6 Ways to Support the Westport Community This Season
Are you looking to do something meaningful this holiday season? How about giving back to the town you love so much?
1 - Stay
Plan a winter getaway in Westport. Everyone loves the beach in the summer, but did you know it's fantastic in the winter too? Walk the miles of empty beaches, beachcomb for treasures washed up on our shores. Check out the cool driftwood and marine life along the coastline. Storm watch or go out in it and feel the power of Mother Nature as she pushes you around in the wind. It's exhilarating and something special to experience. Prefer to stay indoors? Visit one of our museums or take a South Beach Art Association art class.
2 - Eat
Experience Westport and then head to our locally owned restaurants and warm up with clam chowder, fish & chips, fresh seafood, burgers, pizza, and more... Or start your day with a hearty breakfast and donuts! Off-season visitors are essential for our restaurants to keep the doors open year-round for you.
3 - Holiday Shopping
Visit our local shops for your holiday shopping. Are you looking for unique gifts your family will love? Give the gift of a fishing charter next year, a weekend in Westport, gear for the surfers or anglers in your life, coastal-inspired gifts, local wine and beer, art, toys, and candy.
4 - Seafood
Did you know that our Seafood Markets have some of the freshest seafood you can purchase - even when it's frozen or canned? Why? Because it only has to travel from our docks to get processed. If you want the freshest, best-quality seafood, visit your favorite Westport market, and support our local fishing families. Make Westport's Fresh Catch the star of your holiday parties.
5 - Donate
Are you looking to support the community you love this season? If you can't visit, you can still make an impact. Our community is working hard to build a skateboard park and pump track, but we need your support. If you want to make a tax-deductible donation, please visit www.gh-cf.org/online-donation/ and choose Westport Community Skatepark as the specific project you want to support!
Ocosta Cares is a community-based organization ensuring ALL students in our district have food, clothing, and the basic needs they need to be successful in school and life. The student's success depends on our success in accomplishing our vision. Please consider helping with monetary and food donations or sponsoring a family this Christmas. For more information, please visit www.facebook.com/ocostacares. Click the Donate link on the page to donate or start a fundraising campaign.
6 - Share
The best thing you can do is share your experience with your friends, family and on social media. If you had an amazing experience in Westport, please tell everyone! If you see something awesome on our social media channels, share it. Sharing your love of Westport helps to build awareness about our special little town and helps to support our local families.