Around Town

Project Sunshine is an amazing organization that aims to bring joy and play to pediatric patients. The goal is not only to bring some light—some sunshine—to little ones going through scary times, but also to give caregivers a well-deserved break. We spoke to Whitney...

Deciding what to make every night for dinner is one of the never-ending tasks of parenthood. Then, finding the time to cook whatever we decide to cook can also be a struggle. Finally, getting our kids to eat what we’ve made is hit or miss...That’s why we love...

The Children’s School is hosting Greg Tang, “Mathematics Everywhere, for Everyone” on March 31. Learn more about the program and The Children’s School’s ongoing efforts to promote mathematics education, and to provide support to families of young children.

The YWCA Darien/Norwalk is seeking nominations for women who epitomize leadership in the areas of racial equity, social justice, and have worked to strengthen our community during this pandemic for their 12th Annual Women of Distinction Awards.   Due to the COVID-19...

Easton Country Day has been open since September and continues to accept new students! We are operating under all government standards for safety.   Easton Country Day is a small, independent, coeducational school for students in Pre-Kindergarten through Grade...

Event: “Tennis Talks,” with Tracy and Jeff Austin WHO​: Grassroots Tennis & Education is a non-profit youth development organization whose mission is to build strength of character and a foundation for success through tennis and education. WHAT​: Grassroots will...

As we all anxiously await the end of this dreadful pandemic, we look forward to what 2021 will bring us. Hear from Dr. Joshua Frank at OrthoConnecticut what he has learned over the many years in sports medicine about a sudden change in activity in terms of increasing the risk of injury!

Every time we interview Meaghan Murphy, her commitment to finding the “Yay” in the everyday is contagious.  Her Instagram is also like a shot of sunshine, full of ideas and strategies to find joy, from workouts to mind shifts. She's also a super fun mom to three...

Very often, Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) issues can be easily missed; hidden behind air blown by your home’s heating and air conditioning system and the smell of air fresheners. Because most homeowners do not see the potential issues, it is easy to dismiss that problems...

Nominations for our community’s outstanding volunteers now being accepted March 1, 2021 -- Since 1979, The Community Fund of Darien (TCF) has been recognizing individuals who have made a difference in and around our community.  In April, during National Volunteer...

Recipes Needed for Community Fund of Darien/Darien YMCA Cookbook PartnershipFebruary 15, 2021 -- In the early months of the pandemic, The Community Fund of Darien and the Darien YMCA came together to discuss a community building project and realized that many...