Category: In The Know
New Question in Forum: Darien Pools
“We are new to Darien and wanted to know where is a good place to join if your kids want to swim outside and you don’t want to go to the beach? I have an infant and a toddler. About how much is a club membership for swimming only? Thanks!” To share your thoughts, please [...]
Insider Q&A With Darien’s Lindamood-Bell Learning Center Director
I’d like you to meet Natalie Gallant, Director of Darien’s Lindamood-Bell Learning Center, a Premiere Sponsor of AllAboutDarien.com. I really didn’t know much about Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes until I met and became friends with Natalie, but have come to understand that it is one of those “in-the-know” educational resources that is exceptional in every way, [...]
Reminder: Must Have Beach Permits This Weekend
If you’re like me and have suddenly realized that this was the last weekend you’ll be able to get into one of our lovely public beaches without a 2010 permit and don’t know when you’ll find the time to get down to the Town Hall to pick one up, there is good news: you can [...]
Darien Pediatrician Buzz
A friend recently asked for recommendations for good local pediatricians on Facebook, and since it’s a question I am often asked by visitors to the site I thought it would be helpful to share the responses with you here. So far, local friends have positively endorsed: Stamford Pediatric Associates (who have offices in both Stamford [...]
Gas Sale at the Exit 10 Shell Station
Here’s a good-to-know tip that I (naturally) found out about today (Wednesday) while filling my tank at the Exit 10 Shell Station: Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, gas is 10 cents off per gallon! There are 2 Shell stations right next to each other in Noroton Heights: this one is the one closest to Exit 10, [...]
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 [...]
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!
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 …
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 [...]
“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 having [...]
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
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 [...]
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 [...]
