Tag: Educational
2010 Classes & Enrichment Programs in Darien, for Young and … the Young-at-Heart
Where did the summer go?! I can hardly believe it’s time to get planning for fall 2010 — in fact, I’m a little late to the game: registration has already begun in many cases, and classes are already filling up! Last year I put together this one-stop shopping list for all of the classes and [...]
Now Enrolling For Summer Sessions
AllAboutDarien.com Premiere Sponsor Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes is an organization dedicated to helping children and adults learn to their potential. Lindamood-Bell’s research-based instruction teaches reading, language comprehension, and math. Now enrolling for summer sessions! It’s not too late, call today to make the difference of a lifetime in your child’s learning.
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 [...]
A Don’t Miss for Parents: The World Thru The Eyes of a Learning Disabled Child
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 [...]
A Don’t Miss For Parents of Pre-schoolers
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 [...]
The New, Y-Wow-CA Website
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 [...]
Hot Off The Press: Cool Fall Programs For Kids & Adults Thru Darien’s Summer & Continuing Education Department
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. [...]
Internet Safety: For Kids, and Us Too
*** 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 [...]
Childern’s Play & Chinese Culture for Kids Through Crafts, Games & Storytelling
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 18th, [...]
The New Darien Library: It’s For ME!
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 [...]
New Darien Library Website
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 music [...]
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