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FREE Face  Painting by  professional artist Fun Ela on  Saturday May 18th from 11am till Noon at Darien Toy Box! 1064 Post Road in Darien.    

Friday, May 10th from 6:30 to 9pm Music by Bob Woods Jazz All Stars Darien Historical 45 Old Kings Highway North CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS

Over 215 people volunteered to pick up trash, pull weeds and plant flowers as part of the biannual Darien Town Wide Clean Up and Beautification organized by the Beatification Commission and the Darien Chamber. We want to extend gratitude to all who made that choice. Many thanks go out to:  A Better Chance Students, Atria  Read More

Get a Glow in the Dark “I ♥ Darien” bracelet for a donation of $1 to help the Darien Holiday Lighting Fund.  Every year as we enjoy the beauty of our town during the upcoming holiday season and appreciate the support from our loyal residents as we carry our message to “Shop Local”, it is  Read More

The 6th Annual Darien Chamber Going for Green Awards and Biz After Hours was a well-attended event hosted by TD Bank in Darien, and enjoyed by chamber members, prospective members, guests and contest winners.  The evening included the launch of the Chamber’s “I ♥ Darien” glow in the dark bracelet program designed as a fund  Read More

According to the U.S. News and World Report, the Darien High School is ranked #1 in the State of Connecticut. Go Blue Wave!!!

As we listen to the media stream starting from the Boston Marathon Bombing on April 15th, the FBI identifying a pair of suspects, to the death of one of the bombers last night and the “lock down” of part of Massachusetts, let us recall the history of our country. Today is the 238th Anniversary of  Read More

PROM TUXEDO RENTALS AT EDWARD TUNICK TO FUND DHS SCHOLARSHIP FUND This prom season marks the 19th year that Edward Tunick – Men’s Clothier, in the Noroton Heights Shopping Center in Darien, will donate a portion of tuxedo rental sales from the Darien Prom to a Darien High School Scholarship Fund.  To date, Tunick has  Read More

The Boston tragedy has now shown a light on a host of “good deeds” done by Strangers, for Strangers. The civility of our broader culture must outweigh the evil acts of the minority.

The Darien Chamber held a ribbon cutting to welcome the new lifesytle baby boutique: PINK LEMON BLUE LIME Pink Lemon Blue Lime opened its doors this past weekend and owner Evelina Socha is thrilled with the response.  Because so many young parents are avid internet users, her use of Pinterest and Facebook has been helpful  Read More

I just read a very motivating article on Leadership I thought I’d share. Hardest Leadership Skill You’ll Ever Learn “Here’s a lesson you won’t learn on the fly. It takes practice and a real control of your ego. Check it out. Any great leader faces a multitude of challenges every day. Whether it’s communicating strategy,  Read More

SCORE Business & Bagels Series Running Your Business From Anywhere Thursday, April 25, 2013 7:30 am – 8:30 am Light breakfast will be served The Rowayton Library 33 Highland Avenue | Rowayton, CT  06853 At the next SCORE Business and Bagels session the speaker will explore Top Ten Tips for small businesses to save time  Read More

Today is National WALKING DAY. Take a walk around town, have a healthy snack….and feel like a million bucks! What’s worth more than your health—and that of your friends and family (and of course your dog IS part of the family too!) Everyone can benefit from a brisk walk.

In Darien crocus are blooming, daffodils  and forsythia are ready to pop.  Below is a photo of the mist in the sun over the 5 Mile River this morning. Talk a walk and enjoy our Beautiful Town on the Sound. Talk about a Burst of Spring Color—–stroll down the Post Road in Darien to see  Read More

Mark your calendars for July 11, 12 and 13 for Darien SideWalk Sales and Family Fun Days!

The Darien Chamber of Commerce provided a Ribbon Cutting for one of their newest members on Friday March 15th.  Chyten Educational Services, a respected and successful tutoring & test preparation company in America, opened a tutoring center in Darien at 1063 Post Road.  Chyten Premier Tutoring & Test Preparation is known for its proprietary SAT and  Read More

Have the Luck o’ the Irish, a Grand Time, and Help the Environment! Join the Fun at Nielsen’s Florist on March 14th from 5 to 8pm

SCORE, co-sponsored with First County Bank,  is giving a Free workshop titled: Buying a Winning Franchise on Thursday March 14th in Darien. At this session you will gain an overview of the franchise process, and hear from a panel of three successful local franchisees. This is Free, but you should reserve your space early, so  Read More

The Connecticut Department of Labor’s Connecticut Career Fair series returns on March 12 for the first event in its spring series at the Ethan Allen Hotel.  Running from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., the career fair, which traditionally attracts more than 50 exhibitors, is being co-sponsored by Cumulus Media, the City of Danbury and the  Read More

Social Networking, Jazz Era Costume Tour, Antique Tour Feb. 27th Wednesday 5:30 to 730pm at Darien Historical Society 45 Old Kings Highway North $15 Members and $20 for Guests Pre-Registration required Socialize, Network, Have Fun Seeing the Costumes and Touring the Antiques CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS AND SIGN UP Fashion swept into the modern age  Read More