Archive for January, 2010

Youth Gymnastics Open House & Extravaganza

Youth Gymnastics Open House & Extravaganza

DARIEN YMCA GYMNASTICS EXTRAVAGANZA — Saturday, February 6th — 9:00am-12:00pm
Children ages 1-5 are invited to our gymnastics facility to come and explore our world. (Children must be accompanied by an adult)
—> PRINT THIS FLYER (YMCA_Gymnastics_Extravaganza) AND BRING TO DARIEN YMCA FOR A FREE TUMBLEBEES OPEN GYM SESSION, MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS FROM 12PM [...]

February Vacation Camps

February Vacation Camps

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 & [...]

Book Signing & Raffle: The Story of Darien, Connecticut

Darien Rowayton Bank invites you to a book signing with Kenneth M. Reiss, author of  The Story of Darien, Connecticut on Thursday, February 25th from 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM at 1001 Post Road.
Kenneth has compiled a comprehensive account of our town’s rich history.  Darien Rowayton Bank and the Darien Historical Society invite you to [...]

Noroton Heights and Darien Train Stations MAPS and Nearby Businesses Info

Noroton Heights and Darien Train Stations MAPS and Nearby Businesses Info

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.  The [...]

More Reasons to Love the Library ...

More Reasons to Love the Library …

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 [...]

Darien Home Sales “POP” in December 2009

Darien home sales saw a “pop” in December when over 20 new contracts were signed. This trend appears to encompass much of Fairfield County thereby feeding optimism for the  real estate market in Darien and environs may have bottomed out.  Sales in New Canaan,Ct also posted 35 fourth quarter sales over 14 in 2008.No one [...]

Darien Sport Shop Is Official Red Cross Haiti Donations Spot

Darien Sport Shop Is Official Red Cross Haiti Donations Spot

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 [...]

AllAboutDarien.com Has Been Tagged!

AllAboutDarien.com Has Been Tagged!

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 [...]

NEW: Upper Crust Bagel & Deli Children’s Menu

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

Make a difference in the Community.

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 [...]

2 New Storytimes @ Darien Library

Dads’ Storytime
Fathers and pre-walking babies are invited to spend time together for stories, rhymes, and songs.
Saturdays at 11 a.m. January 30 and March 6
Grandparents’ Storytime
The Darien Library will be co-sponsoring this new storytime with the Darien Senior Center.  Preschoolers and their caregivers are welcome to join us at the Darien Senior Center for stories, songs, and [...]

Skating Parties

Skating Parties

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!

Ed Alert

Ed Alert

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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