🌱 Patch AM: Why does the Black Duck’s new AI menu look nothing like it?

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In today's newsletter:

• Why does the Black Duck's new AI menu look nothing like it?
• Can you identify this mystery Westport spot from just one photo?

Also on today's calendar: Open House German School of Connecticut and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Cloudy, humid; p.m. showers, with a high of 78 and low of 69 degrees.
• Tuesday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 81, low: 71.
• Wednesday: Humid with a t-storm or two, with a high of 78 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• AI Is Everywhere! Duck! (06880danwoog.com) — One of Westport's most beloved dive bars, the Black Duck in Saugatuck, now sports an AI-generated menu cover that looks nothing like the creaky, riverside spot locals know. A longtime resident describes the surreal images and wonders why anyone would replace the Duck's real, gritty charm with glossy, impossible scenes.
   

• Photo Challenge #609 (06880danwoog.com) — Your neighbors are nailing the weekly "06880" photo challenge, and now it's your turn to spot a mystery location somewhere in Westport. Study the posted image, then jump into the comments to guess where it was taken and keep this hyper-local tradition going.
   

📸 Around Westport

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Westport

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 5
• Open House German School of Connecticut →
  Rippowam Middle School, 381 High Ridge Rd, Stamford
  10:00 am
Sunday September 6
• First Folk Sunday: The Two Johns - Denver and Prine →
  Saugatuck Rowing Club, 521 Riverside Ave, Westport
  12:30 pm
Thursday September 10
• My Friend Abby's Shining Together Candlelight Vigil for Suicide Prevention →
  Trumbull Town Green, Trumbull
  6:00 pm
Monday September 14
• Connecticut Ballet Center presents Creative Movement and Boys Ballet Classes →
  Connecticut Ballet Center, 20 Acosta St, Stamford
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Monday August 31
• One Piece TCG Tournament Night →
  1803 Post Rd E, Westport
  7:30 pm
Tuesday September 1
• All About White Oak, Connecticut's State Tree →
  Earthplace, 10 Woodside Ln, Westport
  7:00 pm
Wednesday September 2
• Pick Your Own Bouquet →
  Earthplace, 10 Woodside Ln, Westport
  4:00 pm
Friday September 11
• High Holiday Services with Congregation for Humanistic Judaism →
  7:30 pm
Saturday September 12
• Root & Rise: A Pilates and Nature Experience →
  Earthplace, 10 Woodside Ln, Westport
  10:00 am
• Root & Rise: A Pilates & Nature Experience with Earthplace →
  Earthplace, 10 Woodside Ln, Westport
  10:00 am
Thursday September 17
• Encaustic Collage with Leslie Giuliani →
  19 Newtown Turnpike, Westport
  6:00 pm
Friday September 18
• MoCA\CT Sessions: Heida Hermanns International Piano Competition 2025 Winners Concert →
  MoCA\CT, 19 Newtown Turnpike, Westport
  7:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

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Ok Westport! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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