Five Things to Know About Darien, May 18

Who's Afraid of Opera?: From 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. today, the Darien Senior Center will host opera veteran Arden Anderson-Broecking for the second of three lectures titled "?" Anderson-Broecking will discuss operatic excerpts from Mozart, Verdi, Puccini, Wagner, and Strauss.

One Page Poetry Circle: From 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., the will hold a one page poetry circle led by New School writing instructor Madge McKeithen. Participants should bring a page of poetry by an established poet and be ready to read aloud.

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 and Commissions: Meeting today at Town Hall are the Commission on Aging (9 a.m., room 116) and the Zoning Board of Appeals (7:45 a.m., room 206).

More Rain: The National Weather Service is calling for rain and possible thunderstorms today with a high of around 60°. More rain is likely through the end of the week.