• "Anytime Summertime Kids Camp"

    “Anytime Summertime Kids Camp”

    Did you know that The Little Gym of Darien is offering a flexible, week-to-week summer camp program for kids ages 3 to 12 years?  Each week is a new theme, and you can register for weeks and/or camp days a-la-carte — so you can fit in a couple of weeks of summer vacay without [...]

    Feb 08, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post

  • 2 Dozen Says It Better Than One! (hint, hint)

    2 Dozen Says It Better Than One! (hint, hint)

    This Valentines Day, Nielsen’s Florist & Garden Shop is offering a Double Dozen Special: buy a dozen of Nielsen’s long-stemmed, high quality roses, and add a second dozen to the vase for half price.
    Guaranteed to put a smile on that someone special’s face …!
    But you need to order ahead, and order SOON – V-day is [...]

    Feb 04, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post

  • Vacation Camp Art Workshop

    Vacation Camp Art Workshop

    Not going away this vacation?  Come paint at The Paint Studio!
    Great vacation art workshop for kids aged 5 years to Middle School.  Meets Tues, Weds, Thurs: 10am to 1pm.  All material included, all levels welcome!  Call 203-803-5273 to reserve your spot.
    The Paint Studio also offers classes for toddlers and adults: birthday parties, too!

    Feb 01, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post

  • February Vacation Camps

    February Vacation Camps

    There’s lots to keep the little ones occupied if you’re not planning to go out of town for February Break …
    *Paint Studio Art Workshop* for ages 5 thru middle school: 10am to 1pm, Tues, Weds & Thurs: call 203-803-5273.
    YMCA Vacation Camp: For 3 year olds through 5th graders. Daily activities include: swimming, arts & [...]

    Jan 28, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post

  • Book Signing & Raffle: The Story of Darien, Connecticut

    Darien Rowayton Bank invites you to a book signing with Kenneth M. Reiss, author of  The Story of Darien, Connecticut on Thursday, February 25th from 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM at 1001 Post Road.
    Kenneth has compiled a comprehensive account of our town’s rich history.  Darien Rowayton Bank and the Darien Historical Society invite you to [...]

    Jan 27, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post

  • OUT & ABOUT

  • FREE OPEN GYM PASS

    FREE OPEN GYM PASS

    ~ FREE OPEN GYM PASS ~ So my most exciting discovery of the season has definitely been Tumble Bees OPEN GYM at the YMCA’s Gymnasium (behind Goodwives Shopping Plaza on the Lanphier/Tengda side).  In addition to loving the fact that my

    Feb 03, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post

  • Youth Gymnastics Open House & Extravaganza

    Youth Gymnastics Open House & Extravaganza

    DARIEN YMCA GYMNASTICS EXTRAVAGANZA — Saturday, February 6th — 9:00am-12:00pm Children ages 1-5 are invited to our gymnastics facility to come and explore our world. (Children must be accompanied by an adult) —> PRINT THIS FLYER (YMCA_Gymnastics_Extravaganza) AND BRING TO

    Jan 29, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post

  • HOUSE & HOOD

  • Darien Home Sales “POP” in December 2009

    Darien home sales saw a “pop” in December when over 20 new contracts were signed. This trend appears to encompass much of Fairfield County thereby feeding optimism for the  real estate market in Darien and environs may have bottomed out. 

    Jan 23, 2010 | 1 comment | View Post

  • “I Ain’t Got Gnomebody”

    This has nothing to do with real estate but I couldn’t resist. You may have seen this in the Darien Times last week, but just in case……. GNOMES  MISSING FROM EDGEWOOD RESIDENCE Five

    Dec 07, 2009 | 0 comments | View Post

  • PLANNING & SOCIAL

  • Skating Parties

    Skating Parties

    Skating parties are fun for kids, teens, and parents too … the Darien Ice Rink is a great idea for an indoor party — any time of year!

    Jan 10, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post

  • In The Know This Week ...

    In The Know This Week …

    Wow, lots to get us caught up on this week! First on the list is tomorrow night’s “Fashion With Flair, A Parade For Pink” event at the Darien Design Center, 523 Post Road, from 6 to 8:30pm — It’s a complimentary

    Oct 14, 2009 | 0 comments | View Post

  • IN THE KNOW

  • "Anytime Summertime Kids Camp"

    “Anytime Summertime Kids Camp”

    Did you know that The Little Gym of Darien is offering a flexible, week-to-week summer camp program for kids ages 3 to 12 years?  Each week is a new theme, and you can register for weeks and/or camp days

    Feb 08, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post

  • Vacation Camp Art Workshop

    Vacation Camp Art Workshop

    Not going away this vacation?  Come paint at The Paint Studio! Great vacation art workshop for kids aged 5 years to Middle School.  Meets Tues, Weds, Thurs: 10am to 1pm.  All material included, all levels welcome!  Call 203-803-5273 to reserve your

    Feb 01, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post

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  • Noroton Heights and Darien Train Stations MAPS and Nearby Businesses Info

    Noroton Heights and Darien Train Stations MAPS and Nearby Businesses Info

    Thanks to a suggestion submitted by a reader of an earlier post I wrote about helpful Darien train station info, and also train station parking scoop, I am providing an interactive map and/or address information for Darien’s two train stations: Darien and Noroton Heights.
    The Noroton Heights Train Station is located at 325 Heights Road.  The [...]

    Jan 24, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post

  • More Reasons to Love the Library ...

    More Reasons to Love the Library …

    My favorite discoveries are those that reduce the number of errands I need to run.  Give me a way to knock out my “to-do’s” online during morning coffee, nap time or after my kid is in bed — or even on my iPhone while waiting in the doctor’s office — and you will win my [...]

    Jan 23, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post

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