The Wilton Playshop will hold auditions for "The Shadow Box," an award-winning drama with comedic touches, from 7 to 10 p.m. Sunday and Tuesday, Nov. 7 and 9.
Written by Michael Christofer, "The Shadow Box" has rich roles for four men and four women.
For more detailed information on the roles, click Auditions
The Darien Land Trust and The Darien Nature Center invite you to, Play Again.
One generation from now most people in the U.S. will have spent more time in the virtual world than in nature.
The Darien Land Trust and the Darien Nature Center invite parents to a "must see" award-winning documentary, Play Again. This film will be shown at the Darien
Library on Monday, November 1 at 7:00 p.m.
Play Again unplugs a group of media savvy teens and takes them on their first wilderness adventure, documenting the wonder that comes from time spent in nature and inspiring action for a sustainable future.
You won't want to miss it!
The Darien Land Trust and The Darien Nature Center invite you to, Play Again.
One generation from now most people in the U.S. will have spent more time in the virtual world than in nature.
The Darien Land Trust and the Darien Nature Center invite parents to a "must see" award-winning documentary, Play Again. This film will be shown at the Darien
Library on Monday, November 1 at 7:00 p.m.
Play Again unplugs a group of media savvy teens and takes them on their first wilderness adventure, documenting the wonder that comes from time spent in nature and inspiring action for a sustainable future.
You won't want to miss it!
The Darien Police Association will be hosting a coat drive for Person-to-Person in Darien. Coats can be dropped off in a drop box located in the lobby at police headquarters. The coat drive will last until 11/13/10.
I love a parade! That rat-a tat-tat, the blare of a horn ...
Join us at the Dairy King for ice cream at 1 .p.m. on Oct 31st.
Next, decorate your car, truck, SUV, farm tractor (or whatever else you call your daily transportation) with streamers and other attention-getting accessories.
Finally, we'll hit the streets caravan style, and with a blare of the horn, remind everyone to get out and vote on Tuesday, November 2.
We'll wrap it up early just in case you have big plans for Halloween night.
PS: We'll publish a parade route before the big day. So if you can't make it to the Dairy King, you can join us anywhere along the way.
What are the consequences of a childhood removed from nature?
The Darien Land Trust and The Darien Nature Center will co-host a one time only screening of the documentary movie, Play Again. It will be shown, free of charge,
at the Darien Library Nov. 1st @ 7 p.m.
At a time when children spend more time in the virtual world than the natural world, PLAY AGAIN unplugs a group of media savvy teens and takes them on their first wilderness adventure, documenting the wonder that comes from time spent in nature and inspiring action for a sustainable future.
This documentary follows six teenagers who, like the "average American child," spend five to fifteen hours a day behind screens (video games, texting, computers and tv).
Play Again unplugs these teens and takes them on their first wilderness adventure – no electricity, no cell phone coverage, no virtual reality. Through the voices of children and leading experts including journalist Richard Louv, sociologist Juliet Schor, environmental writer Bill McKibben, educators Diane Levin and Nancy Carlsson-Paige, neuroscientist Gary Small, parks advocate Charles Jordan, and geneticist David Suzuki, PLAY AGAIN investigates the consequences of a childhood removed from nature and encourages parents and education to look toward a better future.
To view a PREVIEW of PLAY AGAIN, please visit
On November 2nd we are asking the community to Unplug & Play!"
Darien's Day of Unplug and Play. We're to turn off and unplug our gadgets to whatever degree we feel comfortable. This has the potential to benefit our selves and our environment. Visit a Land Trust property; discover our town's many treasures of meadow, wooded trails and shoreline.
Contact: shirleynichols@darienlandtrust.org
203-655-4148
Inta Adams, MSW, assistant director of Darien Social Services and Medicare CHOICES counselor, will address seniors at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 3, at Darien Senior Activities Center, with important information on new prescription drug plans for 2011, new Medicare copays, deductibles and the donut hole. Adams will also answer questions.
The period to change Part D plans is Nov. 15-Dec. 31.
For more information call the senior center, located at 30 Edgerton Street, at 203-656-7455.
A class in Acrylic Painting is held 10 a.m.-noon Thursdays at Darien Senior Activities Center.
The course focuses on improving students inherent skills and abilities while building confidence. Choosing their own subject matter, participants study composition, paint mixing and technique.
The class is instructed by Bill Kirsch, who studied at the Famous Artists Institute in Westport, the Silvermine Art Guild in New Canaan and privately with artist Sandra Bacher.
This is a drop-in class; the cost is $4 per session.
For more information call 203-656-7455 or pick up a calendar of monhtly events.
