🌱 Patch AM: How Darien Paralympian Ali Truwit nearly matched her American record

What's up Darien! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How Darien Paralympian Ali Truwit nearly matched her American record

Also on today's calendar: 10th Annual Vigil and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Humid; a p.m. shower or two, with a high of 78 and low of 70 degrees.
• Tuesday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 81, low: 72.
• Wednesday: Humid with a t-storm or two, with a high of 78 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Six American records fall on day two of 2026 Para Pan Pacific Championships (usparaswimming.org) — Darien's own Paralympian Ali Truwit grabbed a silver medal in the women's 400-meter freestyle S10 at the Para Pan Pacific Championships, finishing just off her American record. Her performance helped cap a huge day for Team USA in Walnut, California, where six American records fell and U.S. swimmers continued building momentum toward the LA28 Paralympic Games.
   

📸 Around Darien

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Darien

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday September 1
• 10th Annual Vigil →
  6 South Avenue, South Ave, New Canaan
  7:00 pm
Saturday September 5
• Open House German School of Connecticut →
  Rippowam Middle School, 381 High Ridge Rd, Stamford
  10:00 am
Monday September 14
• Connecticut Ballet Center presents Creative Movement and Boys Ballet Classes →
  Connecticut Ballet Center, 20 Acosta St, Stamford
  9:00 am
Friday September 18
• Author Talk & Book Signing with Alexander McCall Smith, Author of "The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency →
  254 E Putnam Ave, Greenwich
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday September 3
• Author Talk: Julie Gerstenblatt, "The Stargazer of Nantucket" and Heather Webb, "The Hope Keeper" →
  Darien Library, 1441 Post Rd, Darien
  7:00 pm
Friday September 4
• HAYVN Coffee & Conversation + Cowork All Day →
  HAYVN Coworking - Darien, 320 Boston Post Rd, Darien
  10:00 am
Tuesday September 8
• Healing with Crystals Workshop →
  Salt Cave of Darien, 555 Post Rd, Darien
  6:30 pm
• Author Talk: Richard Russo, "Under the Falls" →
  Darien Library, 1441 Post Rd, Darien
  7:00 pm
Wednesday September 9
• Salt and Sound Angelic Attunement →
  Salt Cave of Darien, 555 Post Rd, Darien
  6:30 pm
Thursday September 10
• Somatic Release and Emotional Healing with Katie Kozlowski →
  Salt Cave of Darien, 555 Post Rd, Darien
  6:30 pm
• Author Talk: Libby Cameron, "Notes from a Decorator's Life" →
  Darien Library, 1441 Post Rd, Darien
  7:00 pm
Saturday September 12
• Friends of Ferguson Library Book Shop Sidewalk Sale →
  Ferguson Library, 1 Public Library Plaza, Stamford
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Anyone have a recommendation on a good dog groomer near Darien.
  Someone who won't gauge us with dematting and knows how to handle a Labradoodle's coat. Thanks in advance Mike (Nextdoor Darien)

• Darien Public Schools posted a job opening for Substitute Teachers in Darien. Apply here.
• McDonald's posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Darien. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Darien here.

🗞 Nearby News

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Stamford

• Plans for Stamford's Cummings Park are Built to Flood, Built to Burn (ctexaminer.com)

Fairfield

• Fairfield ZBA To Review Accessory Dwelling Unit, Beach-Area Garage & Home Projects (patch.com)

Ok Darien! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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