The YWCA Parent Awareness Network presents
“IS MY CHILD READY FOR KINDERGARTEN?”
A Panel Discussion
Wednesday, November 18th 9:15- 11:00 AM
Is your child ready for Kindergarten? What does he/she need to know to flourish in school? How have expectations changed, and when, if ever, should a child be held back or moved ahead? You know your child better [...]
I guess that title is kind of cheesey, but it grabbed your attention, right? I have been planning for some time to roll up my sleeves and dig into each of our community’s not-for-profits, to summarize for you what makes each of them special and highlight ways you can participate in supporting them, and the first one [...]
Here you have it: one-stop shopping for all of the classes and programs offered by Darien’s major community organizations. (This does not include the exhaustive selection of privately-run classes and programs, many of which you can browse here). Registration for fall and winter enrichment programs for kids and adults in Darien is opening this week (or is [...]
Soon to arrive in your mailboxes yet also conveniently made available to you via this website: the Darien Summer & Continuing Education Program’s catalog of fall classes! Click Here: dcefall2009catalog. If you’ve never checked this out before, you absolutely MUST: the DS&CE offers a surprising smorgasborg of enrichment programs, from educational to recreational - and everything in-between.
For [...]
If you’re like me and have suddenly realized that this is the last weekend you’ll be able to get into one of our lovely public beaches without a 2009 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 [...]
*** UPDATE: This Session is NEXT Weds May 20th at 7pm!! ***
Next Wednesday the Depot is hosting state prosecutor Rich Colangelo for a one-hour talk on Internet Safety, including insights into ways that stalkers can tap into Facebook and MySpace accounts, and other vulnerabilities that we — or our kids — may unwittingly be [...]
The Darien Library has created a new program called the ‘Dragon Club’ for kids ages 3 to 8, which explores Chinese culture through crafts, games and storytelling and is open to all children who are interested: this Saturday, they are kicking off the Club with its current members performing a play. On Saturday, April [...]
My friends Chris Gorman and Michelle Morfitt will be at the Darien Sport Shop this Saturday, from 10am-12pm, reading and signing copies of this delightful story for both kids and adults called “Our Place Darien.” Narrated by local resident Jack, a lovable Golden Retriever, Our Place Darien brings you fascinating facts about Darien through [...]
After getting a special press-only sneak preview of Darien’s new $24 million dollar, soon-to-be-certified “Green,” state-of-the-art library yesterday, all I can say is:
Oh. My. GAWD.
I guarantee that you will be ABsolutely FLOORED by how majestic and lovely it is architecturally, while still maintaining a comfortable, community-oriented atmosphere. I also guarantee that other media will cover, [...]
CONGRATULATIONS to the Darien Library for launching an amazing new website. It really represents the level of excellence our library has achieved (and received awards for!). In addition to a fresh and easy-to-navigate look and feel, the new website offers interactive features like an ability to rate and review your favorite books, movies and [...]
I have to admit that, when it comes to flyers and circulars that arrive by mail, I tend to sift through them with barely a glance and then toss them into the trash (recycling bin, of course). But thankfully, the colors of this brochure (designed by local artist Agata Lipnicka) caught my eye and [...]
In a panic because school’s almost out and you’re not sure how to keep the wee ones entertained this summer? Never fear — there is a refreshing and unexpected variety of day programs available in town offering everything from cartooning and LEGOs to ice hockey …!
Wow, I just this evening learned that the Darien Library, which incidentally is ranked as one of the top 10 public libraries in the country for its size, according to Hennen’s American Public Library Rating index, is open until NINE PM Mondays through Thursdays. Maybe this isn’t really surprising to some of you, but to [...]
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