Got Belly Fat? Understand this Silent Killer and Simple Ways to Eliminate It
Belly fat is not only unattractive, it can be down right unhealthy, and even dangerous! The fat that is visible (subcutaneous fat) and the fat that is inside the body (visceral fat) greatly increase your risk of developing heart disease, type-II diabetes, high blood pressure, stroke, sleep apnea, various forms of cancer, high trigylcerides, hormone imbalances, insulin resistance and other degenerative diseases.
Come learn how you can eliminate the fat, increase lean muscle and prevent chronic disease. Seating is limited, so call today!
Since the publication of his bestseller, "Merle's Door," Ted Kerasote has received thousands of emails asking two questions: "Have you gotten another dog?" and "Are you writing a new book?"
"Pukka: The Pup After Merle," answers both, in the most heartwarming way.
Kerasote is the author of six books, including the national bestseller "Merle's Door: Lessons from a Freethinking Dog" and "Out There," which won the National Outdoor Book Award.
Admission is free, but reservations are recommended -- call 203-594-5040 or email clahey@newcanaanlibrary.org. To preorder a book call event co-sponsor Elm Street Books at 203-966-4545.
Join us for an evening of games, crafts, moon bounce, food, music and fun. Free for everyone.
The 12th annual Christmas Boutique at the Piedmont Club in Darien on November 10th and 11th will feature Jo Malone scents for the body and home with 20 other vendors. Daytime shopping hours will be 9am to 4:30pm on November 10th and 9am to 2:30pm on November 11th. Evening shopping hours will be the Jo Malone Signature Event from 6:30pm to 9:30pm on November 10th.
The Jo Malone Signature Event from 6:30 to 9:30pm on November 10th will feature a special gift bag for the first 100 shoppers with a Jo Malone fragrance, a gift from Polo Ralph Lauren, goodies from Chunky Pam's and Whole Foods, a handpainted gift from Jayes, a novel by local author Wendy Walker, Health and Serendipity magazines, and other fun surprises. WinePort of Darien will provide wine tastings, Dough Girl of Rowayton will provide sweet treats and there will be several door prizes including a $100 gift certificate to Flair Fitness.
Suggested entry donation at the 12th Annual Christmas Boutique is $5 for daytime shopping hours and $10 for the Wednesday evening Jo Malone Event. A percentage of these donations and a percentage of Boutique sales will go to the YWCA of Darien/Norwalk to fund its ongoing programs serving women and families in our community.
The Piedmont Club is located at 152 Hecker Avenue, Darien. For more information, visit www.ywcadariennorwalk.org or call 655-2535.
Join the championship-winning Darien High School girls volleyball team in the Main Gym of DHS on Friday, October 29th as they participate in Dig Pink. DHS, along with hundreds of high school and college teams from around the country will be taking part in the Dig Pink National Breast Cancer Awareness Rally promoting breast health education in the community and raising funds to help eradicate breast cancer. The Blue Wave girls will be battling the Fairfield Ludlowe Falcons in the last regularly scheduled game of the season. Freshman will take the court at 4 p.m., followed by JV at 6 p.m. and Varsity at 7 p.m. Dig Pink attendees are asked to wear something pink in support of breast health awareness. Admission will be $5.00 and cancer survivors are admitted free of charge.
Donations to Dig Pink are also currently being accepted online at www.side-out.org/application/teams/team_page/685 and then click the Donate button. This is the DHS girls' third year participating in Dig Pink. They are hoping to reach their goal of $5,000.
The proceeds from all Dig Pink donations and ticket sales will benefit the Side-Out Foundation. The Side-Out Foundation (Side-Out) was established in 2004 by a group of individuals drawn together by their love of volleyball along with their passion to be a part of the war against breast cancer. Side-Out's mission is to raise money for the war against breast cancer and to provide education and awareness about this disease through the recreational activity of volleyball.
For more information contact Jayme Stevenson at: jaymejs@aol.com
It's time again for the Junior League of Stamford-Norwalk's (JLSN) annual Fall Tag Sale!
This year the JLSN Fall tag sale will offer a spectacular variety of high-quality items including clothing, accessories, books, toys, and much, much more. The event will take place from 10am – 4pm at the JLSN Headquarters, 748 Post Road, Darien, CT – early birds welcome from 9 am – 10 am for a $10 fee.
Date and Time: Sunday November 7th from 10am-4pm
Location: JLSN Headquarters, 748 Post Rd, Darien, CT
The Entrepreneurial Women's Network will hosts it s annual networking luncheon from 12-2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 16, at the Norwalk Inn & Conference Center, 99 East Avenue in Norwalk. The event includes a food drive to benefit the Bridgeport Rescue Mission and donations of non-perishable food items may be dropped off at the luncheon.
