Westport
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Wednesday, November 5th, 2025
Good morning, Westport. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 5th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Westport voters turned out early on Election Day at the library at 6:20 a.m.—local events include a pot giveaway at the Farmers Market on Thursday and the 18th annual AmFab Open Studios on November 8-9, with a free online astronomy lecture on November 18 featuring MIT Professor Sara Seager. The roundup also notes a Staples 3-v-3 basketball fundraiser on November 21, changes to Jazz at the Post on Thursday, and a memorial service for Staples High School Class of 1969 graduate Thomas Krygier set for Saturday at Shaughnessey Banks Funeral Home. 06880
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Today, volunteers at Greens Farms—Saugatuck, Long Lots, and Coleytown Middle—ran bake sales at polling stations to help fund school programs as Westporters cast their votes. Westport Journal
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ An injured owl was found on the Merritt Parkway in Westport and taken to Wildlife in Crisis (a wildlife group in Weston) where it is being cared for. The Hour
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Honor Our Veterans 5K Family Run/Walk
8 AM – 12 PM — Sherwood Island State Park — $35 entry — Celebrate Veterans Day with a scenic 5K supporting Heroes for the Brave.
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Westport Farmers' Market
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Westport Farmers' Market — Free entry — Enjoy fresh, local produce and engage with the community in a vibrant market atmosphere.
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Winter Wreath Workshop at Jenni Kayne
6:00-7:30 p.m. — Jenni Kayne Home - Westport — All materials included — Get crafty and festive by creating a beautiful winter wreath with seasonal florals.
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Silvermine Holiday Sale & Fundraiser
5-8 p.m. — Silvermine Arts Center — Free entry — Discover unique handmade gifts and enjoy festive fun as you kick off the holiday season.
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