J.C. Martin J.C. Martin

10th Annual Slice of Saugatuck Wows Westport Again

The 10th anniversary of the Slice of Saugatuck Festival was well attended under sunny skies. Over 2000 people came to taste and see what Westport's second downtown had to offer. 7 bands were playing in every corner of the neighborhood, 4 bouncy houses were filled with excited children and people strolled the streets enjoying samples of food from two dozen eateries.

"What I liked most was seeing all the smiling faces," said Matthew Mandell, Executive Director of the Chamber and originator of the festival. "Saugatuck is a special place and this event shows it off like no other. I think people really got to see that."

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Catching A "Lift" At The Slice Of Saugatuck

One visitor to Saturday's Slice Of Saugatuck got a "lift" from Westport Police Chief Foti Koskinas, right, and one of the Board Of Directors for the Catch A Lift Fund, Andrew Berman. Both men are veterans and Berman's organization was founded to support and aid in the recovery of U.S. Servicemen dealing with the effects of involvement in military conflicts.

The organization's mission statement is this:  Since our founding in 2010, the Catch A Lift Fund has helped thousands of post 9/11 combat injured veterans regain their mental and physical health through gym memberships, in home gym equipment, personalized fitness and nutrition programs and a peer support network. Catch A Lift vets are seeing and feeling results including dramatic weight loss, reduction in medications, improved sleep patterns, and strengthened relationships with family and friends, thanks to their healthier lifestyle. Our veteran testimonials attest that CAL has "saved their lives"; the greatest impact of all. You may learn more about the Catch A Lift Fund at https://catchaliftfund.org/

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Morning Weather Report

Today

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 8am and 2pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 59. West wind around 7 mph.

Tomorrow

Sunny, with a high near 81. West wind 7 to 10 mph.

Tomorrow Night

Clear, with a low around 59. West wind around 6 mph.

High Tides

1:44 AM / 2:03 PM

Low Tides

7:57 AM / 8:28 PM

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