Marie Core Duffy Wootton died peacefully on April 11 in New Haven. She was 98. Continue Reading →
Darienite Gavin Scott Hapgood Charged With Manslaughter in Anguilla
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Gavin Scott Hapgood, 44, of Darien has been charged with manslaughter in the death of a 27-year-old hotel worker in the Caribbean nation of Anguilla on Saturday, April 13, according to the Anguillan, a local newspaper.
Churches
‘Are You Ready to Take the First Step?’ Lecture by Christian Science Teacher on Turning to God
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Enrique Smeke, a Christian Science teacher, will give a talk titled “Are You Ready to Take the First Step,” on Saturday, April 27 at Norwalk Community College. Continue Reading →
Charity Events and Opportunities
Tracee Ellis Ross Speaks at Fairfield County’s Community Foundation Annual Luncheon
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Commemorating its history of community impact, Tracee Ellis Ross was the featured keynote speaker at Fairfield County’s Community Foundation’s Fund for Women & Girls Annual Luncheon. Continue Reading →
Arts & Entertainment
Sip and Paint Ladies Night Out Returns on Wednesday to Darien Arts Center’s Studio
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Due to popular demand, a Sip and Paint Ladies Night Out is returning to the Darien Arts Center’s Visual Arts Studio on Wednesday, April 24, from 7 to 9 p.m. Continue Reading →
Animals
Volunteers Needed to Tag Horseshoe Crabs: Register for Maritime Aquarium How-to Classes
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A beach mating ritual that is millions of years old is about to occur again on Connecticut’s shorelines, and the Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk needs help documenting it. Continue Reading →
Charity Events and Opportunities
Child Guidance Center’s ‘A Derby Affair’ Annual Spring Gala Takes Place May 4
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“A Derby Affair,” a gala benefitting the Child Guidance Center of Southern Connecticut, features the Kentucky Derby live on TV, a 50/50 raffle, a cocktail reception, dinner and the chance to participate in silent and live auctions.
The Saturday, May 4 event at the Wee Burn Beach Club in Rowayton will honor U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal with the Distinguished Public Service Award for outstanding personal and corporate commitment to children’s mental health. Continue Reading →
Darien Community Association
DCA Easter Egg Hunt at 10 AM SHARP TODAY, Good Friday
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Gather your Easter baskets and come out for an Easter Egg Hunt on the front lawn of the Darien Community Association! This annual event is a great way for children to get into the spirit of the holiday. Continue Reading →
Real Estate
Rockwell Lane House Sells for $3,160,000, and Other Darien Home Sales
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These properties recently were sold in Darien, according to records in the Town Clerk’s Office: Continue Reading →
Obituaries
Marjorie Canto, 86, DHS Class of 1950, Lifelong Darien Resident
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Marjorie (Margie) Canto, a lifelong resident of Darien, passed away on Monday, April 15 at Stamford Hospital with her family by her side. She was 86. Continue Reading →
Real Estate
Darien & Rowayton Real Estate Report: April 11 to 18 — OPEN HOUSES ON SATURDAY
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Here’s Realtor Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien and Rowayton real estate for March 28 to April 4 to 11, 2019: Continue Reading →
Charity Events and Opportunities
Clean Up Day for Six Historic Darien Cemeteries MOVED TO SATURDAY, JUNE 8
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Originally scheduled for this Saturday, April 20, the second annual Darien Cemetery Clean-Up-Day, hosted by the Masonic Club of Darien has been postponed to June 8, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Continue Reading →
Public Safety
Landscaper’s Trailer Catches on Fire Thursday Morning in Noroton Heights — No Injuries
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As a Stamford landscaper’s truck passed south through the intersection of West Avenue and Hollow Tree Ridge Road late Thursday morning, the trailer behind it became uncoupled and was dragged down the street a short way when it caught fire, according to a town official.
Although the fire briefly blazed high and destroyed the trailer and everything in it, none of the Love Your Home landscaping employees or firefighters were hurt, said Assistant Fire Marshal Robert Rockwell.
