Bill Jensen, owner of Darien Toy Box
By Lynandro Simmons DARIEN — In May, the Darien Toy Box will be celebrating it’s 11th anniversary. ... Jensen recently spoke about the inspiration to start Darien Toy Box and what it’s like owning a local ...
Darien Toy Box named Lego Gold Standard store
Kevin Webb Darien Toy Box has been named a Gold Standard store by Lego. ... At Darien Toy Box, LEGO creations built by local children and adults are featured in in a special front window display, bringing a ...
Revamped ‘Darienopoly’ board game hits store shelves — a keepsake that ‘makes people feel connected to Darien’
Darien Toy Box owner Bill Jensen poses with the Darienopoly board game at Darien Toy Box in Darien, Conn. ... Darien Toy Box owner Bill Jensen unboxes the Darienopoly board game at Darien Toy Box in Darien, ...
YWCA & Darien Toy Box present "Best Toys of 2011"
The Nov. 17 discussion will be led by Bill Jensen, chief toyman and owner of Darien Toy Box. He will discuss "Best Toys of 2011:" unique, innovative, traditional and fun toys for all ages and answer questions ...
Letter to the editor: Darien Library’s mini-golf fundraiser returns
Library’s mini-golf fundraiser returns On March 5 and 6, Darien Library welcomed 820 golfers young and old for two full days of our annual mini-golf fundraiser. ... Our Tee and Green Sponsors included Alan ...
Fireworks returning to Darien this month
By Brian Gioiele DARIEN - Fireworks are coming to town this year after all. ... They are available for purchase by Darien residents only. ... Event sponsors include Barrett Bookstore, Baywater Properties, Carta, ...
Darien community cookbook serves up residents’ ‘timeless family treasures’
“Darien Cooks! ... The book is available for purchase in-store at Palmer’s Market, the Darien YMCA, the Darien Toy Box and SipStirs or at www.communityfunddarien.org while supplies last. “Darien Cooks!
‘We’re still here’: Business as usual for Darien shops as downtown transformation begins
Darien Business as usual for shops as downtown transformation begins DARIEN — Downtown Darien’s transformative project, the Corbin District project, is finally happening — and all the shops in the area ...
Shop and stroll for the holidays in Darien Wednesday evening
Darien’s boutiques and shops will be participating in a holiday stroll with the theme of “Darien does holidays” on Wednesday, Dec. 11 from 5 to 9 p.m. ... The participating stores are: A Little Something ...
Helen Ainson holds annual Toys for Tots fundraiser in Darien
Attendees were also able to write checks to Helen Ainson’s neighbor, Darien Toy Box. Toys to be donated are collected at the Toys for Tots holiday fundraiser at Helen Ainson in Darien, Conn. ... Toys to be ...
‘It’s been a long slog’: Darien businesses hope next COVID reopening phase will turn tide
“We never really have a huge crowd in at the same time,” said Bill Jensen, owner of Darien Toy Box, who also intends to limit the numbers at roughly the same level he has maintained throughout the winter. ...
Boxes of curated Darien business goods will benefit Person-to-Person
By Susan Shultz DARIEN — Opus for Person-to-Person has begun offering “OPUS ♥ Local,” a box of popular local products for home delivery. ... The “OPUS ♥ Local: Best of Darien” box will be offered ...
Saturday: ‘Holiday Magic’ returns to Grove Street Plaza
Holiday Magic is a joint effort and is put together by Bill Jensen-Darien Toy Box, the Darien Chamber, PG Properties and the Melting Pot. ... The Mission of the Darien Chamber of Commerce to work to improve the ...
Celebrate Record Store Friday, Shop Small Saturday in Darien
Black Friday is also Record Store Day and Darien’s legendary record store, Johnny’s, is participating. ... The Darien Chamber, partnering with Darien Toy Box, is hosting annual Holiday Magic on Saturday, ...
SLIDESHOW: Santa returns to Grove Street for 'Holiday Magic'
Carolers from Darien High School Tudor's group also entertained. This event is put together by Baywater Properties, Grove Street Plaza, Darien Toy Box and the Darien Chamber of Commerce.
SLIDESHOW: Santa returns to Grove Street for 'Holiday Magic'
Carolers from Darien High School Tudor's group also entertained. This event is put together by Baywater Properties, Grove Street Plaza, Darien Toy Box and the Darien Chamber of Commerce.
Saturday: Holiday magic to return to Darien's Grove Street plaza
Carolers from Hindley and Darien’s ‘AcaBELLA” group will entertain all while residents for Santa to arrive. ... This event is put together by Baywater Properties, Grove Street Plaza, Darien Toy Box and the ...
‘We’re just gonna have to hope’: Darien businesses and organizations prepare for phase 3
Meanwhile, Darien Toy Box and Barrett Bookstore both said phase 3 will not impact them much. ... Occasionally we have had to limit the number of customers in the store —usually no more than 5 or 6,” Darien ...
Support the Depot by shopping, attending first fundraising fashion show
Darien Times The Depot, Darien Youth Center and the Darien Sport Shop are inviting the community to participate in a special week kicking off on Thursday, April 25. ... Participating shops include Darien Sport ...
Darien Library invites community to sixth annual mini-golf event Saturday
The sixth annual Darien Library Mini Golf Event will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ... Tee and green sponsors include Alan Hyatt Landscaping, Pensiero Plumbing & Heating, Michael Joseph’s, Darien Toy Box, Floor ...