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  • Ten Thumbs Up for Little Gym Darien's Anytime Summertime Camp

    Ten Thumbs Up for Little Gym Darien’s Anytime Summertime Camp

    If you’re feeling the need for some variety in your kids’ summer routine, word on the street is that The Little Gym Darien’s Anytime Summertime Camp is a MUST.  In addition to the fact that it’s a great way to keep them active indoors (out of the heat), it’s completely flexible: you can go [...]

    Jul 22, 2010 | 1 comment | Click To View Post

  • Darien, CT? There's An APP For That!

    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 [...]

    Jul 16, 2010 | 1 comment | Click To View Post

  • Tidal Info For Darien Beaches

    Tidal Info For Darien Beaches

    Heading out to the beach this weekend? Here’s a schedule of the tides … enjoy!

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

  • Free Darien "Summer Nights" Movie & Concert Series

    Free Darien “Summer Nights” Movie & Concert Series

    This summer,  Darien’s local businesses would like to thank us for our continued patronage by giving us the gift of free entertainment:  a series of free movies (outdoors, on the big screen) on Saturday nights at Tilley Pond Park, and free concerts at Weed Beach on Sunday evenings!  The schedule is as follows:
    SATURDAY MOVIE [...]

    Jun 29, 2010 | 0 comments | Click To View Post

  • Re-Opening Announcement: Kids Home Furnishings, Right Next Door in Stamford, CT

    Re-Opening Announcement: Kids Home Furnishings, Right Next Door in Stamford, CT

    Boasting an enormous new showroom on High Ridge Road in Stamford and offering the latest designs in furniture and accessories for infants, toddlers, pre-teens and teenagers, this family-owned and operated children’s furniture store has been renowned for quality and outstanding customer service since 1942: here’s their website, and here’s some background on my own [...]

    Jun 23, 2010 | 0 comments | Click To View Post

  • Just Listed: Adorable Starter Home, Holmes School District

    Just Listed: Adorable Starter Home, Holmes School District

    Just listed: adorable home on Ridgeview, off of Camp Ave in the Holmes area of Darien. Three bedrooms, 2 full baths, huge updated kitchen, new baths, cute stone patio on a cul de sac. At $725,000 you wont find anything like this on such a great street. Call or email me for more details..RES [...]

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

  • Jeanine Johnsen Outlet Store ‘Popping Up’ in Darien For Summer

    Jeanine Johnsen Outlet Store
    July 5th thru August 31st
    Girls & Boys Children’s Clothing ~ Newborn thru Size 14
    Come check out our fabulous collections from Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter & Holiday
    all at greatly reduced prices!
    Featuring LIBERTY OF LONDON prints, Hand Embroidery & Smocking!
    1076 Boston Post Road • Darien, CT
    Monday – Saturday 10am -5pm Daily
    www.JeanineJohnsen.com

    Jun 15, 2010 | 0 comments | Click To View Post

  • Wednesdays are Ladies' Day at Nicholas Roberts

    Wednesdays are Ladies’ Day 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 in [...]

    Jun 09, 2010 | 0 comments | Click To View Post

  • OUT & ABOUT

  • This Weekend To-Do's in Darien

    This Weekend To-Do’s in Darien

    FRIDAY – Friday Night Wine Down: “Blankety Blank” Blanc … and Rosé 5pm to 8pm: Nicholas Roberts Fine Wines, 1053 Post Road The latest and greatest way to end your week, kick off an evening out or just enjoy learning about wine with

    Jul 23, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post

  • Family Fun & Kids' Entertainment During Sidewalk Sales

    Family Fun & Kids’ Entertainment During Sidewalk Sales

    Free Kids’ Entertainment All Day Saturday July 17th at the Following Locations: *Castle Bounce — Noroton Heights Shopping Plaza *Slap Shot Hockey — The Darien Sport Shop *Super Slide — Beadz Boutique & Chunky Pam’s Sweet Shoppe (Friday and Saturday) *Wild & Crazy Obstacle

    Jul 14, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post

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  • Darien Days Carnival This Weekend

    Darien Days Carnival This Weekend

    The Darien Days Carnival is THIS weekend, Thursday thru Saturday nights: offering a Hindley Happening-esque carnival with amusement park rides, games, concerts, refreshments and more …
    - Thursday July 8th 6PM-10PM
    - Friday July 9th 6PM-10PM
    - Saturday July 10th 4PM-10PM
    $20 wristbands to ride all night! At Hindley School, Post Road & Nearwater Lane.
    Contrary to what I stated [...]

    Jul 07, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post

  • 2010 July 4th Fireworks Schedule

    2010 July 4th Fireworks Schedule

    Darien is not having fireworks this year (I hear Woodway Country Club is doing fireworks Saturday night, so if you know someone in the area with an open lawn you might invite yourself over!) but there are a few places in Darien where you might be able to catch other towns’ fireworks: check out last [...]

    Jul 01, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post

  • July 4th Annual Push-n-Pull Parade

    July 4th Annual Push-n-Pull Parade

    Start stocking up on red, white and blue streamers and decorations so you’re ready to wrap your bikes and Radio Flyer wagons and join more than 2,000 of your closest friends this Sunday, July 4th in the YWCA of Darien-Norwalk 6th Annual Push-n-Pull Parade! It’s a party from the beginning of the route, where, [...]

    Jun 28, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post

  • Family Fun at the Noroton FD Block Party

    Family Fun at the Noroton FD Block Party

    Fun for the whole family this Saturday June 26 from 5pm to midnight: live music (a variety of great local bands), balloons, games, food — including a lobster bake, cold drinks — including beer, and more.  All funds raised support the Noroton Fire Department.
    In the field across from Hindley School, on the corner of Post [...]

    Jun 25, 2010 | 1 comment | View Post