Soulful Soundcheck Complete ahead of Tonight’s Levitt Pavilion Concert
Pete Muller and the Kindred Souls passed sound check this afternoon as the Levitt Pavilion prepares for a relaxing Sunday evening along the riverfront. The instrumental/vocal quartet will be performing their folk and souls sounds, with Goodnight Moonshine - a pop-folk partnership - also gracing the Levitt stage. Tonight’s show will begin at 7:00 PM, with tickets available online and at the Levitt Pavilion box office.
Silver Steel brings Sounds of the Islands to Saugatuck
Members of the Silver Steel Drum Band brought good vibes and great music to Saugatuck Center this afternoon as hundreds converged on the neighborhood for the Taste of Saugatuck event.
Seven Seniors Named as National Merit Semifinalists
Staples High School is proud to announce that seven members of the Class of 2022 who have qualified as National Merit Scholarship Corporation semifinalists in the 67th annual National Merit Scholarship Program.
The Staples High School semifinalists are: Emma Alcyone, Natalie Bandura,
Zachary Bishop, Michael Brody, Chloe Nevas, Maxwell Tanksley and Julian Weng
Nationwide, approximately 16,000 semifinalists -- fewer than 1 percent of the over 1.5 million students who took the 2020 PSAT/NMSQT qualifying exam --will compete for 7,500 National Merit Scholarships worth more than $30 million.
Staples High School Principal Stafford Thomas Jr. praised the achievements of these students, saying “It is an extraordinary honor for these students to be recognized for their academic abilities, and an honor for our school because each of these students demonstrate talents and passions beyond academics every day, making them wonderful representatives of the Westport Public Schools.”
First Tickets Sold as Yankee Doodle Fair Begins
The ticket booth at the Westport Woman Club’s Yankee Doodle Fair was busy at tonight’s 6:00 PM opening. Returning after the pandemic lockdowns, the fair will run in the Imperial Avenue parking lot through Sunday night. Tonight and tomorrow the rides will run from 6-10 PM, Saturday 1-10 PM, and Sunday 1-5PM. In addition to the carnival rides, the fair also includes live music, food, games, and raffle prizes that all fund the Westport Woman’s Club’s philanthropic projects around the community.
Schedule:
Thursday: 6-10 PM
Friday: 6-10 PM
Saturday: 1-10 PM
Sunday: 1-5 PM
Ride Prices:
1 Ticket: $1.50
22 Tickets: $30.00
48 Tickets: $60.00
Unlimited Wristband: $30.00
Ride for Paralysis 4 Stops in Westport en Route to Washington D.C.
International non-profit NextStep, which provides a link between paraplegics and rehabilitation and fitness resources, is fundraising to support their mission with the Ride for Paralysis 4. The team stopped on Westport’s Main Street this afternoon for a break in their travels (pictured). The ride started on Saturday in Boston and will end in Washington DC next Wednesday. Each rider is tasked with raising $1,000 per each day they ride, with sponsors and other donors supporting the fundraiser. Funding will go towards the organizations programs for those suffering from paralysis, including NextStep paralysis recovery centers located in other regions of the Country. Photo by Jerri Graham Photography for WestportLocal.com
Physician, Weston Mom Releases Second Novel; Tickets Available for Tuesday’s Westport Library Release Event
Dr. Heather Frimmer is releasing her second novel this Tuesday evening at the Westport Library - titled “Better to Trust”. The event begins at 7:00 PM and will feature door prizes and a conversation between Frimmer and notable book blogger Suzanne Leopold.
Frimmer’s first novel, Bedside Manners, was published in 2018 and won numerous awards throughout the region - being described as “a medical story, a mother-daughter tale, and a coming of age narrative, all rolled up into one absorbing story.” by Westporter and CNN anchor Alisyn Camerota. The newest novel “Better to Trust” follows the story of a woman in need of brain surgery and her neurosurgeon brother-in-law, with intertwined stories involving drug addiction, secret affairs, and risk-taking kids.
