Community Bulletin Board
Westport Westin Family YMCA
The WWFY is offering child care for children ages 3-5 (Hafaday) and in grades K-5 (school age) for MLK Day and February Break! Join us for swimming, gym play, messy art and science activities, and so much more. Click here to register. Contact Kathy at kgiglio@westporty.org for more information.
Westport Swim Club (WSC)
Join swim team for 2nd-8th graders at Staples! Westport Swim Club (WSC) is a feeder program to Staples High School aquatics sports. We offer developmental training to kids who might be interested in competitive swimming. Tryouts will be at Staples on Dec 10, 12, 15 and in early January when our program starts. Email us at swimwestport@gmail.com. More info here https://www.westportswimclub.com/
Sustainable Westport is asking the community to donate their pre-loved LEGO bricks and pieces to a new initiative that will give those old bricks a new life.
Through a partnership with LEGO's Replay program, Sustainable Westport is accepting donations of LEGO, DUPLO, Technic, minifigures, and baseplates at collection sites around town. Whether complete sets or random assortments, every donated piece will be packaged and sent to LEGO Replay, where they will be distributed to children in need.
Girl-Power Squash (GPS)
An introductory program for elementary school girls to learn the fundamentals of squash.
Location: Intensity Squash, Norwalk
Dates: Sunday, 3:15-4pm (December 8- March 2nd)
Cost: $330
Sign up: westportsquash.org (Click on Elementary Girls)
Questions: Contact Rebecca Schachter, Staples HS Girls Varsity Squash Captain, esinfo@westportsquash.org
Free Tutoring for Elementary and Middle School Students at the Westport Library
Thanks to the awesome teens in our community, 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, 4 pm - 7 pm, 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 https://www.communityconnect.io/info/ct-westport
Toquet Hall
Movie & Dessert! January 17th 8-10pm: Come by Toquet Hall for a movie & desserts! We will be showing Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory Movie while the audience gets to enjoy sweet treats themed after the movie! Keep your eyes out for the golden ticket for a chance to win a free milkshake from our snack bar! Sign up online for $5 or at the door for $7 - cash only! Click here to sign up!
Game Night! January 18th 6-9:30pm - Toquet Halls' Game Night is back! Eat snacks, play old favorites, learn a new game, or just hang out with friends! Want to play Catan or learn how to play? We'll have a board set up and ready to show you the ways. FREE ENTRY! Click here to sign up!
Ongoing 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 has a Student Job Bank through QuadJobs, 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.