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Dr. Sara Niego, the Eating Disorders Program service chief at Silver Hill Hospital will give a presentation with an informal discussion on “Understanding Eating Disorders,” Feb. 28 at the Depot Youth Center. The event is for parents. (more…) Continue Reading →
Here’s what events are going on in February at the Darien Depot Youth Center, in a big infographic from the Depot’s newsletter: (more…) Continue Reading →
Darien Parks and Recreation would like to give a friendly reminder about Saturday’s upcoming event, “Something Sweet” with dessert samplings and free activities for kids. The event will take place from 12 noon to 3 p.m. at the Mather Center (2 Renshaw Road). FREE activities for the kids including Valentine’s Day card decorating and face painting! (more…) Continue Reading →
For some, The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk is a place with too many stimuli. So on Sunday, Feb. 3, the Aquarium is planning a special morning to give guests with sensory-processing differences a fun, comfortable and accepting environment. During “Sensory-Friendly Morning,” lights in the Aquarium will be lower, and music and other sounds will be turned down or off. (more…) Continue Reading →
The Bruce Museum in Greenwich is offering free admission to all furloughed federal workers and their families throughout the remainder of the partial federal government shutdown. (more…) Continue Reading →
The Darien YMCA is offering a variety of day camp options to give kids an adventurous, active and healthy summer. Registration begins in early February. (more…) Continue Reading →
Parents with children age 5 or younger can register for regular Storytime at Darien Library now through Monday, Jan. 21 (more…) Continue Reading →
The Darien chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution on Tuesday announced five awards in this year’s Fifth Grade D.A.R. essay contest. (more…) Continue Reading →
In an effort to provide valuable resources and practical help for parents with premature babies, The Tiny Miracles Foundation (TTMF) has announced their After the NICU Education Series for 2019 with their first program, “Sleep Health and Transitions” with Dr. John Ciannella, a neonatologist at Stamford Hospital. (more…) Continue Reading →
Darien Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to announce that registration for 2019 spring & summer programs, as well as the sale of 2019 beach permits, will begin on Wednesday, March 6 online, here. Program registration and beach permit sales will also be accepted through the mail or in-person in Room 110 of the Darien Town Hall, starting March 6. (more…) Continue Reading →
Parents are invited to a presentation about the Police Department’s Juvenile Review Board at 7:15 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 24 at the Depot Youth Center, 25 Heights Road. (more…) Continue Reading →
Casting call for 6th, 7th and 8th graders: the Darien Art Center’s Theatre Department is producing a 35-minute version of A Wrinkle in Time, adapted by Morgan Gould from the novel by Madeleine L’Engle. (more…) Continue Reading →
Families are invited to celebrate the annual birthday of Darien Library and its generous donor, Harold W. McGraw, Jr. (more…) Continue Reading →
Darien Depot’s staff, supporters and students invite you to come in from the cold and join them for an evening to celebrate and support the longest running teen center in the country, at the “Apres-Ski Fashion Fundraiser on Saturday, Feb. 9. (more…) Continue Reading →
Wear your jammies among the jellies and sleep with the fishes on Fri., Jan. 18 during a fun “Family Sleepover” at the Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk. (more…) Continue Reading →