A ball thrown by Ryan Walsh, 7, of West Haven, is about to hit the bull’s- eye and drop Mayor Edward M. O’Brien into the dunk tank Saturday on the Green during the third annual WestFest celebration, a community event aimed at bringing the city and University of New Haven closer. WestFest was co-sponsored by the UNH Mayor’s Advisory Commission, O’Brien’s office, UNH, Watson Inc. and the West Haven Emergency Assistance Task Force to showcase what the city has to offer culturally. Restaurants and food trucks dished up native eats and sweets, while businesses and organizations handed out informational materials. The seven-hour festival featured activities from face painting and trivia contests to performances by the Top Hat Dance Academy and a pie-eating contest sponsored by Louise’s Homemade Food & Baked Goods. It included an inflatable bounce house and obstacle course. Also participating were the local bands Ian Biggs, Quiet Giant, and The Sulls. The UNH advisory commission, a student-appointed task force formed in March 2015, meets regularly with O’Brien and other City Hall officials to improve relations between the city and UNH.
WestFest fun
A ball thrown by Ryan Walsh, 7, of West Haven, is about to hit the bull’s- eye and drop Mayor Edward M. O’Brien into the dunk tank Saturday on the Green during the third annual WestFest celebration, a community event aimed at bringing the city and University of New Haven closer. WestFest was co-sponsored by the UNH Mayor’s Advisory Commission, O’Brien’s office, UNH, Watson Inc. and the West Haven Emergency Assistance Task Force to showcase what the city has to offer culturally. Restaurants and food trucks dished up native eats and sweets, while businesses and organizations handed out informational materials. The seven-hour festival featured activities from face painting and trivia contests to performances by the Top Hat Dance Academy and a pie-eating contest sponsored by Louise’s Homemade Food & Baked Goods. It included an inflatable bounce house and obstacle course. Also participating were the local bands Ian Biggs, Quiet Giant, and The Sulls. The UNH advisory commission, a student-appointed task force formed in March 2015, meets regularly with O’Brien and other City Hall officials to improve relations between the city and UNH.
Top dancers
Three local Irish dancers, from the West Haven class of The Mulkerin School of Irish Dance recently qualified, competed and placed at the National Irish Dance Competition in Pennsylvania. They are: Delaney Johnston, Nora Grillo and Lydia Grillo. The girls all placed in the top four of their level in team and solo dancing. Lydia is the No. 3 overall champion.
Cheering alumna
Dr. Patrice Farquharson was among the Patriot Alumni Cheerleaders invited to perform at the Patriots vs. Giants pre-season game on Thursday Aug. 31, at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, MA. The event was part of a three-day reunion that ended with a banquet honoring the alumni and included the current Patriot Cheerleaders.
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Season-opening win
West Haven Seahawks Peewee Quarterback Jayden Roby (3) takes the snap on opening day of the Southern Connecticut Pop Warner League season. The team held on for a 7-0 win at New Haven.
Seahawks back in action!
West Haven Seahawks saw action this weekend. See Sports for game recaps.
Seahawks back in action!
West Haven Seahawks saw action this weekend. See Sports for game recaps.
Seahawks open season on a high note
The West Haven Peewee team used a tough defense to top the New Haven Steelers in their opener last week in the Elm City. The defensive showing included a four- down defensive stand inside the five that helped preserve a 7-0 win. The teams mark their home openers this weekend at Veterans Field.
