The Depot: A Place For Teens To Do More Than Hang Out
My family was very involved with The Depot through the years: my mom was among the teen center’s founding parents, I flipped burgers at the snack bar there the summer it first opened, and two of my...
View ArticleDance & Musical Comedy Classes, Walter Shalk-Style
Perhaps the most poignant and proud memories I have of growing up in Darien revolve around “Walter Schalk.” My experience started with Ballroom Dancing in 5th and 6th grade, which not only armed me...
View ArticleThe New Darien Library: It’s For ME!
This is the post I did just before they re-opened their doors back in 2009, but even today in 2012 I cannot say enough great things about The Darien Library and the role it plays in supporting our...
View ArticleDarien Playgrounds: A Video Tour
At long last, and with great satisfaction — as this has been a goal of mine since starting the site 2 years ago — I bring to you a video tour of the various public playgrounds around town (minus the...
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