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2 Cool & Different Parenting Programs at the Darien Library

Don’t miss these sessions next week at the Darien Library:
– Growing Good Kids: Resource Roundtable
Wednesday, March 17 at 10 AM
Parents and Caregivers are invited to join us for an informal dialogue on parenting topics with Lauren Pote from the Child Guidance Center of Southern Connecticut.
– Parents’ Film Series: Speaking in Tongues
Monday, March 15 at 10 [...]

Save The Date: Free Shredding Day at Darien Rowayton Bank

Save The Date: Free Shredding Day at Darien Rowayton Bank

Hooray, a way to finally clear out the hoarder-esque pile of bank statements and other potential identity-theft  papers that have collected in my home office (on TOP of my shredder, interestingly enough… i mean, honestly, who has time to feed them through one by one?)! So mark your calendar and plan to bring your [...]

Teen Tips: Driving Edition

Teen Tips: Driving Edition

Here’s another tip from my friend Liv, who is currently a sophomore at DHS, has lived in Darien since she was 2 years old, and has generously agreed to lend a teen perspective to AllAboutDarien.com.  While I would imagine your teen memorized these steps long before they’ll need them (I know I did!), even Liv [...]

Are You A Fan? Join Us On Facebook!

Are You A Fan? Join Us On Facebook!

ANNOUNCING a new Facebook Fan Benefits Program: as an AllAboutDarien.com Fan on Facebook, in addition to getting up-to-the-minute scoop about valuable area info, you will NOW be automatically entered to win great prizes each month, beginning in March — it’s a freebie bonanza!   Click here to become a Fan …

Whole Foods is Opening, Hiring & Inviting Local Vendors

Whole Foods is Opening, Hiring & Inviting Local Vendors

Interesting news: Whole Foods “tweeted” today (@wholefoods) that they expect to be opening their doors in Darien in May, so I went to check out their website and learned that they are:
1) hiring for the store (just in time for summer job or post-grad career searching), and
2) inviting local vendors who might like to sell [...]

New Menu, Now Open: The Boathouse

I am SUPER excited that the Boathouse is now open, and pleased to bring you a preview of the menu: the boathouse (I had to take a picture with my phone because they have already run out of their SECOND printing of take-away menus!)
You would never think it as you drive by the unassuming little [...]

Great Spots For Sledding

Great Spots For Sledding

On this very snowy day, I thought I’d recycle a post from last winter and send a request out to readers to help build the list of fun places to sled …
Baker Park (Noroton Ave) has a great big hill for sledding … it’s a steep hill to climb back up, but I think appropriate [...]

"Anytime Summertime Kids Camp"

“Anytime Summertime Kids Camp”

Did you know that The Little Gym of Darien is offering a flexible, week-to-week summer camp program for kids ages 3 to 12 years?  Each week is a new theme, and you can register for weeks and/or camp days a-la-carte — so you can fit in a couple of weeks of summer vacay without [...]

Vacation Camp Art Workshop

Vacation Camp Art Workshop

Not going away this vacation?  Come paint at The Paint Studio!
Great vacation art workshop for kids aged 5 years to Middle School.  Meets Tues, Weds, Thurs: 10am to 1pm.  All material included, all levels welcome!  Call 203-803-5273 to reserve your spot.
The Paint Studio also offers classes for toddlers and adults: birthday parties, too!

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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