Hi again, it’s Jan!
Sometimes, wandering off the beaten path in Darien pays off! A new kitchen/bath/tile accessories and home store has opened on the Post Road.
D&D Fine Homes is located at 1918 Post Road, right between St. Luke’s and St. John’s. They have a beautiful new showroom and make all their own cabinetry. Many [...]
Speaking of fun events offered by the Darien YMCA (see post below), with the school holiday (Rosh Hashanah) coming up Tuesday, it might be helpful to know that for those of you who do not celebrate the holiday there is a way to still keep the kids occupied in a fun and constructive way …
Vacation [...]
(It should probably be called Parents’ Night Out!) Friday, October 3rd, from 6pm to 9:30pm, the Darien YMCA is inviting you to drop off your potty-trained 3yr old (s) or older for a giant P-Jay Party!! Overseen by the Y’s capable childcare and educator staff, the little ones will enjoy a dinner of pancakes, [...]
Looking for a good excuse to spend the morning shopping?? Join Marit Price from the Star 99.9 Morning Show and delighted King middle-schoolers who get to miss school to model Darien Sport Shop’s fall fashions, tomorrow morning from 9am to 11am, for a fashion show at the Sport Shop that benefits the Boys and Girls [...]
Although I haven’t yet completed my ‘playgrounds of Darien’ documentation (I have Noroton Heights playground coming up next), I figured we could all chip in and help others discover the playground that’s just right for them with a little poll.
Now I am guessing that Cherry Lawn Playground will probably win hands down (but I [...]
My friend pointed out that she’d had a difficult time finding out what time the race begins this weekend, so I thought I’d throw up a reminder here … You can also find the info on the Event Calendar.
To register for the race, click here.
The official race site: click here.
For insider scoop on the race, [...]
I’m doing a Mexican hat dance to celebrate the arrival of Darien Mexican Cocina Ole Mole! (picture of Mexican hat coming soon)
It’s a brand new restaraunt (just opened this week) in the brand new building downtown that also hosts esteemed retailers like Lucy, Gofer Ice Cream, and featured AllAboutDarien.com wellness spa Williams & Warren.
They’ve got a casual, family-friendly indoor [...]
This weekend’s AllAbout email has gone out, so make sure to check your Spam folders if you haven’t received it yet …
And for those of you who are not yet registered, with so much going on this weekend, from new movies at the Playhouse to free whale hats for the kids, it’s not too late [...]
As I sit here with my windows open and a fabulous, cool breeze circulating crisp, fresh air throughout my living room, I have that feeling of butterflies way down deep in my stomach that signals inspiration, anticipation and excitement about the change of seasons. You know how sometimes you feel just a little bit excited [...]
My latest addition to the Neighborpreneurs category is a group of longtime Darien residents who believe that, when you’re new to town, nothing beats a friendly face and the genuine interest in helping you get settled in that an in-person greeter can provide (and I couldn’t agree more!)
New Neighbors is an independently-run ‘welcome wagon,’ [...]
UPDATE: AS OF 2009, THE HARRIMAN CUP MATCH AND FESTIVITIES HAVE RELOCATED TO LONG ISLAND: SEE THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
It’s that time of year again … time to connect with a friend of a friend of a friend who is friends with a Yale or UVA alumnus, put on your Lilly, [...]
Parents and caregivers who are interested in Storytimes at the library, you have until September 8th to register/enter your name into the lottery for the fall program! Visit the Darien Library website for a complete list of programs, online registration, and more.
Featured Events
The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum: First Thursdays: Wine Tasting & Live Music: http://www.aldrichart.org/events/?id=797. Tonight! Come to "Annual Harvest Wine Testing" Saturday, October 9 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm http://fb.me/Gpivgytj
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