Conventional wisdom is: No one pays attention to political campaigns until after Labor Day.
Well, Labor Day has come and gone. And as Election Day nears, Westport’s League of Women Voters offers a number of opportunities for residents to hear — and question — candidates for a variety of local offices.
Democracy requires informed voters. Mark your calendars for:
- “A Conversation with 1st & 2nd Selectperson Candidates”: September 26, 2 p.m., Senior Center.
- “Fall Brunch & Design a Sign: Meet Your RTM Candidates”: October 4, 10 a.m. to noon Westport Library. The event includes coffee, donuts, snacks, and art activities to keep kids occupied. Co-sponsored by “06880.”
- “Selectmen Candidates” (October 14, 7 p.m., Toquet Hall); co-sponsored with Westport Youth Commission. Special event for students; adults invited too.
- “A Conversation with Board of Finance Candidates”: October 15, 2 p.m., Senior Center.
- “Board of Education”: October 22, 7 p.m., Toquet Hall
- “Planning & Zoning Commission”: October 23; site TBD.
- “Candidates Debates: Board of Education, Zoning Board of Appeals, Board of Assessment Appeals, Board of Finance”: October 27, 6:30 p.m., Westport Library.
- “Candidates Debate: 1st Selectman and Planning & Zoning Commission”: October 28, 6:30 p.m., Westport Library.
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Congratulations to Natalie Chudowsky!
The Staples High School senior has been chosen for the US U-17 women’s national soccer team.
She’ll travel with the squad next month to train in Spain, then will compete in the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.
Natalie was a 3-year star for Staples, but because of national team duties is not playing for the varsity this fall. Her current team is New York Soccer Club.
She’ll graduate in January, and head to Duke University.
This past spring, Natalie started all 3 games at center back for the US U-17 team, at the CONCACAF Tournament (World Cup qualifier), in Trinidad & Tobago. The Americans won all 3 matches, against the hosts, Honduras and El Salvador.
She also played in a pair of friendly matches this summer, against Japan.
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The nights are getting shorter, but they’re still filled with Levitt Pavilion music.
Argonaut, Wasp, and Wild & Company entertained last night. The crowd — of all ages — loved them.
(Photo/DinkinESH Fotografix)
(Photo/Susan Garment)
Shout-out to the lighting and sound guy, Randy Thomas! (Photo/Susan Garment)
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Today’s “Westport … Naturally” image is a bit larger than life.
Thankfully.
(Photo/Susan Iseman)
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And finally …