Recreation

BREAKING: Pokémon Go Monsters Invade Darien — Cops to Assist with Citizens’ Arrests

An Improvement Coming to Darienites’ Northernmost Swimming Spot — New Canaan’s Waveny Pool

Register Early for May, June Free Fly Fishing Classes at Orvis Store in Darien

Darien Beach Permits Available Online and at Town Hall

RTM Postpones Vote on Hecker Ave Property to Get More Information

Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Norwalk Sunday, Oct 4

Ten Things You Can Do with the Kids on Monday’s Holiday

Hundreds to Run Sunday in Annual Darien Road Race

Darien Arts Center Open House: 1 to 4 PM Sunday

New Director for 10 & Under Program at Kings Highway Tennis Club

Picture of the Day: ‘Pear Tree Canoes’ by Nanci Natale

Registration for More than 75 Fall Classes at Darien Arts Center

Registration Now Open for the Darien Road Race

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By David Gurliacci | July 18, 2016

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By David Gurliacci | August 3, 2015

The Darien Police Department has just issued this bulletin on the Pokemon Go monsters now occupying various locations in our fair town. Police urge citizens to take appropriate precautions and are offering assistance with efforts to capture the invasive species:
The Pokémon Go phenomenon sweeping the globe has not left the Town of Darien untouched. Our officers have observed small groups of smartphone equipped “trainers” traversing the town in search of Pokéballs and rare Pokémon creatures. It is refreshing to see teens and young adults meeting up to get outside and explore Darien. “Catching ‘em all” takes concentration, but it is important to remember that our world has many more dangers than those found in the Pokémon universe. The New York City Police Department recently issued some helpful tips to help Pokémon Go enjoy a safe playing experience:

Be alert at all times
Stay aware of your surroundings
Play in pairs or as a group to ensure your safety
Do not drive or ride your bike, skateboard, or other device while interacting with the app…You can’t do both safely. Do not trespass onto private property or go to areas you usually would not if you weren’t playing Pokémon Go. Be aware and tell your kids about “stranger-danger”.

New Canaan officials on Tuesday approved a plan to install water heaters for the upcoming season at Waveny Pool — a widely anticipated amenity at the popular facility. Most of the 100 non-residents who buy pool passes at Waveny, just over the Darien-New Canaan border, are from Darien. The Board of Selectmen by a 3-0 vote approved a $15,000 contract between the New Canaan Department of Public Works and Danbury-based Mitchell Gas to install two 1,000-gallon tanks to serve the main pool at Waveny, and a 250-gallon tank for the kiddie pool, according to Joe Zagarenski, senior engineer with the DPW. The funds had been part of an allowance that came with the Waveny Pool’s original approval, he said. The heaters are to be delivered this week and the water should be heated in time for the Waveny Pool’s Memorial Day weekend opening, Recreation Director Steve Benko said during the selectmen’s regular meeting, held at Town Hall.

Take a free “Fly Fishing 101” class from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday in May and early June through June 18 at the Orvis store in Darien, right next to Trader Joe’s. (The April classes are already filled up.)

According to a sign (pictured here) in front of the store at 432 Post Road: “Perfect for Beginners! Learn fly casting and rigging.” Register for one of the Saturday classes in May by clicking on the dates here. Here’s what the Darien store’s Web page on the Orvis website has to say about the class, and the advanced classes also offered by the store:

Fly Fishing 101 & 201
Class spaces are limited. Call or stop by to reserve a spot or sign up online now.

You can get your beach permit now from the Darien Parks and Recreation Department. Beach/Park Permit and Boat launch applications were included in the Spring and Summer brochure which was mailed out to all Darien households the last week of February. The Parks and Recreation Department is currently accepting applications for beach permits. Stickers are available to Darien residents and taxpayers only. Proof of residency must be presented in the form of current motor vehicle registration to Darien address. ___________

— an announcement from the Darien Parks & Recreation Department

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Avoid standing in line!!! Simply purchase your permit online at http://ereg.darienct.gov or print out the application below and drop it in the mail with a copy of the DMV registration for each vehicle. We will quickly process your application and mail your permit(s) to you. Please note that all applications processed prior to April 4 will be mailed the week of April 4. Application instructions appear in the 2016 Spring and Summer brochure. Please call the Parks and Recreation Department at 203-656-7325 for more information. 2016 Beach Permit Application

TYPE OF PERMIT
COST OF PERMIT

Resident*
$45

Senior Resident
Free (1 per family)

Non-Resident Taxpayer
$75

Summer Residents
$100

Daily Beach Pass
$40

Boat Launch
$45

Daily Boat Launch
$65

*To qualify for a resident pass, the car must be registered in Darien. If the car is owned by a Darien resident and registered in a town other than Darien, the cost is $75 for the car. Beach/Park Permit and Boat launch stickers are required from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day at Pear Tree Beach and mid-April through early October at Weed Beach (or when gatehouses are staffed). No one is permitted to enter the facilities without the proper permit.

