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11/06/2025

Westport Country Playhouse Participates in “Connecticut Open House Day” on Saturday, June 14, from 1 to 5 p.m. Playhouse’s admission-free event offers self-guided backstage tours, food trucks, kids’ activities, music, prizes, and 2025-26 season announcement

10/06/2025

Why Small Businesses Matter in Westport!
** Local Business Champion: Christine Finch Oleynick Real Estate

Q: Why did you decide to go into real estate?
A: My transition into real estate was a natural evolution from my extensive background in advertising, marketing, and sales. I realized I could combine my passion for marketing and design with my love for helping people achieve their dreams of homeownership. Having lived in Fairfield County for most of my life, I'm deeply passionate about Connecticut and the unique amenities our area offers. I saw an opportunity to use my creative marketing expertise and local knowledge to truly differentiate how properties are presented and sold in our market.

Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: What I love most is the combination of creative marketing
challenges and the personal relationships I build with clients. Every property tells a story, and I get to use my marketing and innovative advertising strategies to tell that story in the most compelling way possible. There's incredible satisfaction in seeing my listings featured in publications like Architectural Digest, Town & Country, and the Wall Street Journal, but what truly drives me is that moment when I hand over keys to families and know I've helped them find their perfect home. The blend of creativity, strategy, and human connection makes every day exciting.

Q: How many local businesses do you use to support your business and can you name them?
A: I work with approximately 15-20 local businesses regularly and have a vast list of vendors and businesses I refer to my friends and clients. As someone who believes strongly in supporting our local community, I've built strategic partnerships with local mortgage brokers, home inspectors, contractors, photographers, stagers, and title companies throughout Fairfield County. I also collaborate with local media outlets like CT Cottages & Gardens and CT Post for marketing exposure. My former role as Director of one of Fairfield County's most recognized women's networking groups has helped me build these valuable local connections that directly benefit my clients.

Q: What sets you apart from other local realtors?
A: Several things differentiate me: First, my proven marketing expertise - I've published two books on home selling and marketing, and my listings regularly appear in major national publications. Second, my role as a local strategist for Suburban Jungle gives me unique insight into helping out-of-town buyers find the perfect neighborhood. Third, my 35+ years of deep local knowledge combined with my vast network throughout Fairfield County. Finally, my innovative approach to technology and social media marketing ensures maximum exposure for my listings. I'm not just selling homes - I'm creating comprehensive marketing campaigns that consistently deliver top dollar for my sellers while providing exceptional service for my buyers as well.

Thank you to Fairfield County Bank for supporting our Why Small Businesses Matter series!

My transition into real estate was a natural evolution from my extensive background in advertising, marketing, and sales. I realized I could combine my passion for marketing and design with my love for helping people achieve their dreams of homeownership. Having lived in Fairfield County for most of...

05/06/2025

This June, give your hair the protection it deserves. Whip Salon in Westport is offering 20% off Color Wow’s Security Shampoo—the ultimate first line of defense against dullness, damage, and color fade. If you’re coloring your hair and not using this shampoo, you’re seriously missing out! Just mention this promo at checkout to receive your discount.
Why we love it:
✔️ It keeps your color-treated hair healthy and vibrant
✔️ It’s gentle, sulfate-free, and leaves no residue
✔️ It makes your hair feel clean, soft, and easy to manage
✔️ It helps your salon color last longer and look better

If you have any questions or wish to make an appointment, our friendly hospitality team is here to help at 203-433-7334 or [email protected].

This June, give your hair the protection it deserves. Whip Salon Westport is offering 20% off Color Wow’s Security Shampoo—the ultimate first line of defense against dullness, damage, and color fade. If you’re coloring your hair and not using this shampoo, you’re seriously missing out! Just ...

05/06/2025

Cultural Alliance FC FC Buzz Weekend:
** Artist Reception: ‘Interiors: A Look Inside’ and the Reveal of ‘Piece by Piece’ with The Artists Collective of Westport at The Westport Library on Friday Jun 6, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
For Interiors, each of the Artists Collective members were invited to display a work in the medium of their choice that explores what “interiors” means to them. Contributors this year include Bonnie Edelman, Lynn Carlson, Peggy Dembicer, and Ros Shaffer, as well as Norm Siegel, Suzanne Benton, Julie Leff, Diane Pollack, Miggs Burroughs, Kat Evans, Niki Ketchman, and more.
** Family Pride Picnic and Party at Saugatuck Congregational Church, Westport on Sunday Jun 8, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Mark your calendar for Sunday, June 8, to celebrate Pride Month at Saugatuck Congregational Church’s Family Pride Picnic and Party. Bring your friends and family and enjoy a bounce house, lawn games, face painting, crafts, hot dogs, cake, and more!

