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Sunday, June 29th, 2025
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Good morning, Westport. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 29th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today’s Great Duck Race at Jesup Green drew hundreds of spectators and thousands of ducks for the Sunrise Rotary Club fundraiser— the race ended with a close finish and awarded $10,000 in prizes, though fans had trouble tracking their own duck. 06880
- ➤ Downtown Westport traffic will be busier this weekend—three events are increasing both vehicle and foot traffic. The Westport Police Department warned drivers to be cautious as the ongoing sidewalk sale runs today through Sunday, the Great Duck Race tonight through tomorrow will close the Taylor parking lot risking tickets or tows, and jUNe Day will draw hundreds tomorrow with flags on the memorial bridge. Westport Journal
- ➤ Last night, Westport enjoyed live music as the Levitt Pavilion hosted the Tom Petty Project tribute band and a local library featured Mystic Bowie’s reggae dance party—each event adding a unique local vibe. Upcoming happenings include next month’s immersive 'Phantom of the Opera' show featuring local Clay Singer, Monday’s Career Coach Bus at Gillespie Center, Wakeman Town Farm summer camps, a Rotary clambake at Ned Dimes Marina with a leadership change, and today’s Great Duck Race at Jesup Green. 06880
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The online art gallery invites Westport residents of all ages and skill levels to submit artwork this summer; entries in any medium are accepted. Visitors can browse the free collection of creative pieces—artists must email a JPG with medium details. 06880
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Real estate agent Lisa Linzer advises homebuyers to get pre-approved for a mortgage and consider an all-cash offer, waive mortgage contingencies, or use an escalation clause to strengthen bids in Connecticut’s seller’s market—tactics that boost seller confidence. These strategies help buyers compete successfully—ensuring their offers stand out when multiple bids are received. CT Insider
SHOP NEWS
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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'.
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Summer Book Sale
July 25th – 29th — Pequot Library — Free entry — Discover great deals on books at one of New England's largest book sales.
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