Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 23rd of June.
Good morning, Westport.
Bill Evans, a long-time Westport resident and founder of WM Evans Painting, now leads Connecticut Quest for Peace, a nonprofit that supports education, healthcare + basic needs.
Drop donations at his garage on Westfair Drive or the Bridgeport warehouse on Saturdays and Mondays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Westport Observatory’s Amateur Radio Club K1WAS will host ARRL Field Day—an event showcasing amateur radio's role in emergency response—at 182 Bayberry Lane on Saturday, June 27 and Sunday, June 28.
The Westport Farmers Market will celebrate 20 years this Thursday at 50 Imperial Ave from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Shoppers will earn stamps for free items and get prizes for bringing previous tote bags — all set during peak summer harvest.
Lucius and Dawes played a surprise show at the Levitt Pavilion in Westport on Saturday, June 20, 2026, where Dawes’ special guests joined for hits and covers, marking their first appearance at the venue since 2023 (a reunion for longtime collaborators).
Jazz drummer Adam Nussbaum will perform at VFW Post 399 this Thursday, June 25, as part of the Jazz at the Post series by the Jazz Society of Fairfield County.
Dinner starts at 6:45 p.m. for $25 with two sets beginning at 7:30 p.m. and 8:45 p.m.
The '06880' Podcast released an episode featuring Rabbi Yehuda Kantor, spiritual head of Chabad of Westport, located in the former Three Bears Inn on Newtown Turnpike at Wilton Road — he shares how the center blends traditional values with modern programming to serve families.
Craig Melvin, a Westport resident, was playfully slapped on Today by Days of Lives actor Deidre Hall during an interview on Friday, June 19.
Hall, celebrating her 50-year tenure on the soap, joked about the staged moment that left Melvin smiling afterwards.
Nine Westport restaurants were cited for 24 serious health violations in May by the Aspetuck Health District — issues like improper sanitizing and temperature controls were corrected upon reinspection.
Photographer Dave Matlow shows how Westport neighborhoods have changed in his 'Then and Now' series by comparing photos from Woody Lane, Cross Highway, Silent Grove and Bayberry Lane taken in the mid-2000s with new images captured now — highlighting evolving local homes.
A Journey Through Westport History
6-7:30 p.m. — MoCA\CT — RSVP required — Celebrate the release of Bob Weingarten's new book and explore Westport's rich history over drinks and light bites.
Levitt Pavilion Children’s Series
7-8 p.m. — Levitt Pavilion — Free entry — Enjoy award-winning children’s music performances by acclaimed artists in a beautiful outdoor setting.
The Murder of Roger Ackroyd
7-9 p.m. — Westport Country Playhouse — Tickets required — Experience Agatha Christie’s renowned mystery brought to life with clever twists and suspense.
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