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Funds from this concert will help the 2024-25 Orphenians, regardless of financial circumstances, to participate in educational music experiences, like the Spain Choral Festival. A portion will go to the VOCES8 Foundation, which is building an educational music hub in Westport. Buy Tickets HERE.
Try out in March for Westport Swim Club at Staples!
Westport Swim Club (WSC) provides developmental training for swimmers in grades 2 through 8, helping them build foundational skills and preparing them for competitive swimming in all four strokes. Our practice takes place at the Staples High School Pool, where we foster a supportive and growth-oriented environment for swimmers of all levels. Our core values are "fun, friends and fundamentals”. Any questions, email swimwestport@gmail.com
The Read to Grow BOOKMOBILE is coming to Westport today - Thursday, 3/6 at Compo Beach by the cannons from 3–5 PM.
Kids LOVE climbing aboard to pick out a free book to take home! Their shelves are packed with new board books, picture books, and chapter books for kids birth to age 7—so there’s something for everyone!
Don’t miss this awesome chance to grab a great book and explore the Bookmobile. It’s fun, it’s free, and we can’t wait to see you there!
For more info on this amazing literacy nonprofit go to www.readtogrow.org
Through the Westport community, we started a kids run club designed to help the students enjoy the sport of running. We meet April 6- June 1 at Staples Track from 4-5:15pm. We have five Staples athletes as our coaches and we train the kids to have fun while running, safely.
The kids run club is $199 per child and we have a track meet, ice cream truck, free shirts, and trophies for all participants.
The Westport Weston Family YMCA is here for your childcare needs! Our After School Program has spots available once again. Click here for more information on how to register, prices, and other information. You can also reach out to the Childcare and Youth Services Director, Kathy Giglio, at kgiglio@westporty.org.
Sustainable Westport
Sustainable Westport is collecting used soccer cleats, shin guards, and balls in preparation for the upcoming season. You can drop off your gently-used, unwanted soccer gear at the “Play it Forward” bins at the Westport/Weston YMCA from Friday, March 7 through Saturday, March 22.
Then please plan to join us for our first Play it Forward Youth Soccer Donation & Exchange Event on Monday, March 23, from 4-7 pm at Christ & Holy Trinity Church, where you can browse the donated items and “shop” for equipment you need. It is not necessary to have donated anything in order to shop–all are welcome to stop by and learn more about our efforts toward sustainability.
And if you weren’t able to drop off in advance, you can still bring what you no longer use with you on March 24, and take home what you can use!
Any remaining items will be donated to the Bridgeport Field of Dreams Foundation.
Free Tutoring for Elementary and Middle School Students
We have free tutoring to offer at the Westport Library, where high school students help elementary and middle school students with their homework. Tutoring hours are Monday-Thursday, 4pm-7pm, and students can attend as many times as they want. The schedule may change depending on tutor availability, so please check the schedule on the library website before you come! Schedule link.
Westport Fire Chief Nick Marsan is encouraging all Westport residents to register for Community Connect, an innovative platform designed to enhance emergency response efficiency.
“Community Connect is a valuable tool for our community,” Chief Marsan emphasized. “By having access to key details—like primary contact persons, gate codes, special needs, basement/attic bedrooms, or even the presence of pets—we can manage and resolve emergency situations more efficiently. This proactive approach ensures we’re prepared to serve our residents when it matters most.” Community Connect allows residents to share essential and unique information about their households, helping first responders and emergency personnel deliver faster and more effective service.
For more details and to sign up for Community Connect, visit
Toquet Hall - After school programs
Lighthouse will be meeting up this fall on a monthly basis. On the third Thursday of each month- Lighthouse will meet from 3:30-5pm. Lighthouse is a social support group for LGBTQ+ and allies in grades 6th -12th to build community through art, games, and conversation.
Looking for bands! Toquet Hall is offering rehearsal time for Westport teen bands. Please email toquethall@hotmail.com to book or any questions.
The Westport Youth Commission is promoting a new Student Job Bank through QuadJobs, an online job platform connecting Westport students to flexible, part-time jobs. It is available for free to all Westport High School students and requires a school email address to make an account. Employers post a variety of jobs from retail to babysitting and can connect with local student employees. Learn more by visiting westportyouthcommission.org and contact Kevin Godburn at kgodburn@westportct.gov with any questions.
Girl Scouts of CT - Troops forming now for 2024-2025 school year
Choose your own adventure and discover your interests alongside other girls by joining Westport Girl Scouts! Troops are forming now for Fall 2024. Complete this jotform so we can help you find a troop that fits your needs: https://forms.gle/ukCMurkScNvPshBL6
Join the PAL Directory
Do you think your son or daughter may be interested in sports? All families, especially with children ages 5 and up, are encouraged to Join the PAL Directory to ensure they're up to speed on all Westport Police Athletic League (PAL) offerings. Click here to join.