The weather was perfect. The food was great. The crowd of over 100 was diverse: old and young, artists and bankers, 4th-generation Westporters and a woman who moved here 2 months ago.
Strangers made new friends. Folks on both sides of the political aisle laughed. Everyone marveled at the sunset.
It was just another “06880” day at the beach.
Rick Eason is a rising freshman at Staples. His drone flew over the “06880” party, and captured part of the happy crowd.
Audrey Hertzel baked fantastic cupcakes — and added this festive touch.
Enjoying the “0” in the “06880.” (Photo/Audrey Hertzel)
It was an “06880” party for the ages — all ages — at Compo Beach.
Nick Iskandar of the great Kibberia restaurant donated fantastic Middle Eastern food.
Betsy Phillips Kahn captured this wonderful Westport sunset, as the “06880” party wound down.
Recent Staples grad Lindsay Kiedaisch was there too. She captured the lighthouse off shore.
Rick Eason — a rising freshman at Staples — brought his drone to the party. The crowd got bigger later (when the light faded), but here’s a unique view of South Beach and the rest of Compo. Thanks, Rick!
(Special thanks to Mary Hoffman and Jennifer Hershey for helping organize the party; Audrey Hertzel for the cupcakes, and Kibberia restaurant for the food!)
