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07/31/2024

HamletHub is proud to partner with the Cultural Alliance FC and FCBuzz to Elevate Arts and Culture in Fairfield County! Each week, look for a listing of weekend events and activities.

HamletHub is proud to partner with the Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County and FCBuzz to Elevate Arts and Culture in Fairfield County! Each week, look for a listing of weekend events and activities. The Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County celebrates the vibrancy and diversity of the arts and cul...

07/31/2024

Darien residents Pieter & Yvette Eenkema van Dijk, Rhett Hoskinson, who works in Senator Richard Blumenthal's office, and Vinny Arguimbau were among the almost 200 participants of the SoundWaters Flotilla on Saturday, July 20. In all, this year’s event raised nearly $45,000 to support Long Island Sound education programs.
Launching from Cove Island Park in Stamford and W**d Beach in Darien, participants navigated a four-mile route ending at Boccuzzi Park in Stamford, where they enjoyed a celebratory lunch and beachside music. The event, designed to be inclusive for kayakers and paddleboarders of all skill levels, was an enriching and safe experience with kayak guides and support boats ensuring participants’ safety throughout.

Darien residents Pieter & Yvette Eenkema van Dijk, Rhett Hoskinson, who works in Senator Richard Blumenthal’s office, and Vinny Arguimbau were among the almost 200 participants of the SoundWaters Flotilla on Saturday, July 20. In all, this year’s event raised nearly $45,000 to support Long Islan...

07/31/2024

Registration is open for Darien Arts Center fall classes for all ages in dance, visual arts and music. Fall classes begin in September. To register for classes, visit darienarts.org or call (203) 655-8683. The DAC is located at 2 Renshaw Road, behind the Town Hall.

07/18/2024

Museum of Darien is honored to be the recipient of a 2024 CT Historic Preservation Grant. The $10,000 grant from the 1772 Foundation is given in cooperation with Preservation Connecticut for roof replacement at the Bates-Scofield House. A committee of the Museum’s Board of Directors will oversee the project for completion over the next year.

The Museum of Darien is honored to be the recipient of a 2024 CT Historic Preservation Grant. The $10,000 grant from the 1772 Foundation is given in cooperation with Preservation Connecticut for roof replacement at the Bates-Scofield House. A committee of the Museum’s Board of Directors will overs...

07/18/2024

HamletHub is proud to partner with the Cultural Alliance FC Fairfield County and FCBuzz to Elevate Arts and Culture in Fairfield County! Each week, look for a listing of weekend events and activitie

HamletHub is proud to partner with the Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County and FCBuzz to Elevate Arts and Culture in Fairfield County! Each week, look for a listing of weekend events and activities. The Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County celebrates the vibrancy and diversity of the arts and cul...

07/17/2024

For World Emoji Day the Foundation, founded to encourage young people to be there for their peers through action-oriented initiatives that foster social connectedness, is launching its second initiative – a “Check In” Emoji. Through 's recently fielded quantitative research study, the Gen Z audience nearly unanimously confirmed how important mental health is and recognized the importance of checking in on their peers. However, 80% of those surveyed reported not knowing what to say to start the dialogue. The new "Check In" emoji is meant to solve that problem.
To kickstart this new initiative, is asking people to help choose an emoji that best captures the message of checking in with one another. There are two design options. One design is called The Reaching Out emoji, which shows a hand offering a blue heart on top of it, and the other is The Here For You emoji, which shows the silhouette of a hand placed on someone's shoulder as if in a moment of support. People can vote on their favorite design. will be submitting the selected icon to the Unicode database for inclusion across digital platforms.

(Darien, CT – July 17, 2024) – For World Emoji Day the Foundation, founded to encourage young people to be there for their peers through action-oriented initiatives that foster social connectedness, is launching its second initiative – a “Check In” Emoji.  Through 's recently ...

