Behold the Lamb of God Musical

December 2, 2011, 6:45 am

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Location: 60 55th St, Clarendon Hills, IL 60514

When: December 18, 2011
Time: 10:00am–11:00am

Make a date to see a special performance of Andrew Peterson’s - Behold The Lamb Of God at 8:30 am and 10 am at Christ Lutheran Church of Clarendon Hills. Drawing from the hallowed pages of Scripture and with an eye toward both wonder and ground-level detail, Behold the Lamb of God: An Advent Cantata brings to life the people, the places, and the earthshaking significance of the greatest story ever told - the true tall tale of the coming of Christ.

Accompanying the Band will be several area music professionals adding to this grand and moving performance. We encourage you to invite family and friends to come and enjoy this special musical offering. What a wonderful way to help put you in the true spirit of the season. For more info, log onto: www.YourChrist.org or call (630) 325-2220.

Website: http://www.YourChrist.org

Phone: (630) 325-2220

Price: $0

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Connecticut Ballet 'Nutcracker'

December 2, 2011, 9:58 am

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Location: 61 Atlantic St, Stamford, CT 06901

When: December 17, 2011 / December 18, 2011 / December 23, 2011

CONNECTICUT BALLET EXPANDS ‘NUTCRACKER’

SEASON AND ANNOUNCES MAJOR GUEST STARS

STAMFORD, CT ----- Artistic Director Brett Raphael has announced the expansion of the company’s Nutcracker run from one weekend to two at the Palace Theatre, Stamford Center for the Arts, during the upcoming holiday season and appearances by four of the ballet world’s most celebrated international stars. “Connecticut Ballet’s production is an annual holiday tradition in downtown Stamford and we are delighted to bring even more star power to this most loved of ballets,” stated Raphael.

Performances are December 17 at 1:00pm & 5:00pm, December 18 at 2:00pm, and December 23 at 7:30pm. Dancing the roles of Sugar Plum Fairy and Her Cavalier will be Julie Kent and David Hallberg and Gillian Murphy and Jose Manuel Carreno. Ms. Kent and Mr. Hallberg will dance all performances on the weekend of December 17-18 and Ms. Murphy and Mr. Carreno will appear one night only on Friday, December 23rd. All but one are currently principal dancers with American Ballet Theatre. Mr. Carreno retired from ABT last June and is now making guest appearances around the world. David Hallberg was recently named the first-ever foreign-born dancer to join the renowned Bolshoi Ballet as a principal dancer and is known as one of America’s greatest classical ballet stylists.

A special Nutcracker Tea ‘n Sweets Holiday Party will be held between the two matinees on Saturday, December 17th. Sponsored by RBS, the event will benefit Connecticut Ballet’s educational outreach and production programs. Party goers ages four and up will have a chance to meet the Sugar Plum Fairy, dine on delectable holiday sweets, and receive a stocking stuffed with quality holiday gifts. Attendees will meet the Sugar Plum Fairy (guest star Julie Kent of American Ballet Theatre), dine on fresh crepes and ice cream sundaes prepared by Darlene’s Heavenly Sweets of Old Greenwich, and take home a holiday gift bag. Tickets for the Tea ‘n Sweets event are $50/person or $100.00 with the center orchestra ticket (plus theater surcharge).

 
 In celebration of the ballet’s annual Nutcracker season in downtown Stamford, several popular restaurants will offer a special 20% discount to patrons choosing to have lunch or dinner at their establishments. Upon presentation of a performance ticket stub, the following restaurants will provide a one-time dinner discount: Pellicci’s, Great Wall Restaurant, SBC Downtown Restaurant and Brewery, Tappo Restaurant and California Pizza Kitchen.

For Tea ‘n Sweets tickets, call Connecticut Ballet at 203-964-1211 or visit www.connecticutballet.com. For performance tickets only, visit www.scalive.org or call the box office at 203-325-4466.

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Website: http://www.connecticutballet.com

Phone: 203-325-4466

Price: $50, $35, $25

Vendors Prepare for DCA Holiday Boutique

December 2, 2011, 11:31 am

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Location: Darien Community Association
274 Middlesex Rd, Darien, CT

When: December 7, 2011 / December 8, 2011
Time: 6:00pm– 9:00pm

The DCA is hosting a two-day Holiday Boutique with over 40 vendors selling their wares. You will find everything from children's storybooks to antiques. It will be held on Wednesday, December 7th from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM and Thursday, December 8th from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Admission on both days is $5.00, the proceeds will go to benefit the philanthropic mission of the DCA, which includes offering scholarships to Darien High School students.

