Gorhams Pond Tide Gates will be open for flushing and cleaning, from Monday, April 1 to Monday, April 8, 2019. (more…) Continue Reading →
Gorham’s Pond Tide Gates to Open April 1 to 7
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YWCA of Darien/Norwalk Announces Six Local ‘Women of Distinction’ for 2019
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The YWCA Darien/Norwalk is pleased to announce the honorees for the 2019 Women of Distinction Awards. The honorees who will be recognized at an inspiring luncheon on Thursday, May 9 at Woodway Country Club in Darien. (more…) Continue Reading →
Filed under: Community Organizations, Darienites, Women of Distinction, Women of Distinction 2019, YWCA Darien Norwalk 2019
Darien Seniors: Free Admission, Free Ride for ‘Chicago: The Musical’ March 26 at Darien High School
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Darien High School’s Theater 308 has kindly invited Darien seniors to attend the dress rehearsal of Chicago The Musical at Darien High School on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at 7 p.m.
(The date has been changed from an earlier announcement.)
Seniors can enjoy the show free of charge without the crowds expected at performances over the weekend. Free transportation to and from the Darien High School is also available through At Home In Darien. (more…) Continue Reading →
Filed under: Seniors, Theater, At Home In Darien 2019, Chicago The Musical, Darien High School 2018-2019, Theatre 308 2018-2019
Grand Marshal, Speaker Announced for This Year’s Darien Memorial Parade and Ceremony
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This year’s Memorial Day Parade Grand Marshal will be Darien resident Pat Parlette, and the speaker at the day’s annual ceremony will be Matt Pavia, a Darien High School teacher and author, the Darien Monuments and Ceremonies Commission has announced. The commission also announced that organizations and groups participating or wishing to participate in the parade on May 27 need to update their contact information with the commission. (more…) Continue Reading →
Filed under: Holidays, Matt Pavia, Monuments and Ceremonies Commission 2019, Pat Parlette
Greenwich Boat Show Coming April 6, 7 with Free Admission, Free Sea Trials
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This April, boaters will rendezvous at Cos Cob in Greenwich for the Greenwich Boat Show, which features a large, diverse selection of new boats and the only show offering both free sea trials and free admission. (more…) Continue Reading →
Filed under: Outdoors, Recreation, Greenwich Boat Show, Greenwich Boat Show 2019
Meghan Halloran of Darien Named Regional College Association’s Women’s Ice Hockey Player of the Year
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Meghan Halloran of Darien, a sophomore at Williams College, has been named the New England Small College Athletic Conference Women’s Ice Hockey Player of the Year for 2018-19. (more…) Continue Reading →
Filed under: Darienites, Sports, Meghan Halloran, NESCAC, NESCAC Women's Ice Hockey Player of the Year, New Canaan Country School 2019, New England Small College Athletic Conference
Aquarion Applies to Get Water from Wilton for Darien and Nearby Towns; Conservationists Object
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Aquarion Water Company is asking the state for permission to divert one million gallons of water a day from a well in the Cannondale section of Wilton and the Norwalk River to send it southwest to towns, including Darien, Greenwich, Stamford, New Canaan and north to Ridgefield. (more…) Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Government & Politics, Outdoors
Author Doug Tallamy Speaks on Helping Pollinators Thrive, March 7 at Darien Library
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Support pollinators to support the human existence. This will be the topic of discussion when nationally recognized author Doug Tallamy visits Darien for a special lecture, “A Guide to Restoring the Little Things that Run the World.” (more…) Continue Reading →
Filed under: Gardening, Outdoors, Darien Pollinator Pathway Events 2019, Doug Tallamy
Nominate a Student, Adult — Even Yourself — for an Aquarion CT Environmental Champion Award
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The Aquarion Water Company is again seeking to recognize volunteers whose efforts have protected or improved Connecticut’s natural resources – its air, water, soils, or plant and wildlife communities. (more…) Continue Reading →
Filed under: Outdoors, Aquarion 2019, Aquarion Environmental Champion Awards 2019, Aquarion Water Company 2019
What’s Open, Closed, Changed for Washington’s Birthday
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Here’s what’s open and closed in and around Darien for Washington’s Birthday (unofficially, “Presidents Day”), Monday, Feb. 18, 2019, celebrated on the third Monday of February. (more…) Continue Reading →
Filed under: Holidays, What's Open What's Closed 2019
Experienced Drivers May Get Insurance Discounts From Free March 4 AAA Class, With Lunch
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Experienced Fairfield County drivers 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. (more…) Continue Reading →
Filed under: Public Safety, Seniors, Transportation
Two Different Mah Jongg Classes Offered at DCA in March
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Popular instructor and longtime Darien resident Donna Holt is at the Darien Community Association to teach two different classes to learn and play Mah Jongg based on your ability. (more…) Continue Reading →
Filed under: Classes, Darien Community Association, Mah Jongg 2019
Cake Decorating Class Coming March 7 at Darien Community Association
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A beautiful cake makes any holiday or special occasion more festive! Here’s your chance to learn from the pros, in this buttercream cake class led by Palmer’s Bakery expert cake decorators. (more…) Continue Reading →
Filed under: Classes, Darien Community Association, Food & Drink, Restaurants & Bars, Cake Decorating, Palmer's Bakery 2019
New Canaan Approves Summer 2019 Fee Structure for Waveny Pool
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The out-of-town price for using the Waveny Pool in New Canaan will increase $25 to $1,225 in 2019, the New Canaan Board of Selectmen decided on Tuesday when it passed a new slate of fees. (more…) Continue Reading →
Filed under: Recreation, Waveny Pool, Waveny Pool 2019
Only Know Your Valentine Online? Meet Your Honey Before Giving Money, Don’t Let Cupid Make You Feel Stupid, Check ‘Em Out Before a Check Goes Out
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It’s Valentine’s Day and love is in the air. You may think you spend a lot on flowers or chocolate, but losing money in a romance scam would cost you even more. (more…) Continue Reading →