Coco publicity photo movie film 11-29-17

See ‘Coco’ at Darien Playhouse, But Get Tickets at Town Hall (With an Unwrapped Gift)

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Tickets are still available at the Darien Youth Commission office in Town Hall for the newly released Disney-Pixar movie, Coco at Darien Playhouse Wednesday afternoon, the Youth Commission has announced:

Movie-goers simply stop by, pick up desired amount of free tickets and come to the Darien Playhouse on Wednesday, Nov. 29 (theater doors open 3:45 p.m.; showtime is 4:15 p.m.).  In lieu of payment, each ticket-holder is asked to bring a new, unwrapped gift for the Darien Human Services Gift Store (in Town Hall). Gift suggestions (value $15 or more) include:  toys, books, games gift cards (Amazon, CVS, local eateries; Walmart; Kohl’s, etc.). And don’t forget the needs of our teen population. If you are unable to attend this event, please consider donating to this cause anyway.  Reach out to the Darien Human Services Department at 203-656-7328 for additional details.

Family Day Dinner 10-03-17

Letter: Darien Family Day Dinner Attended by 150

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To the editor:

On Friday, Sept. 22, approximately 150 people enjoyed the hospitality of the YMCA at the 7th Annual Family Day Dinner. Sponsored by the Darien YMCA, the Thriving Youth Task Force (a subcommittee of The Community Fund of Darien) and the Darien Youth Commission, Family Day — A Day to Eat Dinner with Your Children was launched in 2001 by The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University. Family Day is a national movement that reminds parents that the engagement fostered during frequent family dinners is an effective tool to help keep America’s kids substance free. Family meals are the perfect time to talk to your kids and to listen to what’s on their mind.

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Winners of ‘Darien Dash’ Scavenger Hunt Announced

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The Darien Youth Commission has announced the winners of the Darien Dash, the commission’s first town-wide scavenger hunt: Philip, Natalie, Miranda and Kathryn Roche. The Darien Dash took place on March 11 with 13 teams competing for top prizes. It concluded at The Depot Youth Center, where points were tallied and prizes awarded. The Darien Youth Commission, comprised of both adults and high school students, develops enrichment programs and activities for youth. For more information, visit darienct.gov/yc or call 203-656-7388.

Darien Youth Commission 20-05-17

Registration Extended to Friday for the Saturday ‘Darien Dash’ Scavenger Hunt

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You can now register as late as Friday for a new scavenger hunt in Darien, the “Darien Dash” this Saturday, March 11. There are still a few spots left, so the registration deadline of Wednesday has been extended two more days. As many as 20 teams will be accepted for the event, which is organized by the Darien Youth Commission. Here’s the announcement from the Youth Commission:

The Darien Youth Commission is happy to announce its first community-wide scavenger hunt, the Darien Dash, taking place on March 11 from 1 to 3 p.m.

Teams partaking in the scavenger hunt will compete to score the most points by answering town-based riddles and visiting participating merchants based on clues. The Darien Dash begins at the Town Hall gym and ends at The Depot Youth Center on Heights Road, where points will be tallied and prizes given to winners.

Darien Youth Commission 20-05-17

The First ‘Dash’ in the New ‘Darien Dash’ Scavenger Hunt May Be Registering on Feb 27

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A new scavenger hunt in Darien, called the “Darien Dash” and organized by the Darien Youth Commission, will take place on Saturday, March 11, and will accept just 20 teams, each with a car. Registration, which starts Feb. 27, will be first-come, first-served — so (depending on how popular this is) that may be the pre-dash “dash.” You might gather certain information before registration opens, to get your form completed faster. Here’s the announcement from the Youth Commission:

The Darien Youth Commission is happy to announce its first community-wide scavenger hunt, the Darien Dash, taking place on March 11 from 1 to 3 p.m.

Teams partaking in the scavenger hunt will compete to score the most points by answering town-based riddles and visiting participating merchants based on clues.