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To the editor,
[Editor’s note: This is a copy of a letter sent to Amy Daniels and Doreen Godfrey of the Tokeneke Parents Association, which organized this past weekend’s Tokeneke Pumpkin Fair.] (more…) Continue Reading →
The wonders and surprises of Earth’s “final frontier” are splashing across the Maritime Aquarium’s six-story IMAX Theater screen in the new movie “Oceans: Our Blue Planet.” (more…) Continue Reading →
Do you have a child age 5 or younger? If you’re a Darien resident, work in Darien full-time, or are a Friend of the Darien Library at the $300 annual level or above, we welcome you to register for our Storytime Lottery. (more…) Continue Reading →
Musician Dan Saulpaugh has joined the Darien Arts Center to lead new group lessons that include a Rock Ensemble Workshop as well as the Young Composers’ Workshop, in addition to teaching private music lessons in guitar and voice. The group workshops each take place on Saturdays, beginning on Oct. 13, and private guitar and voice lessons are ongoing. (more…) Continue Reading →
More than 16 local and regional breweries will serve up their favorite seasonal craft beer tastings at Westoberfest, which runs from 1 to 5 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 13 in the heart of downtown Westport on Elm Street. (more…) Continue Reading →
Greenwich Education Group is organizing their fourth annual free college application seminar, featuring an expert panel. The goal is to help families navigate a particularly stress-inducing aspect of the college admission process. (more…) Continue Reading →
For many in Darien, “Miss Bonnie” is synonymous with ballet, modern, tap, hip hop, jazz and multiple other dance opportunities for youth. It’s not a surprise, as Bonnie Gombos has been at the helm of the Darien Art Center’s well-known dance department since 2007 and has been teaching dance at the DAC for 23 years. (more…) Continue Reading →
The Darien Arts Center is introducing three new visual arts classes and instructors for children, aged 3 through 10. (more…) Continue Reading →
Attention 6-8th graders: Middle school students of all abilities are invited to bring a friend, brother or sister and hang out at the Depot Friday night. (more…) Continue Reading →
Parents of children with special needs are invited to a presentation co-sponsored by STAR Inc., Lighting the Way on strategies for special-needs estate planning on Oct. 3, in Westport. (more…) Continue Reading →
The story of how one young man triumphed over opioid addition is the subject of award-winning author Renée Hodges’ memoir, Saving Bobby: Heroes and Heroin in One Small Community, which she’ll discuss at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 25 at the YWCA in Greenwich. (more…) Continue Reading →
Dance on the DL, which previously offered dance classes out of JoyRide Studo at Goodwives Shopping Center, has moved into its own space next door in the shopping center. The local dance instruction business will celebrate with a Grand Opening open house on Saturday, Sept. 22. (more…) Continue Reading →
New to Scouting? Interested in learning more? The Andrew Shaw Memorial Trust and Darien Boy Scouts invites you to join us Saturday, Sept. 22 at the Family Scouting Open House. (more…) Continue Reading →
LiveGirlTalk, a 10-week facilitated discussion group for girls, will be offered at the Depot for 10 weeks from the beginning of October through mid-December. (more…) Continue Reading →
The Children’s Library will be welcoming dancers from The Radio City Rockettes to Darien Library, although they aren’t expected to be dancing here. (more…) Continue Reading →