I’m very excited to announce the FREE release of the AllAboutDarienAPP v1.0 for iPhone, iPad and iTouch devices (don’t worry Blackberry and Droid users: yours is coming next!) … Get the best of Darien, on-the-go: from insights and events to the train schedule and touch-and-dial access to community organizations, schools, emergency numbers and more! Check [...]
~ 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 at Weed [...]
On Wednesday, May 19, the Darien Library will be offering 2 screenings (9:30 am and 6:30 pm) of the PBS film “How Difficult Can This Be? The F.A.T. City Workshop.” In this film, which runs 70 mins, experience the frustration, anxiety, and tension felt by children with learning disabilities. In this groundbreaking workshop led by [...]
All the open houses in town, conveniently listed in one place. Brought to you by long-time Darien resident and real estate expert, Susan Nix. Let Susie set up a weekend tour of Open Houses for you and/or introduce you to the Darien community!
Sunday, April 25th (Click the address to view listing)
12pm – 3pm
19 [...]
Would you like to have a place in town to sell your Art or Handmade Items?
My friend Jen from the Itty Bitty Bag Company is trying to form a group of local artists to discuss the possibilities of opening an Artisan Market in Darien. The meeting would be to discuss the frequency, location, and [...]
Premiere Sponsor Nielsen’s Florist & Garden Shop is offering a free series of Spring Saturday classes to inform and/or enrich your floral sensibilities. Please call ahead – 203.655.2541 to reserve your spot!
Orchid Basics on Sunday March 20th at 1pm with Dennis Sandsburg
Dennis Sandsburg brings 30 years of experience on this topic. As the [...]
Don’t tweet? Don’t worry: benefit from the real-time updates those of us who do use Twitter, in Darien and surrounding Fairfield County towns, to stay up-to-the-minute on information and updates by other residents and reporters regarding the Level 1 Hurricane – I mean “Noreaster” – that took us completely off-guard this weekend. Click here [...]
I plan on writing individual posts on each of the condo complexes here in Darien. In the meantime, I thought Id offer some information on what is typically covered under monthly condo fees. Although many of these items are not applicable to Darien properties, it is helpful to have a full overview should you be [...]
While checking MLS today, I noticed that five – yes five — homes in the $3 million plus range had gone to “deposit” status. While it’s too early to call it a trend, it is indeed a promising sign of life. And on the heels of a better than average December, I’m starting [...]
Sorry no “AllAbout This Weekend” newsletter this weekend: am celebrating my little guy’s 2nd birthday, as well as my 300th post on AllAboutDarien.com, and am treating myself to a weekend “off.” Hooray on all counts! Lots to look forward to this coming week, though, which I will update shortly — and stay tuned for Susie’s [...]
Penny Savers and Back-to-School Shoppers Rejoice! This week (thru Saturday 8/22) is Tax Free Week throughout CT. Sales tax — normally 6% — on all clothing and footwear purchases will be waived for each individual item that costs $300 or less. And while you’re considering where to go and how much you’ll save, check out the [...]
Sadly, due to rain, tonight’s live performance by Doug Allen, part of the Music’s in The Air in Downtown Darien Concert Series, has been cancelled. Fingers crossed that next Thursday will be a dry one!
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AllAboutDarien.com is pleased to be the official information site for Darien’s “Star-Gazing” Nights, Movies Under The Stars at Tilley Pond Park. With a giant movie screen set up (former Manhattanites might remember movie nights at Bryant Park?) and Gofer Ice Cream and buttered popcorn on-hand, I can’t think of a cooler way to enjoy [...]
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