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Community Events of Westport™
A note-worthy collection of significant events in and around
Westport that help illustrate and celebrate our rural character and heritage.
The recording of these activities helps to preserve our legacy and commemorates
our history for those that follow. Please enjoy a virtual perspective of the unique moments and celebrations that define our
times and the fabric of our lives in the coastal
villages of Westport, Little Compton and Tiverton.
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Veterans of America
Harvest breakfast – Sunday, September 30, 2007
Vietnam Veterans of America, Bristol County Chapter 207 hosted their Harvest Breakfast
today from 7 - 11 a.m. at the American Legion Hall, Sanford Road, Westport. A
beautiful fall day prompted many to take advantage of the low-cost high-quality
breakfast of bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, pancakes, home fries, beans,
toast, coffee and juice; all for just 6$ per adults and $3 for children under
12. And of course, it was all you care to eat. It’s no wonder the counter was
hopping (photo on left). All proceeds benefited the Veterans and Community High
School Scholarship programs. Arthur Dubiel (above,
second photo from right), a 4-year Vietnam Army veteran was all smiles over his
hearty breakfast. Selectmen Veronica F.
Beaulieu (right) with Pauline Baraby (above second
photo from left) are happy that someone else is cooking breakfast! To learn more about this event and its
contribution to the community, call Harry Tripp at (508) 636-3026.
Lees Market Lights It Up – Saturday, September 29, 2007
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photo album now 46 Photos
The shadows were getting long as many hundreds gathered on Horseneck Beach .
. . more
Massachusetts COASTSWEEP
beach clean-up – Saturday, September 22, 2007
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photo album now 20 Photos
The Massachusetts COASTSWEEP held its 20th anniversary
beach clean-up from . . .
more
Shellfish-Harbormaster
Building Dedication – Saturday, September 22, 2007
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photo album now 28 Photos
Over 75 friends, family members and former associates of “Ab” Palmer were present today . . . more
Read Shirley Palmer’s heartfelt speech at the dedication.
Westport’s “Head” gets a
hair cut!
– Friday, September 21, 2007
You may have noticed how neat and
trimmed the Head of Westport’s town landing is looking this past week. You can
thank Jack Sisson, Highway Surveyor, for initiating the cleanup, and Randy Raposa of the Highway Department for seeing the work
through to completion.
“We did the cleanup
because we had problems mowing the landing, and we just wanted to make the area
look nicer,” Jack said. “Sometimes we just don’t appreciate what we have.” We
couldn’t agree more, Jack. Great job and much deserved thanks to the highway
department.
“Wampanoag History and
Culture” with Randy Joseph – Thursday, September 20, 2007
Presented by the
Westport Historical Society. This program offered by Randy Joseph . . . more
Read
the Dartmouth Chronicle story by Editor Bob Barboza
2nd Annual
Friends of St. Anne’s Bike Challenge – Sunday, September 16, 2007
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photo album now 40 Photos
The second Annual Friends of St. Anne’s Hospital Bike
Challenge took place on a beautiful Sunday morning . . . more
24th Annual
WFA Authentic Clambake and Raffle – Sunday, September 16, 2007
Sponsored by the Westport
Fishermen’s Association. Scrumptious clams, lobsters, meats, potatoes, and veggies
mingle to create an unparalleled feast! Steaming chowder and
watermelon. Sportsmen’s Club in Little Compton. Cash
bar and raffle. Photos by Marsha England (thanks
Marsha!)
Music for the Ages at the
Senior Center – Thursday, September 13, 2007
Old
standards, pop tunes, and sing-a-longs for seniors. Mr. Tebbetts,
a singer/songwriter, entertained Westporters at the Music for the Ages
activity at the Council on Aging’s Senior Center on
Reed Road. Mr. Tebbetts has been entertaining full
time at senior centers, fairs, and festivals, performing a large repertoire of
Celtic music, love ballads, and humorous songs. A great lunch was enjoyed by
all. If you are 60 years of age and interested in COA performances, please
contact the Westport Senior Center at (508) 636-1026. see Senior Comings and Goings
Partners Village Store
and Kitchen is “signing” it up – Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Wednesday,
September 12, 2007 - Gerald Vinci of Signs and Wonders of New Bedford is (left) applying the finishing touches
on Partners Village Store and Kitchen’s sign at its new location. Partners is planning a grand opening in late October. Look
here for the announcement!
