The Yankees are Coming

The Westport Summer Season of  events will kick off on Thursday, June 15, when the Westport Woman's Club hosts the 99th annual Yankee Doodle Fair.  The Fair, which lasts through Sunday, June18, will offer something for the whole family.  The kids will enjoy the amusement park rides, while Mom and Dad can place bids at the silent auction or choose their favorite items at the book and bake sale, and there will be food for everyone.  Admission is free and the net proceeds will benefit Fairfield County social agencies and charitable organizations. The Westport Woman's Club is located at 44 Imperial Avenue.  For additional information, call 227-4240.

E-Meal

School lunches, in Westport, are going hi-tech!  Beginning May 1, Westport parents can now deposit money into a student lunch account, for their children.  Students are issued a debit card that works as an ATM card.  Using the card, lunch purchases are deducted each time the student buys lunch.  When the lunch account dips below $8.00, an envelope is sent home as a reminder to refill the account.  Parents may also request an activity report showing them what their child has purchased.  Sorry kids - no more just snacks and drinks, for lunch.

Get out your pails and shovels.  Saturday, May 13th, marks the 5th annual, Sand Castle

Build-A-Thon, at Compo Beach, from Noon to 4:00 P.M.  Proceeds from this event will benefit the Interfaith Housing Association. The minimum amount to participate is $100, for a 10' X 10', Big Lot, which will accomodate four sand sculptors.  Larger groups can participate by reserving a 20' X 20', Really Big Lot, for $300.  Reservations must be in by May 9th.  For information or to volunteer, call 203-226-3426 x11 or go online at: www.ihawestport.com

The best sign that spring is here and summer is on it's way, began this week, when the Parks and Recreation Office at Longshore Club Park began issuing parking emblems, handpasses and permits.  Summer program registration will begin tomorrow, April 8, at Bedford Middle School Cafeteria, from 7 A.M. thru 10 A.M.  Registration will continue at the Parks and Rec office, starting April 10.  Registration for summer programs must be done in person, and will be limited to one course per program until June 1.

It's been 15 years since a group of Westport citizens got together to build the Compo Beach Playground.  From April 25-30, a new group, assisted by some of the original volunteers, will again meet to rebuild the playground.

Volunteers and tools are still needed.  Come on down, for what will certainly be a fun and rewarding experience.  For information or to make a donation, log on to http://www.wywl.com

The deadline is here.  All Westport who want to dispute their new tax assessment have until close of business (4:30 P.M.), today, Monday, March 20, 2006, to do so.  For all you procrastinators, including moi, you can download the appeals form at http://www.westportct.gov/agencies/financesandtaxes/assessor/appeals.htm

To date, some 300 Westporters have applied for a hearing.