07/16/2024

Kids In Crisis is hosting the annual TeenTalk Summit, bringing together leading voices in teen mental health to evaluate and review the past year's progress and learnings to direct the coming year. The summit is a crucial gathering of government, private sector, non-profit, and education leaders to discuss the growing issues of teen mental health in Fairfield County. The event will take place on Monday, July 22, 2024, from 9:00 am to 11:00 am ET at Ox Ridge Elementary School, located at 395 Mansfield Avenue, Darien, CT.

Kids In Crisis (KIC) is hosting the annual TeenTalk Summit, bringing together leading voices in teen mental health to evaluate and review the past year's progress and learnings to direct the coming year. The summit is a crucial gathering of government, private sector, non-profit, and education leade...

07/15/2024

Today, the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) announced over 800 additional winners of National Merit Scholarships financed by colleges and universities. These Merit Scholar designees join more than 2,900 other college-sponsored award recipients who were announced in June.
Among the winners is Darien High School student Grant Wang recipient of the National Merit Northeastern Scholarship.

Today, the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) announced over 800 additional winners of National Merit Scholarships financed by colleges and universities. These Merit Scholar designees join more than 2,900 other college-sponsored award recipients who were announced in June.

07/12/2024

Congratulations to the Darien resident who were named to the College of the Holy Cross' Dean's List for outstanding academic achievement during the Spring semester of the 2023-24 academic year.
Kate Avitabile
Danielle Fiordaliso
Emma Grayeb
Charlotte Keane
Kerry McDermott
Keely O'Shea
Gordon Washburn
Katherine Wolters

Congratulations to the Darien resident who were named to the College of the Holy Cross' Dean's List for outstanding academic achievement during the Spring semester of the 2023-24 academic year.

07/12/2024

Due to pending inclement weather, the Town of Darien, CT fireworks have been postponed until Friday, July 19th. The fireworks will take place at Darien High School beginning at approximately 9:00 PM.
Pre-fireworks display activities include live music by the Darien Community Band, face painting, novelty vendors, and local food trucks.

Due to pending inclement weather, the Town of Darien fireworks have been postponed until Friday, July 19th. The fireworks will take place at Darien High School beginning at approximately 9:00 PM.

07/10/2024

GrahamBerries, the delicious organic blueberries available each summer through Abilis, are back for a limited time and while supplies last! These just-picked farm-fresh organic blueberries are sold at several locations around Greenwich, Darien, and Stamford, Connecticut. GrahamBerries are from a unique partnership with “Blueberry Hill," an organic blueberry farm in upstate New York owned by Peter and Phillippa Orzulak, whose son Graham, is an Abilis community member. GrahamBerries are available now through mid-August, or as long as supplies last, and available for $12 a quart, $8 pint or $5 a half-pint. Orders can be placed in advance at Abilis Gardens & Gifts by calling 203-531-GIFT or in-person at all of the following locations =>

GrahamBerries, the delicious organic blueberries available each summer through Abilis, are back for a limited time and while supplies last! These just-picked farm-fresh organic blueberries are sold at several locations around Greenwich, Darien, and Stamford, Connecticut. GrahamBerries are from a u...

07/10/2024

HamletHub is proud to partner with the Cultural Alliance FC and FCBuzz to Elevate Arts and Culture in Fairfield County! Each week, look for a listing of weekend events and activities.

HamletHub is proud to partner with the Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County and FCBuzz to Elevate Arts and Culture in Fairfield County! Each week, look for a listing of weekend events and activities. The Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County celebrates the vibrancy and diversity of the arts and cul...

07/10/2024

Darien Running Company Sidewalk Sale kicks off tomorrow, Thursday, July 11th - Saturday, July 13th (and coincides with Darien CT Chamber of Commerce Sidewalk Sale!
Hours:
- Thursday 10:00AM - 6:00PM
- Friday 10:00AM - 6:00PM
- Saturday 9:00AM - 5:00PM
All sales are so good they have to be FINAL SALE.

