Archive for January, 2010

February Vacation Camps

February Vacation Camps

| January 28, 2010 | 0 Comments

There’s lots to keep the little ones occupied if you’re not planning to go out of town for February Break … *Paint Studio Art Workshop* for ages 5 thru middle school: 10am to 1pm, Tues, Weds & Thurs: call 203-803-5273. YMCA Vacation Camp: For 3 year olds through 5th graders. Daily activities include: swimming, arts [...]

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Noroton Heights and Darien Train Stations MAPS and Nearby Businesses Info

Noroton Heights and Darien Train Stations MAPS and Nearby Businesses Info

| January 24, 2010 | 0 Comments

Thanks to a suggestion submitted by a reader of an earlier post I wrote about helpful Darien train station info, and also train station parking scoop, I am providing an interactive map and/or address information for Darien’s two train stations: Darien and Noroton Heights. The Noroton Heights Train Station is located at 325 Heights Road.  [...]

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More Reasons to Love the Library …

More Reasons to Love the Library …

| January 23, 2010 | 0 Comments

My favorite discoveries are those that reduce the number of errands I need to run.  Give me a way to knock out my “to-do’s” online during morning coffee, nap time or after my kid is in bed — or even on my iPhone while waiting in the doctor’s office — and you will win my [...]

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Darien Sport Shop Is Official Red Cross Haiti Donations Spot

Darien Sport Shop Is Official Red Cross Haiti Donations Spot

| January 21, 2010 | 0 Comments

Patricia Burke, Sr. Development Officer, of the Connecticut Chapter of the American Red Cross has provided the Darien Sport Shop with some informational materials and collection cans for cash/check donations. The Darien Sport Shop plans to have a table set up in their entryway this Saturday and next, January 23 and 30 from 10-5 that [...]

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AllAboutDarien.com Has Been Tagged!

AllAboutDarien.com Has Been Tagged!

| January 20, 2010 | 0 Comments

Ridgefield’s Talk of Our Town has started a fun game of Blog Tag.  The rules are simple.  First, the tagged blog has to tell 10 things about their blog and in turn tag 5 blogs that inspire them. We agree with Talk of Our Town that acknowledgement of blogs and websites we appreciate will bring [...]

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NEW: Upper Crust Bagel & Deli Children’s Menu

NEW: Upper Crust Bagel & Deli Children’s Menu

| January 18, 2010 | 0 Comments

Thanks again to those of you who participated in the refinement of this menu: now kids can enjoy a healthy and delicious variety of breakfast and lunch items designed specifically for them!  Click to view menu: UCB007 UCKidsMenu1109-1

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Make a difference in the Community.

Make a difference in the Community.

| January 15, 2010 | 0 Comments

The first session for the Junior League of Stamford-Norwalk, Inc. (JLSN) Spring 2010 Provisional Class will be held on January 19, 2009, from 7:15-9:15 p.m. Women interested in membership in the League are invited to attend the meeting at the JLSN headquarters located at 748 Post Road in Darien, CT. The League offers a multitude [...]

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Skating Parties

Skating Parties

| January 10, 2010 | 0 Comments

Skating parties are fun for kids, teens, and parents too … the Darien Ice Rink is a great idea for an indoor party — any time of year!

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Ed Alert

Ed Alert

| January 8, 2010 | 0 Comments

At 5:25am this morning, I got a text message and email that Darien public schools had a 90-minute delay … did you?

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What To Do This Winter…?

What To Do This Winter…?

| January 4, 2010 | 0 Comments

I’ve got a 2-year-old who is bouncing off the walls this morning and am toiling away on a website face-lift that is turning out to be like any other renovation (taking twice as long and costing ten times more than I planned!) … which has inspired me to share a couple of tips and suggestions [...]

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