As lovely as they are, the time is approaching for them to take their place on the curb with the rest of the Christmas trees to be picked up and taken away by the Darien Department of Public Works. Here is the pick up schedule for your planning convenience:
Jan. 9-5 and Jan. 16-20: North [...]
Found a great source for information on weather-related cancellations for not just schools but also area classes, learning centers, businesses, libraries and public organizations (churches, for example). Check here for delays and/or closings next time there’s a snowstorm, or for more information about warnings and other CT weather information. You can also register for email [...]
Wishing you a very Merry Christmas
and stay tuned for a DELICIOUS Darien takeout tip coming the day after Christmas. This discovery is sure to keep both your tummy AND your wallet full this winter, and beyond!
Here is a reference for Darien pre-schools: in most cases, applications are accepted in January for the following September and the programs serve children three to four years old, but you should call to confirm deadlines and some schools accept children as young as two years old.
Darien Nature Center’s Nature’s Playroom, 120 Brookside Avenue, 655-7459, [...]
‘Tis the season to be flu-ey. As I sit here with kleenex stuffed up my dose and a sore throat, I sidcerely wish each of you and your fabilies a healthy holiday. However, should you require pharbaceutical relief on Christmas Eve/Day, here’s a tip on who’s going to be open based on what I’ve researched:
- CVS [...]
This morning was a perfect example of how efficeint – and important – our new Public School alert system is. For those of you whose kids are not in school yet, please read this alert to be informed about this morning’s case of Stranger Danger as reported by the Darien Police Station. We need to [...]
HO HO HO, He’s infiltrating town! Don’t miss Santa’s regular visits this month to theDarien Sport Shop (schedule: santa_at_the_sport_shop), and this Friday he’ll be cruising over to Blue Tulip on his fire truck, where 15% proceeds from the entire day will be donated to Darien’s 3 fire stations. He arrives at 2pm this Friday [...]
Hooray for the first snow of the season — looks like we might have a white Christmas this year! I thought it might be helpful to some of the new homeowners whose houses are “abutted upon” by a sidewalk to know that it is your responsibility (not the town’s) to shovel/remove the snow and [...]
Hi again, it’s Jan!
Well I have been all over town the last month preparing a collection of Fabulous Finds to make holiday shopping a breeze: to follow are a few of my favorites, and as always, stay tuned for more!
First up, for the kids: instead of plastic this year, choose a classic wooden toy [...]
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