Five Things to Know About Darien, May 17

Growing Good Kids: Today from 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., the Darien Library will host "Growing Good Kids: Separation Anxiety," an informal dialogue on parenting led by Kirimi Papp from the Child Guidance Center of Southern Connecticut.

Bulk Pickup: Darien's  continues today and runs Tuesdays and Wednesdays through June 21. Residents must make appointments (one free per household) using the town's service request form or by calling 203-656-7374.

Boards & Commissions: Meeting tonight at are the Board of Finance (7:30 p.m., room 206) and the Architectural Review Board (8 p.m., room 213).

Dog Days: Continuing today and running through June 3 is the 's Dog Days of Darien exhibit. The show  of their "best friends" in nature. Drop by weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. or Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Coastal Flood Watch: A coastal flood watch is in effect as rain continues to fall across the area. Tidal departures are expected to be about 1.5 feet above normal around midnight tonight.