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Letter to the Editor Battle of Braddock's Field

Many of Darien’s Holiday Events, Including Memorial Day Observances, Are Organized by This Town Commission

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To the editor:
What is it about a parade that brings out the hometown feeling in residents? The flags waving from every hand, small and large? Crowds on the sidewalk straining to see the parade’s eclectic group of marchers? Even on a gray day threatening rain, the crowds in Darien attend the Memorial Day parade. We often forget that veterans, during war, did not falter or stop on the whims of the weather!   Memorial Day is an observance of all those who fought!

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First Selectman: Thanks to All Who Helped With Darien’s Test Kit Distribution and Vaccinations

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To the editor,

I don’t think it is an exaggeration to say we are all weary of the coronavirus and its variants. So many people and organizations have been working so hard, for so long, to help protect us and care for those in need. Everyone, understandably, must be tired. Still, it was no surprise to me to witness so many town employees and volunteers step up to distribute thousands of COVID test kits and masks to residents at the high school over the past couple of weeks. The test kits and masks were graciously distributed to Darien by the state.

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Learn How to Best Honor Your Loved One With A Great Obituary

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Learn the basics of how best to honor your loved one with an obituary in this hour-long class with Jamie Passaro, who runs dear person obits based in Eugene, Oregon. — an announcement from Darien Library

Writing an obituary is an important task. Obituaries are history, journalism, and poetry. They are often the last word. All participants will receive Jamie’s 25-page booklet “Writing an Obituary in Four Easy Steps.”

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Darien Garden Club: Honor Heroes on the COVID-19 Frontline with a ‘Rose Bow for Heroes’

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It was week three of the COVID-19 Stay Safe-Stay at Home Initiative in Connecticut. With the valiant and continued service of frontline responders and community employees, the town of Darien was weathering the storm, and resident Betsy Bigler was feeling grateful. Bigler leads the new members of The Garden Club of Darien, who execute an annual project to benefit the town, a project that was recently cancelled due to social distancing mandates. And then it came to her — a project that could be safely done without group interaction, a project to show gratitude — “Rose Bows for Heroes.”

— an announcement from the Garden Club of Darien

“Deep pink is the color most associated with gratitude,” Bigler said. “As members of the Garden Club of Darien, and as a community, we wanted show our gratitude and support for every individual continuing to work during these unprecedented and challenging circumstances.

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First Selectman: Ring a Bell, Make a Joyful Noise at 7 PM This Saturday to Honor Healthcare Workers, First Responders

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First Selectman Jayme Stevenson is asking town residents to express gratitude with a loud “Thank you” to first responders and healthcare workers, specifically by ringing a bell, banging a pot or otherwise making ourselves heard for five minutes, starting at 7 p.m., Saturday, April 11. “Residents are invited to join along. Stand on your front lawn or your front steps and ring cowbells, shake holiday bells, bang pots and pans or simply clap hands. Wave to your friends and neighbors,” Stevenson said in an announcement. “Let’s all show our town spirit, share our thanks and enjoy some smiles and waves — at a distance — as we all come together for a few moments to celebrate the heroes among us and spread good cheer!”

Charity Events and Opportunities
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Darien Lions Club Thanked for Supporting Darien Human Services Holiday Gift Giving Program

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Mr. Steve Fritsch
Darien Lions Club

Dear Steve,

On behalf of the Darien Department of Human Services, I would like to thank you and your fellow Lions Club members for your generous support of our annual Holiday Gift Giving Program. The $1,000 in Shop Rite gift cards which you provided will help our families and seniors enjoy a nice holiday meal and will continue to benefit our clients during the year. Your ongoing support over the years means so much to our department. We rely on local organizations such as yours to help us provide our clients with the vital services they need. Thanks, again, for helping us help others.

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Remember the Fallen: Annual Fundraiser Started for Wreaths Across America

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The Darien VFW Post will be hosting its first annual fundraiser for Wreaths Across America – Spring Grove Veteran’s Cemetery from 7 to 9 p.m. 15 Nov. 15 The mission of Wreaths Across America is: Remember, Honor, and Teach. — an announcement for Wreaths Across America-Spring Grove Cemetery

Remember the fallen. Honor those who serve and their families. Teach the future generations about the sacrifices made to preserve our freedoms. This is accomplished through several events, but primarily the annual laying of wreaths on the graves of veterans during the holiday season.