For well over 50 years, the Levitt Pavilion has hosted thousands of concerts and shows. Hundreds of thousands of folks of all ages have enjoyed all sorts of entertainment.
Soon, the outdoor venue will be even more accessible.
Work is proceeding well on a ramp, from the Imperial Avenue parking lot to the Levitt.
The ramp is funded through the town budget via an appropriation. Construction is expected to be completed by mid-September — perhaps earlier.
The new ramp, near the Levitt Pavilion. (Photo/Lauri Weiser)
Public Works director Larry Roberts says, “We built flexibility into the construction schedule to allow the contractor to work around the busy lineup of shows at the Levitt. I am pleased with the progress to date.”
The ramp is just one part of a broader effort to improve accessibility to town-owned facilities — including the Imperial site. Newly configured ADA-compliant parking and a new handicap-accessible bathroom have recently opened there.
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For more than 70 consecutive months, VFW Post 399 sponsors a blood drive.
But it’s not enough. For only the second time in its history, the Red Cross has declared a national blood crisis.
All blood types are urgently needed, but the shortage is particularly severe for type O blood. The supply of type O positive blood has fallen below 1 day, and the Red Cross has begun limiting distribution of certain blood products to hospitals.
NOTE: The Westport Library has just scheduled a blood drive for August 13 (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.).
In Connecticut, only about 1/3 of blood donation appointments for the next month are filled. Thousands of open appointments are critical to meeting patient needs.
You can help by:
- making an appointment through the Blood Donor app (RedCrossBlood.org), or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
- Referring businesses, organizations or individuals interested in hosting a blood drive to the app.
Remember: At any moment, someone we love, a neighbor, or complete stranger could depend on a lifesaving blood transfusion.
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A reminder: The safest way to mail something — especially checks — at the Playhouse Square post office is by handing it to a clerk.
Second safest: The drop box inside the building (open 24/7).
Least safe: The drop box outside.
Reminder #2: The least expensive way to get a passport is through the official State Department website: https://travel.state.gov/en/passports.html.
Some post office patrons google “Passport application,” and click on a “service” that charges an additional fee, beyond the standard one.
Use the drop box just to the left of this photo!
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Amy Gray writes: “We spotted a dolphin pod about 2 miles off Sheffield Island yesterday morning.
“There were probably 30 total. The whole family (even the dog) loved seeing these amazing animals here. Hope they stick around a while!”
(Photo/Amy Gray)
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More nature! Lucy Ambrosino says, “Here’s something I never expected to see in my 33 years in Westport: an egret in our driveway on Crescent Road.”
Crescent is the street that loops behind Post Road East, from McDonald’s to fire headquarters.
It is not known for a beach, river or pond.
Then again, maybe the Fresh Market ospreys recommended the area.
(Photo/John Marchak)
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Missed the recent Westport Library/CT Mirror event, offering insights into recent Supreme Court decisions, and their impact?
It was an information evening, with New York Times Supreme reporter Ann Marimow and host John Dankosky.
No problem! The Library has posted the video on its website. Click here or below to see.
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Deer are a dime a dozen here. We get several photos a day, for our “Westport … Naturally” feature. Sorry; we can’t use 99% of them.
But an albino deer — that’s worth posting.
Marie Gross spotted this one in her back yard. It was visiting her bird feeders.
(Photo/Marie Gross)
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And finally … in honor of the Long Island Sound dolphin pod (story above):
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