The library's Drop-in Movie Magic will include "Strega Nona" by Tomie dePaola, "Harold and the Purple Crayon" and other stories by Crockett Johnson for ages 3 and up at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 20.
Join the Darien Library staff for "Meet Us on Main Street" book talk every Wednesday 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Tell us what you've been reading and we'll share our picks plus fill you in on the week's hot books and DVDs. Meet us at the Staff Favorites book display near the welcome desk.
A high tea will be held at 1:30pm Wednesday, Aug. 25, at the Darien Senior Activities Center with entertainment provided by local songstress and musician Christine DeMaio. She is an 18 year old vocalist who will perform various genres of music from country to classical before entering her sophomore year this fall at the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, where she is studying classical voice and opera. Her brother Nick will accompany her on the guitar and she will play the Center's Steinway piano.
The senior center is located at 30 Edgerton St. For more information or to join call 203-656-7455. The center is open to any Darien seniors ages 55 or over. Visit the website here
Need just a few updated photos for the holiday card and gifts this year? Then this is the session for you! Please contact the studio for full details. Limited appointments available.
http://ninapomeroy.com
203.613.8978
Are you afflicted with high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease, diabetes, type II diabetes, osteoporosis, arthritis, digestive disorders, autoimmune diseases, or perhaps hormone imbalances and fatigue?
These chronic diseases, or 'ailments of aging' are the leading cause of death in America, and nearly half, yes half, of all Americans have one or more of these health threatening problems. Did you know that hypertension, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, osteoarthritis, as well as several forms of cancer are not inevitable outcomes of the aging process?
The truth is, these diseases are largely preventable simply by making sound lifestyle changes. Low energy, poor memory, low libido, chronic pain, and weight gain are not signs of aging, but are signs of illness.
Most of these disorders have a common root cause – inflammation! Not inflammation as in a sprained ankle, but inflammation due to changes in the function of our immune system. This alteration in our internal chemistry is the common denominator for most of the aliments we all suffer from young and old.
Come learn how these health issues develop, and discover non-drugs therapies as well as 5 lifestyle modifications that can, and will restore your health today!
As part of our 2010 Health and Wellness Lecture Series, this lecture will take place at our Darien Center for Integrative Medicine facility, located at 870 Post Rd., Darien, CT. Please RSVP to kelly @ (203) 655-2659, Seating is limited so call today!
The Commodores, the hit Motown band of the 1970s and 1980s, will take to the stage on Saturday, Oct. 16, for the Darien Technology & Community Foundation's annual fund-raising gala.
"Motown Magic" will bring back such hits as "Brick House," "Easy" and "Nightshift," as guests enjoy an open bar and sit down dinner followed by a night of dancing. The Chilton Foundation underwrote the cost of The Commodores for the gala.
Offered for the first time this year are two ticket options. A $250 per person ticket includes cocktails, a seated dinner and live auction prior to the concert. A $150 per person ticket allows entry to the tent at 9, for open bar, snacks, the silent auction and the concert.
Those attending the dinner will have the opportunity to bid on several items during the live auction. Among the packages is an exclusive getaway to a private home in Montana complete with a fishing guide for a day, a private party at the Filling Station in New Canaan, a Napa Valley vineyard trip, a photo session with Megan Dey of Darien, and more.
The mission of the Darien Technology & Community Foundation is to provide funding for technology and community capital projects that benefit the citizens of Darien. Some of the recent projects they have funded include the YWCA Technology Training Lab, audio visual equipment for the Darien Historical Society's newly renovated Scofield Barn, accident investigation hardware and software for the Darien Police Department, Playground by the Sound at Weed Beach, mapping and dispatching equipment and software for Post 53, and an iMac Lab at Middlesex Middle school.
YWCA Darien/Norwalk will be holding its annual Newcomers Fall Kickoff Beach Party on September 25, 2010 from 6pm to 9pm at Weed Beach by the paddle courts.
The event will have a Latin theme with sangria, Latin food and music, and a wine tasting sponsored by Nicholas Roberts.
Tickets for this event are $50/per person, $100 per couple. You must join Newcomers at the YWCA Darien/Norwalk to attend.
Classes are held right after school at DHS.
The basic Silver program meets the state requirements to get a license and features:
For more information please contact: Marilyn Dunleavy
Connecticut Friends School co-head Mark Dansereau will speak at Pymander Bookstore in Norwalk. His talk is titled TEACHING PEACE, LEARNING CONFLICT RESOLUTION: HOW TO CREATE MORE EFFECTIVE FAMILIES AND SCHOOLS. He will offer concrete strategies, tips, and interactive exercises he has found successful in his 25 years as an educator in kindergarten through 8th grade. Based on Quaker and Montessori values and techniques, his approach is useful for parents, teachers, students, siblings, and anyone who works with young people
The comprehensive 38-hour program does a detailed review of SAT problems types and strategies. Lessons cultivate life-long critical thinking skills - not just "SAT Tricks." Students will be taught techniques designed to address the problem of testing anxiety. Students will take five full-length practice exams administered in a realistic proctored setting.
The Darien Historical Society will open "The Ladies of Prospect Avenue, 1867-1900," an exhibition of antique costumes and architectural retrospective, with a reception at 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 12, at Scofield Barn
Curated by Barbara White, the exhibit focuses on the development of Prospect Avenue and will feature costumes from the collection of the Darien Historical Society that reflect the Victorian styles worn by the very fashionable women who inhabited these houses.
