What’s up around town — bits of news about Darien and Darienites from all over:
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The new Lulzbot replaces the old 3D printer in the library.
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Darien Library has a new 3D printer, the Lulzbot: Taz 6, and children entering grades 3 to 6 are welcome to book an appointment in the T|E|A Room with a parent or guardian to print creations like the popular fidget spinner.
“The printer is easy to use and is able to print .STL files from websites like Thingiverse and Tinkercard,” the library said in an announcement. To book an appointment, just call the library at (203) 655-1234 or visit the Children’s Library in person, or go to this Web page.
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Person-to-Person has named four new board members, including Tina Madon of Darien. The other new members are Bill Bradley of Weston, Kim Dickinson of Stamford and Clare Kretzman of Stamford.
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Tina Madon
Madon is a senior investor relations and corporate communications executive with experience in the financial services industry. Most recently Madon was a managing director and head of public markets investor relations for Och-Ziff Capital Management Group, one of the largest hedge funds in the world.
Madon is president of the Investor Relations Association and a member of the Senior Roundtable of the National Investor Relations Institute. She holds an MBA from University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a B.A. from Mount Holyoke College.
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More Person-to-Person news: The organization received a $20,000 grant from Fairfield County’s Community Foundation for P2P’s Emergency Assistance Program.
The program provides a safety net to low-income and food-insecure residents of Fairfield County in the form of financial assistance, food, clothing, casework counseling and access to various services, including help with budgeting, advocacy for benefits and referrals to partner agencies.
P2P Executive Director Ceci Maher said the grant will help the agency provide year-round, rapid response to client emergencies.
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Opus for Person-to-Person has announced the appointment of three new co-presidents of its Board of Directors — Lisa Bishai, Lindsey Carr and Rebecca Morrison.
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Three new co-presidents for the Opus for Person-to-Person board: From left: Rebecca Morrison, Lindsey Carr, Lisa Bishai
Together, they have been working with OPUS for over 12 years, spearheading major fundraising events like this year’s “Havana Nights,” securing tens of thousands of dollars of donations from corporate sponsors, and engaging current and alumnae members in critical initiatives that fund the programs at Person-to-Person.
The 21-member board directs the Opus mission to support Person-to-Person in its efforts to provide more than 24,000 people in Darien and surrounding communities with food, clothing, emergency assistance and scholarship programs.
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Over 100 golfers participated in the Darien YMCA Golf Scramble held earlier this month at the Griffith E. Harris Golf Club in Greenwich. In an email, the Y thanked Pio Bruzzese for his work as chairman of the event, and everyone who volunteered, participated and donated.
All proceeds from the event go towards Darien YMCA programs for children with special needs. Last year, the Darien Y provided $400,000 in funding for special needs programs, and most of it came from donations and fundraising.
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You can help families in need of food assistance by buying a $10 grocery bag with food from Palmer’s Market.
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Buy some food for those in need.
The bags are distributed through The Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County, Inc. and have snacks and easy-to-prepare foods — included at Palmer’s cost. Anyone who can’t make it to Palmer’s can call (203) 655-2077 and they’ll complete the transaction over the phone.
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Darien Library is hoping for a little extra money today to meet its fundraising goal for the Annual Fund.
In a fundraising email sent out this week, the Library said:
All donations made to the Annual Fund provide for all of the materials and services that our patrons enjoy, making us one of the best libraries around:
- Books, audiobooks, e-Books, DVD’s, magazines, and museum passes.
We have the highest circulation per capita in the state.- Programs for Adults, Children and Teens.
Last year, 62,836 people attended a program at the Library.- A destination for online information of all kinds, plus the Bloomberg Terminal, WiFi, and Digital Media Lab.
We answer over 117,000 questions a year!Please give online now and help us reach our goal by June 30th. Thank you for your support! Donate Today
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On Monday, June 12, more than $90,000 was raised at the 17th Annual SilverSource Charity Golf Outing to benefit the Stamford-based social services organization for seniors.
The event, held at under sunny skies at Rockrimmon Country Club, hosted 131 golfers. Funds raised will support SilverSource’s Housing Stability Fund and Ride to Wellness program.
In the last three years, SilverSource has prevented 350 older adults in lower Fairfield County from eviction or homelessness, and many moved to more affordable housing. The Ride To Wellness program removes the cost of transportation to medical appointments as a barrier to healthcare, allowing riders age 60 and over to save money for essentials like rent, groceries and prescriptions.
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Darien Children’s Librarian Krishna Grady has left her job at Darien Library and is moving to Georgia. Her last day was Thursday, June 29.
“After five years of working at Darien Library I’m off to a new adventure in Atlanta,” she said. “I have enjoyed being a part of the Darien community and I will miss you like crazy. Thank you for dancing with me at storytime, singing along with me, and bringing your amazing kids to the library.”
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From the Darien YMCA newsletter this week:
Swim and Sail
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has availability.
The Swim and Sail program is offered to children with special needs. Participants will enjoy outdoor games, swimming at the YMCA, sailing and canoeing on Holly Pond. The program is conducted by the Y’s special needs staff and certified sailing staff. Participants have the option of bringing one typical sibling or friend.
Ages: 5 – 10 years; Mon – Fri from 3:00 – 5:15 pm
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| A: July 3 – 14 | Fee: $225, $100 fee for sibling/friend |
| B: July 17 – 28 | Fee: $250, $100 fee for sibling/friend |
| C: July 31 – Aug 11 | Fee: $250, $100 fee for sibling/friend |
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Stepping Stones Museum for Children in Norwalk is offering $17.76 off the price of membership now through midnight July 4. It’s valid for any level, new or renewal. Use promocode JULY4 online to redeem savings, or you can call 203 899 0606, ext. 264 or visit the welcome desk.