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Carefree Village Buona Beef Fundraiser

Carmelite Carefree Village of Darien is trying to raise funds for its Charitalbe Assistance Fund with the help of Buona Beef of Darien on July 2, from 10:30am to 10:00pm.   A percentage of all sales including:  dine-in, drive-thru and catering orders that are placed and paid for on July 2nd (and …

Social Services

Family Shelter's Annual Gala Raises More than $200,000 for Individuals Affected by Domestic Violence

Family Shelter Service's Magic of Wonderland Gala, April 19, at The Abbington, Glen Ellyn, truly lived up to its theme, inspiring a world of whimsy and adventure. The nearly 500 guests did not let the bad weather that week dampen their spirits or their enthusiasm for the event, which included …

Awareness

The Other Side of the HSUS

THE OTHER SIDE OF HSUS: The Humane Society of the United States is not a government or any type of regulatory agency. All really it is, is a non-profit animal activist group. Their investigations of pet stores and breeders are done undercover as a shopper and nothing more. They do not have access …

Promotions

Darien resident elected to K-B board of directors

Mary-Beth Desmond of Darien has been elected to the Board of Directors at King-Bruwaert House, a continuous care retirement community in Burr Ridge now celebrating its 80th anniversary. Desmond holds a masters degree in nursing with academic honors from Lewis University in Romeoville; a masters of …

Count Us In

The Darien Chamber's Darien Dash is This Week!

The Darien Chamber of Commerce is proud to present the 13th annual Darien Dash 10K, 5K and 1 Mile races. These races have been community favorites for the past 13 years and are an excellent fundraiser for local schools and youth organizations. The Darien Chamber makes participant based donations to…

Volunteers Needed

Darien Dash Is Looking for Volunteers

The Darien Chamber of Commerce is having the 13th annual Darien Dash and is looking for community volunteers to help make this event great and seamless. We would appreciate volunteers of all ages and capabilities. Volunteers would be needed on Sunday May 19th from 6:00 am to 11:00 pm at Darien …

School

The Darien Chamber is encouraging schools to compete.

The Darien Chamber of Commerce is having the 13th annual Darien Dash and wants to give money to local schools who participate. Each school needs to have at least 35 participants to be eligible to win $1000 donation from the Darien Chamber of Commerce. The money will be awarded to the school who has…

School

Mark DeLay School Plants a Garden

Who Has a Green Thumb? Mary Andersen—DeLay School               Do you have a green thumb?  If the answer is no, do not worry.  The first graders and preschoolers at Mark DeLay School sure do!  In a partnership with our local Home Depot, these enthusiastic students have tapped in to their inner …

Awareness

Bring Mamma to Aurelio’s Pizza for Mother’s Day

What says mamma more than pizza? According to lots of delighted Aurelio’s patrons who visit on Mother’s Day year after year, not much. The National Restaurant Association released a study showing 80 million Americans are expected to dine out on Mother’s Day – that’s a full quarter of us. In fact, …

School

See and Create Art at the Lace School Art Fest

Bring your family and friends to the Art Fest on Friday, May 3rd. Come to see all the art created during the 2012-2013 school year. Every student will have at least one piece of art in the show. Let’s all get together to enjoy a night of art and fun! See you there! What:    Celebration of student …

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