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In a change of plans (due to expected rainy weather), the Hindley Happening fair continues from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday at Hindley School. (more…) Continue Reading →
The 12th Annual STAR Walk, 5K Run & Roll will be held at Sherwood Island State Park in Westport, CT on Sunday, May 7, 2017. The “Walk” includes a Family Fun Day celebration and fundraiser to benefit individuals who have intellectual disabilities and programs offered by STAR, Inc., Lighting the Way. (more…) Continue Reading →
Think you could code? Learn the basics of computer coding language in a three-session series at Darien Library. This class is geared for Grades 3 to 6. (more…) Continue Reading →
Darien Library announced these coming events for children and teenagers during Children’s Book Week, May 1 to 7, and during the rest of May. (more…) Continue Reading →
To celebrate Mother’s Day and mothers’ love, Crane Song Photography is offering $100 “Mom & Me” mini-photography sessions at the Darien Sport Shop from 1 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 6. The entire session fee will be donated to Special Olympics Connecticut. (more…) Continue Reading →
The Swap Shop at Darien Recycling Center is closed for renovations until May 2, but there’s an alternative for your unwanted household goods, Darien Recycling Center announced on Facebook: (more…) Continue Reading →
Chelsea Piers Connecticut is pleased to announce the 2017-2018 Soccer Club coaching staff. Together, the team brings decades of coaching and playing experience at every level, from youth leagues through collegiate teams, and is distinguished by the length of the coaches’ tenure at Chelsea Piers. (more…) Continue Reading →
While Earth Day is celebrated all over the globe, on Saturday and Sunday, April 22 and April 23 there will also be festivities a little closer to home. There’s an Earth Day celebration at Cherry Lawn Park on Saturday, and on Sunday afternoon, Darien Library holds its “All Things Green” festival. Also on Sunday, Darien Land Trust is asking volunteers to help with maintaining trails at Dunlap/Selleck’s Woods. (more…) Continue Reading →
‘Children and money’ is the topic of this week’s informal “Women and Financial Literacy” roundtable discussion series at Darien Library. The series includes lectures and discussions to help women reach financial independence. (more…) Continue Reading →
When should parents begin explaining reproduction, puberty, and sexual health to children? How can parents do so in a way that is informational yet developmentally appropriate? (more…) Continue Reading →
Three thousand eggs will greet little ones at this year’s Annual Mom’s Morning In Easter Egg Hunt on the Darien Community Association’s great lawn, to be held Friday, April 14th (Good Friday) at 10 a.m. (more…) Continue Reading →
The United Church of Rowayton invites everyone to join in donating Easter baskets for needy children to be distributed by the Family & Children’s Agency. (more…) Continue Reading →
What is dyslexia? How is it diagnosed? How can we help these children reach their full potential? Reading expert, Dr. Margie Gillis, answers all these questions and more in an educational presentation at Darien Library. (more…) Continue Reading →
Darien Arts Center students and members of the DAC performance company will present Fiona Goes to Paris, a new original children’s ballet, and the third in the Fiona series, this coming weekend. (more…) Continue Reading →
Superheroes, Assemble and Read! The Darien YMCA is having their annual Book Fair from Tuesday, March 28 through Saturday, April 1. (more…) Continue Reading →