Update 10:27 p.m.:

A vote on the proposed purchase of the strip of land along the back of Spring Grove Cemetery was postponed by the Representative Town Meeting on Monday night in order to get more information. RTM members wanted to know more about what flood-mitigation measures would be allowed or forbidden under an easement with the Darien Land Trust, which was providing half the financing for the purchase in return for keeping the land as natural open space. The proposal was removed from the agenda without discussion at Monday night’s meeting. Original article: 6:06 p.m.:

A proposal to buy about 1.24 acres of land between Hecker Avenue and Town Hall is on the agenda for Monday night’s meeting of the Representative Town Meeting. The land may be used as a public park, barely developed, for the public to use in walking between Town Hall and Hecker Avenue at a spot just to the north of Darien Police Headquarters and Darien Library.

The Fairfield County Walk to End Alzheimer’s will take place on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015 from 8:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Calf Pasture Beach in Norwalk, CT. _______________

An announcement from theAlzheimer’s Association Connecticut Chapter:

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Registration for the annual event, sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association Connecticut Chapter, continues to break records and (as of Sept. 22) counts 200 teams and 887 walkers who have raised $163,000 to date. Participants of all ages and abilities are invited to register for free online or via phone 860-828-2828 and help reclaim the future for millions.

Here are several things to do for the kids and teens on Monday while Darien Public Schools, along with a number of other schools in the area, are closed for the Jewish New Year holiday of Rosh Hashanah. ONE: STAMFORD MUSEUM & NATURE CENTER — FALL BREAK OUT DAY:
Habitat, Habitat
Monday, September 14, 11 am – 3 pm
No school? No problem! Join us for a day of special programs and self-guided activities for all ages. Explore the places that animals live, both local and across the globe.

About 500 runners are expected for the 2015 Darien Road Race, starting at about 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13 at Pear Tree Point Beach (where it will also end up). Runners can expect some fun and hope for an award and drivers in the area can expect temporary delays. In an announcement Wednesday, Darien police (who gave the estimate of 500 runners) said: “Motorists and residents of the area are advised to expect short-term delays and detours along the race route. Officers will be positioned along the route to facilitate the flow of traffic and the safety of the runners.” Here’s most of the announcement, somewhat rewritten, from the race’s organizers, the Community Fund of Darien, which uses this event as a fundraiser:

Where it takes place and how to enter

The race route, which stretches along scenic waterfront roads, includes two events, a 10-kilometer (6.2 miles) and a 1.5 mile fun run called “The Loop.” The 1.5 mile fun run starts at 1 p.m.; the 10K starts at 1:30 p.m. Following each race, awards will be presented to the runners with the fastest finish times.

An announcement from Darien Arts Center:

As part of the ongoing celebration of its 40th anniversary year, the Darien Arts Center is hosting an Open House on Sunday, Sept. 13 from 1 to 4 p.m.

All ages are invited to participate in mini-classes in dance, visual arts and music, find out about programs, meet DAC board members and faculty, and enjoy music performed by DAC music teachers. Birthday cake will be served in celebration of its 40th year. Information will be provided, including show dates and participation and volunteer opportunities, for those interested in their community theatre group, DAC Stage, the Annual Darien Art Show and Sale, and other programs.

Complimentary mini-classes include preschool and hip hop dance, martial arts, piano, a singing class for tweens, and a printmaking project for all ages. Cake will be served during the birthday celebration with music performed by music department faculty.

Luke Robbins, the new director for the 10 & Under Tennis program at Kings Highway Tennis Club, has a master’s degree in social work and had a brief stint as a standup comic. He will be available at information sessions on Thursday, Aug. 27 from 6:15 to 6:45 p.m. and Thursday, Sept. 3, from 6 to 6:30 p.m.

An announcement from Kings Highway Tennis Club:

When you think of tennis, most people think of a yellow tennis ball. But not Luke Robbins.

Thanks to Nanci Natale for submitting this picture (taken in August 2015):

Registration is now open for more than 75 Fall 2015 classes at the Darien Arts Center. Offerings include dance, visual arts, martial arts and music for all ages. ______________________

An announcement from Darien Arts Center

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Most classes begin on September 8. Ongoing classes for adults include ballet, tap, pilates, watercolor painting and martial arts. New classes include a vocal workshop for ages 7-12, Vocal Divas!

Registration is now open for the Sept. 13 Darien Road Race, and the first 400 to register get a free t-shirt (details at the bottom of this article). Here’s the announcement from the Community Fund of Darien:

The 36th annual Darien Road Race is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015 at Pear Tree Point Beach and includes a 10K and 1.5 mile loop. The race will feature “The Finish Line” tent with music, games, food trucks, a dunk tank, sponsor booths and an awards ceremony.

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