Turkey Bowl 2019 will be held on Thanksgiving morning at 10 a.m. in the Darien High School Stadium. (more…) Continue Reading →
How to Buy Tickets for Turkey Bowl 2019, Coming to Darien High School
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Here’s How You Can Contribute to Darien’s Annual Wreath-Laying Ceremony
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To the editor:
As a new member of the Darien community following a 30-year Navy career, I wanted to get involved in something that brought meaning to the community and gave back to veterans. (more…) Continue Reading →
Filed under: Charity Events and Opportunities, Holidays, Letters to the Editor, Wreaths Across America 2019
Halloween Season for Kids and Families: A List of Events in and Around Darien
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There are plenty of events related to Halloween in and around Darien for kids, kids and adults and even just adults. Here’s a list. (more…) Continue Reading →
Filed under: Holidays, Parents & Kids, Halloween 2019
Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Becomes a Haunted House for Halloween Tours
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Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum’s Halloween tours, offered this year on two weekends, Oct. 18 to 20 and Oct. 25 to 27, will focus on ghost sightings as they relate to the house during the 19th century and more recently, and the compelling ghost stories that are part of Connecticut’s legends. (more…) Continue Reading →
Filed under: Holidays, Halloween 2019, Haunted House 2019, Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum Events 2019
This Year’s Darien Old Timer’s Athletic Association Dinner Honors Several on Nov 11
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Honorees at this year’s Darien Old Timers Athletic Association dinner on Monday, Nov. 11 are Jay Chandler, Bryan Lindner, John Miceli, Matthew Criscuolo, Lisa Lindsey, and David Ott. (more…) Continue Reading →
Filed under: Community Organizations, Darienites, Darien Old Timers Athletic Association 2019, Darien Old Timers Athletic Association Dinners
What’s Open, What’s Closed Around Columbus Day Weekend
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Most places are open on Columbus Day, with government offices and most banks the major exception. (more…) Continue Reading →
Filed under: Holidays
Darien’s Veterans Day Observance Takes Place in Front of Town Hall on Nov 11
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At the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month (Monday, November 11th at 11am), the Town of Darien will observe Veterans Day in front of the Darien Town Hall in the Veterans’ Memorial Circle. (more…) Continue Reading →
Filed under: Holidays, Veterans Day 2019
DCA Halloween Parade Takes Place at 10 AM Friday, Oct 25
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The Darien Community Association is getting in the spirit with their 25th annual Mom’s Morning In Halloween Parade, happening on Friday, Oct. 25 at 10 a.m. (more…) Continue Reading →
Filed under: Holidays, Parents & Kids, DCA Halloween Parade 2019, Halloween 2019
At Home In Darien Organizes Volunteer Leaf Raking and Public Sidewalk Snow Shoveling for Seniors
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While leaf raking and snow shoveling can be good exercise, they are often tiring and sometimes hazardous chores for seniors. (more…) Continue Reading →
Filed under: Community Organizations, Seniors, Volunteering Opportunities, At Home In Darien 2019
Halloween Programs for Kids at Darien Library: Register Soon
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These programs for kids at Darien Library all require registration, and some (as noted) are already full or nearly full, so you’d have to sign up for the waiting list: (more…) Continue Reading →
Filed under: Darien Library, Holidays, Parents & Kids, Teens, Halloween 2019
Darien Arts Center Starts Its First Halloween Family Fest, Saturday, Oct 26
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Families can kick-off their Halloween festivities with the Darien Arts Center’s first-ever Halloween Family Fest, a free event from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, Saturday, Oct. 26. Children of all ages will have fun and get in the spirit of Halloween with crafts, treats, storytelling, sing-alongs and drop-in dance classes at the complementary family-oriented event, where all are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes. (more…) Continue Reading →
Filed under: Holidays, Parents & Kids, Weekend Events, Halloween 2019, Halloween Family Fest 2019
Joan Lunden to Talk About Being a Caregiver at Silversource Luncheon Wednesday in Darien
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A trusted voice in our homes for more than 30 years, award-winning journalist and author Joan Lunden will serve as guest speaker at the SilverSource Inspiring Lives Benefit Luncheon on Wednesday, Oct. 16 at Woodway Country Club in Darien. (more…) Continue Reading →
Filed under: Charity Events and Opportunities, Healthy Living, Seniors, Joan Lunden, SilverSource 2019
Post 53 Annual Haunted House Coming on Sunday, Oct 27
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Get your Halloween costumes ready! The annual Post 53 Haunted House is coming from 1 to 4 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 27. (more…) Continue Reading →
Filed under: Holidays, Halloween 2019
New ‘Mommy and Me: Music and Movement’ Class at Darien Arts Center Starts Oct 16
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Danette Meigel is teaching the new “Mommy and Me: Music and Movement” class at the Darien Arts Center. Music and Movement is geared toward children ages 18-months to 3 years and their parents and caregivers. (more…) Continue Reading →
Filed under: Classes, Dance, Darien Arts Center, Parents & Kids, Mommy and Me 2019
Darien Seniors: Reserve a Seat Soon for At Home in Darien’s Annual Lunch with Speaker on Heart Disease
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All Darien seniors are invited to attend At Home in Darien’s Annual Luncheon on Tuesday, Oct. 22 at The Darien Community Association, where an expert on managing and preventing heart disease will speak. The lunch is free but seats are limited and must be reserved by Oct. 11. (more…) Continue Reading →