The Handweavers' Guild of Connecticut, which celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2023, was started in 1948 by a small group of women and has grown to a membership of 270. The Guild invites handweavers, spinners, and other fiber artists from all levels of experience to exchange ideas and share knowled...

28/05/2025

Westport Country Playhouse will bring movies to town with the launch of a classic film series, beginning with the 1953 romantic comedy, “Roman Holiday,” starring Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck, on Wednesday, June 18, at 7 p.m. The screening will be followed by a talkback with Melanie Wyler, daughter of the film’s director William Wyler, and Jay Rozgonyi, film studies professor at Fairfield University. They will discuss Wyler’s career, particularly his work on “Roman Holiday,” with professional and personal anecdotes about the filmmaker.

Westport, CT - Westport Country Playhouse will bring movies to town with the launch of a classic film series, beginning with the 1953 romantic comedy, “Roman Holiday,” starring Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck, on Wednesday, June 18, at 7 p.m. The screening will be followed by a talkback with Me...

28/05/2025

Taste of Westport is a week away! This epic event is not just a feast for the senses – it’s a fundraiser for CLASP, which provides homes and services for adults with autism and developmental disabilities across Fairfield County. 100% of the proceeds go directly to CLASP and the incredible individuals they serve. Taste of Westport

This year’s lineup is bigger and better than ever. Organizers are thrilled to feature an exclusive first taste from ănăn (the team behind Nômade), along with new participants The Bridge, The Whelk, Bar Bushido, The Blondinit and Barcelona. Expect a decadent caviar bar by Nordic Fish paired with Moët Champagne, plus returning favorites like Gabriele’s, La Plage, Don Memo and Artisan to name a few. More offerings include a martini bar, a signature cocktail, Oggi gelato, Bridgewater chocolate and more.

The silent auction is packed with one-of-a-kind items: a Lime Rock Driving Experience, tickets to Late Night with Seth Meyers, weekend getaways, fine wines, designer jewelry, opera tickets, an exclusive block party package with live entertainment, a week of dinners from participating restaurants – and so much more!And the Maraschino cherry on top? This year, the event brings Studio 54 to Westport – a dazzling night of disco, indulgence and unforgettable vibes. Steve Rubell once said, “What happened at Studio 54 will never happen again.” But he hasn’t seen what’s coming yet!
Support a great cause and treat yourself to a spectacular evening – tickets are available now at TasteofWestport.com.

Westport, CT - Taste of Westport is a week away! This epic event is not just a feast for the senses – it’s a fundraiser for CLASP, which provides homes and services for adults with autism and developmental disabilities across Fairfield County. 100% of the proceeds go directly to CLASP and the ...

28/05/2025

The Westport Library Medical Series returns Tuesday, June 3 with Dr. Lisa Phuong and Dr. Jeanne Capasse visiting the The Westport Library Trefz Forum to discuss the exciting progress in the diagnostics and therapeutics of breast cancer. Phuong is a board-certified medical oncologist at Nuvance Health; she will discuss the medical aspects of breast cancer care. Capasse, a board-certified breast surgeon specializing in breast cancer at Nuvance Health, will focus on surgical approaches and reconstructive surgery of patients with breast cancer.

Westport, CT - The Westport Library Medical Series returns Tuesday, June 3 with Dr. Lisa Phuong and Dr. Jeanne Capasse visiting the Library’s Trefz Forum to discuss the exciting progress in the diagnostics and therapeutics of breast cancer. Phuong is a board-certified medical oncologist at Nuvan...

27/05/2025

Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo is delighted to announce the arrival of Ponya, an 11-month-old female red panda from the Detroit Zoo. Ponya makes her public debut this week in the Natt Family Red Panda Habitat, a state-of-the-art exhibit complete with indoor and outdoor viewing areas, climbing structures, and temperature-controlled spaces throughout the seasons.

Ponya, born in 2024 at the Detroit Zoo, has been captivating visitors with her playful antics and inquisitive nature. Her move to Connecticut is part of a collaborative effort among AZA-accredited institutions to ensure the long-term survival of red pandas through carefully managed breeding programs.

Bridgeport, CT - Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo is delighted to announce the arrival of Ponya, an 11-month-old female red panda from the Detroit Zoo. Ponya makes her public debut this week in the Natt Family Red Panda Habitat, a state-of-the-art exhibit complete with indoor and outdoor viewing areas...

