All About Darien: The Insider Guide

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 [...]

Don’t Miss This Week’s Trunk Show at Helen Ainson

AllAboutDarien.com  Premiere Sponsor, Helen Ainson of Darien, Cordially Invites you to a Series of Spring 2010 Trunk Shows

THIS WEEK: February 18th- March 20th:
Jovani- Dramatic, well priced couture looks in cocktail dresses and evening gowns in sizes 2-24.
To see complete calendar of Trunk Shows, click here.

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 [...]

Too Early for Daffodils? Maybe..or Maybe Not…

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 [...]

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”

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 [...]

2 Dozen Says It Better Than One! (hint, hint)

This Valentines Day, Nielsen’s Florist & Garden Shop is offering a Double Dozen Special: buy a dozen of Nielsen’s long-stemmed, high quality roses, and add a second dozen to the vase for half price.
Guaranteed to put a smile on that someone special’s face …!
But you need to order ahead, and order SOON – V-day is [...]

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!

Youth Gymnastics Open House & Extravaganza

DARIEN YMCA GYMNASTICS EXTRAVAGANZA — Saturday, February 6th — 9:00am-12:00pm
Children ages 1-5 are invited to our gymnastics facility to come and explore our world. (Children must be accompanied by an adult)
—> PRINT THIS FLYER (YMCA_Gymnastics_Extravaganza) AND BRING TO DARIEN YMCA FOR A FREE TUMBLEBEES OPEN GYM SESSION, MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS FROM 12PM [...]

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 [...]

Noroton Heights and Darien Train Stations MAPS and Nearby Businesses Info

Thanks to a suggestion submitted by a reader of an earlier post I wrote about helpful Darien train station info, and also train station parking scoop, I am providing an interactive map and/or address information for Darien’s two train stations: Darien and Noroton Heights.
The Noroton Heights Train Station is located at 325 Heights Road.  The [...]