Roundup: Sunday Beach Services, Dial M For Murder …

Dan Woog

3 years ago

Worshipers gathered Sunday at Compo Beach.

It marked the first of 10 Sunday services, at the cannons. (Or, if inclement weather, the brick pavilion.)

Guests bring their own chairs. Beach stickers are not required.

Five churches alternate leading the services, which begin at 8:30 a.m. All residents are invited, no matter where they worship.

Wilton Congregational Church was Sunday’s sponsor. The other services will be led by:

July 9: Norfield Congregational Church
July 16: Saugatuck Church & Pivot Choir, Rev. Alison Patton preaching
July 23: Green’s Farms Congregational Church
July 30: United Methodist Church of Westport & Weston
August 6: Green’s Farms Congregational Church
August 13: Wilton Congregational Church
August 20: Norfield Congregational Church
August 27: United Methodist Church of Westport & Weston
September 3: Saugatuck Church, Rev. Willie Salmond preaching.

Sunday’s service, at the Compo Beach pavilion. (Photo and hat tip/ Mark Mathias)

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Celebrate the 4th of July with a murder.

Today only, the Westport Country Playhouse offers 20% off on tickets to “Dial M for Murder.”

The classic mystery — the last show of the truncated 2023 season — opens July 11. It runs through July 29. Click here for tickets, and more information.

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There’s no end to the types of creatures that appear in “Westport … Naturally.”

Today it’s woodpeckers.

Joe Vallone writes: “In my 30-plus years living in Westport, I have never see so many woodpeckers in one season.

“I am amazed by how the wildlife changes habitats. We have watched seasons dominated by deer, then rabbits, then foxes, then wild turkeys, now woodpeckers.

“The size of these woodpeckers is what impressed me the most. They are huge!”