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The Connecticut Fair Housing Center and the state Department of Housing invite you to a forum from 1 to 3 p.m., Friday, Dec. 7 at Darien Library to learn about the findings of a new study on state-funded housing complexes. These buildings provide housing to both elderly tenants and younger tenants with disabilities. (more…) Continue Reading →
The architect building One Vanderbilt Place, the 435-meter skyscraper being built next door to Grand Central Station, will speak on architectural design and super tall buildings at the Darien Mens Association on Wednesday, Nov. 28. (more…) Continue Reading →
Darien Library presents a new four-week, Tuesday lecture series on music and faith taught by Gil Harel. (Watch his previous lectures.) All lectures take place from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Community Room at Darien Library, starting this Tuesday, Nov. 20. (more…) Continue Reading →
Jeff Brameier, a lacrosse coach at Darien High School for decades, will talk at the Darien Men’s Association meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 14 on “The Importance of Athletics in High School.” (more…) Continue Reading →
Richard Frisch will speak to the Darien Men’s Association on Wednesday about why speech arose and why Homo sapiens is the only species to develop language. (more…) Continue Reading →
At Darien Library this week: Halloween stories, more Halloween stories and a Halloween film, a chance to improve your digital know-how, movies, a Civil War lecture, a Sunday concert, learn about Social Security. (more…) Continue Reading →
Atrial fibrillations, their incidence in the senior population and the various treatment options will be the subject of a talk by a physician expert on the subject on Wednesday morning. (more…) Continue Reading →
Come to Darien Library on Mondays, starting Oct. 22 for a four-week series on the “The Civil War: Revolt of the Planters” and learn about the tension between those who enlist the agrarian agenda and those that desire to industrialize. (more…) Continue Reading →
The Community Fund of Darien will announce on Tuesday the results from a survey of 1,800 Darien teenagers from the 7th through the 12th grade. They were asked about aspects of their lives that encouraged and discouraged risky behaviors like substance abuse. The survey results will be made available and discussed at a 7 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 23 forum at Darien Library. (more…) Continue Reading →
The Darien Community Association Women’s Luncheons will feature Dick Woods on “Long Island Sound: A User’s Guide” for their luncheon on Tuesday, Nov. 6 at 12:15 p.m. at the DCA. (more…) Continue Reading →
Darien Community Association’s art lecture series on sculpture concludes Oct. 25 with a talk by Joan Pachner on David Smith’s works. (more…) Continue Reading →
Connecticut municipal planners, transportation professionals, business leaders, and lawmakers will discuss how autonomous vehicles will transform the state’s economy and transportation infrastructure at an Oct. 12 conference at the University of Connecticut campus in Stamford. The Autonomous Vehicle Forum, sponsored by AAA Northeast, is open to the public. (more…) Continue Reading →
The focus of the Darien Community Association’s annual Art Lecture Series this year will be on sculpture. Four lectures are scheduled every Thursday in October in the DCA’s Garden Room. Attendees will gain insights to better understand, enjoy and discern the sculptural work of art. (more…) Continue Reading →
Please come and meet with Commission on Fiscal Stability and Economic Growth (FSEG) co-chairs at Darien Library from 7 to 8:30 p.m., Oct. 15. (more…) Continue Reading →
The Darien Community Association (DCA) Women’s Luncheons will feature Krista Fox discussing “The Power of Your Home,” on interior design and outdoor spaces for their luncheon on Tuesday, October 2 at 12:15 p.m. at the DCA. (more…) Continue Reading →