Gerald’s company got the nod for carving a new
sign for Partners based on his earlier work on the signs at Partners’ current
location. Gerald, an accomplished finish carpenter, carved and painted the new
Partners logo in grand fashion. Good work Gerald! You can contact him at (508)
287-9964.
Right: Friday, September 14, 2007 - From
left to right, Jan
Hall, Sarah Michaels daLuz, and Nancy Crosby
of Partners Village Store attach a WHC plaque denoting the historical
significance of the newly renovated, future home of Partners Village Store and
Kitchen, while Geraldine
Millham of the Westport Historical
Commission looks on. Hold that drill straight, Sarah! Sarah Michaels
daLuz is a great niece of Luther Bowman, a former
owner of this magnificent house.
Read
about Luther Bowman’s legacy.
“The Gathering!”
There was a beehive of activity on the athletic
fielding in Adamsville on Sunday, September 9 as bike riders used it as a
rendezvous point in their 100 mile ride around Dartmouth, Westport, Tiverton, Little Compton and
Adamsville. Approximately 1800 riders attended and paid to do the trip.
Everyone got a tee shirt, yet the real reward was the accomplishment of
finishing the circuit. Thanks to James Lebelle of
Westport Bicycle for their sponsorship (also see below) and the event
statistics. www.villagebicycle.com Thanks James.
Photo by Jon
Alden
Community Events of Westport
will be covering the Second
Annual Friends of St. Anne’s Hospital Bike Challenge this coming Sunday,
September 16th. The event will take place rain or shine at the Horseneck Holy Ghost Grounds on Allens
Neck Road in South Dartmouth. Registration is 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. with the ride
beginning at 9:45 p.m. Participants in the challenge can choose between from
8-, 25-, or 50-mile bike routes that weave through South Dartmouth, Westport,
and Little Compton. Riders pay a $25 entrance fee to participate. All proceeds
benefit the Hudner Oncology Center at St. Anne’s
Hospital. To obtain sponsorship forms, or more information, call (508)
235-5055, or visit www.friendsofsaintannes.org
14th Annual
Westport Rock, Rhythm and Blues Festival – Friday thru Sunday, September 7 - 9,
2007
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photo album now 107 Photos
The roar was thunderous when about 170 motorcycles
arrived . . . more
Read the after-event press release now
Scattering Garden
Dedication Day – Saturday September 8, 2007
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photo album now 24 Photos
The Scattering Garden is a safe, peaceful, beautiful, place
for parents to go . . .
more
Preview New Events added as of Aug 26, 2007
The
weekend before Labor Day always has many summer-ending events, and this year
was no exception! There was a
smorgasbord of spectacular celebrations, open houses, fund raisers, and of
course the annual Allens Pond Duck Derby! Included
were: Ralph
Guild Day and the opening of Adamsville Pond, Tiverton 4 Corners Antique Show,
the 4th Annual Allens Pond Duck Derby, the season
ending night of the Westport Vineyard and Winery’s Sunset Music Series,
Celebrating Poetry in Westport sponsored by Westport COA Poetry Workshop, and
the first open house for Driftway Meadows in 25
years! And, of course, the
on-going Farmers Market at the Grange. What an
exhilarating weekend! Review the photo slideshows to get caught up with what’s
happening in Westport.
Left: Ralph Guild, standing in the foreground
of the habitat restoration project that has endeared him to so many! Review the
hundreds of slides and read the poem lovingly written by his wife Calla. Learn
about what’s happening at Adamsville Pond!
