Good morning, Westport.

Westport's 11th annual “06880” blog party is set for next Thursday, July 17 at 6 p.m. at the far end of Compo’s South Beach—near the boat and kayak launch—and invites locals to bring their own food, chairs, and blankets for a relaxed party.

Over 3,200 Westport residents signed a petition and raised over $10,000 to support Old Mill Grocery & Deli at 222 Hillspoint Road, which faces a lawsuit by local property owners who claim the addition of a liquor license will harm the neighborhood.

Owners Graziano and Maurizio Ricci say the deli offers only beer and wine to meet customer feedback—officials confirm there are no plans to serve hard liquor as the community defends its traditional grocer-deli.

The Westport Library will host its 26th annual 'Booked for the Evening' fundraiser on September 10 featuring Sarah Jessica Parker, who will speak on the importance of libraries and literature.

Tickets will go on sale August 12 — the event honors Parker’s longstanding career in acting and her advocacy for diverse voices.

The Board of Selectwomen approved Phase One of the Downtown Parking Management Plan on Wednesday to limit on-street parking to two hours on Main, Elm, and Bay streets as well as Church Lane and Jesup Road.

The change affects 115 spots and will be reviewed over six months to a year — merchants have voiced concerns over their input in the process.

Connecticut farms received a 20% tax credit for new machinery — including drones to seed crops — after Gov. Ned Lamont signed two new laws on July 10.

Farmers can also access state grants to buy land under the new legislation.

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.