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06/30/2024

You're invited! Please join The Community Fund of Darien as we celebrate our 2024 grants which will be awarded to more than 30 local nonprofit organizations on Tuesday, July 16 from 5:00-7:00pm. To attend the event, RSVP using the link below or go to: www.communityfunddarien.org
The event will be held in the Darien Community Association’s Garden Wing Room where light bites and refreshments will be catered by Carolyn’s Absolutely Fabulous Events.
Since 1951, The Community Fund of Darien has granted more than $27,000,000 to local nonprofits which assist neighbors in Darien, Norwalk, and Stamford. Each July, following a careful evaluation process, The Community Fund awards grants to the area’s most impactful nonprofit organizations that best address The Community Fund’s key areas of impact: Basic Needs, Youth Success, Workforce Development, and Community Health.

You're invited! Please join Community Fund of Darien as we celebrate our 2024 grants which will be awarded to more than 30 local nonprofit organizations on Tuesday, July 16 from 5:00-7:00pm. To attend the event, RSVP using the link below or go to: www.communityfunddarien.org

06/29/2024

Join The Prospector Theater on October 17th, 2024 for a full-day, hybrid conference detailing how diversity, inclusion, and accessibility can better your business and bottom line. Check in and a continental breakfast begins at 8AM, with speakers starting at 9AM.
Participants will learn strategies for creating competitive and inclusive employment and universally-designed customer experiences. Featuring keynotes, panels, and breakout sessions, the Do Good Business Conference will be a collaborative space for mission-driven businesses to learn from accessibility experts, game-changing entrepreneurs, HR professionals, non-profit start-ups, and industry leaders.
Proud to Announce Our Keynote Speakers: John & Mark X. Cronin of John's Crazy Socks!

Join the Prospector on October 17th, 2024 for a full-day, hybrid conference detailing how diversity, inclusion, and accessibility can better your business and bottom line. Check in and a continental breakfast begins at 8AM, with speakers starting at 9AM.

06/29/2024

The Norwalk Seaport Association has announced the music entertainment lineup for the 46th annual Norwalk Oyster Festival taking place on Friday, Sept. 6; Saturday, Sept. 7; and Sunday, Sept. 8 at the 35-acre Veterans Memorial Park in Norwalk. Tickets are on sale online now at https://www.seaport.org and will be available at the gate during the event.

Norwalk, CT - The Norwalk Seaport Association has announced the music entertainment lineup for the 46th annual Norwalk Oyster Festival taking place on Friday, Sept. 6; Saturday, Sept. 7; and Sunday, Sept. 8 at the 35-acre Veterans Memorial Park in Norwalk. Tickets are on sale online now at https://...

06/17/2024

Darien CT Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to unveil the dates for the highly anticipated Darien Summer Sidewalk Sales event. This beloved tradition, aimed at promoting local businesses, will take place July 11, 12 & 13, 2024, along Corbin Drive and spanning the Post Road from Darien Sport Shop to Bowne & Co. and Manderine Home. There will be a dedicated youth entrepreneurial tent featuring homemade baked goods, jewelry, and other delightful items crafted by local youth entrepreneurs. The youth tent is proudly sponsored by Bankwell and will be situated between Café Nero & Bankwell, Saturday only. In addition to shopping and supporting local vendors, shoppers and kids can enjoy charming balloon creations by My Balloon Guy at Bank of America during specified hours on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Furthermore, located at Darien Toy Box will be a Face Painter and free ice cream tickets will be distributed at the Chamber table redeemable at Gofer’s Ice Cream.

The Darien Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to unveil the dates for the highly anticipated Darien Summer Sidewalk Sales event. This beloved tradition, aimed at promoting local businesses, will take place July 11, 12 & 13, 2024, along Corbin Drive and spanning the Post Road from Darien Sport Shop to B...

06/11/2024

In honor of the Summer Solstice, Darien Community Association (DCA) invites you to experience the beauty of nature with a forest bathing experience in the DCA’s Bird Sanctuary and Nature Trail.
Led by Sue Smith, a Certified Forest Therapy Guide with the ANFT, this June 20 guided nature walk, is a sensory-opening experience offering serenity, stress reduction and the opportunity to deepen our relationship with the natural world.