Darien Community Association
Duo Piano Group Spring Concert on Sunday, April 28 at Darien Community Association
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On Sunday, April 28 at 4:00pm the Darien Community Association’s Duo Piano Group will perform their spring concert, “A Spring in Your Step – Let’s Dance!” at 4 p..m., Sunday, April 28. Continue Reading →
Consumer and Finances
‘Financial Basics for Young Adults’ Workshop April 30 at Darien Community Association
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The Darien Community Association (DCA) will offer their next financial workshop – “Financial Basics for Young Adults” on Tuesday, April 30 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Continue Reading →
Darien Depot
Community Health Awareness Fair on Sunday, April 28 at the Depot
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SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions), along with the Darien Police Association, will host a Community Health Awareness Fair, Sunday, April 28 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Continue Reading →
Film
For One Day (and for Hours) ‘Dark Knight’ Batman Trilogy Plays on IMAX at Maritime Aquarium
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Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 18 for an exclusive one-day-only presentation of Christopher Nolan’s “Dark Knight” trilogy on Saturday, May 11 on the giant IMAX screen of The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk.
The Maritime Aquarium will be one of only five theaters in the U.S. presenting this special engagement of the “Dark Knight” trilogy. Continue Reading →
Darien Community Association
Free Spring Gardening Workshop on April 23 at the DCA
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Finally – spring is here! Members of the Darien Community Association Greenhouse Group are again offering a free gardening workshop on Tuesday, April 23. Continue Reading →
Charity Events and Opportunities
SilverSource Charity Golf Outing on June 10 Benefits Area Seniors
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SilverSource Inc., a leader in providing assistance to older adults in need since 1908, will host the 19th Annual SilverSource Charity Golf Outing on Monday, June 10, 2019. Continue Reading →
Arts & Entertainment
Learn About Artist Joan Miró at April 30 MoMA Lecture at Darien Library
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Get a sneak preview of the latest hit exhibit from the Museum of Modern Art, Joan Miró: Birth of the World, at 7 p.m., Tuesday, April 30 in the Louise Parker Berry Community Room. Continue Reading →
Obituaries
Phyllis Colin, 87, Loved Swimming, Traveled to All 7 Continents, Former Darien Resident
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Surrounded by family, Phyllis M. Colin, 87, succumbed to heart-related complications on April 3 at St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Bridgeport.
She and her beloved husband, Robert, lived in Battery Park City in New York. They had resided in Darien from 1969 until 1994. Continue Reading →
Classes
AAA Driver Improvement Class Offered at East Norwalk Library on April 23
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Experienced Fairfield County motorists can lower their auto insurance costs while improving their driving skills when they enroll in AAA’s Driver Improvement Program classes that teach the basics of defensive driving and provide current driving practice updates. Continue Reading →
Sports
Darien Athletes Help Greens Farms Academy on Fields, Tracks and Courts
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A historic win and a couple of school records highlighted the week in sports at Greens Farms Academy as the spring season kicked into full gear. Continue Reading →
Public Safety
Police: Engagement Ring Became Missing from Home During Period When Contractors Were There
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A Darien woman’s engagement ring went missing sometime between April 8 and April 10, a time period when contractors were doing work in her house on Fitch Avenue, police said. Continue Reading →
Public Safety
Police: Man Thwarted in Trying to Withdraw Money from a Bank in Darien by Using a False Name
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A 49-year-old man tried to withdraw money from an account at HSBC Bank under a false name on Thursday, but police were called, and he was arrested, police said. Continue Reading →
Healthy Living
Free Lunch for Seniors with Talk on ‘Healthy Living For Your Brain and Body’ at Mather Center April 30
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At Home In Darien in partnership with the Mather Center, home of Darien Senior Programs, is presenting “Healthy Living For Your Brain and Body,” a Lunch and Learn program, on Tuesday, April 30. Continue Reading →