<h2><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Local Business Champion: Lash Delight</span></h2><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Meet Lana Surykava, founder of </span><a href="https://booksy.com/en-us/1335011_lash-delight_brows-lashes_15271_darien#ba_s=seo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">Lash Delight</a></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Tell me a bit about why you started Lash Delight</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">My name is Yana I’m a lash technician. I've been doing eyelash extensions for 5 years and one year ago I opened my own small business realizing that my job is not just about making money, it's something I truly enjoy!&nbsp;</span></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">What is your best-selling product?</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Lash services including eyelash extensions, lash lift, LED eyelash extensions.</span></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Why do your clients love eyelash extensions?</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Eyelash extensions offer a simple, time-saving solution for women with busy lives. I'm proud to help my clients enhance their natural beauty without the daily hassle of makeup.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Book your appointment </span><a href="https://booksy.com/en-us/1335011_lash-delight_brows-lashes_15271_darien#ba_s=seo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">here</a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;"> or call (475) 685-8721 or email </span><a href="mailto:yanasurykava@yahoo.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">yanasurykava@yahoo.com</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Lash Delight is located at 770 Boston Post Rd, Darien.</span></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">HamletHub thanks</strong><a href="http://www.jkinfordbeautygroup.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;"><strong> </strong></a><a href="https://www.fairfieldcountybank.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;"><strong>Fairfield County Bank </strong></a><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">for making our Why Small Businesses Matter series possible!</strong></p><p><br></p>

<p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">​The Greenwich Town Party (GTP) is set to return on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at Roger Sherman Baldwin Park in Greenwich, Connecticut. This annual event brings the community for a day filled with iconic music, food, and family-friendly activities.​</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The 2025 Main Stage lineup features seven-time Grammy Award winner Alanis Morissette, known for her 1995 album "Jagged Little Pill." Joining her is eight-time Grammy Award winner Ziggy Marley, renowned for his unique blend of reggae, funk, rock, and blues. Additionally, the Preservation Hall Jazz Band will bring the vibrant sounds of New Orleans to the stage. For younger attendees, "Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour" will offer an engaging performance tailored for children. ​</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Tickets for the GTP are exclusively available to Greenwich residents and employees. The ticket lottery was open from March 4 through March 24, 2025. Community tickets are priced at $85 each, while Senior tickets are available for $25, plus processing fees. Children aged 12 and under can attend for free. ​</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The GTP is organized by Greenwich Town Party, Inc., a nonprofit organization.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">For more information and updates, visit the official Greenwich Town Party website at</span><a href="https://www.greenwichtownparty.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </a><a href="https://www.greenwichtownparty.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://www.greenwichtownparty.org/</a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">.</span></p><p><br></p>

<p>The Darien Nature Center invites families to come together for <em>Spring Into Nature</em>, a community Earth Day celebration held on Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Nature Center in Darien. Tickets are $10 per person or $40 per family, with free admission for children under two. Advance registration is required.</p><p>This hands-on, family-friendly event is designed to inspire sustainable habits through interactive exhibitions, outdoor fun, and live entertainment. The day begins with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11:30 AM, followed by a performance from Sova Dance and Puppet Theater at 12:30 PM. Darien Library will host a special storytime at 1:30 PM.</p><p>Attendees can look forward to meeting live animals, exploring the pond with Naturalist Molly, face painting, crafting, and even making S’mores by the fire. The celebration also includes planting in the meadow, helping young visitors connect directly with nature.</p><p>Please bring a blanket for the outdoor puppet performance, as seating is limited.</p><p>To learn more and purchase tickets, visit:</p><p> <a href="https://www.dariennaturecenter.org/spring-into-natureb33d32b5" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.dariennaturecenter.org/spring-into-natureb33d32b5</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>

<p>Darien YMCA Healthy Kids Day is a<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> FREE, family-friendly event encouraging kids to stay active and engaged with a fun run, water safety activities, yoga, story time, arts &amp; crafts, and more! The event takes place on Saturday, April 26.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Learn more </span><a href="https://darien-ymca.org/community-events-2025" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://darien-ymca.org/community-events-2025/</a></p>

<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The Darien Planning &amp; Zoning Commission is seeking input from residents and other community members through a Town-Wide Survey. </span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The purpose of the survey is to gauge opinions about a wide range of topics in Darien. The results of the survey will highlight aspects of the Town that are working well—that people value and enjoy today—and identify topics of current and future concern. The survey is part of the P&amp;Z Commission’s work to update the Town’s Plan of Conservation &amp; Development (POCD). Darien’s last POCD was adopted almost ten years ago, in 2016. Visit&nbsp;</span><a href="http://www.darienpocd.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);">www.darienpocd.com</a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">&nbsp;for more information on POCDs and the Town’s 2016 POCD. To go straight to the survey,&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/darienpocd" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);">click here</a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">. The last day to take the survey is April 18.</span></p>

<p><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">The Museum of Darien is pleased to invite its members to a special&nbsp;</span><strong style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Member Breakfast&nbsp;</strong><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">on</span><strong style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">&nbsp;Thursday, April 10, 2025, from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM.</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Attendees will enjoy a delightful morning of conversation, light refreshments, and engaging tours.&nbsp;</span><strong style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Curator Cynthia Stamm</strong><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">&nbsp;will lead guided tours of the currently featured exhibition,&nbsp;</span><strong style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">"Darien Dresses Up!", </strong><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">offering insights into&nbsp;</span>the<span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);"> </span>Museum of Darien’s historic dress collection.&nbsp;<span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Additionally, Museum Educators will provide guided tours of the&nbsp;</span><strong style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Bates-Scofield Homestead</strong><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">, bringing Darien’s rich past to life. This exclusive event provides a wonderful opportunity for members to connect, explore, and deepen their appreciation for local history.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">This member breakfast and tour will take place at the&nbsp;</span><strong style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Museum of Darien, 45 Old Kings Highway North in Darien, </strong><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">and is free for members to attend. For more information</span><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">&nbsp;on how to </span>become a member&nbsp;<span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">or questions, please contact&nbsp;</span><strong style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Emily Koch at&nbsp;</strong><a href="mailto:ekoch@museumofdarien.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">ekoch@museumofdarien.org</a><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">.</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><em>About the Museum of Darien</em></strong></p><p><em>Established in 1953 as the Darien Historical Society, the Museum of Darien welcomes all ages to discover the town’s history and to experience the objects, narratives and works of art that tell Darien’s story, from its earliest beginnings as Middlesex Parish to the prosperous community it is today. To learn more about supporting the town’s history, visit&nbsp;</em><a href="https://museumofdarien.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: blue;"><em>museumofdarien.org</em></a><em>&nbsp;or call (203)655-9233</em></p><p><em>&nbsp;</em></p><p><em>&nbsp;</em></p><p>Facebook: @museumofdarien</p><p>Instagram: @museumofdarien</p>