In honor of the Summer Solstice, Darien Community Association (DCA) invites you to experience the beauty of nature with a forest bathing experience in the DCA’s Bird Sanctuary and Nature Trail.

06/11/2024

Town of Darien, CT Darien Parks and Recreation is proud to announce that the town Fireworks will return to Darien High School on Friday, July 12th, 2024 with a rain date of Friday, July 19th, 2024.
Live music will be provided by the Darien Community Band starting at approx. 7:15pm and we encourage individuals to support our local food trucks who will be in attendance. Residents are encouraged to bring blankets, games and chairs. This year, we will have face painting and again offer a sensory-friendly location for viewers.
Resident parking passes will go on sale starting at 12pm on Monday, June 24th through Wednesday, July 10th and are limited. A maximum of two passes may be purchased per household. Passes may be purchased online here or in person at the Parks & Recreation Department at Town Hall from 8:00a.m.- 5:15p.m. Monday-Thursday.

The Town of Darien Parks & Recreation Department is proud to announce that the town Fireworks will return to Darien High School on Friday, July 12th, 2024 with a rain date of Friday, July 19th, 2024.

06/09/2024

Saturday evening’s sold-out Gala at ACT of Connecticut was a spectacular event, highlighted by the unveiling of the seventh season's performances: JERSEY BOYS, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, FEW WORDS: A DANCE CYCLE, and WAITRESS.
“It was such a fantastic gala on Friday night! I am always totally blown away by the support of our community and our patrons. The excitement and enthusiasm for A.C.T. of CT is humbling. Everyone was so excited about the season announcement, and it is going to be another incredible season (2024/2025 season)!” says Artistic Director, Daniel C. Levine.

Saturday evening’s sold-out Gala at A.C.T. of Connecticut was a spectacular event, highlighted by the unveiling of the seventh season's performances: JERSEY BOYS, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, FEW WORDS: A DANCE CYCLE, and WAITRESS.

06/07/2024

Darien Library along with Barrett Bookstore, and the Garden Club of Darien welcome U.K. resident, specialist flower grower and tulip expert, Polly Nicholson on June 11 at 7pm. Polly will talk about her new book published by Phaidon, The Tulip Garden: Growing and Collecting Species. Nicholson will take us to Blacklands, her beautiful, six-acre English country garden, where we will discover a unique collection of rare and covetable tulips—the largest private collection of historic varieties in the United Kingdom.

Darien Library, along with Barrett Bookstore, and the Garden Club of Darien, welcome U.K. resident, specialist flower grower and tulip expert, Polly Nicholson, who will talk about her new book published by Phaidon, The Tulip Garden: Growing and Collecting Species. Nicholson will take us to Blackl...

05/31/2024

ACT of Connecticut theater-goers can't get enough of the Land of Lola!
ACT of Connecticut’s production of KINKY BOOTS brought hand-clapping theater-goers to their feet during the sold-out performance. From the get-go, Topher J. Babb as the charismatic drag queen, Lola, captures your heart and takes your breath away.
The boots… the thigh-high glam-filled [kinky] boots… are a vibrant, colorful metaphor for life's bold and fearless journey. These eye-catching, out-of-this-world creations symbolize the transformative power of embracing one's true self and stepping confidently into one's destiny. Read on and call to be put on a wait list for tix =>

ACT of Connecticut’s production of KINKY BOOTS brought hand-clapping theater-goers to their feet during the sold-out performance. From the get-go, Topher J. Babb as the charismatic drag queen, Lola, captures your heart and takes your breath away. 

05/31/2024

HamletHub is proud to partner with the Cultural Alliance FC and FCBuzz to Elevate Arts and Culture in Fairfield County! Each week, look for a listing of weekend events and activities.

HamletHub is proud to partner with the Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County and FCBuzz to Elevate Arts and Culture in Fairfield County! Each week, look for a listing of weekend events and activities. The Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County celebrates the vibrancy and diversity of the arts and cul...

