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Edwin McCain Darien Fdtn 03-24-17

Y’All Are Invited to See Edwin McCain Perform at ‘Dixie in Darien’ Event for Darien Foundation

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Bringing a little Southern flavor to town, the Darien Foundation will host a “Dixie in Darien” fundraiser on Saturday, May 6, showcasing a musical performance by Edwin McCain. Featuring a Southern buffet dinner, the event will be a casual, down-home affair complete with a Bourbon Bar and award-winning Bill’s BBQ — direct from Wilson, N.C. Following the dinner and a brief program and paddle raise, South Carolina native Edwin McCain will take to the stage at 9 p.m. for a private concert. “For our annual benefit, we enjoy offering our guests a unique, private performance, whether it’s a stand-up comedian or popular musician,” said Pam Dysenchuk, Executive Director of The Darien Foundation. “We are thrilled to have Edwin McCain perform at our fundraiser this year and help raise awareness about our mission.”

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— an announcement from the Darien Foundation

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The benefit will take place at 7 p.m., Saturday, May 6, at the Darien Community Association (DCA) Meadowlands, located at 274 Middlesex Road. “Dixie in Darien” tickets are now on sale for $200 per person.

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Darien Foundation formerly Darien Technology & Community Foundation 910-26-16

‘Darien Foundation’ Is the New Name for the Darien Technology & Community Foundation

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Darien’s nonprofit sector just got a bit less confusing: The former “Darien Technology & Community Foundation” has changed its name to the simpler, “Darien Foundation.” That helps avoid confusing the organization with two others that have “Darien” and “Community” in their names — the Darien Community Association and the Community Fund of Darien. Here’s an announcement from the foundation about the name change and what the foundation does:

Every town should be so fortunate to have an organization like The Darien Foundation. Its mission is to provide grants for technology and capital projects to Darien’s Public Schools, emergency services and community organizations. Founded in 1998 as the Darien Technology Foundation then changing in 2007 to the Darien Technology & Community Foundation, it has been known informally for several years as The Darien Foundation.