Archive for May, 2009
Music Is In The Air In Downtown Darien This Summer …
Wow, in addition to Free Movie Tuesdays at Tilley Pond, downtown Darien is offering free live music on Thursday nights this summer! The musicians will play from 6 pm to 10 pm in the locations specified below. Make a reservation at one of the restaurants downtown before or after enjoying the performance. Downtown restaurants you [...]
Which Beach is Best?
This is a re-post from July, 2008 Since we’re in full summer swing it seems like a good time to go ahead and see which beach Darienites think is best… While you’re at it, feel free to post some inside scoop on why you like one over the other. Better snack bar? Better swimming? More [...]
Help Spread Some Gofer Ice Cream Buzz
AllAboutDarien.com is pleased to welcome Gofer Ice Cream to our list of Buzzable Darien Businesses. Help us spread the buzz about Gofer by visiting their listing, clicking on the Testimonials tab, and telling us what you love about them! Did you know that, in addition to a delicious variety of ice cream cakes, Gofer offers [...]
Abode: A Fabulous Find in Noroton Heights
Hi again, it’s Jan … It’s sad to see stores closing in Darien. That fact makes it all the more exciting to have ABODE open up. Dawn Beaver and Roberta Ball are the owners. The store is filled with great things for your home. Many of them are antiques and others are just great new [...]
Internet Safety: For Kids, and Us Too
*** UPDATE: This Session is NEXT Weds May 20th at 7pm!! *** Next Wednesday the Depot is hosting state prosecutor Rich Colangelo for a one-hour talk on Internet Safety, including insights into ways that stalkers can tap into Facebook and MySpace accounts, and other vulnerabilities that we — or our kids — may unwittingly be [...]
Terrific New Official Town Website
Congratulations to the Town of Darien administration for putting together a super upgrade of their website! The new site offers easy navigation to key town government information, public services & safety information, and more. I especially love the new and improved Parks & Rec section: there is great information about community recreational programs like soccer, [...]
Organized Playgroups in Darien
A new resident to town emailed me last week inquiring about organized playgroups in Darien. I offered the following suggestions, and if anyone else has some to add please Comment below! The two organized playgroups that immediately came to mind were the YWCA and the Darien Community Association’s “Mom’s Morning In.” Both of these organizations [...]
