp Invention, Westport, CT — $315+ — Dive into a week of STEM adventures with hands-on challenges and creative problem solving.

Foraging & Wild Food

10 a.m. — Earthplace — $30 — Explore the art of foraging with expert guidance from the Connecticut Foraging Club and discover wild food delights.