Westport
Daily News
Sunday, September 14th, 2025
Good morning, Westport. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 14th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Westport’s League of Women Voters has scheduled candidate events for local offices this fall including a conversation with 1st — 2nd Selectperson candidates on September 26, a brunch on October 4, a board meeting on October 15, and candidate debates on October 27 and 28 while Peter Greenberg will speak at Westport Library on September 25 and the Tedeschi Trucks Band will perform tomorrow night at Levitt Pavilion. Lifelong resident Josephine D’Amico died Thursday at home and her funeral with a Mass of Christian burial is set for September 16 at Assumption Church. 06880
- ➤ Bike Westport has reached out to election candidates including Kevin Christie, Don O’Day, and David Rosenwaks and town residents to sign its pledge for a safer, more walkable and bikeable community. The non-profit said the pledge supports public health, safety, and economic growth—aiming to shape candidate platforms and benefit local families. 06880
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Today, an online art gallery that has been curated for over five years showcases two weavings for the first time+ marking a new direction in its collection. The gallery accepts reader submissions in many mediums including watercolors, oils, and digital prints+ broadening its artistic range. 06880
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Staples High School launched its first official dance team to give dancers a place to come together and show their moves. The team will perform jazz and hip hop at games, pep rallies and the Involvement Fair next week—offering a new community for both serious dancers and newcomers. 06880
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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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