Community-Wide Movie 2018
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‘Ralph Breaks the Internet’ — Darien Youth Commission’s Community-Wide Movie

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The annual “Community-Wide Movie” benefiting the Darien Human Services Holiday Gift Drive will take place at the Darien Playhouse again this year at 4:15 p.m., Friday, Nov. 30. — an announcement from the Darien Youth Commission, along with additional information about the movie

Sponsored by the Darien Youth Commission, the Darien Human Services Department, the Depot and the movie theater, this year’s film is Disney’s latest release: Ralph Breaks the Internet. Running time of this film is 1 hour, 54 minutes. (This movie premiered in theaters on Nov.

Parents & Kids
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See ‘Ralph Breaks the Internet’ on Nov 30: Darien Youth Commission’s Annual Community-Wide Movie

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Attention movie lovers: mark your calendars — on Friday, Nov. 30, the annual “Community-Wide Movie” benefiting the Darien Human Services Holiday gift drive will again take place at the Darien Playhouse. — an announcement from the Darien Youth Commission, along with additional information about the movie

Sponsored by the Darien Youth Commission, the Darien Human Services Department, the Depot and the movie theater, this year’s film is Disney’s latest release: Ralph Breaks the Internet. Running time of this film is 1 hour, 54 minutes. (This movie premiered in theaters on Nov.

Letters to the Editor
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Letter: Thank You, Supporters of Darien Youth Commission’s Halloween Window Painting Contest

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To the editor:

On behalf of the Darien Youth Commission and the many sectors of the community who supported the DYC’s recent Annual Halloween Window Painting Contest, thank you. The weather was absolutely perfect for this 21st anniversary celebration, with close to 100 middle and high school students painting approximately 25 storefronts throughout the community. As the makeup of the merchant population changes from year to year, it was great to include a bunch of new storefronts in the fun. Like many of these special events, these activities are made possible as a result of the unique partnership the Darien Youth Commission forges with the public and private sectors. Again, special thanks to Beth Cherico, owner of Pie in the Sky LLC (a mobile art education service) for lending her expertise to the judging portion of this event.

Darien YMCA
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Reserve Seats Early for Darien’s Family Dinner Day on Sept 21

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Come to the Darien YMCA on Friday, Sept. 21 for Darien’s annual “Family Dinner Day,” a free dinner for parents and their kids celebrating the simple things that keep families connected and strong. The evening event, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., includes dinner, swimming, open gym, arts & crafts, games, goodie bags and an evening of fun for the whole family. 

Space is limited so reservations are required. (See details below.)

While this event is open to all, the organizers are focusing on families with preschool through elementary school aged children. The event is sponsored by the Thriving Youth Task Force, the Darien YMCA, The Community Fund of Darien & the Darien Youth Commission.

A Day to Create

‘Day to Create’ Community Arts Festival for Kids, Parents

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The “Day to Create” Community Arts Festival on Saturday afternoon includes a variety of crafty activities for kids — including hands-on arts, face painting, animals and more — and an opportunity for adults to learn more about community nonprofit agencies. Made possible through the generosity of local non-for profit agencies, the event is organized by the Darien Youth Commission. Former Ringling Bros. & Barnum & Bailey Ringmaster Joe Barney will be performing in the Town Hall Auditorium starting at 12:15 p.m.

Barney is an award-winning comedy magician who has performed throughout the country. Joe also performs as a clown and has appeared with The Big Apple Circus.

Arts & Entertainment
A Day to Create Community Arts Festival 2018

Community Arts Festival Has Information for Parents and Fun for Kids

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The “Day to Create” Community Arts Festival on Saturday afternoon includes a variety of crafty activities for kids — including hands-on arts, face painting, animals and more — and an opportunity for adults to learn more about community nonprofit agencies. Made possible through the generosity of local non-for profit agencies, the event is organized by the Darien Youth Commission. Former Ringling Bros. & Barnum & Bailey Ringmaster Joe Barney will be performing in the Town Hall Auditorium from 12:15 to 1 p.m.

Barney is an award-winning comedy magician who has performed throughout the country. Joe also performs as a clown and has appeared with The Big Apple Circus.

Community Organizations
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Parents, Mature High School Students Invited to See ‘Haze’ — Documentary on Binge Drinking, Monday, March 5

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Binge drinking killed a college freshman from Greenwich in 2004, and it’s killed a Darien teenager as well. “Haze,” a documentary about binge drinking and Gordie Bailey’s death, will be shown from 7 to 8:30 p.m., Monday, March 5 at Darien Library. Bailey died from alcohol poisoning in September 2004 after passing out on a couch in his fraternity house following a hazing initiation at the University of Colorado. In 2008, The Gordie Foundation produced Haze, a documentary telling Gordie’s story and discussing the issues surrounding college drinking and hazing. This program is for parents and mature high-school aged students.