Exhibit hours are 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday through Nov. 6. Admission is free.
For more information contact the Darien Historical Society at info@darienhistorical.org or 203-655-9233.
Darien Players will hold auditions for "Cahoots" by Rick Johnston, directed by Tom Rushen, for a cast of three men and two women in their late 20's to early 30's, at 7:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, Aug. 30 and 31. Auditions will take place at Darien Arts Center Weatherstone Studio, 2 Renshaw Rd. (behind town hall). For more information visit Darien Players or call 203-655-8683.
THE MAGICAL HISTORY TOUR & SCAVENGER HUNT
Come enjoy a night in funky "SoNo", the trendy downtown on the water in South Norwalk, CT
Enjoy the company of friends, the excitement of small challenges and the fun of learning new things! Have fun and learn about the history of South Norwalk
Join us for one of the next scheduled events in So. Norwalk, CT
Wear your walking shoes and bring your reading glasses!
$20 per person -
groups of 10 or more - 10% discount -
children free
- Reservations Required -
scavengerhuntsunlimited@gmail.com
203-252-4366
Starting point :
The Norwalk Museum - 41 North Main St, South Norwalk
The Hunt starts at 6:00 pm ( please be there by 5:45)
Scheduled dates: 8/20 8/28 9/10
Darien Library is pleased to announce some major changes in its adult technology education program. In an effort to meet the needs of its members, the Library has revamped the program. Beginning this fall, the adult technology classes will be broken into four main tracks:
A new slate of classes will be offered each month, with registration preceding the start of classes by two weeks. Registration for September's classes will begin on Friday, August 27. The monthly calendar of classes will be posted on the Library's web site, along with a link to a registration form. All registrants will be notified to confirm their registration or waiting list status. Eligibility for class registration is limited to Darien residents, those who work full-time in Darien, and non-resident Friends of the Library at the Contributor level ($300 annual donation).
Here's the line-up for September:
Etsy Workshop - Tuesday, September 21, 10 a.m.-12 noon
Flickr for Families - Monday, September 27, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
OverDrive Downloadable Audiobooks - Wednesday, September 15, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
e-reader basics - Monday, September 20, 10 a.m.-12 noon
Let's Play Sudoku! - Friday, September 17, 10 a.m.-12 noon
Advanced Word: Formatting and Graphics - Friday, September 10, 10 a.m.-12 noon
LinkedIn for Business - Thursday, September 16, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Advanced Word: Formatting and Graphics - Tuesday, September 21, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Protecting Your Privacy Online - Thursday, September 23, 10 a.m.-12 noon
Basic Excel - Friday, September 24, 10 a.m.-12 noon
Basic Excel - Tuesday, September 28, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Protecting Your Privacy Online - Wednesday, September 29, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
To register for any of these classes, please visit darienlibrary.org and fill out a form for each class you wish to attend. If you have any questions about classes or registration, please contact Judy Sgammato at jsgammato@darienlibrary.org or at 203-669-5256.
CT RAIL COMMUTER COUNCIL: August meeting
AGENDA
Wednesday August 25, 2010 - 7 PM
SWRPA, Stamford CT
COUNCIL BUSINESS:
9. Other
NEXT MEETING: Wed. Sept. 22nd, 7 pm at SWRPA / Stamford
SPOOKTACULAR EVENTS AT THE TOKENEKE PUMPKIN CARNIVAL
Frightfully good fun is to be had by all at this year's Tokeneke Pumpkin Carnival being held on Saturday, October 16th from 10am-4pm on Tokeneke school grounds, Old Farm Road and
Tokeneke Road. This year's events include the haunted house, rides, games, rock climbing, bouncy castles and raffle prizes. Proceeds from the Carnival provide critical funding for enrichment programs for the children of Tokeneke Elementary School. Rain date is Sunday,
October 17th.
Support the ABC Scholars; 100% of proceeds go to fund college-related expenses post DHS graduation. Rain Date Saturday Oct. 16
St. John church Youth Group event. Huge Tag Sale
FREE SAMPLE CLASSES FOR KIDS AT THE YWCA ON SEPT. 9
The YWCA Darien/Norwalk will be holding an open house for children's classes on Thursday, September 9th (Darien public schools will be closed for the Rosh Hashanah holiday.). Register your child for a sample class at the Paint Studio, Darien School of Dance, or Music for Children. While your children are taking the class, you can learn more about volunteer opportunities at the YWCA Darien/Norwalk. Preschool and elementary school students welcome, PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Check out a schedule and registration information on our website at www.ywcadariennorwalk.org!
State Senator Bob Duff and his wife, Tracey, invite members of the Norwalk and Darien communities to a free Ice Cream Social at their home (50 Toilsome Ave.) on Sunday, Sept. 5, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
"This is a great opportunity to meet and speak with voters of my district in a relaxed setting. Tracey and I look forward to opening our home, enjoying some ice cream and talking about the issues," said Duff.
Other invited guests and candidates include: Congressman Jim Himes, Richard Blumenthal Candidate for U.S. Senate, Dan Malloy Candidate for Governor and Nancy Wyman Candidate for LT Governor, Treasurer Denise Nappier, Kevin Lembo, Candidate for Controller, George Jepsen, candidate for Attorney General and Denise Merrill, candidate for Secretary of State, State Rep. Chris Perone, State Rep. Bruce Morris, State Rep. Peggy Reeves, and State Rep. candidate Anna Duleep (142nd).
