This Week's Upcoming Darien Area Events

Darien CT

14 June, 2021

12:30 PM

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DARIEN, CT — Looking for things to do this week? As more local businesses and venues reopen and it becomes safer to gather in small groups, don't miss what's new on your Darien Patch community calendar. Here's a roundup of local events coming up in the area this week. Want to see your event in the next roundup? You can add it to the calendar using this form. As always, it's free to post an event in your community. To reach more people, you can promote your event and share it nearby for $1 per day per community. Featured Event: FREE Wellness Program for those dealing with cancer When: Tuesday, June 15th at 10:00 a.m. What: Dealing with cancer can sometimes make your mind race with thoughts that can be overwhelming.  Whether you are a cancer fighter, survivor, caregiver, and/or family member, join One Tough Cookie and Hal Hallard as we come together to quiet the noise and replace it with What Mat... Learn More Featured Event: FREE Wellness Program for those dealing with cancer (Marie Camacho) Featured Event: Medicare Education Webinar When: Tuesday, June 15th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Online Webinar What: Gain an understanding of how Medicare works.Learn the difference between Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement (Medigap) plans.Learn how to find the best plan for your needs and budget.Discover how Medicare Prescription Drug plans work.Get your Medicare questions answered... Learn More Featured Event: Medicare Education Webinar (Derick Buckley) Be a Boundaries Badass! When: Tuesday, June 15th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Virtual What: Are you a boundary bungler? Do you find yourself doing things other people want to do, not speaking up with friends and partners, or letting your clients take advantage of you? We will take stock with a quick quiz and find out! Amy Polacko, an empowerment coach for women, and will... Learn More Short Stories for Summer Days When: Tuesday, June 15th at 3:00 p.m. What: We're back! Darien Library's popular discussion series continues with a line-up of stories specially selected to offer insight into the human condition and provoke thoughtful conversation. Please join us and share with other short story enthusiasts. Week 1: "The Sea Change" By... Learn More Beer 101 with Em Sauter When: Tuesday, June 15th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Darien Library What: This event will take place in person in Darien Library's courtyard. Ever wonder what the difference is between an ale and a lager? Or a stout and a porter? And what makes a style a "double?" - Join Advanced Cicerone, author, and public speaker Em Sauter as she demystifies the ... Learn More Lin-Manuel Miranda EXCLUSIVE Book Launch - In the Heights When: Tuesday, June 15th at 8:00 p.m. Where: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/in-the-heights-virtual-book-launch-with-lin-manuel-miranda-tickets-154440691265 What: We are thrilled to bring you the virtual book launch for In the Heights: Finding Home. Lin-Manuel Miranda will be joined ty Jeremy McCarter, co-author of Hamilton: The Revolution, and Quiara Alegría Hudes, the Pulitzer Prize–winning librettist of the Broadway musical and scree... Learn More Featured Event: Forgotten Uses of American Flora with Justin Fornal When: Wednesday, June 16th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Bruce Museum What: Bruce Presents: Forgotten Uses of American Flora with Justin Fornal - Via Zoom Please join the Bruce Museum for a presentation by international explorer and award-winning writer Justin Fornal as he explores the forgotten histories of indigenous North American plants. Fornal wi... Learn More Featured Event: Forgotten Uses of American Flora with Justin Fornal (Bruce Museum) BEACH READS 2021: Zakiya Dalila Harris + Jennifer Weiner When: Wednesday, June 16th at 8:00 p.m. Where: Everwell - Zoom What: Summer. Beach. Books. Is there any better trio? But the big question is, what books will be in your beach bag? We're thrilled to help you answer that question by bringing you two of 2021's HOTTEST books: That Summer by Jennifer Weiner and The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Dalila ... Learn More SUMMER READS 2021: Zakiya Dalila Harris + Jennifer Weiner When: Wednesday, June 16th at 8:00 p.m. Where: https://www.barrettbookstore.com/event/summer-reads-2021-zakiya-dalila-harris-jennifer-weiner What: Summer. Beach. Books. Is there any better trio? But the big question is, what books will be in your beach bag? Barrett Bookstore and Everwell are thrilled to help you answer that question by bringing you two of 2021's HOTTEST books: That Summer by Jennifer Weiner and The Other... Learn More Featured Event: Six Financial Strategies for Women: 10am, Noon, or 5pm When: Thursday, June 17th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Online What: Craving greater confidence