Five days remain to complete the Downtown Plan Implementation Committee survey.
Questions include the use and knowledge of parking options, metered parking, a deck and more.
The aim is to vet recommendations already developed by consultants and DPIC. Final recommendations will be presented by to the Board of Selectwomen next month. To take the survey, click here.
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Speaking of downtown: The Ruth Steinkraus Cohen Bridge — the gathering place for Westport protests — is the site Saturday (June 14, 11 a.m.) for a “No Kings” rally.
The event is part of a national anti-Trump effort. Organizers — including know Indivisible, 50501 and others — say: “Bring posters.”
On the Ruth Steinkraus Cohen Bridge, for an anti-Trump rally in April 2025. (Photo/Dan Woog)
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Club203 partied hard last night.
Westport’s social group for adults with disabilities closed out their year with a celebration at Ned Dimes Marina.
The Parks & Recreation Department provided the venue. Westport Rotary Club volunteered joined those from the club. MoCA helped attendees make costers for cocktail cups. Susan Wright led everyone in movement and music. And Super Duper Weenie cooked up over 100 meals.
After a summer off, Club203 picks up right where they left off in June.
One group of Club203 partiers …
… and another. (Photos courtesy of Stacie Curran)
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The Levitt Pavilion kicks off its Children’s Series — 11 great (and free!) shows for kids and their families tonight (Wednesday, 7 p.m.).
Divinity Roxx blends upbeat tunes with positive messages that inspire creativity, confidence and self-expression. She toured and performed with Beyoncé, as her bassist and musical director. Divinity has now expanded her mission of inspiration to children’s music. More details on tonight’s show are available here.
The Children’s Series runs on select Tuesdays and Wednesdays now through August. Pre-show activities include giveaways, and a new “Touch-A-Truck” experience.
The lineup continues highlights like the ever-popular Hall Family (June 25), and an August 25 special needs community celebration and back-to-school spectacular.
Free tickets are available at www.LevittPavilion.com, and in advance and on the day of show at the Levitt box office (open 2 hours before showtime, on show days). Click here for more information on the full Children’s Series.
An ice cream truck is always on site. And, as always, picnics are encouraged.
Click here or below to see and hear Divi Roxx in action.
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Meanwhile, at the other edge of the age spectrum: Leo Botwin turns 103 years young today.
He’s lived in the same Westport home since 1967 — but that’s just over half his life.
He and his wife of 71 years, Roberta — who, like Leo, is still very healthy — will celebrate with dinner in Westport. On Saturday, there’s a big family-and-friends party at their daughter Ellen’s home in Guilford.
Birthday wishes can be emailed to 2ontheaislebdwy@gmail.com.
Leo Botwin with his great-granddaughter Ava. She was born 2 weeks before his 102nd birthday.
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Veteran TV journalist and Westport resident Anne Craig writes: “Many of us take clean laundry for granted. Endless folding and putting away make it a dreaded chore for many, like me.
“But for many families, it’s a luxury they can’t afford. So 10 local congregations are bringing ‘Laundry Love’ to more than 150 families in Bridgeport.
“That’s a full day of free laundry, on the third Tuesday of each month at the Bridgeport SuperSaver.
Volunteers are always needed. Click here or below to learn more.
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There are dozens of trees in Winslow Park.
If you want to know what some of them are — or if you know, but would like to learn more about them — check out the Westport Tree Board’s new project.
They’ve posted small informational signs to a few. They’re not obtrusive. But they are very educational.
And each includes a QR code, to learn more.
(Hat tip and photo/Mark Mathias)
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The Parks & Recreation Commission meets June 18 (7:30 p.m.; Zoom).
The agenda includes reports from the golf, parks and racquets advisory committees, followby updates on the Longshore capital improvement plan project, and the parks master update plan.
Aerial view of Longshore.
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For years, Lorenza Arnal has shared her love of Mexico through food. She created her own brand of salsa macha, and sold homemade guacamole at the Wesport Farmers’ Market.
Now she is helping others experience her home country in a deeper, more personal way: through journeys that celebrate the history, culture and tradition of Mexico.
What started as small culinary tours has blossomed into immersive travel. Lorenza is booking several tours now for the fall.
They include a celebration of Día de los Muertos in Oaxaca; a Jewish heritage trip through Mexico City, and corporate retreats with personalized itineraries, culinary experiences and wellness-focused excursions.
Click here for more information, and reservations.
Scenes from Oaxaca.
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Tomorrow’s Jazz at the Post celebrates the life and music of Wayne Shorter. Artists include pianist Jen Allen, bassist Essiet Okun Essiet, drummer Sylvia Duenca, trumpeter Andy Gravish and saxophonist Greg Wall.
Dinner service at the VFW begins at 7 p.m. Shows are 7:30 and 8:45 p.m. Music cover is $20 ($15 veterans and students). Click here for reservations.
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Beth Keane calls this her “trellis tree.”
Last week it was in full bloom. Today it’s our “Westport … Naturally” feature photo of the day.
(Photo/Beth Keane)
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And finally … in honor of the Staples High School Class of 2025:
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