Westport Sunrise Rotary's Great Duck Race: Sat. June 3

Westport, CT -- Westport Sunrise Rotary’s Great Duck Race is Saturday, June 3 at Parker Harding Plaza -- Post time is Noon --  and this year with a new sponsor with an important message from Stew Leonard III Children's Charities, which reminds parents and caretakers “to keep a close eye on children anytime they are in or near the water.”

“It’s a lapse in supervision – not a lack of supervision” that can lead to a loss of life in pools and at the beach. Stew reminds parents to abide by Stewie the Duck’s three water safety rules for children: Don’t jump in ‘til you learn to swim; wear a safety vest; and have a grown up watching you. Simple, important and effective ways to keep children safe in the water.

Once again Sunny the Giant Duck will serve as the race’s mascot, floating serenely near the bridge at Parker Harding Plaza.

Race Day will be a day of family fun on the Saugatuck River beginning at 9:00 am — a Mega Bouncy Castle, the Maker Faire Nerdy Derby, face painting, Paint-A-Car, climb on a Fire Truck, along with games and crafts for kids.  And food and drink!

The Duck Race has a simple purpose, to raise money the club donates to over 24 local, area and global non-profits.

The Race begins as the ducks are dropped into a corral on the river. The bugle will call them to the post. Then they’re off, bobbing down the River, carried by the outflowing tide.

First duck home wins his ticket holder a $5,000 Visa Gift Card, second place a $1,000 Card, and the next eight $500 Cards for their ticket holders.

So pitch in, help your neighbors in need. Buy a $20 raffle ticket. Maybe you’ll be a winner yourself. Every ticket is numbered, and matches a number on a little yellow plastic duck.

Look for Rotarians wearing bright yellow shirts and “Got Ducks” pins. Buy your tickets at the Thursday Farmer’s Market, the Memorial Day Parade, and on Main Street on weekends.

Rotary is all about helping others — Service Above Self — through direct hands on engagement and by raising and donating money for those in need.

Sunrise Rotary thanks its sponsors — Stew Leonard III Children’s Charities; Westport Dental Associates Pediatric Dentistry; Patriot Bank; Webster Bank; Berchem, Moses & Devlin, P.C.; Garavel Chrysler Jeep; Daigle & Travers Insurance; A.J. Penna & Son; Gault; Amelie Babkie Web Design; and Honda of Westport. Thank you, one and all.

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