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Through two fundraisers this spring, OPUS raised $175,000 to fund Person-to-Person programs that have a direct benefit to children in need in our neighboring communities. (more…) Continue Reading →
On Sunday, May 20, Fredric & Co. salon owners, Connie Hatterman and Janet Montanaro, along with their generous staff, opened their salon at 1060 Post Road, Darien for three hours to benefit STAR, Inc., Lighting the Way. (more…) Continue Reading →
Kevin Peraino, veteran foreign correspondent, will discuss the fall of Nationalist China and the triumph of Mao Zedong’s Communist forces in 1949 on Wednesday, May 23, 2018, at the Darien Men’s Association. (more…) Continue Reading →
Fredric & Co. salon owners Connie Hatterman and Janet Montanaro along with their generous staff who are donating their time, are opening up their salon at 1060 Post Road, Darien on Sunday, May 20 from 1 to 4 p.m. to benefit STAR, Inc., Lighting the Way. (more…) Continue Reading →
Darien residents are being asked to leave a bag of groceries — not needing refrigeration or freezing, obviously — at their mailbox on Saturday morning, May 12, Person-to-Person announced. (more…) Continue Reading →
Stepping Stones Museum for Children shoots a game-changing shot for local children by getting an assist from a legendary UConn basketball player. (more…) Continue Reading →
Hon. Barbara Bellis, a judge with the Superior Court in Bridgeport since 2003, will talk about how the court resolves civil and criminal cases on Wednesday, May 2, 2018, at the Darien Men’s Association. (more…) Continue Reading →
The Darien Foundation, an independent, non-profit organization that provides grants for technology and capital initiatives throughout Darien, will celebrate its 20th year with a gala and fundraiser at the Tokeneke Club, on Saturday, April 28, at 6:30 p.m. (more…) Continue Reading →
The Connecticut chapter of the national Alzheimer’s Association launched statewide efforts on Monday, April 23 to support those who have the disease and their caregivers. Proceeds will benefit the 77,000 Connecticut residents living with Alzheimer’s disease and their 178,000 caregivers. (more…) Continue Reading →
Connecticut State Daughters of the American Revolution Vice Regent Christy A. Hendrie will be the keynote speaker when Darien’s Good Wife’s River Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution hosts their annual luncheon/tea. (more…) Continue Reading →
JoyRide Cycling + Fitness Studio, a boutique studio for indoor cycling and cross-training classes, will host a fundraising ride at 12 noon on Friday, April 20 at the Westport studio to help fund rebuilding a school in Africa. (more…) Continue Reading →
Liberation Programs, a Stamford-based drug-treatment agency, will recognize Darien First Selectman Jayme Stevenson “for her extraordinary commitment to the agency’s mission and programs” on June 7 at a benefit at Woodway Country Club. (more…) Continue Reading →
The Board of Directors of The Community Fund of Darien announces Carrie Bernier’s departure as executive director. Bernier will join the Norwalk Community College Foundation as executive director in June. (more…) Continue Reading →
Darien’s Heather Raker is spearheading efforts to raise funds for the Mather Homestead to restore the historic home’s colonial gardens. (more…) Continue Reading →
The Darien Athletic Foundation and The Darien Foundation have announced that they have agreed to a joint venture on the leadership and funding of DAF Media, a local live-streaming high-definition video network. (more…) Continue Reading →