CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

Join The Westport Library and Toquet Hall in a brand new series of teen gaming nights. Get together to compete in gaming tournaments, eat pizza and hang out.

Try out the new Oculus Rift, the virtual reality headset. Classic Nintendo and other gaming systems will also be available.

For ages 13-18.

Registration required.

Friday, November 13, 2015, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.

The Westport Library 20 Jesup Road Westport, CT 06880.

For more info visit westportlibrary.org.

LECTURES, PRESENTATIONS, WORKSHOPS

Women Entrepreneurs Group: Communication Differences Between Genders

Learn tools to improve communication when speech pathologist Peggy Bud speaks about differences in the way women and men communicate.

Tuesday, November 10, 2015, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.

The Westport Library 20 Jesup Road Westport, CT 06880.

For more info visit westportlibrary.org

ART EXHIBITIONS WPA

Images of Historic Houses: Westport Historical Society will unveil an exhibit of photographs of historic Westport homes taken in the 1930’s under the auspices of the federal Works Progress Administration.

The exhibit opens on Sunday, Nov.8, with a reception from 3 to 5pm and concludes on March 26. All of the homes were at least 100 years old when photographed, making the exhibit a rare peek into the town’s past. To show how the homes have changed, the WPA images will be displayed alongside photos taken today.

In all, the exhibit will include photographs of 131 dwellings. Some will be displayed in the Society’s Betty R. & Ralph Sheffer Gallery and the Mollie Donovan Gallery. The remainder will be set aside in folders for visitors to look through. In addition, there will be booklets of historical information on the homes and their owners. One of the sets of photos is of the house at 91 Long Lots Road at the corner of Long Lots and North Avenue. Built in 1840, it was home to generations of Westport’s A…

Sunday, November 8, 2015, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Westport Historical Society 25 Avery Place Westport, CT Across from Town Hall.

THEATER AND FILMS

Enjoy an evening of comedy starring veteran stand-up comedian, Tom Papa, on Saturday, November 7th, 8:30pm – 10:30pm. To purchase tickets please click here or call the Playhouse at 203-227-4177.

Tom Papa has found success in film, television and radio as well as on the live stage. Tom is well known for his Netflix stand-up special, Tom Papa: Freaked Out, named one of the 10 Best Comedy Albums of 2013 and his Comedy Central special, Tom Papa Live in New York City. Tom can be seen performing with Clive Owen in Steven Soderbergh’s The Knick, on Cinemax, with Chris Rock in the film, Top Five and in the hit Comedy Central series, Inside Amy Schumer. Tom is host of the hit weekly SiriusXM show, Come to Papa “making funny radio for good people” featuring comedians including Mel Brooks, Ray Romano, Carl Reiner and Jerry Seinfeld.

For more on Tom visit www.TomPapa.com. All proceeds from the event will benefit Homes with Hope, a Westport-based grassroots response… Saturday, November 7, 2015, 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM.

Westport Country Playhouse 25 Powers Court Westport, CT 06880.

For more info visit www.westportplayhouse.org

LECTURES, PRESENTATIONS, WORKSHOPS

New York Times reporter Stephanie Clifford talks about her debut novel Everybody Rise.

It is 2006, and 26-year-old Evelyn Beegan has a new job at a social network aimed at the elite. Recruiting members for the site, Evelyn steps into a promised land of Adirondack camps, Newport cottages and Southampton clubs—but her desire to belong may be her downfall as she struggles to conceal a family scandal.

Thursday, November 5, 2015, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.

The Westport Library 20 Jesup Road Westport, CT 06880.

For more info visit westportlibrary.org.

LECTURES, PRESENTATIONS, WORKSHOPS

Dick Kelsey and Mike Klehm review key financial statements and discuss how to develop a comprehensive financial plan which critical for a successful start-up business. Advance registration with SCORE at scorenorwalk.org is suggested. Co-sponsored with Fairfield County SCORE.

Tuesday, November 3, 2015, 6:00 PM –8:00 PM.

The Westport Library 20 Jesup Road Westport, CT 06880.

For more info visit westportlibrary.org.

On Election Day, Nov. 3 2015, kids can cast their votes for fun, creativity and learning at the Westport Historical Society.

From 10am to 2pm, our day will be filled with activities. We’ll paint, sculpt and assemble folk art versions of Old Glory. We’ll explore the barn and root cellar and create our own imaginative “root people”. A treasure hunt is planned here at the Wheeler House as well. We’ll bake and enjoy Harvest Muffins for snack.

Elizabeth Devoll, our Education Director, will run the day’s program. Bring a bag lunch and prepare for an exciting patriotic day.

Cost: $55 non-members; $45 members.

Phone 203-222-1424 for reservations; limited enrollment.

Tuesday, November 3, 2015, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.

Westport Historical Society 25 Avery Place Westport, CT Across from Town Hall.

DELTA COUNTRY CHRISTMAS
November 28, 2015, 7 pm

The Christmas Story in Music & Drama with total audience participation.

Starts at 7 pm at Delta Baptist Church with the Angel’s announcements to Mary & Joseph, moves to the Delta Mill Shed for the birth of Jesus and the Shepherds, and concludes at Delta United Church with the Magi.

Saturday, November 28, 2015

Christmas Experience Arts & Crafts Show

Carolers – Singing throughout the day.

Lion’s Club Westport Santa Claus Parade 2:00 p.m.

Lighting of the Christmas Tree – In front of the Museum at 5:00 p.m. with hot cider served.

You are invited to enjoy the sights and sounds of Delta’s “Celebrating the Season”

Saturdays: November 21 & 28, December 5, 12, and 19

Celebrating the Season 2015

Bundle up for an evening stroll, or wagon ride around the Park to see the trees and buildings all magically lit with over 80,000 lights!

Christmas carols will be playing throughout the park with various festive displays being lit for your pleasure.

Free wagon rides will be available throughout the park on half hour intervals between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Wagon rides will ONLY be available from the Fair Grounds at 110 Mill Creek Drive, Delta

People are encouraged to walk throughout the park to view the sites. Pedestrian parking is available from the Village Boat Launch which is located on the park entrance road.

Stop by Santa’s workshop (Cottage #1) for a visit and leave your letter for Santa. Please bring your own camera for a photo opportunity with Mr. & Mrs. Claus.

Hot Chocolate and Willard’s Donuts will be provided at Cottage #2.

Meals will be available each evening at the United Church starting at 4:00 p.m. Handicapped accessible parking will be available on Church Street.

2015 Celebrations:

Date Meals at the United Church Time Price per person
Saturday, November 21 Chilli and Biscuits 4 to 7 pm $11
Saturday, November 28 Spaghetti Dinner 4 to 7 pm $11
Saturday, December 5 Shepherd’s Pie 4 to 7 pm $11
Saturday, December 12* Chicken Stew and Biscuits 4 to 7 pm $11
Saturday, December 19* Turkey Dinner 4, 5, 6 and 7 pm $17

* Reservations are required for the 12th and 19th
by calling Pat at 613-928-2712 or emailing harymary@ripnet.com

Guided tours of the Old Stone Mill will be available at 5:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Public Washrooms at the Old Town Hall Building will be open between 5:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.

For more information, click here: lblp-christmas-2015