After enjoying a Wednesday evening out, stop by Thursday for shopping and purchase a lunch provided by caterer Marcia Selden.

Website: http://www.dariendca.org

Phone: (203) 655-9050

Price: $5.00 donation at the door

The DCA Offers Top Ten Tips for The Holidays

December 2, 2011, 11:53 am

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Location: Darien Community Association
274 Middlesex Rd, Darien, CT

When: December 6, 2011
Time: 12:30 pm– 2:00 pm

Enjoy lunch while Robin Selden and her brother Jeffrey Selden from Marcia Selden Catering give their top ten tips for successful holiday entertaining. Their ideas range from edible centerpieces to spicing up holiday beverages.

Call the DCA to make a reservation. (203) 655-9050.

DCA Women's Group Members: $5.00 Non-Members: $10

Website: http://www.dariendca.org

Phone: (203) 655 -9050

Price: DCA Women's Group Members $5.00, Non-Members, $10

The REal Wealth Workshop

December 2, 2011, 1:20 pm

≫ Next: Community SHOP SMALL, BUY LOCAL Holiday Boutique

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Location: Al Filippone Associates
1063 Post Rd # A, Darien, CT

When: December 6, 2011
Time: 7:00 pm– 8:30 pm

Discover what savvy investors already know, and take the next step toward building REal wealth with real estate!

Join Vice President of Short Sales and Agent Services, Laura Treonze of Al Filippone Associates/William Raveis Real Estate, at the Darien Office located at 1063 Post Road, Suite A.

Laura will discuss the power of investing in real estate, the state of the current market, and how you can prepare for a secure financial future in 2012. 

This workshop is free, but requires registration. Please pre-register to this event by calling 203-655-5358 or e-mail afa@afahomes.com

Website: http://www.afadarien.com

Phone: 203-655-5358

Email: afa@afahomes.com

Price: FREE

Community SHOP SMALL, BUY LOCAL Holiday Boutique

December 3, 2011, 10:16 am

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Location: Country Club of Darien
300 Mansfield Ave, Darien, CT

When: December 14, 2011
Time: 6:00 pm– 9:00 pm

Tis the Season to Shop Local!

Indie Fashion Designer, Artist and Entrepreneur will host a SHOP SMALL, BUY LOCAL Community Holiday Boutique at The Darien Country Club, 300 Mansfield Avenue, Darien CT on December 14th from 6-9pm.

From Black Friday to Cyber Monday emerged Shop Small Saturday to promote small businesses nationwide.

Why  SHOP SMALL?
To Support Local Small Businesses, Designers, Artists & Artisans.
The Community Holiday Boutique will feature A-List upscale vendors of apparel and accessories for women, hand crafted jewelry, art, decorative art glass, fun home decor, cakery, inspirational gifts, fine gold and silver jewelry (custom & collection), enjoy holistic & healthy goodies, style your hair "tinseled" or ‘feathered”, experience a therapeutic massage, have your picture taken by a fashion photographer, enjoy Red Velvet Couture, dancing and so much more! For your holiday shopping gift cards from the vendors will also be available to purchase for your Gift-Giving! Vendors accept cash and checks, some vendors accept credit/debit cards.

Stamford resident Vernice Holmes has worked as a fashion designer and illustrator in NYC's garment center designing woman's apparel for such retailers as Nordstroms, Macys, Dillards and several specialty store chains across the country. Vernice has traveled from Europe to the Far East shopping for the newest trends and styles to then design and oversee her own creations.

With a passion to ignite and promote small businesses and entrepreneurs within her own community she started contacting her network of friends that either own or are emerging business owners. From designers, to artists, photographers, artisans, holistic "crafters" and small boutique owners Vernice gathered an array of merchants to represent a diverse yet non-mass produced collection of products and services for an evening of fun, food, music and shopping. "My goal is to invite residents to shop and discover local talent while building business relationships within our communities," says Vernice.

Tickets are $20.00 for hor d'ourves, music and shopping. Cash Bar. Sorry no tickets at the door. Dress is Upscale. The Country Club of Darien’s house rules of no jeans must be adhered to. For more information and to purchase tickets please contact Vernice Holmes @iamverniceholmes@aol.com

"No Dream is too Big if we can impact each other by building each others Dreams!" Vernice

Price: $20.00

Xoçai Healthy Chocolate Great Business Opportunity

December 3, 2011, 2:10 pm

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Location: Darien Nature Center
120 Brookside Rd, Darien, CT

When: December 11, 2011
Time: 6:30 pm

Did You Know that Eating Healthy Chocolate has…

• Helped people lose weight by burning fat and building better muscle tone…
• Greatly reduced recovery time from difficult work-outs...
• Regulated blood sugar and helped PREVENT diabetes…
• Improved circulation, helped LOWER high blood pressure, boost focus, memory and clinically improve long-term cardiovascular health and brain health...

