Archive for April, 2009
A Weekend of FOOD and Tasting
Let this gorgeous weather be your excuse to get out and EAT your way through your community this weekend Tonight (Friday) is the LAST night of special prix-fixe dinner specials being offered as part of Restaurant Week — get out there and try a new restaurant or enjoy a break at your old favorite! Menus, [...]
Answer to Times Trivia Question “Shrimp Salad Sandwich”
Carol Wilder-Tamme, in her article in this week’s Darien Times, posed the following Darien Shopping Trivia question: “Where can one buy a great shrimp salad sandwich in Darien? Look for the answer on AllAboutDarien.com.” The answer is: Darien has excellent Deli’s that offer shrimp salad sandwiches, and you can find shrimp salad in the deli [...]
GOODIE Bags!
Okay, just in case the rain and wind might have dampened your CALYPSO spirit, all I can say is that you MUST pull yourself together and show up for the Calypso Soiree tonight at the Darien Sport Shop — from 6:30 to 8:30 — if not for the island-inspired smoothies, yummy nibbles and company of [...]
Answer to Darien Trivia from the Times, 4/17/09
Carol Wilder-Tamme, President of the Chamber of Commerce, wrote, in last week’s Darien Times: We need to make personal and business choices that will enrich and sustain Darien both environmentally and financially. Town businesses that support our community deserve our support. With more options for food choices, shoes, clothes, other merchandise and professional services, it [...]
Ice Cream Social and Girl Scouts Signup
Come learn more about what makes being a Girl Scout great at an Ice Cream Social being hosted by The Girl Scouts this Sunday, April 19th, from 4-5:30pm at the United Methodist Church at 345 Middlesex Road. Almost 450 girls in Darien enjoy the fun adventures to be had as a Girl Scout, and sign [...]
Childern’s Play & Chinese Culture for Kids Through Crafts, Games & Storytelling
The Darien Library has created a new program called the ‘Dragon Club’ for kids ages 3 to 8, which explores Chinese culture through crafts, games and storytelling and is open to all children who are interested: this Saturday, they are kicking off the Club with its current members performing a play. On Saturday, April 18th, [...]
Last-minute Easter Gift Ideas: Chocolate Candy & Buddha Bags
Hi again, it’s Jan. Looking for some spring treats or last-minute Easter gifts …? I’ve got a couple of finds right in town that might work … Did you know that you can build your own box of candy? Well, the next time you are at Gofer Ice Cream on the Post Road take a [...]
AllAbout This Weekend in Darien
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Get Moving For the Greater Good
With spring finally in the air, and many of us feeling like we’re just starting to “wake up” after a long winter of being indoors, I thought these 2 area fundraiser activities would be great to know about as ways to fling yourself into doing good for yourself, and the universe …! Dust off the [...]
