Business
Tina Dragone Opens

Women’s Clothing Store, Tina Dragone, Comes to Downtown

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The Darien Chamber of Commerce celebrated the opening of Tina Dragone’s newest location Tina Dragone Inc. store in Darien with a ribbon cutting. Tina has been a fashion retailer since 1983, when she opened her first store in Orange. In 1999 she moved her business to a 5,000-square-foot storefront in beautiful Westport, where she has been ever since. Tina says, “I’m very excited about opening my new store and looking forward to being part of the Darien community.” The newly renovated shop is located at 1049 Post Road and is open 10 a.m. till 5:30 p.m., Monday – Saturday. _________

— an announcement from the Darien Chamber of Commerce

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Like Tina’s renowned store in Westport, the Darien location will carry the finest formal and casual styles suited for women 25 and over.

Community Organizations
Chamber Checks to Depot DAC

Chamber of Commerce Presents Checks to The Depot, Darien Arts Center

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The Darien Chamber of Commerce presented checks to this year’s recipients of the 11th Annual Wine Tasting & Charity Auction, The Depot and Darien Arts Center. The Depot is a non-profit organization providing high school children with a drug and alcohol free environment. The donated money will be used to go toward the costs of a new roof that is needed and programs.

The Darien Arts Center is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating, promoting and providing the means of artistic expression in dance, music, visual arts and theatre. The DAC will be using the donated money where it is needed for their programs.

Business

Wine, Gourmet Food & Auction at Chamber of Commerce Event Oct 22

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The Darien Chamber of Commerce invites all to its 11th Annual Wine Tasting and Charity Auction on Oct. 22 from 6 to 9 p.m. at BMW of Darien, 140 Ledge Road. The fundraiser will benefit the Darien Arts Center, The Depot Youth Center and the Darien Chamber Charitable Foundation, and will feature a selection of fine wines from WinePort of Darien, along with a variety of gourmet foods from area restaurants and caterers. A charity auction will feature many special items. Darien Rowayton Bank is the “elite sponsor” for this event, as well as throughout the year for the Chamber. The events’ proceeds will benefit three non-profits in Darien:

The Darien Arts Center, celebrating its 40th year in 2015, provides visual and performing arts programs and events for the community, offering educational programs in dance, visual arts, music and theatre, live theatre performances by DAC Stage and special events.

Business

Discount Tickets Available for Oct 22 Wine & Food Tasting & Charity Auction

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An announcement from the Darien Chamber of Commerce:

The Darien Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the 11th Annual Wine & Food Tasting & Charity Auction on Thursday, Oct. 22, at BMW of Darien, 140 Ledge Road, from 6 to 9 p.m.

The Darien Chamber welcomes all in the greater Darien community to a fun filled evening which will feature a selection of fine wines sponsored by WinePort-Darien along with a fine selection of gourmet foods from Amanda Smith Caterers, Atria of Darien, Fjord Fish Market, Meatball & Co., Olivette, Palmer’s Fine Foods & Catering, The Goose American Bistro, and Whole Foods Market. A Charity Auction will feature many special items with Tom Geary, Owner of Geary Gallery, as the “Auctioneer”. The silent auction items will include:

A Lifetime Experience—“Be a Top Gun Co-pilot” in a fighter plane—includes 5 dogfights and DVD of your day;
A Super Bowl Party for 50 with a 184” HD Movie Screen with Surround Sound in DAC Weatherstone Studio;
A Charleston, SC Getaway for two;
A Chef prepared Dinner Party for 8 and served in your home by Amanda Smith Caterers;
A day of fishing at the private Preston Mountain Club;
Jet Blue Tickets for two;
“Rare & impossible-to-buy bottles of wine”

The auction will also feature fun and fabulous items for every member of your family or your friends. This is a great time to look for unusual gift items for the holidays!