Admission is $35 for members and non-members, and $40 at the door. To register click here
Les Julian is back by popular demand at the Darien Community Association (DCA) Mom's Morning In program for another performance with his unforgettable voice and rubbery storyteller's face at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 5. He will be performing "On My Dad's Shoulders," winner of the 2002 Parenting Publications Honors Award.
Julian's delightful selection of original music entertains all ages. All are invited to hear songs that both entertain and educate.
The fee is $10 per child.
The DCA is located at 274 Middlesex Road in Darien. For more information call 655-9050 or visit www.dariendca.org.
Rachael Ray will appear at Borders' Fairfield location, 1499 Post Road, to sign copies of "Rachael Ray's Look and Cook - 100 can't-miss main courses in pictures" at noon Friday, Nov. 5. Event rules will apply; call the store at 203-256-1619 for details.
The YWCA Parent Awareness and Darien Library introduce "Family, Money and Habits: Navigating the New Normal and How Not to be Your Child's ATM" presented by author Nathan Dungan on Wednesday, November 10 at 7 p.m. in the Library's Community Room.
In this highly interactive presentation, parents and teens are invited to discover new ways to talk and think about money, develop a financial decision-making process that honors each person's values, set clear financial goals that include saving and sharing, and receive take-home tools to use with other family members and peers.
Nathan Dungan is the founder and president of Share Save Spend®. For over 20 years, he has been an industry thought-leader on helping youth and adults link their money decisions to their values. He is the author of "Prodigal Sons & Material Daughters: How Not to Be Your Child's ATM" and his new book "Money Sanity Solutions: Linking Money and Meaning" published this fall.
Mr. Dungan's appearance at Darien Library is made possible by YWCA Parent Awareness and Darien Library. Darien Library and YWCA Parent Awareness are members of Thriving Youth: Connected Community. Additional parking for evening and weekend Library programs is available on Thorndal Circle (behind Nielsen's).
Darien Library is located at 1441 Post Road in Darien. Please contact the Children's Library at 203-669-5235, or visit the Library's website at darienlibrary.org/youth for more information.
On Wednesday, November 10 at 2 p.m., Darien Library will present a special film screening of the documentary feature "The Way We Get By."
"The Way We Get By" is a deeply moving documentary film about life and how to live it. Beginning as a seemingly idiosyncratic story about a group of senior citizens who gather daily at a small airport to thank American soldiers departing and returning from Iraq, the film quickly turns into an incredibly compassionate story about aging, loneliness, war, and mortality.
This film is not rated. Running time is 84 minutes.
"Profoundly humane" – The New York Times
"Filled with a rare honesty and intimacy that makes for a rewarding film experience. – The Los Angeles Times
"Contains more useful, homespun philosophizing and genuine sentiment than a year's worth of narrative films. That it's so well made is a bonus." Boxoffice Magazine
This special film screening is part of the Library's Health & Wellness Series, "A Picture of Health," an extensive series of lectures, expert panels, computer workshops, and films. The schedule offers sessions on a variety of health issues, including nutrition, stress management, personal safety for children and teens, pain management, holistic medicine, sleep disorders, and medication management.
For more information, visit darienlibrary.org or call 203-655-1234. Darien Library is located at 1441 Post Road, Darien, Conn.
The YWCA Parent Awareness and Darien Library introduce "Family, Money and Habits: Navigating the New Normal and How Not to be Your Child's ATM" presented by author Nathan Dungan on Wednesday, November 10 at 7 p.m. in the Library's Community Room.
In this highly interactive presentation, parents and teens are invited to discover new ways to talk and think about money, develop a financial decision-making process that honors each person's values, set clear financial goals that include saving and sharing, and receive take-home tools to use with other family members and peers.
Nathan Dungan is the founder and president of Share Save Spend®. For over 20 years, he has been an industry thought-leader on helping youth and adults link their money decisions to their values. He is the author of "Prodigal Sons & Material Daughters: How Not to Be Your Child's ATM" and his new book "Money Sanity Solutions: Linking Money and Meaning" published this fall.
Mr. Dungan's appearance at Darien Library is made possible by YWCA Parent Awareness and Darien Library. Darien Library and YWCA Parent Awareness are members of Thriving Youth: Connected Community. Additional parking for evening and weekend Library programs is available on Thorndal Circle (behind Nielsen's).
Darien Library is located at 1441 Post Road in Darien. Please contact the Children's Library at 203-669-5235, or visit the Library's website at darienlibrary.org/youth for more information.
