Archive for June, 2010
Free Darien “Summer Nights” Movie & Concert Series
This summer, Darien’s local businesses would like to thank us for our continued patronage by giving us the gift of free entertainment: a series of free movies (outdoors, on the big screen) on Saturday nights at Tilley Pond Park, and free concerts at Weed Beach on Sunday evenings! The schedule is as follows: SATURDAY MOVIE [...]
Family Fun at the Noroton FD Block Party
Fun for the whole family this Saturday June 26 from 5pm to midnight: live music (a variety of great local bands), balloons, games, food — including a lobster bake, cold drinks — including beer, and more. All funds raised support the Noroton Fire Department. In the field across from Hindley School, on the corner of [...]
Re-Opening Announcement: Kids Home Furnishings, Right Next Door in Stamford, CT
Boasting an enormous new showroom on High Ridge Road in Stamford and offering the latest designs in furniture and accessories for infants, toddlers, pre-teens and teenagers, this family-owned and operated children’s furniture store has been renowned for quality and outstanding customer service since 1942: here’s their website, and here’s some background on my own experience [...]
Family Concert at Weed Beach Tonight
Tonight (June 23) continues the Darien Youth Commission‘s Family Concert Series at Weed Beach with “Drey Towey & Friends” playing at 6:30pm. Bring a blanket, beach chair, a picnic dinner for the kids (I have confirmed that Uncles By The Shore WILL be open during the concert as an alternative for dinner and/or for dessert), [...]
Jeanine Johnsen Outlet Store ‘Popping Up’ in Darien For Summer
Jeanine Johnsen Outlet Store July 5th thru August 31st Girls & Boys Children’s Clothing ~ Newborn thru Size 14 Come check out our fabulous collections from Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter & Holiday all at greatly reduced prices! Featuring LIBERTY OF LONDON prints, Hand Embroidery & Smocking! 1076 Boston Post Road • Darien, CT Monday – [...]
Father’s Day: Done, and DONE with Soundview Millworks ~ DRAWING WEDS!
This was such a popular post at Christmas that I STILL get emails from people who want to know where they can find these gorgeous gifts, and although this nautical-themed carving board is my personal fave, Soundview Millworks offers a variety of beautifully handcrafted wood items, including monogrammed wooden coasters, cheese boards, and more. He [...]
Teen Tips: Final Exams Edition
Here’s another tip from my friend Liv, who is currently a sophomore at DHS (almost a junior now!!), has lived in Darien since she was 2 years old, and has generously agreed to lend a teen perspective to AllAboutDarien.com. Thanks, Liv! It’s been a while since I’ve posted, but I’m back for the summer with [...]
Nielsen’s Offering Bonus Bucks: $1 for Every $10 Spent
AllAboutDarien.com Premiere Sponsor Nielsen’s is offering $1 towards an in-store purchase for every $10 you spend, now thru November — just in time to accessorize your 4th of July picnic table or party with fine paper goods from Caspari!
Darien Taxis & Private Transportation
When it comes to getting from point A to B in the ‘burbs, I must admit that it was a difficult transition for me to come here from Manhattan, where every other vehicle you encountered was a cab and subways and buses made (almost) everything accessible by foot. For nine years, the only thought I [...]
Kid & Family Entertainment in town in June: Save The Dates
~ SAVE THE DATES for family fun in Darien this month: this post will be updated whenever new information becomes available ~ – Tues, June 8th: DRE TOWEY at the Darien Toy Box, free, 10:30am to 11:15am – Weds, June 16th — Weed Beach: “ANNIE & THE NATURAL WONDER BAND” kicks-off the family concert series [...]
Now Enrolling For Summer Sessions
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