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VFW Post 399 Begins Long-Awaited Dredging of Historic Marina on Saugatuck River

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!
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Melissa Newman and Friends-Jazz At The Post Thursday October 3rd

October 3rd,  7:30 PM – 10:00 PM

Melissa Newman, vocals

Tony Lombardozzi, guitar

Phil Bowler, bass

Bobby Leonard, drums

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.

For tickets check JazzFC website at https://jazzfc.org/events/.   For dinner reservations email JazzAtThePost@gmail.com.

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Jazz At The Post – Phil Bowler and Friends on Thursday September 26th

Phil Bowler and Friends

September 26 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm

$15.76 – $20.76

Phil Bowler is a much loved artist at Jazz FC.  He performs regularly at The Post with Melissa Newman.  Phil attended the University of Hartford, where he received a bachelor’s degree in music in 1972. He played with Roland Kirk from 1976–78, then with Hugh Masekela (1980), Joe Lee Wilson (1981), Wynton Marsalis (1982–83), Max Roach (1983), Big Nick Nicholas (1983-85), Slide Hampton, Jon Faddis (1984–89), and Ralph Peterson, Jr. (1987-1996). He played in a quintet with Donald Harrison and Terence Blanchard in 1984–85, touring in Europe with Benny Golson. He recorded with Carla White in 1988 and Sal Salvador in 1989, and led a quartet called Pocket Jungle in 1991. From 1990 to 1997 he played in another group led by Donald Harrison and worked with Jackie McLean in 1997–99. He and Newman Taylor Baker played in a duo in 1997, and in 1998 he worked in the Count Basie Orchestra.

For tickets check JazzFC website at https://jazzfc.org/events/.   For dinner reservations email JazzAtThePost@gmail.com.

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