Archive for September, 2009
Pee Pee Etiquette in Public Places
In an effort to shake things up a bit, I will throw this potentially distasteful, tacky, controversial — and anonymous, so be honest! — poll into the mix. I could be wrong, perhaps nobody cares … but here goes: Just the other day I was at a playground without a bathroom, and a parent leaned [...]
The “Pink” Post
Welcome to AllAboutDarien.com’s 2nd annual “Pink” Post. While October is all about pink and there is lots going on around Fairfield County to raise awareness for breast cancer, which you can find out more about at the official Paint The Town Pink site, the AllAboutDarien.com Pink Post highlights Darien-based activities and events to encourage participation [...]
For Odd Jobs, Check The DHS Jobs Office
Liv’s most recent Teen Tips post, combined with the colorful autmn leaves beginning to blanket my yard, reminded me to remind you of a very “in-the-know” resource we locals have access to, which is the Darien High School Jobs Office. The way it works is that DHS students go in and register their availability for a [...]
Local, Part-Time, Teen-Friendly Jobs
Here’s another tip from my friend Liv, who is currently a sophomore at DHS, has lived in Darien since she was 2 years old, and has generously agreed to lend a teen perspective to AllAboutDarien.com. From where to find the latest fashion trends in Fairfield County to what’s good to know about life as a [...]
Movies and Music in Tilley Pond Park Tonight!
Brought to you by Baywater Properties, Grove Street Plaza and The Darien Chamber of Commerce DATE: September 15, 2009 TIME: Music from 6 pm, Movie from 7:15 LOCATION: Tilley Pond Park, Darien Come enjoy the music of The Leslie Costa Trio from 6 pm in Tilley Pond Park, then the movie “Miracle”, starring Kurt Russell, [...]
30th Annual Darien Road Race
If you’re a major walker or runner, you’re likely to already be training for the Darien Road Race — but the big news is that even if you’re NOT athletically inclined, this day is TONS of fun for the whole family. Dad or Mom could run the 10K, Mom or Dad and kids could do [...]
Announcement: Girl Scout Sign-Ups
Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. There are over 500 Girl Scouts in Darien led by over 200 adult volunteers. New Kindergarten Daisy Girl Scout Troops are forming now at Darien elementary schools. Girls of any age are welcomed to join existing troops in grades [...]
Fundraising 2.0
You know, with school getting back into swing comes a seemingly endless need for fundraising: for parent groups, student groups, team uniforms and travel, school pride, not-for-profit initiatives and philanthropies, and more … So I thought it might be helpful to those of you involved with fundraising (and for those of you who want to [...]
Volunteer Information For Teens
I am so excited to introduce you to my friend Liv, who is currently a sophomore at DHS, has lived in Darien since she was 2 years old, and has generously agreed to lend a teen perspective to AllAboutDarien.com. From where to find the latest fashion trends in Fairfield County to what’s good to know [...]
