Archive for November, 2009

The Darien Holiday Hunt Has Begun

The Darien Holiday Hunt Has Begun

For the next week, you might be seeing a lot of this little guy: he’s Darien’s elf on the shelf, and he’s hanging out at participating stores in town to provide you a series of clues as part of a town-wide scavenger hunt.  The clues are kind of fun, “did you know?”-type tidbits about Darien [...]

Darien Tree Lighting Event Tonight

Darien Tree Lighting Event Tonight

It’s time to officially kick off the holiday season in downtown Darien, with Santa making his first official appearance  in a fire truck, music, treats, and the lighting of the gigantic Christmas tree in the Darien Sport Shop parking lot!
Festivities will begin in Grove Street Plaza at 4:30pm with E.J. Couloucoundis, the DHS Tudor Singers, DAC dancing [...]

Fantasy Nutcracker Workshop

Fantasy Nutcracker Workshop

So my weekend newsletter somehow escaped into the e-mail-o-sphere without my adding a link to Ballet Des Enfants to the ad for this 2-hour interactive ballet playtime : I hate it when that happens!!   For those of you with little girls ages 3 to 6, this sounded like such a darling way to experience the magic of the [...]

~ Darien Holiday Happenings ~

~ Darien Holiday Happenings ~

Here’s to a happy 2009 holiday season!  Like last year, this post will be a regularly-updated, running report on whatever holiday happenings I hear about, so bookmark it and check it often, and if you hear of something fun going on in town send it my way! This post only covers events happening in Darien, [...]

A Don't Miss For Parents of Pre-schoolers

A Don’t Miss For Parents of Pre-schoolers

The YWCA Parent Awareness Network presents
“IS MY CHILD READY FOR KINDERGARTEN?”
A Panel Discussion
Wednesday, November 18th 9:15- 11:00 AM
Is your child ready for Kindergarten? What does he/she need to know to flourish in school? How have expectations changed, and when, if ever, should a child be held back or moved ahead? You know your child better [...]

Jeanine Johnsen OUTLET in Darien thru Christmas

Jeanine Johnsen OUTLET in Darien thru Christmas

Renowned childrens’s clothing designer, Jeanine Johnsen, is opening an outlet store in Darien!  Located at 1096 Post Road — in the shopping plaza across from the Darien Playhouse, where Fairbanks Photo used to be – this fabulous one-stop convenient outlet is THE place to pick up holiday gifts for girls, boys and babies, sizes Infant thru 14.  [...]

A Taste of Palmers - Delicious Samples This Sunday

A Taste of Palmers – Delicious Samples This Sunday

Okay, so here’s your opportunity to taste for yourself why Palmers might just be your solution for a fashionable, delicious and EASY Thanksgiving feast or other holiday party this year.  Go to Palmer’s tomorrow (Sunday, November 14th 2009) from 4pm to 6pm and enjoy a selection of Palmers’ best appetizers, main courses and desserts!

This Weekend’s Open Houses in Darien, 11/15/09

All the open houses in town, conveniently listed in one place. Brought to you by long-time Darien resident and real estate expert, Susan Nix.  Let Susie set up a weekend tour of Open Houses for you and/or introduce you to the Darien community!

AllAbout The Weekend of November 13th

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November 13, 2009
This Weekend in Darien
Weather Forecast (from Weather.com)

Friday: Rain & Wind, High  53, Low 49
Saturday: Rain, High 57, Low 50

Sunday: Cloudy, High 62, Low 45
Entertainment
Movies Now Playing …
Darien Playhouse, 1077 Post Road, 655-7655
Disney’s A Christmas Carol (PG) 1hr [...]

The New, Y-Wow-CA Website

The New, Y-Wow-CA Website

I guess that title is kind of cheesey, but it grabbed your attention, right?  I have been planning for some time to roll up my sleeves and dig into each of our community’s not-for-profits, to summarize for you what makes each of them special and highlight ways you can participate in supporting them, and the first one [...]

A Very Merry Week Ahead

A Very Merry Week Ahead

Holiday festivities, charitable giving and family fun is kicking off in a major way this week, and with a little bit of planning ahead you and the family can enjoy it all!  Check out the Events calendar to see the scoop …!

School May Be Out but Green Moon is In

School May Be Out but Green Moon is In

Rowayton’s Green Moon is offering a 2-hour drop-off session of music, spanish, art and crafts, this Weds (Veteran’s Day) for children ages 18 months to 5 years old.  This is a great opportunity to discover what Green Moon’s all about for those of you who don’t know, and for those of you that do, well, [...]

This Weekend’s Open Houses in Darien, 11/8

All the open houses in town, conveniently listed in one place. Brought to you by long-time Darien resident and real estate expert, Susan Nix.  Let Susie set up a weekend tour of Open Houses for you and/or introduce you to the Darien community!

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