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Stamford Symphony clarinetist, David Sapadin, will be presenting a free, 2 hour clarinet masterclass “boot camp” open to clarinetists of all ages on Wednesday, March 14 from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Darien High School Band room. (more…) Continue Reading →
Girls from kindergarten through Grade 5 and their fathers are invited to the Daddy Daughter Dance organized by Darien Parks & Recreation Department. Tickets are limited for the event, which takes place from 7 to 9 p.m., Friday, March 23. Registration is required. (more…) Continue Reading →
The public is invited to an informal workshop/discussion on vapes, e-cigarettes and “Juuls” at the Depot, Darien’s youth center, on Thursday, March 15 as part of the Depot’s “Coffee & Conversations” series. The event takes place from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. (more…) Continue Reading →
Stamford’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade kicks off at noon downtown, starting near the intersection of Hoyt Street and Summer Street, winding downtown and ending up at Latham Park on Bedford Street (see map). U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy is the parade marshal. This is the 23rd annual parade, according to the official website (although the official website also says it’s the 22nd annual parade). The parade steps off and keeps on stepping, rain or shine. Continue Reading →
The “Day to Create” Community Arts Festival on Saturday afternoon includes a variety of crafty activities for kids — including hands-on arts, face painting, animals and more — and an opportunity for adults to learn more about community nonprofit agencies. (more…) Continue Reading →
The Darien Youth Commission is announcing its second annual community-wide scavenger hunt, the Darien Dash, taking place on March 10 from 1 to 3 p.m. (more…) Continue Reading →
Here’s the lowdown on what’s up around town: (more…) Continue Reading →
The Darien YMCA is hosting the workshop, “Love the One You’re With”, a morning of discovery and connection for mothers and their 11-13 year old daughters. (more…) Continue Reading →
Smartphone apps, robots, and video games — the world runs on code. Now kids can learn how to control technology creatively. Children, ages 5 to 8 will design, play with and learn from robots from April 9-13 at Stepping Stones Coding and Robotics Camp to be held during April school vacation. (more…) Continue Reading →
Binge drinking killed a college freshman from Greenwich in 2004, and it’s killed a Darien teenager as well. “Haze,” a documentary about binge drinking and Gordie Bailey’s death, will be shown from 7 to 8:30 p.m., Monday, March 5 at Darien Library. (more…) Continue Reading →
Parents and caregivers are encouraged to bring their little ones to clap their hands and stomp their feet to Tom’s original beat, when Tom Weber performs at 10 a.m., Friday, Feb. 23 for the Mom’s Morning In program at the Darien Community Association. (more…) Continue Reading →
Puberty is a fact-of-life and life-changing, but it’s still a topic that makes kids (and grownups) blush and look down at the floor. As parents, would you welcome an opportunity to connect comfortably and productively with your son or daughter in a discussion on puberty? (more…) Continue Reading →
The Darien Depot Teen Center invites you to a free parent seminar, “Essential Steps to Get Your Rising 9th and 10th Grader School and College-Admissions Ready” at 7 p.m., Thursday, March 1. (more…) Continue Reading →
Myths about eating disorders and how to help a friend who may have one are the subjects of this month’s “Teen Talk” program on Tuesday, Feb. 27 at The Depot Teen Center. (more…) Continue Reading →
Back by popular demand, the Darien YMCA is once again hosting “Graceful Transitions,” a workshop for women who are considering a return to work after having children. (more…) Continue Reading →