Lynette Washington is a native New Yorker and has had a career that has taken her across the globe. Her travel has also enabled her to learn to sing in quite a few international languages. Her singing style is heavily rooted in the jazz, R&B, and gospel arenas. Lynette began her early professional singing career performing in Russian nightclubs throughout New York City and Europe. She recorded on the early GRP releases of jazz trumpeter Tom Browne as well with her own R&B/Dance group Touché on Emergency Records.
After years of fundraising and preparation, VFW Post 399 is excited to announce the commencement of dredging operations on its 50-year-old marina, located on the scenic Saugatuck River in Westport. The project marks a significant milestone for the Post as it works to restore the 34-slip marina, a task required every 20 years to maintain its functionality and safety.
The initial phase of the project began today, with a cadre of dedicated Post members dismantling the existing marina in preparation for the dredging to start next week. This marks the culmination of a multi-year effort to raise funds for the massive undertaking, supported by the community and the growing membership of VFW Post 399.
“We’re very excited and relieved that we are finally moving forward,” said VFW Post 399 Quartermaster Phil Delgado. “With a growing local membership and more visiting veterans taking advantage of the Post’s offerings, we realized this project was essential to ensuring our financial future. We want to create a space where veterans can come at their leisure to enjoy the fantastic views of the Saugatuck River.”
VFW Post 399 continues to serve as a vital resource for veterans in the community, offering a range of programs, services, and social opportunities. Everyone is welcome!
Join us for a cool evening of hot jazz at Westport’s own Jazz Inferno! Melissa is a natural talent, and really makes every song she sings her very own. With a band like this, the evening is sure to be way over the top. This show always sells out so be sure and get reservations early!
Melissa Newman had a lucrative career singing jingles for companies like AT&T and Chevrolet. Locally she has performed at the Blue Lemon, Tengda, and Harvest in Westport,
with guitarist Tony Lombardozzi and bassist Phil Bowler. Melissa also makes, shows and sells ceramic and porcelain sculpture. Melissa was a featured artist in the recent major exhibit, “Layers Revealed” at The Norwalk Art Space. She lives in Westport with her husband and two sons. ….And if that is not enough, we celebrate Melissa as an author! She has a new book published “Head over Heels” a love story in words and pictures.
