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SUMMARY:Westport-Weston Chamber of Commerce Selectmen’s Debate: Candidates for First and Second Selectmen
DESCRIPTION:The Westport Weston Chamber of Commerce\, in collaboration with The Westport Library\, will host a debate featuring the candidates for Westport first selectman and second selectman. \nThis periodically held candidate’s forum is an interactive debate with open discussion. Invited candidates include Kevin Christie and Amy Wistreich\, Don O’Day and Andrea Moore\, and David Rosenwaks. The event will once again be moderated by Matthew Mandell\, executive director of the Chamber of Commerce. \nThe event is free to attend and all are welcome.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/calendar/westport-weston-chamber-of-commerce-selectmens-debate-candidates-for-first-and-second-selectmen/
LOCATION:The Trefz Forum\, The Westport Library\, 20 Jesup Road\, Westport\, CT\, 06880\, United States
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SUMMARY:Meditation and Mindfulness in the Museum Series
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an in-person meditation and mindfulness class in our Bellarmine Hall Galleries!
URL:https://westportjournal.com/calendar/meditation-and-mindfulness-in-the-museum-series/
LOCATION:Fairfield University Art Museum\, Bellarmine Hall Galleries\, 200 Barlow Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
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SUMMARY:Faculty Roundtable: Incarceration in the U.S.
DESCRIPTION:Join a group of Fairfield University faculty to discuss perspectives on the issues surrounding incarceration in the U.S.\n\n\nA group of Fairfield University professors and formerly incarcerated individuals will share their unique perspectives – disciplinary and personal – on the issues surrounding incarceration in the United States. This program is presented in conjunction with the exhibition Stitching Time: Social Justice Collaboration Quilts Project and Give Me Life: CPA Prison Arts Program (Walsh Gallery\, September 12 – December 13\, 2025). \nPanelists include Don Sawyer\, PhD (VP of Diversity\, Inclusion\, and Belonging); Gregg Caruso\, PhD (Director\, Waide Center for Applied Ethics); Sonya Huber (Professor\, English Creative Writing)\, and Kevin O’Brien\, S.J. (Vice Provost\, Executive Director\, Fairfield Bellarmine). \nAbout the Exhibition: Stitching Time features 12 quilts created by men who are incarcerated in the Louisiana State Penitentiary\, also known as Angola Prison. These works of art\, and accompanying recorded interviews\, tell the story of a unique inside-outside quilt collaboration. The exhibition focuses our attention on the quilt creators\, people often forgotten by society when discussing the history of the U.S. criminal justice system. Also on view in the gallery will be Give Me Life\, a selection of works from women artists presently or formerly incarcerated at York Correctional Institution\, a maximum security state prison in Niantic\, CT\, courtesy of Community Partners in Action (CPA). The CPA’s Prison Arts program was initiated in 1978 and is one of the longest-running projects of its kind in the United States. Founded in 1875\, CPA is celebrating 150 years of working within the criminal justice system. For more information\, click here. \n* This event is a part of Fairfield University Explores 250 Years of the American Experiment: The Promise and Paradox *
URL:https://westportjournal.com/calendar/faculty-roundtable-incarceration-in-the-u-s/
LOCATION:Dolan School of Business\, Event Hall\, 200 Barlow Road\, Fairfield\, CT\, 06824\, United States
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SUMMARY:Verso University Presents: Ask a Pediatric Specialist
DESCRIPTION:Registration: FREE \nJoin us for an informative series of presentations on topics related to children’s health and wellness given by a team of expert pediatric subspecialists from Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital. Each program will include a Q&A session\, offering attendees the opportunity to have their questions answered directly by a pediatric specialist. \nThis program aims to provide families\, caregivers\, and local healthcare providers in the Westport community with valuable\, evidence-based information on key pediatric health topics\, from general well-being to more specialized areas of care. This event is free and open to the public\, making it accessible to all families in the community. \nSession 1\nRegister Here \nTuesday\, September 16 (Brooks Place) \nTiny Cells\, Big Battles: From Iron Deficiency to Pediatric Cancer\nFrom the everyday struggles of iron deficiency anemia to life-altering childhood cancer diagnoses\, this session explores the full spectrum of pediatric hematology and oncology. Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital’s pediatric specialists in hematology and oncology discuss early signs\, diagnostic dilemmas\, and treatment advances that span benign and malignant conditions. In honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month\, join Yale Medicine Drs. Vidya Puthenpura\, Asher Marks\, Michelle Foley\, and Mary Jane Hogan for conversations that blend clinical insight with human stories as well as practical strategies to address the most common nutritional deficiency in children. \nSession 2\nTuesday\, October 21 (Brooks Place) \nRestless Minds\, Restless Nights: Understanding Anxiety and Sleep in Children and Teens \nWhen anxious minds can’t rest\, sleep becomes the first casualty for kids and their families alike. This session unpacks the complex relationship between anxiety and sleep disturbances in children and adolescents\, exploring how stress\, fear\, and nighttime routines intersect. Join Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital pediatric specialists in adolescent medicine\, sleep medicine and psychology to learn strategies\, clinical insights\, and real-world tools to help young patients (and their caregivers) reclaim restful nights and calmer days! \nSession 3\nRegister Here \nWednesday\, November 19 (Komansky Room) \nGut Feelings – Demystifying Constipation and Chronic Abdominal Pain in Kids \nBelly pain and bathroom troubles are among the most common and frustrating complaints in pediatrics. This session takes a deep dive into the causes\, misconceptions\, and management of constipation and chronic abdominal pain in children. From functional GI disorders to red flags not to miss\, Dr. Anthony Porto\, Therese Gardere\, APRN along with other pediatric specialists from Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital explore evidence-based approaches and offer practical tips to support kids and families navigating these often-overlooked issues. \nImportant Information About Verso University\n\nClasses are usually structured as a consecutive series.\nClass size is often limited.\nEach series has a one-time fee registration fee covering all classes in the series.\nRegistration is mandatory.\nThe Westport Library wants to ensure that all interested students are able to participate in Verso University courses. If the registration fee is a barrier to entry for you\, please contact JConnon@westportlibrary.org.\n\nVerso University is the Library’s lifelong learning and education initiative\, serving up year-round offerings of classes\, workshops\, and lectures designed to further education and learning. Offerings run the gamut of educational opportunities\, ranging from one-time lectures to ongoing courses to classes that meet weekly or perhaps monthly. \nVerso University programs are made possible by the generous support of the Nancy J. Beard Lifelong Learning and Education Fund. \n 
URL:https://westportjournal.com/calendar/verso-university-presents-ask-a-pediatric-specialist/
LOCATION:Brooks Place\, The Westport Library\, 20 Jesup Road\, Westport\, CT\, 06880\, United States
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