Community Organizations
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Junior League’s Spring Tag Sale Takes Place 9 AM to 2 PM, Sunday

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The Junior League of Stamford-Norwalk Inc. will host its annual spring tag sale on Sunday, April 30, 2017 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the JLSN Headquarters, 748 Post Road, Darien. Early bird shopping will take place from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. for a $10 early entrance fee. JLSN tag sales provide Fairfield County families with great deals on a variety of high quality clothing, accessories, books, toys, sporting goods, small electronics, and more. “Our new members plan tag sales as a team-building activity and a fundraising for the League,” Laura Barbosa, JLSN’s Recruiting Chair, said. “It’s a great time for the community to come out to support our community work and meet some of our newest members.”

All proceeds benefit the Junior League of Stamford-Norwalk.

Community Organizations
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Darien Celebrations of Earth Day Weekend on April 22-23

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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. Saturday, April 21 at Cherry Lawn Park
Darien Parks & Recreation and the Darien Nature Center have partnered to bring the community together at Cherry Lawn Park & the Nature Center for activities, informational displays, games and more to remind people just how important it is to take care of our planet. ______________

— This article presents announcements from Darien Nature Center, Darien Library and Darien Land Trust.

Beyond Darien
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Join the Walk to Raise Money Against Hunger This Sunday in New Haven

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Online registration is still open for the Connecticut Food Bank 2017 Walk Against Hunger, set for 1 p.m., Sunday, April 23,  at Lighthouse Point Park in New Haven, rain or shine. (Editor’s note: And it looks like no rain, some shine: partly cloudy, with a high of 61.)

On-site registration also will be available the day of the event. To date, more than 350 walkers in more than 70 Walk teams have registered, and you can join one or register separately.  

Walk Against Hunger is a community gathering to increase awareness of the problem of hunger in our communities and to raise funds to support the hunger fighting work of the Connecticut Food Bank. Registration will open at 1 p.m. and the walk will begin at 2 p.m. It will follow a 3.1-mile route through Lighthouse Point Park.

Darien Community Association
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Darien Community Association Easter Egg Hunt on Friday, April 14

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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.

Parents and caregivers are invited to bring toddlers and preschoolers – and their Easter egg baskets of course – to start hunting and gathering at 10 a.m. sharp (the eggs go quickly!). A special appearance by our popular Easter Bunny — who is very happy to pose for photos — will top off this delightful morning activity. Special price of $10 per car; reservations are not required. The hunt will be held at the DCA, at 274 Middlesex Road in Darien, weather permitting. For more information please contact the DCA at info@dariendca.org or 203-655-9050 ext.

Maritime Aquarium
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‘Sensory-Friendly’ Morning at Maritime Aquarium on Saturday for Those Kids Who Need It

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For some, The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk is a place with too many stimuli. So on Saturday, April 1, the aquarium is planning a special morning to give guests with sensory-processing differences a fun, comfortable and accepting environment. During the “Sensory-Friendly Morning,” from 8 a.m. to noon, lights in the aquarium will be lower, and music and other sounds will be turned down or off. The aquarium also will show a specially selected IMAX movie with lower volume and the theater lights less dim. Director of Education Tom Naiman said the aquarium offers occasional “Sensory-Friendly Mornings” to be supportive of children and adults with special needs who may be anxious about visiting.

Music
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Stamford Symphony Conductor Eckart Preu’s Last Concerts: ‘Northern Lights’

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After 12 memorable seasons together, the Stamford Symphony bids farewell to Eckart Preu at the April 8 and 9 concerts. Performances take place Saturday, April 8 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, April 9 at 3 p.m. at Stamford’s Palace Theatre. As he always does, Maestro Preu will transport us with music!  This time, to the northernmost point of Europe where we will experience Northern Lights. Additionally, we welcome back pianist, Conrad Tao,who is also an Avery Fisher Career grant winner, composer, curator,and producer! He will perform Grieg’s Piano Concerto in A minor.

