Radio legends concert to benefit CLASP
Band Central and CLASP host a benefit concert at Fairfield Theatre Company on October 15 featuring radio hits.
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Category: Health
Positive Directions Names Kim DiBella-Farber as New Executive Director
Kim DiBella-Farber has been named the new executive director of the Connecticut nonprofit Positive Directions.
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Norwalk Hospital offers opportunistic salpingectomy to help women lower ovarian cancer risk
Excerpt: Opportunistic salpingectomy gives eligible Westport-area women another option for ovarian cancer prevention during certain planned surgeries.
Sponsored by Northwell Health
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Homes With Hope expanded in 2025 to meet growing demand, annual report says
The 2025 annual report highlights how Homes with Hope is expanding services amid rising local housing insecurity.
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Westporter’s guide to finding health advice you can trust
Find trustworthy health advice online with expert tips on checking sources, dates, and medical claims.
Sponsored by Northwell Health
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AHD: beaches closed Wednesday
Aspetuck Health District has closed all Westport beaches for 24 hours due to heavy rainfall.
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New hope for liver tumor treatment is now available close to Westport
Norwalk Hospital is the first in Connecticut to offer histotripsy, a noninvasive treatment for liver tumors that uses focused ultrasound instead of surgery, needles or radiation.
Sponsored by Norwalk Hospital, part of Northwell Health.
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Governor rings heat alarm
Connecticut is under a heat advisory through Thursday, with cooling centers open for those seeking relief from the heat.
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Health officials urge careful food handling amid increase in an intestinal disease
Connecticut health officials report a rise in cases of the intestinal illness cyclosporiasis.
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Darien beats Westport–in stress levels
A new survey ranks communities by parental stress, showing Westport and Darien families facing unique challenges.
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Know your blood vessels: health tips for Westporters
Vascular diseases can be limb-threatening and life-threatening. Dr. Javairiah Fatima explains the warning signs and prevention.
Sponsored by Norwalk Hospital, part of Northwell Health.
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Westport 6th-grader wins a top prize with video on clothing waste
Bedford Middle School sixth-grader Katherine Rose Li won an international video prize for her 60-second take on fast fashion waste.
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Additional water tests for beaches this summer–if needed
The new beach water testing season begins May 18 in Westport, featuring enhanced testing, efficient resampling, and faster turnaround times.
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Avoid rare-but-dangerous germ: Keep out of water with open cuts, wounds
About 1 in 5 people with Vibrio vulnificus infection die, sometimes within a day. Here are the simple steps the Centers for Disease Control advises for prevention.
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Could low-dose radiation help ease osteoarthritis joint pain?
For Westporters dealing with osteoarthritis pain, low-dose radiotherapy at Norwalk Hospital is a new, non-invasive way to manage symptoms.
Sponsored by Norwalk Hospital
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Join Westport’s Dr. Capasse at Northwell’s Walk to Raise Health
Join Dr. Capasse at the Northwell walk in Norwalk to support five critical cancer care initiatives, including navigation and cold cap therapy.
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Westport’s Kalra twins advance in AI challenge with kindness app
Westport’s homeschooled Kalra twins won the state AI challenge with WestportSmiles, a kindness app using AI to inspire human connections.
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Parents, learn about ‘kid-safe’ phones at Alternative Device Fair
The 2nd Annual Alternative Device Fair will address the risks of early social media access and encourage parents to take the Wait Until 8th pledge.
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Norwalk Hospital’s new elective PCI program brings advanced cardiac care closer to Westport
Westport residents no longer need to travel for elective PCI. Norwalk Hospital now offers scheduled coronary intervention services minutes from home.
Sponsored by Northwell Health
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A Westporter’s guide to colorectal cancer screening
Colonoscopy is the best test for prevention. Find out about other screening options, common risk factors, and steps to reduce your risk.
Sponsored by Northwell Health.
