Wednesday Night Traffic off of Cockenoe Island
With light winds slowing things down, tonight’s sailing regatta was the scene of quite the traffic backup as dozens of local and visiting yachts raced to get around the E marker near Cockenoe Reef. The Wednesday night regatta tradition includes Cedar Point Yacht Club, Saugatuck Harbor Yacht Club, and other local clubs with their vessels all joining in on the friendly after-work competition on the Sound. WestportLocal.com photo
Best Selling Author James Patterson talks “James Patterson” to Packed Library Forum
WestportLocal.com photosThe Westport Library was packed tonight as hundreds, both in the Trefz Forum and streaming online, listened to authors Nina Sankovitch and James Patterson discuss Patterson’s memoir: “James Patterson by James Patterson.” The duo discussed his life and experiences as he ventured from “a boy from small-town New York to the world’s most successful writer.” The free event by the Westport Library included a meet and greet when he also signed pre-purchased copies of the novel.
Patterson: James Patterson is the world’s bestselling author. His enduring fictional characters and series include Alex Cross, the Women’s Murder Club, Michael Bennett, Maximum Ride, Middle School, and Ali Cross, along with such acclaimed works of narrative nonfiction as Walk in My Combat Boots, E.R. Nurses, and his autobiography, James Patterson by James Patterson. Bill Clinton (The President Is Missing) and Dolly Parton (Run, Rose, Run) are among his notable literary collaborators. For his prodigious imagination and championship of literacy in America, Patterson was awarded the 2019 National Humanities Medal. The National Book Foundation presented him with the Literarian Award for Outstanding Service to the American Literary Community, and he is also the recipient of an Edgar Award and nine Emmy Awards. He lives in Florida with his family.
Sankovich: Nina Sankovitch is the author of several nonfiction books, including American Rebels and The Lowells of Massachusetts. She has written for the New York Times, the Huffington Post as a contributing blogger, and was formerly a judge for The Book of the Month Club. A graduate of Tufts University and Harvard Law School.
Westport Pride: 2nd Annual Pride Celebration this Saturday “Not to be missed”
Westport Pride Press Release: Westport Pride’s third in person event for 2022 is not to be missed! The entire community is invited to celebrate Westport’s second-ever Pride Celebration.
The rally will feature a select group of community speakers, performers, local clergy as well as political leaders who will gather to celebrate this event. Jen Tooker, Westport Selectwoman, will be issuing a proclamation declaring June Pride Month in Westport. The town will also fly a pride flag on Jesup Green in honor of the event.
In addition, there will be children’s art activities, face painting, hair and makeup, pride merchandise and ‘swag,’ vendors and educational materials on hand.
Details:
Date: June 12, 2022, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine. Speeches will begin promptly at 1 p.m. in the order listed, followed by performances by local students and artists.
1:00 p.m. – Opening remarks by Westport Pride Founder Brian McGunagle*
1:05 p.m. – Jen Tooker, First Selectwoman – Proclamation Announcement
1:10 p.m. –Will Haskell, State Senator to present a citation
1:15 p.m. – 2:55 p.m. – Various Musical Performances and Speakers
3:00 p.m. – Closing blessing and dismissal: Cantor Julia Cadrain, Temple Israel of Westport with Westport/Weston Clergy Association
Place: Jesup Green, Westport, CT, located at Jesup Rd. & Taylor Pl., Westport, CT 06880. Additional parking is available at the Westport Library.
Neighbors Helping Neighbors: Wilton Firefighters Lend a Hand
Wilton firefighters aboard Wilton Engine 3 rushed on Myrtle Avenue as they headed to Evergreen Avenue tonight.Town of Wilton firefighters climb the Evergreen Avenue hill alongside water lines to meet Westport firefighters at the emergency scene. Through mutual aide agreements with surrounding communities, Wilton firefighters aboard Wilton Engine 3 rushed to Evergreen Avenue this evening as Westport Firefighters prepared for reports of a possible structure fire. Mutual aid agreements allow for first responders to gather support from surrounding towns by having the neighboring departments assist at the scene of large emergencies or by having them stay in the town to respond to other calls for help while the larger emergency is resolved. During fire incidents like tonight’s - Wilton, Norwalk, and Fairfield fire departments assist the Westport community, just as Westport firefighters assist in their communities. Neighbors helping neighbors. WestportLocal.com photos