Month: April 2006

Wednesday, March 29, 2023

Compo Playground Has “Soft” Opening

The new playground at Westport’s Compo Beach had a “soft” opening tonight. Organizers had hoped to be finished in time for a dedication ceremony this afternoon, but they ran behind schedule and put off the official opening until next Saturday. Nevertheless, they roped off the unfinished areas tonight and let youngsters give the playground a test run for about an hour, much to their delight. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Betsey Lebow for WestportNow.com

Sand Play

A visitor to the new Compo Beach playground tries out a sand shovel during tonight’s “soft” opening of the new Westport attraction. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) WestportNow.com photo

Symposium Follows World Premiere of “Thurgood”

“Thurgood: The Law and the Man,” a Sunday Symposium, was presented today by the Westport Country Playhouse following the world premiere of James Earl Jones in “Thurgood,” based on the life of Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall. Symposium guest speaker was Stephen L. Carter, Yale University professor of law, who previously served as a law clerk for Marshall. He said the quality that impressed him the most about Marshall was his ability to relate to people on a human level no matter what disagreements he might have with their views or politics. Symposium moderator was Hyla Crane, Playhouse education director. “Thurgood” continues through May 21. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Contributed photo

Full House for “Thurgood” Premiere at Playhouse

The Westport Country Playhouse parking lot was full today for the world permiere of James Earl Jones starring in “Thurgood,” based on the life of Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall. Jones won a standing ovation from the afternoon audience. “Thurgood” continues through May 21. For information and tickets, call the box office at (203) 227-4177 or visit www.westportplayhouse.org. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

A Walk in the Park

Former Westport tree warden Don Snook explains the trees in Winslow Park today during the Westport Historical Society’s tree walk in the park. About 20 persons took part in the event, one in the Society’s “Destination Westport” series. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

Checking the Chains

A volunteer checks the chains today at the new playground under construction at Westport’s Compo Beach. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) David Dreyfuss for WestportNow.com

Getting a Helping Hand

A construction volunteer gets a helping hand from another volunteer standing behind him while working on the playground project at Westport’s Compo Beach today. Crews will be working through 9 p.m. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Phyllis Groner for WestportNow.com

Playground Volunteers Continue Work

Volunteers swarmed through the new playground construction site today at Westport’s Compo Beach. They will be working until 9 p.m., and volunteers are welcome to stop at the site any time. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Phyllis Groner for WestportNow.com

Walking for March of Dimes at Sherwood Island

About 1,000 persons took part in today’s March of Dimes WalkAmerica event at Westport’s Sherwood Island State Park. Last year’s event raised $1.1 million and organizers hoped to top that this year. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) WestportNow.com photo

Having Fun at Sherwood Island

Grace Shattuck, 4, of Fairfield, was among those taking part in today’s March of Dimes WalkAmerica event at Westport’s Sherwood Island State Park. Grace’s mother, Laura, was on the organizing committee for the walk. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com