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🌱 Patch AM: Come To 'Movie Night At The Beach' In Darien

Coming up on the Darien Patch calendar: Bucciarelli Farm

Friday August 28th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Hello Darien! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! β˜•οΈοΈ

In today's newsletter:

  • Free Jaws screening brings family movie night to Weed Beach
  • 1815 colonial on Noroton Avenue offers historic charm and potential
  • See which Darien homes sold and for how much this month.

Also on today's calendar: Bucciarelli Farm and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? πŸ€” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 82 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 81, low: 62.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 83 and low of 68 degrees.

πŸ“° News we're reading

1. Come To 'Movie Night At The Beach' In Darien (patch.com) β€” Darien families can enjoy a free outdoor screening of "Jaws" at Weed Beach on Friday, Sept. 4, with the movie starting around 6:30 p.m. Residents are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets, and all ages are welcome at this Parks and Recreation–sponsored event.
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2. Home Built In 1815 Just Listed For Sale In Darien (patch.com) β€” A historic 1815 colonial-style home at 64 Noroton Ave. in Darien has hit the market for $949,000, offering two bedrooms and one bathroom in 910 square feet. The listing highlights the property's period charm, private outdoor space, and potential for buyers, builders, or investors to transform it into a personalized dream home.
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3. Recent Homes Sales In Darien: Aug. 12 To Aug. 24, 2026 (patch.com) β€” Darien homeowners and buyers can see exactly what's been selling lately, with 17 properties changing hands between Aug. 12 and 24, including one topping $8.85 million. The article lists each Darien address, sale date, and price, offering a clear snapshot of current local market activity.
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4. CT residents say state agency practice is 'unconstitutional.' Don't reduce our loved ones 'to a number.' (courant.com) β€” A Darien resident is among four intellectually disabled young adults suing Connecticut's Department of Developmental Services, arguing its strict IQ cutoff for services is unconstitutional and leaves them without vital support. The case could force the state to change eligibility rules, potentially opening access to housing, job coaching, and other services for hundreds or thousands of families.
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  • Vista Life Innovations Celebrates The Class of 2026 Graduates β€”Vista Life Innovations Read on Patch
  • Museum of Darien Hiring for Part-Time Assistant Director β€”Farrell Marketing and Media Read on Patch
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    Can anyone who is electrician and licensed be able to price this job!? Outside motion detector stopped working after power outage. Light bulbs are… (Nextdoor Darien)
  • Bareburger posted a job opening for Kitchen Lead in Darien. Apply here.
  • Bridges by EPOCH at Westwood posted a job opening for Life Enrichment Assistant in Norwalk. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Darien here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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