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Darien and New Canaan officials, along with some cycling enthusiasts, have been discussing ways of promoting bicycle routes built for two towns, so that cyclists in one town might ride to the other, visiting Waveny Park, for example, or Weed Beach. (more…) Continue Reading →
The 39th annual Darien Road Race, with about 500 racers, will be held on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, starting at 9 a.m.
Drivers and area residents are advised to expect short-term delays and detours along the route. (more…) Continue Reading →
The Darien Police Department will enforce traffic regulations and monitor security for Darien High School’s first night football game, to be held on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018. (more…) Continue Reading →
Tee up or — as a new option — return serve in support of The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk on Monday, Sept. 17 as the Maritime Golf Classic now offers an optional tennis tournament. (more…) Continue Reading →
Mo Minicus, head field hockey coach at Darien High School for 18 years, has been named one of two coaches of a field hockey program starting up this September at Chelsea Piers, the Stamford sports complex a mile from Darien. (more…) Continue Reading →
The 39th annual Darien Road Race is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 16 at Pear Tree Point Beach and includes a 1.5-mile Fun Run and, new this year, a 5-mile race. This year’s race will feature “The Finish Line” tent with music, games, sponsor booths, silent auction and an awards ceremony. The race, organized by the Community Fund of Darien, has raised a significant amount of money over the years to benefit our neighbors with critical needs in Stamford, Norwalk and Darien. (more…) Continue Reading →
New Canaan Country School ninth grader and Darien resident Alex Byrne, captain of the school boys’ varsity lacrosse team, recently told a school assembly that one important aspect of playing sports can be overlooked: “just to have fun.” (more…) Continue Reading →
Updated 10:42 p.m., Thursday, 4:40 p.m., Friday: Raul Bourgeois, A freshman lacrosse coach at Darien High School was arrested on narcotics charges by Waterbury police detectives after Darien police took the man into custody at about 2:30 p.m. on the high school campus. (more…) Continue Reading →
Patrick Houlihan, major league baseball vice president and deputy general counsel for labor relations, will talk about “State of Play: Major League Baseball in 2018,” on Wednesday, April 25, 2018, at the Darien Men’s Association. (more…) Continue Reading →
The Greenwich Boat Show is celebrating its 10th year. The boutique in-water show has built a reputation by offering a diverse selection of new power boats and yachts. The event, which is free and open to the public, runs Saturday, April 7 and Sunday, April 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 49 River Road. About 1,000 people are expected to attend each day. (more…) Continue Reading →
The DCA Executive Speaker Series, “Darien Neighbors, Global Players,” continues on Thursday April 19 at 7:45 p.m. (7 p.m. reception), with Brian Rolapp, the National Football League’s chief media and business officer. (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 →
Heather Pech, winning marathon runner, successful retail fashion executive and a native Darien resident, will talk about her life on the run at the Wednesday, April 4 meeting of the Darien Men’s Association. (more…) Continue Reading →
The Saint Joseph Parenting Center (SJPC), a non-profit organization whose mission is to strengthen families that are at risk of child abuse or neglect, announced that registration is now open for its fourth annual SJPC Stamford 3 on 3 Hoops Tournament. (more…) Continue Reading →
New Canaan Country School ninth grader Nina Stoops is not sure which came first, walking or skating. She does however know with certainty that her lifelong love for the game of ice hockey was established in her earliest years. (more…) Continue Reading →