Driftway
Meadows Open Barn – Sunday August, 26, 2007
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photo album now 28 Photos
For two centuries, horse aficionados have come to know and
love the Morgan horse . . . more
Ralph Guild Day – Saturday, August 25, 2007
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photo album now 103 Photos
As far as
mill locations go, the spot on which Gray’s Grist Mill currently
resides . . . more
Read Calla’s poem to Ralph Written by
Tom and Sally Freestone
Tiverton 4 Corners
Antique Show – Saturday, August 25,
2007
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photo album now 25 Photos
4th Annual Allens Pond Duck Derby – Saturday, August 25, 2007
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photo album now 86 Photos
The day was hot, humid, and increasingly foggy but that
didn’t deter the running of the ducks . . . more
Westport Rivers Vineyard season-ending
Sunset Music Series – Saturday, August 25, 2007
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album now 8 Photos
Celebrate Poetry in
Westport – Friday,
August 24, 2007
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photo album now 16 Photos
Friday night was a night to celebrate poetry in Westport . . . more
Westport Council of Aging
Annual Picnic – Wednesday, August 22, 2007
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photo album now 41 Photos
South Coast Open Studio
Tour - Saturday and Sunday, Aug
18 and 19, 2007
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photo album now 94 Photos
This collective group
came together again to produce a studio tour connecting artisans . . . more
Westport Historical
Society Meeting - Architecture of Westport Point – Thursday, August 16,
2007
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photo album now 34 Photos
Westport architect James Collins, Jr., is president of
Boston-based Payette, an award-winning . . . more
Roll Up & Rebuild
Barbeque for Osprey Kayak – Sunday, August 12, 2007
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photo album now 19 Photos by Paul Tamburello (Thanks Paul!)
The air was still redolent with the smell of charred wood and
melted plastic.
. . . more
WRWA Gala Event 2007 – Saturday, August 11, 2007
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photo album now 50 Photos
Westport Free Public
Library Magic Presentation – Thursday, August 9, 2007
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photo album now 16 Photos
Charles Costa Benchmark
Dedication and Tribute – Thursday, August 9, 2007
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photo album now 35 Photos
Charles A. Costa, surrounded by friends and family, was
honored by the Westport Cultural Council On Thursday . . .
more
Preview New Events added as of Aug 5, 2007
August 4th
and 5th brought a potpourri of exciting local events; from food to
entertainment, to the arts and all things historical. Included were: Westport Historical Society’s ongoing summer exhibit, St. John the
Baptist Church’s annual Parish Fair and Auction, a book signing at Partners
Village Store, the Westport Art Group’s
51st Community Show Exhibit and Sale, the Buzzards Bay SummerFest 2007, Little Compton’s
annual chicken barbeque and all weekend affair (including the Little Compton
antiques show), and the on-going Farmers Market at the Grange. What an exhilarating weekend! Review
the photo slideshows below if you missed any of these spectacular events.
Left: Partners
Village Store sponsored a book signing with authors Debbie Kovaks
and Nicholas Sullivan (center and right). Here Sally Wilde has her book, Catie Copley, autographed by author Debbie Kovaks. August 4, 2007
St. John the Baptist
Church’s annual Parish Fair and Auction – Saturday, August 4 to Sunday August 5, 2007
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photo album now 39 Photos
Little Compton’s annual
Fireworks and Bonfire - Saturday, August 4, 2007
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photo album now 13 Photos
Westport Historical
Society’s Summer Exhibit “Treasures and Traditions” - Saturday, August 4, 2007
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photo album now 64 Photos (Virtual Exhibit)
The title of the fascinating exhibition of
local history currently filling the ground floor of the Westport Historical
Society's museum . . . more
Buzzards Bay Summer Fest 2007 - Saturday, August 4, 2007
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photo album now 42 Photos
Farmer’s Market at the
Grange – Updated
Saturday, August 4, 2007
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photo album now 65 Photos
These past few decades, the Westport Grange Hall on Main
Road is a little quieter . .
. more
Celebrate Our Ospreys – Wednesday, August 1,
2007
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photo album now 10 Photos
Westport residents came out to 'Celebrate Our
Osprey' Wednesday night, with a large crowd filling all the available
seats . . . more
Cultural Survival’s
unique, hand-crafted Fair Trade – Saturday, July 28 to Sunday July 29, 2007
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photo album now 61 Photos
3rd Annual
Barn Dance –
Saturday, July 28, 2007
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photo album now 24 Photos (pictures by Pam Pimentel)
26th annual
Westport Point United Methodist Church clambake – Saturday, July 28, 2007
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photo album now 81 Photos
Benchmark #4 Dedication – Friday, July 27, 2007
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photo album now 12 Photos
Benchmark # 4, at the Town Annex Playground was dedicated on
Friday July 27 in memory of Laura Donaldson Sample . . . more
Westport Arts Group 51st Community Show – Thursday, July 26, 2007
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photo album now 30 Photos
The Westport Art Group celebrated 51 years of a Community
Show and Sale that ended Sunday . . . more
Partners Village Store
Harry Potter Book Release – Saturday, July 21, 2007
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photo album now 10 Photos
Westport Town Farm Open
House – Saturday, July 21, 2007
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album now 36 Photos
As you walk past the farmhouse and down
towards the first stonewall barway . . .