Dr. Frimmer is a emergency care and breast imaging radiologist. She completed her medical education at Weill-Cornell Medical College, New York Presbyterian-Cornell and Yale New Haven Hospital, and now lives in Weston with her husband and two children.
For free event tickets or to pre-order a signed copy of Better to Trust, click here.
Frimmer at the 2018 launch of her novel Bedside Manners at the former Barnes and Noble. Photo by Jaime Bairaktaris/WestportNow.comWestport Rotary's Lobsterfest a “Smashing Success” Once Again
The 2021 Rotary Lobsterfest, arguably Westport's biggest party of the year, was held Saturday at Compo Beach on a beautiful September afternoon under sunny blue skies.
The event, which sold out completely once again for it's 10th year and was limited only by it's attendance permit and how many lobsters could be cooked per hour. They served 2,400 lobsters, 330 steaks and 325 children's dinners. Fresh clams and oysters on the half shell were offered by Norwalk's Copp's Island Oysters.
A small army of volunteers, including town officials and those aspiring to become town officials, kept the beer and wine flowing and tables cleared. Families enjoyed great entertainment for their children, and craft spirits for the adults. Live music kept dancers on their feet. All and all, another lively and successful event for the community by the the Westport Rotary - which raised more that $100,000 (final figures not yet available) for their programs and charities.
Click on any photo to enlarge. Photos by J.C. Martin for the WestportLocalPress.com
Local Runners Pick up the Baton for The Great American Relay from Boston to California
Volunteer runners began their journey to Westport at Bridgeport Fire Department. Pictured are: J Lucas, Nancy Wilson, Kelly Konstanty, Lisa Goldstein, Karla Cohen, Lauren Leppla, Kenji Ogawa, and Lead Runner Ken Gallagher. (contributed photo/no order)Beginning on September 11th to honor those lost to the World Trade Center attacks, the Great American Relay is making its way from Boston to Santa Monica, California to raise money for first responders and members of the military.
Volunteer runners make their way towards Westport with The Great American Relay batons. Monday’s schedule brought the relay from Branford, Connecticut to the World Trade Center Memorial in Lower Manhattan in ten separate stages - with stages 26 and 27 connecting at Westport Fire Department Headquarters at around 10:30 yesterday morning.
Local runners who volunteered to carry the baton from Bridgeport Fire Department Headquarters to its handoff in Westport were: J Lucas, Nancy Wilson, Kelly Konstanty, Lisa Goldstein, Karla Cohen, Lauren Leppla, Kenji Ogawa, and Lead Runner Ken Gallagher. The group handed the baton off to Barbara Campbell, Elizabeth Hofmann, and Lead Runner Jeffrey Wollman who carried it to Darien’s hand-off point.
In total, 58 runners helped get the baton from Branford to the World Trade Center Memorial by Monday night.
This morning the red baton will continue its journey West - with an expected arrival at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania’s City Hall late tonight with the help of several dozen more volunteers. By the time the baton reaches that West Coast - it will have traveled through 415 stages totaling 3,500 miles for nearly 40 days with the help of hundreds of volunteer runners.
To learn more about The Great American Relay or to find a stage to run with, click here: greatamericanrelay.com
CT United Ride Rumbles across Post Road as 9/11 Tribute Tours Connecticut
Members of the CT United Ride head over Post Road on Route 33 as they headed for Wilton this afternoon. The annual ride featured thousands of motorcycles from across the region and was nearly 45 minutes long as it motored through local communities. Starting at Sherwood Island, the ride continued through Fairfield County until it ended at Seaside Park in Bridgeport. The bikers were escorted by dozens of law enforcement and first response motorcycles, including Westport Police, Fire, and EMS personnel. Community members lined the routes throughout the State to wave flags and pay respect to the motorcade on the 20th anniversary of the World Trade Center attacks.
The first ride was held on September 30th, 2001 and has continued and grown since then - with all funding collected going towards family emergency relief funds for CT Police Officers, CT Fire Fighters and two local United Ways. WestportLocal.com photo
Labor Day Fun Comes to a Close
Golden skies over Saugatuck brought the Labor Day weekend to a close as families lingered on the South Beach jetty.