Community Organizations

Tilley Pond Park new trees Tree Conservancy of Darien 7-31-16

Tree Conservancy of Darien Plants 30 Trees at Tilley Pond Park & Other Trees Around Town

By David Gurliacci | July 31, 2016

Tilley Pond Park is looking particularly lush this summer, thanks to contributions from Tree Conservancy of Darien. The local non-profit recently planted 30 trees in the well-utilized park, which included a memorial to Keith Barker, former owner of the Gardener’s Center of Darien. Other Tree Conservancy plantings include the Center Street South parking lot (in back of CVS) and Ledge Road. TCD is planning another planting project this fall. For more information about Tree Conservancy, email info@treeconservancy.org.

Music

The Spadtastics and the Kind Buds Hold Benefit Concert for Two Darien Families

By David Gurliacci | June 24, 2016

On Friday, June 24, 2016, The Spadtastics and the Kind Buds will star in a benefit concert for the families of Mark Zengo and Larry “Leo” Cochrane, starting at 6 p.m. at Tilley Pond Park in Darien. The event will honor the memory of two former 1982 Darien High School graduates and friends who died suddenly last summer, three weeks apart. Proceeds will be donated to the education funds for the Zengo and Cochrane children. “We’re really excited to be playing this benefit,” said Mary McGee, a vocalist for the Spadtastics. “We all went to school with Mark and Leo, and can’t think of a better way to honor their lives, and their families.

Darien Youth Commission 2016

Tilley Pond Model Boat Regatta

By David Gurliacci | April 30, 2016

The Darien Youth Commission invites you to the annual Tilley Pond Model Boat Regatta. Registration begins at 12 noon on Saturday, April 30, with non-racing judging starting at 12:30 p.m.

There’s a $3 participant entry fee payable at the regatta at the registration table. In addition to the boats, there will be face painting, refreshments and Georgie the Clown will be there. There are two races:

Heat 1 — homemade models — at 1 p.m.

Heat 2 — “Sharpie” boat kids (immediately following Heat 1)

Homemade vessels are strongly encouraged! Boat kits are for sale at the Youth Commission Office, Room 110 in Town Hall, or at the event starting at 11:30 a.m. Kits cost $10. Call the Youth Commission at 656-7388 for additional information

Here’s the poster:

Parents & Kids

Tilley Pond Model Boat Regatta on Saturday, April 30

By David Gurliacci | April 28, 2016