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Westporter, National ASPCA Board Member Thanks Kind-Hearted Boys for Lemonade Stand Fundraiser

National ASPCA Board Member Sivan Hong saw that 10 year old Westporters Jack Steel and Lucas Robinson (L-R, flanking Hong) were hosting lemonade stands on Hillandale Road during the brutal heat last weekend, with half of all profit going to the ASPCA as donations. Hong, a Westporter and local children’s book author, contacted national ASPCA leadership with the story - and today - hand delivered sweatshirts and other gifts as a token of appreciation for their work. The boys are continuing to sell lemonade, energy bites, and chocolate chip cookies in support of the national organization ahead of the incoming stormy weather. Photo by WestportLocal.com

National ASPCA Board Member Sivan Hong saw that 10 year old Westporters Jack Steel and Lucas Robinson (L-R, flanking Hong) were hosting lemonade stands on Hillandale Road during the brutal heat last weekend, with half of all profit going to the ASPCA as donations. Hong, a Westporter and local children’s book author, contacted national ASPCA leadership with the story - and today - hand delivered sweatshirts and other gifts as a token of appreciation for their work. The boys are continuing to sell lemonade, energy bites, and chocolate chip cookies in support of the national organization ahead of the incoming stormy weather. Photo by WestportLocal.com

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New Neighbors: Sir Knottingham the Opossum joins Earthplace

Earthplace announced yesterday the arrival of a new member to their Animal Hall: Sir Knottingham, a Virginia Opossum. Sir Knottingham was taken in by the local non-profit nature center due to a tail injury, which prevents him from being able to balance while climbing trees - critical to his independence in the wild. The wide-eyed new neighbor will join over 30 other animals, from frogs to American Eagles, and will continue the center’s tradition in education the public and its preschool students through discovery and nature. Community members are welcomed to visit Sit Knottingham and his neighbors during the center’s museum hours, which reopened after a long hiatus to to COVID-19 precautions.

Earthplace announced yesterday the arrival of a new member to their Animal Hall: Sir Knottingham, a Virginia Opossum. Sir Knottingham was taken in by the local non-profit nature center due to a tail injury, which prevents him from being able to balance while climbing trees - critical to his independence in the wild. The wide-eyed new neighbor will join over 30 other animals, from frogs to American Eagles, and will continue the center’s tradition in education the public and its preschool students through discovery and nature. Community members are welcomed to visit Sit Knottingham and his neighbors during the center’s museum hours, which reopened after a long hiatus to to COVID-19 precautions.

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Westporter Drew Angus to Sing National Anthem at Mets v. Giants Game this Afternoon

Musician Drew Angus will be at Oracle Park this afternoon to sing the National Anthem ahead of the MLB game between the San Francisco Giants and the New York Mets. Angus, a Staples High School class of 2007 graduate, has traveled the country for his music - appearing on shows like Saturday Night Life and becoming a finalist on American Idol. The San Fransisco home game begins at 3:45 today. Photo by WestportLocal.com, Westport Fine Arts Festival

Musician Drew Angus will be at Oracle Park this afternoon to sing the National Anthem ahead of the MLB game between the San Francisco Giants and the New York Mets. Angus, a Staples High School class of 2007 graduate, has traveled the country for his music - appearing on shows like Saturday Night Life and becoming a finalist on American Idol. The San Fransisco home game begins at 3:45 today. 

Photo by WestportLocal.com, Westport Fine Arts Festival
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