Westport Farmers’ Market to Remember Paul Newman

Westport, CT – This September marks 10 years since the passing of one of Westport's most beloved neighbors, Paul Newman. Newman started Newman's Own in Westport with a purpose: to give away profits to charity. He also founded the Westport Farmers’ Market in June of 2006 with his friend, Michel Nischan, CEO of Wholesome Wave in Bridgeport. 

To celebrate the life of Newman, the public is invited to join Newman's Own Foundation at the Westport Farmers’ Market he so loved Thursday, August 2nd and August 16th from 10 – 2 to share your memories of Paul Newman on video. 

Many people in the area have been touched by Paul and his generous spirit. This is an opportunity to tell others how much he meant to you. 

Lori Cochran-Dougall, executive director of the Westport Farmers’ Market, has been deeply impacted by Paul Newman. She notes, "The value Paul Newman gave to the Westport community and beyond is insurmountable. We at WFM are honored to celebrate the heritage of conscientious business and the proof in his example that you can make money, strengthen a local economy and provide a helping hand all at the same time."  

Newman’s Own Foundation will bring a life-sized cutout of Mr. Newman to WFM on the above dates. People are invited to tell their stories on video. Clips may be shared by Newman's Own Foundation in a video and on social media. 

Please stop by the Westport Farmers’ Market on August 2nd and again on August 16th to share your memories or stories about Paul Newman. If you can't make it to the Market, you are invited to submit stories to social@newmansownfoundation.org.

The Westport Farmers Market is committed to providing fresh, local, healthy and seasonal food. We aspire to create a fun, safe and healthy community environment for education and socialization. Our mission is to increase awareness, knowledge and support for local producers focused on sustainable and healthy growing practices.

The Westport Farmers’ Market receives philanthropic support from: Boxcar Cantina; Cohen and Wolf; Club Pilates Westport; CTBites; CTFM; Doc’s Maple; Eileen Fisher; Farah’s Farm; Fleishers; Gilbertie’s Herbs & Garden Center; Moffly Media; Newman’s Own Foundation; Sugar & Olives; Westport Sunrise Rotary; Terrain; Town of Westport; Waddell & Reed; Wave Hill Breads; The Whelk; Whole Foods Westport 

For more information, visit www.westportfarmersmarket.com, or email director@westportfarmersmarket.com. Find WFM on FBInstagram, and Twitter, too.

 

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Submitted by Westport, CT

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