05/30/2024

Why Small Businesses Matter: Today, we are excited to introduce you to Kate Stone, founder of Kate Stone College Consulting & University Gurus. Kate says that she started her small business "To help students prepare for and get into their best-fit colleges! This started with applying what I know about captivating storytelling, how to stand out to colleges, and how to leverage data-driven application strategy. It then advanced to helping students with their next major pain point, landing a great job upon graduation." After beginning her college consulting biz, she realized that with additional support and using her expertise, she could provide even more value. "Over time I have reimagined my business to help families begin the process earlier and then stay with them through their college experience so we can help them launch successful careers. I also put much more attention to creating an amazing culture within my company that allows my team achieve their personal, financial and professional goals. We also put much more emphasis now on serving parents -- reducing their stress, building their confidence, and informing them of all the unknowns." Thank you to Fairfield County Bank for giving Kate the opportunity to share her small business story!

Why Small Businesses Matter puts a spotlight on the local merchants who donate their time, talent, goods, and services for the betterment of our community. The shop local movement spreads virally as local businesses who are “tagged” have the opportunity to share their story!

05/24/2024

In Thriving Youth Darien 2023 survey of Darien 6th-12th graders, LGBTQ+ youth reported significantly lower rates of connectedness to youth in school, adults outside of school and the community where they live. They also reported significantly higher rates of depression and anxiety, leading to a heightened risk for substance use. Having adults in their lives who are supportive and accepting of LGBTQIA+ youth is a protective factor!
Join us to learn about the LGBTQIA+ community and how to create more welcoming and supportive spaces with your family and friends. Zoom presentation by educator and community organizer Justin Zeigler; program brought to you by Thriving Youth Darien, The Depot, and Lighthouse, a program from Kids in Crisis. Register =>

In Thriving Youth Darien’s 2023 survey of Darien 6th-12th graders, LGBTQ+ youth reported significantly lower rates of connectedness to youth in school, adults outside of school and the community where they live. They also reported significantly higher rates of depression and anxiety, leading to a ...

05/24/2024

Darien Parks and Recreation starts construction on the new Cherry Lawn playground spaces the week of May 27th. The project will take approximately 5-6 weeks (weather dependent) with the goal of opening in mid-July.
Residents are encouraged to take this opportunity to enjoy our other great playgrounds at W**d Beach, Baker Park, and McGuane Park. Thank you to our playground working group for their months of hard work to help create the new playgrounds in Darien.

Darien Parks & Recreation

05/24/2024

The Darien Youth Commission is excited to announce a family concert featuring Annie & Safari Bob of the Natural Wonder Band on Wednesday, June 12 at W**d Beach. The concert will begin at 6:00 PM and is free to attend.

05/21/2024

As a reminder to all dog owners in Darien, licensing will commence on June 1st. It is essential for all dogs aged six months or older to be licensed and to wear a collar with the appropriate tag at all times - Town of Darien, CT

As a reminder to all dog owners in Darien, CT licensing will commence on June 1st. It is essential for all dogs aged six months or older to be licensed and to wear a collar with the appropriate tag at all times.

05/21/2024

The Darien Arts Center Dance Academy is proud to present its 2024 spring concert at the Westport Country Playhouse on Sunday, June 2 at 6pm.

The Darien Arts Center Dance Academy is proud to present their 2024 spring concert at the Westport Country Playhouse on Sunday, June 2 at 6pm. Tickets are available at darienarts.org. This end-of-year performance showcases the DAC Dance Academy’s youngest dancers through graduating students in a v...

05/21/2024

The Long Night Against Procrastination on Sunday, June 2nd from 5:30 to 9:00 p.m at Darien Library Settle in for some serious studying, Darien. LNAP is back again for Final Exams! Modeled after similar programs at Duke and UNC Chapel Hill, the Long Night Against Procrastination is an after-hours event just for high school students to help them focus and study in a collegiate environment.

Settle in for some serious studying, Darien. LNAP is back again for Final Exams! Modeled after similar programs at Duke and UNC Chapel Hill, the Long Night Against Procrastination is an after-hours event just for high school students to help them focus and study in a collegiate environment.