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Darien Area Moms Facebook Tag Sale Group
Join this safe and personal Facebook group only for Darien Area Moms where you can buy or sell everything from books and baby clothes to furniture and accessories. Started by a Darien mom and currently up to over 700 members!
Connect With Us On Facebook For Updates
Make sure to “Like” us on Facebook, which is where we are most likely to post updates on area family events, camp registration deadlines, etc. You can also post a question (or announcement) there. Looking forward to connecting!
Tweets @ Town: The Local Scoop (in 140 Characters or Less)
Heard all the hype about “twitter” and “tweeting” but don’t have the time to learn how to do it yourself? No problem: we’ll keep you connected to the local twittersphere, at-a-glance, right here! Bookmark our Tweets Around Town page to view the latest from Darien area friends, businesses and newspapers: in easily digestible, often hilarious [...]
Darien Storm Tweets
Twitter is a fantastic way to find out, instantly, whatever there is to know about what’s going on in town, thanks to the contribution of both local news sources and Darien residents who tweet — especially during a local emergency — so I wanted to make this real-time information easily accessible to everyone, especially those [...]
Darien Emergency Plans & Information
OFFICIAL UPDATES & INFO For up-to-the-minute updates on storms and other emergency info: Darien Times, Darien Patch, NewsChannel 12 CODE RED/ REVERSE 9-1-1 — are you signed up? The Town of Darien has implemented a system called CodeRed that will automatically dial any phone numbers that you have registered with them and broadcast official [...]
Dogs in Darien
Questions or opinions about dogs in Darien, leash laws, poop scooping, etc? Check out DDOG (Darien Dog Owners Group), a group of dog owners committed to nurturing a positive environment between dogs, people, and public safety in Darien, CT. In fact, all residents are invited to take a 60-second, anonymous survey to help them acquire an [...]
Recently Posted to Ask & Answer Forum
The Ask & Answer Forum was created to be a place where visitors to the site (or town, or area) can freely post questions or answers in support of a more rewarding Darien/ Fairfield County experience. It is also a free community resource, and anyone with a local club or school organization or not-for-profit is [...]
Back-to-school Safety Reminder: Bicycle Helmets
We know you know it’s the safe choice, but in case you didn’t also know that it is also a law in Darien that all kids age 15 and under must wear helmets when biking, here’s your heads up!
Feeling Crafty?
Whether you’re a secret Martha Stewart or just curious about creative ways to make some extra cash while doing what you love, you shouldn’t miss my friend Jen St. Jean’s free class entitled “The In’s and Out’s of Selling on Etsy.“ About a year ago, Jen started a company called “Itty Bitty Bags” that transformed [...]
Freshen Up For Fall With Style Solutions
Speaking of tax free week and freshening up for fall, did you know that Helen Ainson stylists offer an independent service called Style Solutions, which includes an in-home wardrobe consultation? Whether you want to make the most of the wardrobe you have (they’ll help you update, mix and match in new ways to keep you [...]
Ten Thumbs Up for Little Gym Darien’s Anytime Summertime Camp
If you’re feeling the need for some variety in your kids’ summer routine, word on the street is that The Little Gym Darien’s Anytime Summertime Camp is a MUST. In addition to the fact that it’s a great way to keep them active indoors (out of the heat), it’s completely flexible: you can go by [...]
Tidal Info For Darien Beaches
Heading out to the beach this weekend? Here’s a schedule of the tides … enjoy!
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