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Tuesday, October 7th, 2025
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Good morning, Westport. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 7th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Four restored historic homes in Westport will open to visitors Sunday, November 2 (1 to 4 p.m.) for the 3rd annual Historic Homes Tour by 06880. Tickets cost $60 each or $100 for two, and proceeds will fund future tours of local history. 06880
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Emily and Tim Zobl opened The Clubhouse on Post Road East in the old Pane e Bene space, which features golf simulators, high-tech darts, two karaoke rooms, a restaurant and bar, and a rooftop deck — the couple visited Westport Library to discuss starting their new business while balancing life with two young children and sharing their University of Michigan collection. 06880
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ At a gala event at Westport Country Playhouse on Oct. 4, Nathan Lane and Anne Keefe were honored for their contributions to local theater—Lane was named the artistic honoree while Keefe received the Playhouse Leadership Award for her decades of service. Westport Journal
- ➤ Pianist Priscila Navarro and the Arx Duo percussionists will light up MoCACT in a Latin music event that showcases diverse Latin American tunes and dance styles. The show will feature Afro-Peruvian dance, the elegance of Mexico’s Danzón and the Westport premiere of Jimmy López’s Perú Negro — a high-voltage finale with two pianos and percussionists. Westport Journal
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EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Hundreds of nature lovers gathered at Earthplace Saturday night at the Woodside Bash fundraiser—raising thousands of dollars to support childhood education and nature access for coastal Connecticut students. Westport Journal
- ➤ The Westport Library will host AI & Us: A Civic Symposium Saturday, October 11, where experts will discuss AI's impact on law, healthcare, education, technology and civic life from noon to 5:30 p.m. Tickets cost $10 per session, $25 for all sessions and a student rate of $15, while speakers such as Yale Law School's Scott J. Shapiro and USC's Kate Crawford will answer audience questions during each session. Westport Journal
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Staples High School senior Oliver Vynerib started HomeCycle CT two years ago to help builders take apart homes so that useful parts are saved—he won the Westport Green Building Award for his work. He will explain how to do deconstruction tomorrow at 4 p.m. at 180 Saugatuck Ave. Westport Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Candidates for the Planning and Zoning Commission detailed their skills to help Westport voters understand how they will manage local growth. Michael Cammeyer, Bre Injeski and Craig Schiavone offer legal, civic and planning expertise while Michele Paquette brings land use and business experience—together they aim to ensure fair and thoughtful decisions for our town. 06880
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Today, Pink Aid held a fundraiser in Westport — a flag was raised to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month and to highlight the support it provides to patients and families facing financial challenges. The organization helps cover bills and food costs for women in 50 states. News 12 Connecticut
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Conard defeated East Hartford 80 to 74 on Oct 4 when both teams broke a state record by scoring 154 points—surpassing the old mark of 142 and tallying 22 touchdowns. CTPost
- ➤ Connecticut high school girls soccer teams recorded strong performances last week as several players achieved hat tricks and key assists during wins and ties that shifted league standings. New Canaan will host St Joseph today at 6:30 p.m.—a match expected to impact the state tournament race. CTPost
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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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Murder Mystery Campfire
7-9 p.m. — Earthplace — Members $45 | Non-Members $50 — Participate in a live-action mystery under the stars as you solve a thrilling whodunnit by the campfire.
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