Arts & Entertainment
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Ballet for Kids: ‘Fiona Goes to Paris’ at Darien Arts Center, April 1 to 2

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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. The ballet will be performed Saturday, April 1 and Sunday, April 2 at noon and 3 p.m. in the DAC Weatherstone Studio at 2 Renshaw Road, behind the Town Hall. Fiona is geared toward a younger audience and all are welcome to attend. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

 

Tickets are $10 for the show, which runs for about an hour. Tickets are available at the door or at darienarts.org.

Film
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Focus on French Cinema Film Fest Kicks Off in Stamford, Then a Weekend of Films in Greenwich

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The annual Focus on French Cinema film festival, which takes place in a few weeks in Stamford, Greenwich and Manhattan, has notable French directors and actors coming for a visit, along with at least 19 films, many shown in the area for the first time. The festival kicks off with an initial screening at the Avon Theater in Stamford on Monday, March 27, then moves to Manhattan events that Tuesday through Thursday. Starting Friday, the festival offers showings of the films all weekend long at the Bow Tie Cinemas in Greenwich. The festival will have award-winning films not only from France, but Quebec, Switzerland, Belgium and African French-speaking countries — all presented with English subtitles. Celebrated French Director Claude Lelouch will attend the festival as “the Honored Guest.”

Beyond Darien
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Celebration of ‘Put’s Ride’ in Revolutionary War at Greenwich Historic Site Feb 26

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See Revolutionary War soldiers performing military exercises and learn about the American Revolution next Sunday, Feb. 26 at the Putnam Cottage on Route 1 in Greenwich. The Daughters of the American Revolution at Putnam Cottage in Greenwich will host an event to celebrate “Put’s Ride” from 1 to 3 p.m. on Feb. 26 at the Knapp Tavern Museum/Putnam Cottage, 243 East Putnam Ave. in Greenwich.

Food & Drink, Restaurants & Bars

You Can Celebrate Trump’s Inauguration Friday Night at St Lawrence Society in Greenwich

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The St. Lawrence Society is hosting an inauguration themed party Friday night to celebrate the inauguration of America’s 45th president, Donald Trump. Dubbed a chance to ‘Make Cos Cob Fun Again,” the club’s Presidential Inaugural Ball is set for 6:30 p.m., this Friday, Jan 20. Enjoy dinner and dancing. The menu features “Stars & Stripes Prime Rib” and a buffet dinner.

Community Organizations
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Darien Boy Scouts Hold Holiday Bazaar on Sunday at the Scout Cabin

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The Andrew Shaw Memorial Trust and Darien Boy Scouts invite you to a Holiday Bazaar to be held at the Scout Cabin at 140 West Avenue on Sunday Dec. 4 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
An extension of their popular spring tag sale, the Bazaar will feature new and secondhand holiday items including wreaths, décor, candles, ornaments, garland, lights, gift wrap, Annalee dolls, mugs, dishes, cookie boxes, and rare retro décor! There will also be jewelry to dress up any holiday outfit! Come start your Christmas at the Cabin and find unique holiday items for your home and self while supporting your local Scouting program!

Film

Three Ways for Kids to See ‘Polar Express’ This Holiday Season

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Darien kids can experience the animated Christmas-themed movie “Polar Express” in three different ways this month — either for free this coming Saturday at the Avon Theatre in Stamford, or on the big IMAX screen at the Maritime Aquarium, or at the aquarium with a pajama party. Here’s a rundown of the options:
(1) For free at the Avon, 10 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 10
As the Avon Theatre announced on its Facebook timeline, you get more than just a free movie:
Join us for a magical journey to The Polar Express (2004) on Saturday, Dec. 10 at 10 a.m. FREE to the public. Free tasting of delicious treats from Pilar Artisanal Chocolate at 9:30am.

Holidays
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Santa’s Coming Saturday Night, with Giant Animals, Carolers & Hot Cocoa

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Once again Santa will arrive at Grove Street Plaza and come down the Chimney to visit with children. The fun starts at about 4:30 p.m.

Families can be entertained while waiting for his arrival with Rides on the Giant Animals—Lucy the Polar Bear, Moose and “Snow” Leopard. Carolers from Hindley and Darien’s ‘AcaBELLA” group will entertain all while we wait for Santa to arrive. Stay warm with free Hot Cocoa complements of The Melting Pot. This is one local event you won’t want to miss and is great way to capture the holiday spirit and spread good cheer!