And it can build you a multi-stream residual income portfolio.

Learn why MD’s and pro athletes recommend Xocai for fitness and long-term health.

Register at www.healthychocolateproducts.us. Go to “Events”.

Website: http://www.healthychocolateproducts.us

Email: Health

Price: $0

Xoçai Healthy Chocolate: Great Business Opportunity

December 3, 2011, 2:16 pm

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Location: Darien Nature Center
120 Brookside Rd, Darien, CT

When: December 11, 2011
Time: 6:30 pm

Did You Know that Eating Healthy Chocolate has…

• Helped people lose weight by burning fat and building better muscle tone…
• Greatly reduced recovery time from difficult work-outs...
• Regulated blood sugar and helped PREVENT diabetes…
• Improved circulation, helped LOWER high blood pressure, boost focus, memory and clinically improve long-term cardiovascular health and brain health...

And it can build you a multi-stream residual income portfolio.

Learn why MD’s and pro athletes recommend Xocai for fitness and long-term health.

Register at www.healthychocolateproducts.us. Go to “Events”.

Website: http://www.healthychocolateproducts.us

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"A Civil War Christmas" Rowayton Historical Society Train Show and Open House

December 4, 2011, 7:53 am

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Location: 176 Rowayton Ave, Norwalk, CT 06853

When: December 4, 2011
Time: 3:00 pm– 6:00 pm

The Rowayton Historical Society will be hosting "A Civil War Christmas" Open House at Pinkney House TODAY Sunday December 4^th from 3pm – 6pm. There is a spectacular model train exhibit by Brian Kammerer.

Visions of sugar plums and other 19^th century treats are part of the holiday-themed exhibits, including antique Christmas cards and decorations.

Also on display will be an antique one-horse sleigh, pulled right outside the house as though it has just brought the family home!

Refreshments will be served.

Also--- There is a wonderful gift shop "the half shell" will be open! Goodfood Goodthings will be at the half shell so you can do your holiday shopping in the convenience of Pinkney Park and help out the Historical Society at the same time!

Website: http://www.rowaytonhistoricalsociety.org

Phone: 2038310136

Price: $0

Computer Class

December 5, 2011, 10:54 am

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Location: Darien Senior Activities Center
30 Edgerton St, Darien, CT

When: Weekly on Tuesdays
Time: 10:00 pm–12:00 pm

Phone: 2036567455

Price: $0

Park Street Singers

December 5, 2011, 10:56 am

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Location: 30 Edgerton St, Darien, CT 06820

When: December 7, 2011
Time: 12:30 pm– 1:30 pm

Park Street Singers will be here to perform after lunch.  Come for lunch $4.00 and enjoy the free entertainment!

Price: $0

Holiday Food Drive @ the Bruce Museum

December 5, 2011, 11:58 am

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Location: 1 Museum Dr, Greenwich, CT 06830

When: December 6, 2011 / December 7, 2011 / December 8, 2011 / December 9, 2011 / December 10, 2011 / December 11, 2011 / December 12, 2011 / December 13, 2011
Time: 10:00 am– 5:00 pm

This holiday season, the Bruce Museum is collecting food donations – as well as cash contributions – for The Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County.

 

• In Connecticut, 1 out of every 5 children is hungry or at risk of hunger. School holidays and vacations are particularly stressful, because these children do not receive the Federal Free Breakfast and Lunch during that time.

 

• More than 11% of Fairfield County’s population is food-insecure.

 

• The Food Bank provides nutritious food to feed the hungry in Darien, Greenwich, New Canaan, Norwalk, Stamford and Wilton . . . distributing more than 1 million pounds of food each year.

Website: http://www.foodbanklfc.org

Email: tdixon@brucemuseum.org

Price: donation

Darien TV79 Surveys Viewers

December 5, 2011, 2:30 pm

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Location: Darien Government Access Television TV79
2 Renshaw Rd, Darien, CT

When: Daily

Darien’s Town Government Television station, Darien TV79, is conducting an online viewers’ survey of its programming.

“We are eager to hear from our viewers what they think of our programming,” says Program Director Jim Cameron.  “We’re especially interested in knowing which programs they’re watching and when they tune in.”