more
Get a trail and walking map of the Town Farm
“A History of the Acoaxet Chapel” – Thursday, July 19, 2007
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photo album now 25 Photos
One of Westport’s most enduring structures, erected on the
farmlands that slope into the sea in Westport Harbor, is the Acoaxet Chapel . . . more
Westport Quakers Annual Book Sale – Saturday, July 14, 2007
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photo album now 9 Photos
Westport’s 220th Birthday Party – Saturday, June 30, 2007
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photo album now 50 Photos
Westport Fire Department
Open House – 2007
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photo album now 19 Photos
Westport Fire Chief Brian Legendre
assisted his nephew, Cason Tripp, 5, in hosing down a house fire, and
Jenna Lepage, 6, got her Fire Cat Book autographed
by Deputy Chief Allen "Sam" Manley as part of getting to
know their friendly neighborhood firemen on April 22 at the WFD Open
House. These was just a few of the many planned youth activities as
children of all ages donned the heavy gear fireman wear while fighting
dangerous fires, received demonstrations of life saving equipment from
ambulances to the “jaws of life”, and were given tours of the secret inner
workings of the heavy fire fighting vehicles. At the center of it all
was new Ladder Truck 7 with its ladder fully extended reaching into the
heavens, recently purchased with Homeland Security Grants. Hundreds of children
and their parents toured the Briggs Road Station and saw first hand the
complex fire fighting apparatus and safety vehicles. “We wanted the
kids to have a good day out,” the Chief said. The beautiful spring day with
temperatures in the high sixties produced a record turnout of
residents and area visitors. It just goes to prove that the young and
young-at-heart just can't resist chasing a fire truck!
Westport River Watershed Alliance’s 30th
Annual Meeting - 2007
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photo album now 7 Photos
The Westport River Watershed Alliance held their 30th Annual
Meeting .
. . more
Restoration of the Little
School - 2007 – January
2006 to late June 2006
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photo album now 193 Photos
In May of 2005 the Community Preservation Committee won
approval at Town Meeting .
. . more
WHS presents “A Perilous
Life - An Exhibition” Summer Exhibit - 2006 – Saturday Aug 26 to Monday Sept 4, 2006
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photo album now 66 Photos
The Westport Historical Society hosted an
impressive opening program .
. . more
Concerts at the Point -
2006 Season
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photo album now 73 Photos
Concerts at the Point was proud to celebrate its
tenth anniversary .
. . more
South Coast Open Studio -
2006
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photo album now 73 Photos
Supported by artists for artists, the South Coast Open
Studio Tour provides .
. . more
WHS Community on Camera
Photo Contest - 2006
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photo album now 27 Photos
The Westport Historical Society conducted its first Photo
Contest and Exhibition .
. . more
Westport’s Wonderful
Agricultural Fair - 2006
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album now 145 Photos
The 2006 Westport Agricultural Fair was held at the Westport
Fairgrounds . .
. more
The
Great Allens Pond Blizzard – December 2005
View the photo album now 41 photos
Tupelo
Studios local artisan third annual holiday show and sale – November 2005
Saturday and Sunday, November 17 and 18
View the photo album now
14 photos
The studio of Ruth Bourns hosted its fifth Annual Holiday Show and Sale over the weekend at 790 Drift Rd., Westport, Ma.
The nine participating artisans displayed work created by hand in their studios
in Westport, Fall River, Providence, and Portsmouth. . . . read more
Concerts at the Point – 2005/2006
View the photo album now
73 Photos
Westport’s Fabulous 4th of July Parade – 2005
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86 Photos
Teapots and Trowels Westport River Gardeners Annual Fair –
May 2005
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14 Photos
Westport Rivers Open House – November 2004
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40 Photos
Our Lady of Grace Annual Fair and Bazaar – November 2004
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32 photos
Tiverton Four Corners Antique Show – August 2004
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16 Photos
Westport Fair – July 2004
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145 Photos
First Annual Allens Pond Duck
Derby – July 2004
View the photo album now
19 Photos
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