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  Darien Emergency Plans & Information

  Just in case …

  OFFICIAL UPDATES & INFO
  REVERSE 9-1-1
  The Town of Darien has implemented a system called CodeRed that will automatically dial any phone numbers that you have registered with them and broadcast official news and/or important information.  To register your unlisted phone number and or cell phone, click here.
  ONLINE
  For up-to-the-minute updates on storms and other [...]

  Sep 02, 2010 | 0 comments | Click To View Post

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  Feeling Crafty?

  Whether you’re a secret Martha Stewart or just curious about creative ways to make some extra cash while doing what you love, you shouldn’t miss my friend Jen St. Jean’s free class entitled “The In’s and Out’s of Selling on Etsy.“  About a year ago, Jen started a company called “Itty Bitty Bags” that [...]

  Sep 01, 2010 | 0 comments | Click To View Post

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  Darien, CT? There’s An APP For That!

  I’m very excited to announce the FREE release of the AllAboutDarienAPP v1.0 for iPhone, iPad and iTouch devices (don’t worry Blackberry and Droid users: yours is coming next!) … Get the best of Darien, on-the-go: from insights and events to the train schedule and touch-and-dial access to community organizations, schools, emergency numbers and more!  Check [...]

  Aug 31, 2010 | 1 comment | Click To View Post

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  Noroton Heights Stop & Shop is Open (and renovated!)

  After only a few short weeks of being closed, the Noroton Heights Stop & Shop re-opened this weekend and has a fresh, renovated new look and feel, not to mention a greater selection of products across all categories.  Insider note: the large grocery carts (as well as the carts with the infant seats attached and/or [...]

  Aug 22, 2010 | 0 comments | Click To View Post

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  2010 Classes & Enrichment Programs in Darien, for Young and … the Young-at-Heart

  Where did the summer go?!  I can hardly believe it’s time to get planning for fall 2010 — in fact, I’m a little late to the game: registration has already begun in many cases, and classes are already filling up!  Last year I put together this one-stop shopping list for all of the classes and [...]

  Aug 12, 2010 | 3 comments | Click To View Post

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  Freshen Up For Fall With Style Solutions

  Speaking of tax free week and freshening up for fall, did you know that Helen Ainson stylists offer an independent service called Style Solutions, which includes an in-home wardrobe consultation? Whether you want to make the most of the wardrobe you have (they’ll help you update, mix and match in new ways to keep you [...]

  Aug 11, 2010 | 0 comments | Click To View Post

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  Boat Buckets Made Chic

  Made in Darien: this summer’s “must-have” boater’s accessory: a personalized boat bucket from Buster Buckets! I have to share this great new take on what is a commonly overlooked but extremely versatile boating utility: the boat bucket.  As boaters know, there are hundreds of uses for the boat bucket (extra seating, rinsing the deck, [...]

  Aug 04, 2010 | 2 comments | Click To View Post

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  Wednesdays are Ladies’ Day: 10% Off Vino at Nicholas Roberts

  LADIES, 10% off your online or in-store wine purchase at Nicholas Roberts Fine Wines every Wednesday ~ check out this week’s recommended selections here.  For those who have never been, this hopping little wine store is conveniently located downtown next to Erica K, with parking on the street right in front for easy breezing [...]

  Aug 04, 2010 | 0 comments | Click To View Post