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Friends of Fairfield Public Library Annual Meeting & Author Talk
Fairfield Public Library 165 Unquowa Road, Fairfield, Connecticut, United StatesJoin the Friends of Fairfield Public Library for their Annual Meeting & Author Event, featuring Latina authors Naima Coster and Cleyvis Natera in conversation with Christine Kandic Torres. In celebration of Latin American Heritage Month (Sept. 15 - Oct. 15), the authors will discuss Coster's book Take What You Can (release date: August 4) and […]
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Bruce S. Kershner Art Gallery Reception: “Material Matters”
Fairfield Public Library 165 Unquowa Road, Fairfield, Connecticut, United StatesThe public is invited to attend an opening reception for "Material Matters", the newest exhibit from the Bruce S. Kershner Art Gallery, at Fairfield Public Library. The reception will be held from 5:30-7:30pm at the Main Library, and features the art of Carla Goldberg, Lucy Krupenye, and Marc Zaref, who have each used unusual materials […]
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Encaustic and Collage with Leslie Giuliani
MoCA CT 19 Newtown Turnpike, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesIn this class, we’ll explore the ancient yet contemporary medium of Encaustic—beeswax-based paint that also serves as a versatile adhesive—to create unique collages. This technique is wonderfully flexible: if you’re not happy with an arrangement, simply re-melt and re-position. Participants will learn how to build richly layered artworks using Encaustic as “glue,” incorporating fabric, stencils, […]
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Borboletta: A Tribute to Santana – FREE CONCERT
Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts 40 Jesup Road, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesFREE TICKET SHOW | Thursday, SEP 17th | 6:30PM DOORS / 7:30PM This concert was originally scheduled for 8/20/26. If you already claimed a free ticket, it will work on 9/17. If you can no longer use your free ticket, please email boxofficelevittpavilion@gmail.com so it can be redistributed. Reminders: Free tickets are also issued via […]
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MoCACT Sessions: Heida Hermanns International Piano Competition 2025 Winners Concert
MoCA CT 19 Newtown Turnpike, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesJoin us for a special evening showcasing the winners of the 2025 Heida Hermanns International Music Competition. Since taking top honors last fall at MoCACT, these already exceptional pianists have gone on to impressive achievements, performing on major stages and earning recognition at worldwide competitions. Ye-Eun Hyun, a native of South Korea, began her musical […]
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Art Adventures! – Saturday Drop-In Art Class for Kids
MoCA CT 19 Newtown Turnpike, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesYour child can join us every Saturday for a relaxed and inspiring drop-in art class at the museum! Whether your child is an experienced artist or just looking to have fun, our multi-media classes offer a creative space to explore new techniques and expression through art. Each session is designed to be fun, interactive, and […]
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Clifford the Big Red Dog: The Musical
Westport Country Playhouse 25 Powers Court, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesEveryone’s favorite Big Red Dog, Clifford – bounds onto the stage in a brand-new musical comedy adventure that celebrates friendship, imagination, and the magic of unconditional love!
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Local Author Expo at Fairfield Public Library
Fairfield Public Library 165 Unquowa Road, Fairfield, Connecticut, United StatesMix and mingle with the authors and browse and buy books! Meet some of Fairfield’s local authors! You will have the opportunity to ask the authors questions and get some insight into their books. And if you love a book, you can purchase it and get it signed! We also invite you to grab a […]
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Clifford the Big Red Dog: The Musical
Everyone’s favorite Big Red Dog, Clifford – bounds onto the stage in a brand-new musical comedy adventure that celebrates friendship, imagination, and the magic of unconditional love!
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Masterclass: Building Characters from the Inside Out
Westport Country Playhouse 25 Powers Court, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesWestport Country Playhouse will present a masterclass with actor Andrew Keenan-Bolger, best known for originating the role of Crutchie in Disney’s “Newsies” on Broadway. Titled “Building Characters from the Inside Out,” the interactive masterclass will give participants an opportunity to explore the craft of character development through monologue work, script analysis, and imaginative storytelling. The […]
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Soundwaves concert at Fairfield Public Library : Echoes of Vienna
Fairfield Public Library 165 Unquowa Road, Fairfield, Connecticut, United StatesPlease join us for our Fall Soundwaves concert, Echoes of Vienna, featuring the Library's trio-in-residence, Lions Gate Trio. Katie Lansdale on violin, Darrett Adkins on cello, and Florence Millet on piano will present a wonderful musical whirl through the centuries, exploring two masterworks by composers influenced by the city of Vienna. The concert will be […]
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AVON on Tour’s Steal This Story, Please!
MoCA CT 19 Newtown Turnpike, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesExperience a compelling evening of film and conversation with Steal This Story, Please! on Wednesday, September 23 at 6pm in the MoCACT galleries. This feature documentary traces the career of Amy Goodman, the acclaimed journalist behind Democracy Now!, whose reporting spans major global conflicts and pivotal moments in U.S. history. Directed by Academy Award–nominated filmmaker […]
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Location
Westport, US
1:06 pm,
September 17, 2026
78°F
broken clouds
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