The survey is available online at www.kwiksurveys.com?u=DarienTV79Survey and takes just a few minutes to complete.   The survey will be available all month and survey results will be published when completed.

Serving Darien viewers for six years, Darien TV79 carries live and taped-delay coverage of all important town meetings including the Board of Selectmen, RTM, Board of Finance and other town boards and commissions.  In addition, the station also airs special programs in its “Inside Town Hall” and “Community Matters” series.

Darien TV79 is only available to subscribers of Cablevision, though many of its shows are also available on-demand via the town website, www.darienct.gov

Website: http://www.darienct.gov

Email: DarienTV79@gmail.com

Price: $0

Admissions Open House

December 6, 2011, 6:42 am

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Location: Connecticut Friends School
317 New Canaan Rd, Wilton, CT

When: January 6, 2012
Time: 1:00 pm– 3:00 pm

Connecticut Friends School

Preschool - Grade 8

Admissions Open House

Come learn more about our school...

SERIOUS WORK IN A JOYOUS ATMOSPHERE

experiential learning   *   small, co-ed classes

Connecticut Friends School combines outstanding academics, arts and outdoor leadership programs with the best of a Friends education. 

CFS is on Route 106 in the Silvermine area of Wilton.

www.CTFriendsSchool.org

Call to rsvp for our Open House on Friday, January 6, 2012, 1:00 – 3:00

203 762 9860

admissions@CTFriendsSchool.org

 

Connecticut Friends School combines outstanding academics, arts and outdoor leadership programs with all the best a Friends education has to offer, including the Quaker values of integrity, peaceful problem-solving, simplicity and mutual respect. At CFS, we want our students to be successful – happy, well adjusted, passionate, inquisitive, capable, intelligent, able to think and question, and able to excel in our society and world. We want them to be intrinsically motivated, fully engaged and excited by what they’re learning. We want our students to have a sense that knowledge is accessible, to understand who they are as learners, and for their learning to be life long. The foundation of our rigorous academic program rests on students’ authentic engagement in the work at hand, and in their own growth and learning. 

Learn more about Connecticut Friends School at our Admissions Open House for preschool to grade 8 on Friday, January 6, 2012, from 1:00 – 3:00pm, and at www.CTFriendsSchool.org. CFS students engage in serious work in a joyous atmosphere, and hail from Wilton, Norwalk, Westport, New Canaan, Darien, Stamford, Ridgefield, Redding, Weston, Easton, Fairfield and other local communities in Fairfield and Westchester counties. The main campus is at 317 New Canaan Road/Route 106 in the Silvermine area of Wilton. For more information, contact Beth Skudder, Director of Admissions, 203 762 9860,   admissions@CTFriendsSchool.org. 

Website: http://www.CTFriendsSchool.org

Phone: 203 762 9860

Email: admissions@CTFriendsSchool.org

Price: $0

Mammograms Available at Darien Rowayton Bank

December 7, 2011, 6:37 am

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Location: Darien Rowayton Bank
1001 Post Rd, Darien, CT

When: December 28, 2011
Time: 9:00 am– 3:00 pm

Stamford Hospital's Mobile Wellness Center, a clinic in a large bus, will visit the Darien Rowayton Bank for convenient, fast, digital mammograms from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 28.

Appointments are recommended, although walk-in visits are accepted (remember to check with your insurance carrier to ensure digital mammograms are a covered benefit).

Private screenings are done on the coach bus, which is not wheelchair accessible.

Insurance is accepted, and no-cost mammograms are available to uninsured and low-income women.

Mammography guidelines: Women of ages 35-39, baseline (one); women over 40 years old, annually.

Please call (203) 276-2602 or, on Dec. 28 call (203) 223-4181.

When calling for your appointment, pease have the following information available: Insurance information (if applicable), and your doctor's name, address and telephone number.

Remember to bring a photo ID and insurance card to the bus.

Email: KLeong@drbank.com

Price: $0

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The Children's Bank Holiday Toy Drive

December 7, 2011, 9:22 am

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Location: 69 East Ave, Norwalk, CT 06851

When: Daily
Time: 9:00 am– 4:00 pm

Children's Bank Holiday Toy Drive is underway.  Donate a gift/gift card this holiday season for a local child who needs it most!  Ages served: newborn - 18 years old.  The Children's Bank, a program of Children's Connection, provides holiday gifts to over 3,500 children in need throughout lower Fairfield County each year.  The new drop off location is at 69 East Ave., Norwalk.  Thanks to the generosity of Jonathan Breen from Edgewood Capital for donating this new space.  Kari Pesavento, program director, says there is a huge increase in gift requests this year.  We need your help to make their wishes come true!  For more information go to www.hscct.org or call 203-849-1111.  