with your finances? Tune into this webinar offered by CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER Caroline Wetzel where she will: Explain why it's so important that all women plan "beyond today's budget" Introduce six financial strategies that every woman should kno... Learn More Featured Event: Six Financial Strategies for Women: 10am, Noon, or 5pm(Caroline Wetzel) Page's Summer Picks When: Thursday, June 17th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Everwell - Zoom What: THIS IS NOT A LIVE EVENT.Upon registering, you will receive Page's Picks by email on Thursday 6/17 at 12pm EST.Looking for your next great read, what to watch, or something worth listening to? Page is on it!Everwell's Thought Consultant, Page Berger, will share her much antici... Learn More Learn How to Make Sushi Rolls Like a Pro When: Thursday, June 17th at 7:00 p.m. What: Are you a foodie looking to learn something new? Have you always wanted to learn how to make sushi, but never had the opportunity? Sushi Chef Jacob will guide you through the steps on how to make your very own California roll. Register for Learn How to Make Sushi This is an on... Learn More Featured Event: CarFit: Does Your Car Fit You? When: Friday, June 18th at 10:00 a.m. Where: 73 Oenoke Ridge Road What: Do you or your loved one have trouble seeing over the steering wheel? Reaching the gas and brake pedals? Checking blind spots? CarFit is a program developed by AAA, AARP and the American Occupational Therapy Association and is a quick yet comprehensive 12-point check of how we... Learn More Featured Event: CarFit: Does Your Car Fit You? (Christie M. Liberio) Featured Event: NPC Summer Movie Nights in Darien When: Friday, June 18th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Noroton Presbyterian Church What: Noroton Presbyterian Church is excited to announce its Summer Film Series of the #1 crowdfunded film project in entertainment history, The Chosen. Screening of The Chosen will take place over five consecutive Friday evenings, beginning June 18th at 7:30 p.m. We are very excit... Learn More Featured Event: NPC Summer Movie Nights in Darien (Comms Director) Free Estate Planning & Living Trust Workshop Live Q&A Friday 3PM When: Friday, June 18th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Free Estate Planning & Living Trust Workshop (Live Q&A) 3PM EDT What: Click Here to Register Friday 3PM EDT FREE Estate Planning, Living Trust & Medicaid Workshop+Live Q & A Discover how to best protect your family and assets. Learn how to avoid probate court. In a simple format. Easy to Understand ==> Click Here to Register Learn More Favorite Things w/ Caroline Rosen When: Friday, June 18th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Everwell - Zoom What: This is a pre-recorded event. Register in advance and this event will drop in your inbox on June 18! Let's be honest, last summer was a wash. Pretty much no one splurged on summer accessories. So Caroline Rosen, of @amodernhousewife and the queen of 'favorites', is going to di... Learn More Featured Event: The Amy Kahn Russell SAMPLE SALE and POP UP Store close JUNE 22! When: Saturday, June 19th at 9:00 a.m. Where: 9 Bailey Ave What: There are amazing gift ideas for that wonderful Teacher or Grad at the Amy Kahn Russell POP UP Store in Ridgefield We close for the Season on June 22. Open Monday thru Saturday 10-6 and Thursday 10-7! Great bargains at 50% off!  Amazing designs with these pave set gems in th... Learn More Featured Event: The Amy Kahn Russell SAMPLE SALE and POP UP Store close JUNE 22! (Amy Kahn Russell) Goodnight Moonshine Livestream from Voices Cafe When: Saturday, June 19th at 9:00 p.m. Where: Voices Cafe What: Voices Café, musical venue at the Unitarian Church in Westport, Ct, is pleased to announce its first livestream performance at 8:00pm on Saturday, June 19th, 2021. Our premier performance features Goodnight Moonshine with Molly Venter, also of Red Molly, and Eben Pariser, who ... Learn More Help Local Charity Raise 100K in 100 Days When: Saturday, June 19th at 12:00 a.m. Where: https://gf.me/u/zmryqh What: Local non-profit seeks Community support for programs providing relief to those in needOn Saturday, April 24, 2021, we distributed nearly 1,000 food boxes because of your donations -- YOUR DONATIONS MATTER!In 2020, over 3,000 food boxes were distributed to those food insecure ... Learn More Darien, CT: Virtual Esophageal Cancer Walk/Run When: Saturday, June 19th at 9:00 a.m. What: The 2021 Virtual Esophageal Cancer Walk/Run is hosted by The Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation. Participants can decide if they would like to walk/run either on will take place on Saturday, June 19 or Sunday, June 20.Sign up today! http://salgivirtualwalkrun2021.even... Learn More Check out more local events, or add your own, on the Darien Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. Click on any event in the list for more details. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.