Westport
Daily News
Friday, September 12th, 2025
Good morning, Westport. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 12th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Jo Fuchs Luscombe, a dedicated public servant who served five terms in the state House and was Westport’s 3rd selectwoman, died last weekend at age 91. She was known for her work with local schools, community organizations, and historic projects such as the restoration of Wheeler House—leaving a lasting legacy in Westport. 06880
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Sarah Jessica Parker drew a sold-out crowd at Westport Library for the 'Booked for the Evening' fundraiser last night—attendees enjoyed cocktails, music, and a video tribute while Parker received a plaque, a personalized library card, and a crossword puzzle gift. She shared her memories of the library and her film career in an interview with former library director Maxine Bleiweis. 06880
- ➤ A recent photo shows Connecticut’s 9/11 Memorial at Sherwood Island State Park where the twin towers were once visible from the shore – the memorial, dedicated in September 2002 with 153 additional names added in 2003, faces Long Island Sound to mark the loss of many lives on September 11. 06880
- ➤ The Westport Community Theatre will open its 68th season with Alexander Kulcsar’s one-man play Dooley at the Bar today at 7:30 p.m.—the show will run in 10 performances through Sept. 28 and is directed by Michael Stanley. Westport Journal
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Locally grown jewelweed—known as touch-me-not for its seed pods that burst when touched—grows with bright yellow and orange flowers along wet areas and attracts ruby-throated hummingbirds fueling up before migration. CT Insider
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Westport Lobster Festival
7-11 p.m. — Compo Beach — Ticket required — A delectable night featuring lobsters, music, and fun for the whole family.
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Make Tracks Walk/5K Run for Kids with Cancer
9-11 a.m. — Sherwood Island State Park — Registration fee applies — Participate in the 11th Annual Walk/Run supporting children battling cancer in Connecticut.
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Oyster Festival on the Sound
6-8 p.m. — Copps Island Oysters by Norm Bloom & Son, LLC — Ticket required — Savor fresh local oysters and a buffet while enjoying stunning waterfront views.
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Rhythm and Rhyme
10:30-11:00 a.m. — The Westport Library — Free entry — Enjoy a lively session of movement, nursery rhymes, and storytelling for young children.
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Story Fun with Miss Jessica
4:30-5:00 p.m. — The Westport Library — Free entry — Enjoy engaging stories and fun activities for kindergarteners and first graders with Miss Jessica.
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Tummy Time for Babies
9:30-10:00 a.m. — The Westport Library — Free entry — Engage pre-walking babies with songs, fingerplays, and bouncing during this playful session.
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Create a Spooky Book Nook
5-6 p.m. — The Westport Library — Free entry — Craft a miniature spooky scene in a diorama to fit between your bookshelf books.
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10th Annual Air Cooled Classic Car Show
9 AM – 2 PM — Veteran's Green, 109 Myrtle Ave, Westport, CT — $25 per car — A showcase of air cooled vehicles with bike tours, vintage displays, and family activities.
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