Website: http://www.hscct.org

Phone: 2038491111

Email: kpesavento@hscct.org

Price: $0

Holiday Art Workshop

December 7, 2011, 11:14 am

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Location: Darien Arts Center
2 Renshaw Rd, Darien, CT

When: December 17, 2011
Time: 10:30 am–12:00 pm

Craft a frosty snowman and get into the spirit of the season, while mom gets some shopping done!

Ages 5 & up

Website: http://arts.darien.org

Phone: 2036558683

Email: DACAdmin@darienarts.org

Price: $28

Small Businesses are invited to a Panel Discussion: Profit by Investing in a Diverse Workforce

December 7, 2011, 11:27 am

≫ Next: Yale Child Study Center Speaker Series: Anxiety Disorders and OCD in Children: Recent Advances in Clinical Care

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Location: 275 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06604

When: December 13, 2011
Time: 5:00 pm– 7:00 pm

Bijou Theatre, 275 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport, CT

Listen to experts on the benefits of hiring lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender people with disabilities. You can lower your cost of finding qualified talent, gain access to new consumer markets, and tax credits and the real deal on accommodations.

Hosted by The WorkPlace & Bijou Theatre.  There is no fee to attend. Hors d\'oeuvres by MELT and cash bar. Free viewing of film Margin Call to follow the event.  Please register by visiting http://www.ctworksSW.org/DWevent or call 203-610-8570.

Website: http://www.ctworksSW.org/DWevent

Phone: 203-610-8570

Price: FREE

Yale Child Study Center Speaker Series: Anxiety Disorders and OCD in Children: Recent Advances in Clinical Care

December 8, 2011, 8:21 am

≫ Next: DHS Presents a Holiday Spectrum Concert: Their Musical Gift to the Community

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Location: 44 Commerce Rd, Stamford, CT 06902

When: December 14, 2011
Time: 7:00 pm– 8:00 pm

Greenwich Education Group is proud to sponsor the Yale Child Study Center Speaker Series.  

Speaker:  Eli Lebowitz, PhD, Postdoctoral Fellow, Yale Child Study Center.

Even in the best of situations, all children experience some anxiety in the form of worry, apprehension, fear, dread or distress.  Anxiety disorders are very common and occur when a child's well-being or ability to function normally are impaired due to extreme recurring or persistent anxiety.  These disorders are common and can often be treated effectively within a short time.  This talk will review the most effective treatments for childhood anxiety disorders and introduce new approaches that are being developed and studied at the Yale Child Study Center.  

To register, go to: http://www.childstudycenter.yale.edu/training/greenwich

registration.aspx

For more information about Greenwich Education Group's Specialized Learning Services and Pinnacle, our newest school for students in grades 4-12 on the autism spectrum, go to:  www.greenwichedgroup.com and contact Dede LeComte at dlecomte@greenwichedgroup.com or call 203-661-1609.

Website: http://www.childstudycenter.yale.edu/training/greenwichregistration.aspx

Phone: 203-737-4380

Email: Emily Hau emily.hau@yale.edu

Price: $0

DHS Presents a Holiday Spectrum Concert: Their Musical Gift to the Community

December 8, 2011, 8:45 am

≫ Next: Holiday Open House at Sen. Bob Duff's Home

≪ Previous: Yale Child Study Center Speaker Series: Anxiety Disorders and OCD in Children: Recent Advances in Clinical Care

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Location: 80 High School Ln, Darien, CT 06820

When: December 14, 2011
Time: 7:30 pm– 8:30 pm

 
The Darien HS Holiday Spectrum Concert

The Darien High School Music Department will be presenting their “musical gift to thecommunity” with a Holiday Spectrum Concert featuring all of the high school’s instrumental and choral ensembles in a one hour program of non-stop festive holiday music.

The Holiday Spectrum Concert will be held in the Darien High School auditorium on Thursday, December 14 at 7:30 p.m.  The program will last about one hour, there is no charge for admission, and all are encouraged to attend.  Doors will open at
7:00 p.m.

A Holiday SilentAuction sponsored by the Community Council to benefit the Darien Social
Services organization will take place in the DHS cafeteria at 5:30 p.m. justprior to the concert, and will features holiday gift items and services from
local businesses and the school community.

Phone: 203-655-3981 ext: 2250

Price: $0