Monday January 20, 2025
“King in the Wilderness”
7:00 pm
Westport Country Playhouse
In recognition of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a screening of the Emmy Award-winning documentary, “King in the Wilderness,” which follows the last three years of Dr. King’s life with a focus on events such as passage of the Voting Rights Act, the Chicago Freedom Movement, the James Meredith march, anti-Vietnam War protests, the 1967 riots, the “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop” speech, and Dr. King’s assassination and funeral in April 1968. The film includes never-before-seen interviews with those closest to Dr. King. Free admission, seating unreserved. The film, rated TV-14, runs 113 minutes. There is no intermission.
Saturday January 25, 2025
Kiwanis Food Drive
9:30 am – 1:30 pm
Weston Shopping Center
Kiwanis members will be stationed at Lily’s Weston Market and Weston Pharmacy to collect non-perishable food, personal healthcare products, and cash donations for the Weston Food Pantry. Suggested donations include canned vegetables, dry pasta, and hand soap.
Monday February 3, 2025
Author Talk: “The Dynasty”
7:00 pm
The Westport Library
In anticipation of Super Bowl LIX, author Jeff Benedict talks football and discusses “The Dynasty,” his definitive book on the New England Patriots. A free event from the Y’s Men of Westport-Weston and The Westport Library, with registration strongly encouraged. Copies of the book are available ($20) when registering and also in person at the event. Mr. Benedict, a New York Times bestselling author and Emmy Award-winning producer, will sign copies after the talk.

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