Good morning, Westport.

Westport’s annual sidewalk sale runs Friday through Sunday as over 50 downtown merchants offer discounted summer goods on Main Street, Elm Street, Church Lane and Sconset Square.

Additional retailers outside downtown will also show special displays and promotional pricing.

On June 17th, twenty-four members of the Haberstroh team — including Westport resident Dan Orlovsky — played 100 holes in Hartford in pouring rain and raised over $450,000 for ALS charities including ALS TDI, Team Gleason, and Experience Camps, continuing a strong legacy of local advocacy.

Long Lots Elementary School will move ahead with plans for a new school without a referendum after only 71 signatures were received by the deadline, and Compo and Burying Hill beaches reopened yesterday after negative bacteria tests.

Residents can also purchase fireworks tickets for the July 2 show — several memorial services and local events add to a full town update.

Greg Thompson from News 12 is showcasing Westport's best weekend events—featuring the Westport Sidewalk Sale, the 60th Annual June Day and the Great Duck Race, which will draw many local visitors.

On Monday, Wine Spectator released its 2025 list of best restaurants for wine, naming 32 Connecticut locations including Westport’s Gabriele’s Italian Steakhouse.

The awards honor restaurants with a deep commitment to wine—winners are recognized with Award of Excellence, Best of Award of Excellence, and Grand Award.

The Connecticut Blood Center has issued an urgent call for blood donations as supplies of O-negative and B-negative blood are down 27% from what hospitals need—especially with the July Fourth weekend near.

The center asked community groups to host donation drives and will offer donors a branded T-shirt or backpack from Friday through July 7.

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.

Author Talk: Adriana Trigiani on 'The View From Lake Como'

7:00-8:30 p.m. — The Westport Library — Free entry — Join best-selling author Adriana Trigiani as she discusses her latest summer read, 'The View From Lake Como'.

Summer Book Sale

July 25th – 29th — Pequot Library — Free entry — Discover great deals on books at one of New England's largest book sales.