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🌱 Patch AM: What will 175 new apartments at Thorndal Circle mean for Darien?
Coming up on the Darien Patch calendar: The Bard At Bristow - An Immersive Stroll

Greetings Darien! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What will 175 new apartments at Thorndal Circle mean for Darien?
Also on today's calendar: The Bard At Bristow - An Immersive Stroll and 19 more events.
Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Cooler; a little p.m. rain, with a high of 64 and low of 58 degrees.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, breezy and nice, temps: high: 71, low: 45.
- Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 64 and low of 42 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• March Construction Advances Six Projects in NJ and Connecticut (constructionowners.com) — Construction of a 175‑apartment development at Thorndal Circle, just south of downtown Darien, is moving ahead with framing underway and sitework continuing on other buildings. The project, spread across five buildings on an 11‑acre site, will significantly expand local housing options. It's one of several large residential and retail projects March Construction is advancing in Connecticut and New Jersey.
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📸 Around Darien
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Darien
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★ Featured events ★
- The Bard At Bristow - An Immersive Stroll →
Bristow Bird Sanctuary, entry via Mead Park: 241 Park St, New Canaan, CT, 06840,
11:00 am - Experiences at the Bruce: Art Explains Science with J Henry Fair →
Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Dr, Greenwich
2:00 pm - The Student Talent Show →
395 Round Hill Rd, Greenwich
3:00 pm - Author Talk & Book Signing with Greenwich Local Courtney Maum, "Alan Opts Out" →
Christ Church Greenwich, 254 E Putnam Ave, Greenwich
6:30 pm - UN's Path Forward in a world in Crisis →
The Westport Library, 20 Jesup Rd, Westport
7:00 pm - Seven Acres Montessori Virtual Prospective Parent Event →
Via Zoom, 34 Whipple Road, Wilton, CT,
10:00 am - Opening Night: A Celebration of Broadway at FCC Darien →
14 Brookside Rd, Darien
5:00 pm - Bruce Springsteen Evening Prayer: Land of Hope and Dreams →
St. Francis Episcopal Church, 2810 Long Ridge Rd, Stamford
5:00 pm - Book Talk with World Explorer, Historian, Photographer & Author, Robert McCracken Peck →
Christ Church Greenwich, 254 E Putnam Ave, Greenwich
7:00 pm - Campaigning Class For Next Wave of Women in Politics →
Westport, Conn. location provided upon registration,
10:00 am - You are Invited to the CAS Open House! →
1186 Newfield Ave, Stamford
12:00 pm
Sunday October 4
Tuesday October 6
Thursday October 8
Saturday October 10
Thursday October 15
Saturday October 24
Sunday November 1
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Other local events
- All School Open House →
New Canaan Country School, 635 Frogtown Rd, New Canaan
11:00 am - Open House - PreK-12 →
King School, 1450 Newfield Ave, Stamford
1:00 pm - Restorative Aerial Fusion with Vega Aerial Fitness →
Salt Cave of Darien, 555 Post Rd, Darien
6:00 pm - HAYVN HATCH Darien - Female Founder Pitch Night Series →
HAYVN Coworking - Darien, 320 Boston Post Rd, Darien
5:30 pm - HAYVN Hatch | Female Founder Pitch Night! →
HAYVN Coworking - Darien, 320 Boston Post Rd, Darien
5:30 pm - Author Talk: Jane Green, "The Many Private Lives of Missy Cooke" →
Darien Library, 1441 Post Rd, Darien
7:00 pm - Sandwich Generation: Knowing When It's Time at HAYVN Darien, brought to you by LifeCare Concierge →
HAYVN Coworking - Darien, 320 Boston Post Rd, Darien
5:30 pm - The Breast Advice: A Conversation & Book Signing with Dr. Elisa Port →
The Darien Community Association, 274 Middlesex Rd, Darien
11:00 am - HAYVN HerStory with Ashley Krauss & Megan Palmer Rivera →
HAYVN Coworking - Darien, 320 Boston Post Rd, Darien
5:30 pm - Author Talk: Alex George, "In the Mood to Bake: Extraordinary Treats from Lily P. Crumbs" →
Darien Library, 1441 Post Rd, Darien
7:00 pm - FALL in Love with France Wine Tasting →
The Darien Community Association, 274 Middlesex Rd, Darien
6:30 pm
Sunday October 4
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 8
Friday October 9
📣 Darien Shout Outs!
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- Needle | Cuda: Divorce and Family Law — (203) 557-9500
- Little Guy Pest Management LLC — (203) 853-9006
- MarkDor LLC Home Care Companion — (475) 257-8929
- Deirdre McGovern Realtor - Compass CT — (203) 554-0897
- Modern Care Home Care — 4755506060
- Keiley Fuller | Compass — (203) 858-4609
- Crispy's Hauling and Junk Removal
- Green Giant Oil & Stone — (203) 254-0022
- Athletic Limo — (203) 816-6900
- Coldwell Banker — (203) 240-0624
- Crispy's Hauling & Junk Removal — (203) 722-2546
- GxG Builders — (203) 994-6490
- Michelle&Team — (203) 454-4663
- California Closets — (203) 924-8444
- Red Fashion School — (203) 690-4499
- Casey Lange with Compass Real Estate — (203) 249-0900
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Have any homeowners had a good experience with a tree removal company?
In this case the tree is a TALL one. Thanks in advance. (Nextdoor Darien)
- Marriott International posted a job opening for Bistro Server in Norwalk. Apply here.
- Dick's Sporting Goods posted a job opening for Retail Cashier in Norwalk. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Darien here.
🗞 Nearby News
Norwalk
- Why this proposed Norwalk car dealership would be appointment-only (ctpost.com)
- Dominique Johnson (ct.gov)
- Two arrested in narcotics investigation in Norwalk (newportdispatch.com)
Stamford
- Set High Goals for Stamford's Board of Education (ctexaminer.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: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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