Author, Author, Beer & Tea

Where you may want to go to and what you may want to know, too, for Thursday, Sept. 12 in Darien:

• Former Darien resident Nick Hahn has self-published a novel, Under the Skin. Here's a description on Amazon.com: "In Under the Skin, a brutal African dictator is challenged by two young women from different worlds: Maggie Kincaid, born to wealth and privilege in New York, and Nabby Kibugu, born to poverty and obscurity in the African bush. Their unlikely friendship sparks a fiery political drama with the potential to upend the leadership of a country and change the lives of millions."

• On Thursday, Sept. 12, "a 'Welcome Back' Afternoon Tea will be held at the DCA [Darien Community Association] from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. [...]  Here are details on upcoming teas." -- from an announcement on Darien Patch. And don't miss the DCA's Open House that day: "Starting at 9am, all are welcome to explore the large variety of classes, workshops and cultural lectures, gather flyers and speak directly to instructors and organizers; tour ‘Meadowlands’, the historic home and gardens of the DCA [...] -- from this events listing on Darien Patch.

• Fairfield County restauranteurs Barry Brennan of Darien, Gaynor Brennan of Stamford and Mac Mackenzie of New Canaan are hosting a grand opening of Brennan’s Tap Room in Norwalk on Thursday, Sept. 12. Mayor Richard Moccia will kick off the opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The event will feature live entertainment, raffles, giveaways and drink specials. The brothers and their childhood friend have collectively owned and operated seven different establishments in the past four decades.

• The community is invited to a book signing with local author the Rev. David Anderson on Thursday, Sept. 12, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Saint Luke’s Parish Youth & Community Center. [...] 1864 Post Rd. [...] Anderson’s new book, Losing Your Faith, Finding Your Soul: The Passage to New Life When Old Beliefs Die, will be available for sale [...] -- from the events listing on Darien Patch.

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