MoCA and AAPI Westport Celebrate Diwali with the Community on November 5th
From the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Westport CommunityDiwali is one of the biggest Hindu festivals. It celebrates Lord Rama's defeat of the evil king Ravana and his triumphant return to his home with his wife Sita.
Diwali represents the triumph of good over evil, light over darkness and wisdom over ignorance. It is a festival of new beginnings, an auspicious day.
Diwali is like the Indian version of Christmas. Think lit up houses, brand new clothes, great food and lots of presents.
Join us as we celebrate the festivities on 5th November 2021, at MOCA, 19 Newtown Turnpike, Westport, 4.30pm - 6.30pm.
Entry is free. All activities will be held outside, weather permitting.
Westport COVID-19 Cases Up 1; State Hospitalizations Nearly Under 200 Patients
The Westport-Weston Health District reported 1 COVID-19 case for Westport over the past 24 hours. The State’s daily test positivity rate was up to 2.13% while hospitalizations were down 10.
Westport total positive or probable cases: 2,133 cases.
Westport total COVID-19 Deaths: 32 deaths.
State Daily Test Positivity: 2.13% [up from 1.55%]
State Hospitalizations: 202 patients [-10]
Annual Children's Halloween Parade Tomorrow
The parade will begin up Main Street, go right on Avery Place and then left onto Myrtle Avenue. Children may trick or treat along Main Street and then meet on the Green for refreshments, small gifts and the entertainment of DJ Kenny Michaels.
Entertainment, refreshments and a small gift will be provided on Veterans Green across from Town Hall at 4:00 p.m. In the event that the rain continues tomorrow, Parks & Rec will make the call at noon tomorrow for the rain date of Thursday, same time and location. If the field on Veteran's Green is too muddy, town departments will give out goodies in front of town hall. The announcement will be available on the town Facebook and Instagram, and on the Parks & Rec cancellation line at: 203.341.5074.
photos of 2019 event by J.C. Martin for WestportLocal.com click on any photo to enlarge.
Morning Weather Report: Flash Flood Watch until 5:00 PM
Today
Rain and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 62. Breezy, with a northeast wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Tonight
Rain before 2am, then a chance of showers after 2am. Low around 50. Breezy, with a north wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tomorrow
A 30 percent chance of showers before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. Breezy, with a north wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.
Tomorrow Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. North wind 9 to 14 mph.