Local Events

Seaport schedules Pirate Adventure

NORWALK — Swashbucklers of all ages will be welcome at Norwalk Seaport Association’s first-ever Pirate Adventure on Sheffield Island Saturday, July 16, and Sunday, July 17. Landlubbers will be taken by ferry to the island where they will meet pirates, hear demonstrations of pirate history and search for the lost treasure of Captain William Kidd. Ferries will leave the Sheffield Island dock, adjacent to the Stroffolino Bridge on the corner of  Washington and Water Streets in Norwalk, at 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. For more information and to buy tickets online, visit www.seaport.org.

Concert on Green planned Sunday

NORWALK — The 1st Taxing District will present the Jim Clark Group featuring Tracey Marble at its Concert on the Green at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, July 17. Bring folding chairs. Additional parking available behind 69 East Ave. and at One Park Street. In case of rain the concert will be performed inside the First Congregational Church on the Green.

Wednesday, July 13

The First County Bank Summer Concert Series continues at Calf Pasture Beach with a Classic Car Show and a performance by the Rave On Band. Attendees are encouraged to bring a picnic and comfortable seating.

 A parking fee of $ 5 per car will be charged for cars without a Norwalk beach sticker. Beginning at 6 p. m. attendees can view more than 100 vehicles at a Classic Car Show hosted by the Coachmen Rod and Custom Club.

For additional information call the Norwalk Recreation and Parks Department Office at 203-854- 7807 or visit the web site at http:// www. norwalkct. org/ recparkconcerts. htm for the complete summer concert schedule. For cancellation information call 203-854-7938.

Westport fireworks scheduled July 1

WESTPORT — The Westport Police Athletic League and westport Parks & Recreation will hold the annual Independence Day Fireworks Celebration on July 1 at Compo Beach. Tickets are now on sale at the Police Station and the Parks & Recreation Office.Lydian Asset Management of Westport is sponsoring the event; Lydian has been the event sponsor for the past several years.

Tickets are limited and are on sale for $30 per car; once they are all sold shut¬tle passes will be available for sale. Rain date for the event is July 5.

Norwalk’s Summer Concert Series begins June 22 starting with a Classic Car Show Beach Cruise at 6 p.m.

The Sixties show featuring former members of the touring company from the Broadway musical ” Beatlemania” at
7 p.m.

Fireworks display planned July 3

NORWALK — The city of Norwalk’s annual fireworks display is scheduled for dusk Sunday, July 3, at Calf Pasture Beach and Shady Beach. Parking will be available only at Calf Pasture Beach and a fee of $20 will be charged for cars without Norwalk beach stickers. The fireworks show will be preceded by the Amazing Andy show at 5: 30 p. m. at Calf Pasture and at 6 p. m. with singer¬songwriter Beau Badrick followed by Dance to the Music with DJ Nuzzo. Big Shot will play at 8 p.m. For more information, visit www. norwalkct. org/ rec¬parkconcerts. htm or call (203) 854-7807.

Love Dachshunds? There will be plenty to see at the 13th Annual Dachshund Renunion in Westport CT.

Save the date – Saturday June 4th 1 -3 p.m.  The raindate is Sunday June 5th 1 -3 pm.

Location: Jesup Green in front of the Westport Library.