The Post Road building vacated when Darien Diner recently moved to its new location is expected to be the home of a new diner with an old name: “Driftwood Diner.”
Former location of Darien Diner
The interior is now being prepared.
The location is on the corner of the Post Road and Richmond Drive.
Across Richmond Drive, meanwhile, Palmwich is gone and the small white building has a “For Rent” sign.
Former location of Palmwich. The sign on the side of the building says: “For rent or sale: (203) 302-7000”
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Helen Ainson is offering a $1,000 gift certificate to anyone who finds them their next store fashion consultant (read the store’s blog post):
We are seeking someone who is energetic, friendly, and has a great sense of style. […] Our Fashion Consultant’s do not work on commission so there is a non-competitive atmosphere, which makes for a very pleasant working environment!
If you know of someone who has the skills and qualifications below, please refer them to us. […] Please have them include in their cover letter that you referred them. If they are hired and remain part of our team for 6 months you will receive a $1,000 Helen Ainson Gift Certificate as a “thank you” for your referral!
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Tom Figgat’s tax preparation business is based in Ridgefield. (photo from Westport Library website)
If you want a few pointers for your small-business tax return, Westport Library has a talk scheduled at 6 p.m. Tuesday by Tom Figgatt, a tax and accounting specialist for small business and individuals.
From Westport Library’s announcement:
“Figgatt […] discusses his method of tax “CPR” by helping clients comply with tax laws in a timely manner and by tax planning to minimize current and future tax liabilities.
“He also provides tax representation for clients in examinations, audits, collections and appeals. […] Partner: Fairfield County SCORE.” Registration suggested at that organization’s website. See the rest of the announcement here.
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Marcello Tapia (picture from Darien Pilates website)
Darien Pilates has announced that Marcelo Tapia, a former Cirque Du Soleil trainer, has joined the staff.
“You can request private appointments and duets to our inbox or at darienpilates@gmail.com.”
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Learn how to create a website using WordPress (it’s easier than it may sound) at New Canaan Library on three Friday afternoons in March. The announcement:
“Create a WordPress website at this intensive WordPress three-part workshop meeting Fridays from March 4 through March 18.
- Week 1: We will start by learning about the WordPress platform.
- Week 2: We will discuss the website planning process and begin planning process for your own website.
- Week 3: It’s time to start building your website! Ask questions, get feedback and work together.
“Must be able to make it to all three sessions. There will be homework! No knowledge of code required. Proficiency with using computers & the internet is expected. We will meet March 4, 11 & 18 from 2 to 4 p.m.” Please register.
“Oysters Rockefeller & Brussel Spouts with a nice glass of Chardonnay!” (picture and caption from Ten Twenty Post on Facebook, Feb. 14)
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Ten Twenty Post Oyster Bar-Bistro has been named by CT Bites website as one of the “25 Spots for Great Oysters” in Connecticut.
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Upcoming business-related events at Westport Library:
- Women Entrepreneurs Group: Start a Business Venture — Thursday, March 10, 10 to 11:30 a.m.
- Author Bryan Mattimore on Creating the Big Idea — Tuesday, March 15, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
- How to Run a Successful Consulting Business — March 31, 6 to 8 p.m.
- Hiring an Employee vs. Freelancer — April 5, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
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William Pitt Sotheby’s recently completed renovations at its Darien office, the real estate agency announced:
New conference room at William Pitt Sotheby’s in Darien (photo from the William Pitt Sotheby’s website)
“Our new and improved Darien brokerage is re-designed, re-painted and ready for business! The recently refurbished office facility, located at 1057 Post Road, began its renovation in November.”
The conference room has more seating, an Apple TV, Samsung TV, computer and tablet connectivity. There are refinished hardwood floors, new paint and hand-carved wooden exterior signs.
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“The Aquarion Water Company is again seeking to recognize adults, students, small and large businesses, and non-profits whose volunteer efforts have protected or improved Connecticut’s natural resources — its air, water, soils or plant and wildlife communities,” the company recently announced.
“For the sixth year, the company will select winners of its Aquarion Environmental Champion Awards in five categories: Adult, Youth, Small Business, Large Business and Non-Profit Organization. […]
“Awards will include a $1000 for the student winner and $2500 contributions to environmental non-profit organizations selected by the other category winners. Aquarion will honor winners on June 4, 2016 at a special event to be held at Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport.
“The deadline for nominations is May 4, 2016. Self-nominations and re-nominations are welcome.” More information is available at the Aquarion Water Co. website and on Facebook.
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Making plans for events, sales or something else during the 2016-2017 school year? Make sure lots of people will be in town by consulting the Darien Public Schools calendar. A couple of changes were recently approved. Here’s the latest version:
Darien Public Schools calendar for the 2016-2017 school year
The school district included these notes at the bottom of the calendar (our illustration just above doesn’t have these, but you can see them on the Web page):
Note #1: If schools are closed due to weather, additional days will be added to the end of the school year.
Regarding High School graduation, by State law, after April 1st, Boards of Education are permitted to establish a graduation date. Therefore, the Board of Education will make that determination at its first regular April, 2017 meeting.
Code: _| Early Dismissal;
* Staff Development Days – No School for Students; _ Teacher Work Day; No School for students; ^Professional Learning Communities for High School Only – (9/23, 10/28, 11/18, 12/16, 2/3, 3/10, 4/21, 5/12)
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