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The foundation for all learning is established in the early years of a child’s life, ages 3 to 8, which is why The Children’s School’s aim is to nurture the hearts and minds of young learners for more than 55 years. The school invites you to meet the team of extraordinary teachers who make early learning joyful for each child at its open house on Friday, Dec. 6 from 5 to 7 p.m.
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Darien High School Wrestling coach Joe Testa will be offering wrestling classes at Darien High School this winter. (more…) Continue Reading →
The Children’s School invites you to attend a presentation by Meghan Cox Gurdon: “The Enchanted Hour: The Power of Reading Aloud” on Wednesday night, Nov. 20. (more…) Continue Reading →
Registration is open for classes for all ages in dance, visual arts, martial arts, music and theatre at the Darien Arts Center. Winter/spring classes begin in January. (more…) Continue Reading →
Darien school district’s Early Learning Program is accepting applications for its admissions lottery now through Jan. 3, 2020. ELP is open for students turning 3 years old and 4 years old for the 2020-2021 school year. (more…) Continue Reading →
Mini Golf in the Library event is back this Saturday, Nov. 16. Golfers of all ages are welcome. The 18-hole miniature golf course will be set up throughout the building along with face painting and other activities. (more…) Continue Reading →
Here’s who won the Darien Youth Commission’s 22nd Annual Halloween Window Painting Contest this year. (more…) Continue Reading →
Every parent wants to send their child off to college fully prepared. You teach them how to do laundry, how to budget time and money, and how to navigate tricky roommate situations. What NOT to teach your teen? How to drink. On Wednesday, Nov. Continue Reading →
Watching your loved one struggle with addiction is heartbreaking, but as they begin to heal, you must also embark on your own journey of recovery. Having a strong support system is key, which is why Mountainside, an addiction treatment center with a location in Wilton invites you to its Family Support Group, a free, monthly event open to anyone who has been affected by a loved one’s addiction. (more…) Continue Reading →
Featuring cider, pony rides, historical games and crafts, the annual Homestead Harvest Festival at Mather Homestead
Harvest Fest, from 12 noon to 3 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 2, will allow visitors to taste a piece of Darien’s history and enjoy the beautiful property. (more…) Continue Reading →
Open Arts Alliance has announced auditions for its upcoming musical production of Mary Poppins JR. Auditions will be held at 6 p.m., Dec. 4, 5 and 6 at the YMCA of Greenwich (50 East Putnam Ave., Greenwich, CT 06830). (more…) Continue Reading →
Please come to the Darien Depot Youth Center on Sunday, Nov. 3 for a chat with the author, Chrishaunda Lee Perez, as she discusses the themes of her new debut novel, “We Come as Girls. We Leave as Women.” If you have a daughter, this is an afternoon you will not want to miss. Bring them. Continue Reading →
An information session about a program to prepare young adults with special needs and disabilities to enter the workforce will be held Thursday, Nov. 7, starting at 5:30 p.m. at Abilis offices at 50 Glenville St. in Greenwich. (more…) Continue Reading →
A complaint about parking led police on Saturday night to a home on Contentment Island Road, where they came across an intoxicated teenager hosting a party with his sibling and 14 other teenagers, police said. (more…) Continue Reading →
LiveGirl, a New Canaan-based nonprofit organization that offers leadership development and mentoring for girls, will host a leadership summit for middle school girls (in grades 5 through 8) on Election Day, a school holiday on Nov. 5. (more…) Continue Reading →