21/05/2025

Chabad of Westport warmly invites the community to a meaningful and joyous Torah Dedication Ceremony on Sunday, June 1, honoring the memory of those tragically lost in the October 7 attacks in Israel and their everlasting memory!

Dedicated by the Rueven Family of Westport, this new Torah scroll stands as a tribute to the lives cut short by terror and as a prayer for resilience, peace, and a hopeful future for the Jewish people and all humanity.

The event begins at 11:00 AM with the completion of the final Torah letters and children’s activities, followed by an outdoor Torah parade at 11:45 AM featuring joyous dancing and a celebratory brunch.
This powerful moment of unity and remembrance is open to all. Kindly RSVP to ensure your participation.

For more information and to RSVP, visit: www.JewishWestport.com/Torah

Westport, CT — Chabad of Westport warmly invites the community to a meaningful and joyous Torah Dedication Ceremony on Sunday, June 1, honoring the memory of those tragically lost in the October 7 attacks in Israel and their everlasting memory!

16/05/2025

The Westport Parks and Recreation Department Town of Westport announced today that the Grand Marshal for the 2025 Memorial Day Parade and Services will be the Honorable Judge Edward Karazin, Jr. The department also released the official Line of March for the parade and the program of services to be held on Veterans Green immediately following the parade on Monday, May 26, 2025.

The Westport Parks and Recreation Department announced today that the Grand Marshal for the 2025 Memorial Day Parade and Services will be the Honorable Judge Edward Karazin, Jr. The department also released the official Line of March for the parade and the program of services to be held on Veteran...

13/05/2025

Why Small Businesses Matter in Westport made possible by Fairfield County Bank! Local Business Champion: New Mom School Westport.
** New Mom School Westport is hosting its Grand Opening on Sunday, June 1, from 1:00 to 4:00 PM at 25 Sylvan Road South, Suite U, Westport **
Meet Abby Dixon, owner and instructor at New Mom School in Westport.
Q: Why did you start your business?
A: By trade, I am a Licensed Maternal Mental Health Specialist, and I recognized the need for moms to have a community and access to specialists and resources in addition to therapy. Supporting moms and allowing them to connect and learn is our WHY.
Q: What is your best-selling product/service?
A: Our best-selling class is tied between our Newborn class, which serves moms and their babies aged 0-3 months, and our infant class, which serves moms and their babies aged 3-6 months!
Q: How many local businesses do you use to support your business (products and services) and can you name them?
A: One of my goals in bringing New Mom School to Westport was to use as many local and mom-owned businesses as possible in building and running the business. Our lactation partner, Milk Street Lactation Support Center is run by two local mothers and is based in Norwalk. My Social Media Manager is Stephanie Formisano of Form Creative Co., an expecting mom located in Blackrock. Squeeze Massage is our partner for our grand opening on June 1, and Purple Cow Cleaner run by a local Weston dad, makes sure our studio is cleaned and sanitized for our moms and babies! There are too many to list, but part of the joy of bringing New Mom School here is the collaboration with local businesses!
Q: Have you "reimagined" your small business?
A: I have augmented my small business! I imagine New Mom School Westport to be a community for new and young parents in Fairfield County. Saturday will host our free "Dads and Donuts" for dads to be able to connect and gain confidence with their little ones. We host many free support groups, and hope to become a social hub for moms by hosting game nights, craft nights, and lecture series as well!

New Mom School Westport is hosting its Grand Opening on Sunday, June 1, from 1:00 to 4:00 PM at 25 Sylvan Road South, Suite U, Westport

13/05/2025

The National at The Golf Performance Centeris teeing up a summer of friendly competition with Tuesday night Men’s League and Thursday night Ladies League play. The Men’s League kicks off May 27, with the Ladies League following on June 3. Both leagues begin at 7:30 PM with two-person teams and a shotgun start.

Registration fee is $30.00, and green fees are reduced to $15.00 for league nights. Points are awarded each week—18 for first place, 17 for second, and so on—leading up to bragging rights and prizes at the season’s end.

You’ll hit the course as the sun goes down and finish under the lights. The National Short Course is now open at night, offering a fast, fun, and public 9-hole round designed to be completed in under 40 minutes.

Spots are limited to 18 teams per league. Learn more and register:
https://thegolfperformancecenter.com/summer-golf-league/

The National at Golf Performance Center is teeing up a summer of friendly competition with Tuesday night Men’s League and Thursday night Ladies League play. The Men’s League kicks off May 27, with the Ladies League following on June 3. Both leagues begin at 7:30 PM with two-person teams and a sh...