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Here’s What’s Happening at the Depot in February
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Here’s what events are going on in February at the Darien Depot Youth Center, in a big infographic from the Depot’s newsletter:
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What Darien’s Juvenile Review Board Is All About: Presentation Jan 24 at the Depot
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Parents are invited to a presentation about the Police Department’s Juvenile Review Board at 7:15 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 24 at the Depot Youth Center, 25 Heights Road. — an announcement from the Depot Darien Youth Center
During a single year, an estimated 2.1 million youth under the age of 18 are arrested in the United States. Research has shown that many youths in the juvenile justice system are there for relatively minor offenses, have significant mental health issues, and end up in out-of-home placement or on probation by default.
Diversion programs are alternatives to initial or continued formal processing of youth in the juvenile court system. — If you’re going, please RSVP here. Please be sure to sign up as registration will be limited due to the nature of the topic.
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Darien Depot Invites You to Its 1980s-Inspired ‘Après Ski’ Fashion Fundraiser on Feb 9
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Darien Depot’s staff, supporters and students invite you to come in from the cold and join them for an evening to celebrate and support the longest running teen center in the country, at the “Apres-Ski Fashion Fundraiser on Saturday, Feb. 9. Come toast with friends for an Après Ski themed night of fun in your most festive 80’s-inspired ski fashion! Our amazing auction items are soon to be showcased here! — an announcement from Darien Depot
Can’t attend the event?
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Darien Teens Tell Board of Selectmen About What They Get Out of the Depot Youth Center
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Learning the signs that someone might be suicidal, talking about problems (or anything) at Girls Night Out meetings, helping educate other teenagers about safety through the Students Against Destructive Decisions group, learning about mental illness, substance abuse, distracted driving, teen relationship violence. Those were the topics that nine Darien teenagers have been learning about at the Depot Youth Center, they told the Board of Selectmen at a recent meeting.
During budget deliberations early this year, members of the Board of Selectmen said they thought it would be a good idea to hear more from the Depot and what services it provides to students. At the meeting on Monday, Nov. 26, Janice Marzano, the Depot’s executive director for programming, was present, but she let the girls speak for themselves. For some reason, every single one of the speakers were girls.
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Darien Student Talks About Getting Hit by Pickup Truck in Town — and What She’s Doing About It
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“Many of you may have heard — about two years ago a girl got hit by a pickup truck after trying to get off the late bus,” a school bus that had just let off students on the Post Road, Rhea Bhat, a Darien High School freshman recently told the Board of Selectmen. “That girl was me.” Bhat, a member of Students Against Destructive Decisions at the high school was one of nine high school girls who told the board at its Monday, Nov. 26 meeting what they do at the Depot—Darien Youth Center and how valuable that is to them. Bhat went on to talk about the incident, which was covered in news stories at the time, how she was affected by it since and what she’s doing, partly in SADD meetings at the Depot, to try to prevent others from driving distracted.
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American Red Cross Babysitting Course Offered by Depot: Class Limited to 20
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The Depot Youth Center will once again be offering the American Red Cross Babysitters Training Course on Saturday, Feb. 2 and Saturday Feb. 23, 2019 but only for the first 20 sitters to enroll, so get your application in ASAP. — an announcement from the Depot Youth Center
This course is aimed at middle-school aged students ( 11 to 15 years old). Students will be certified by American Red Cross and receive certificates.
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Recognizing Depression: Talk at Darien Depot With Robert DiRoma
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What are the signs and symptoms of depression? How can I help my child, relative or sibling? How do I protect myself while supporting a person suffering from depression? Answers to these questions and a discussion with adults on the topic of depression with teenagers will be presented by Robert DiRoma from 7 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 8 at the Depot Youth Center.
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Talk for Teens, Parents on Teen’s Mental Illnesses, Suicide Attempt, Recovery from One Who Went Through It
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Emily Torchiana will speak about her personal experience with mental illnesses, a suicide attempt and her eventual recovery from 7 to 8:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 18, in the Darien Library Community Room. Torchiana educates students around the country sharing these personal experiences Her presentations help individuals, who are currently struggling, know they are not alone. — an announcement from The Depot, Darien Library and the YWCA of Darien/Norwalk, sponsors of the event. This program is open to all teens and their parents.
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Middle School Students Invited to Hangout Night on Friday with Games at the Depot
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Attention 6-8th graders: Middle school students of all abilities are invited to bring a friend, brother or sister and hang out at the Depot Friday night. Play Xbox, pool, foosball, ping pong, basketball, four square, arts and crafts, etc at the Depot from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, Sept. 21. The snack bar will be open for hamburgers, hot dogs, french fries, drinks, etc. — an announcement from Darien Depot
The Depot encourages inclusion of children with all abilities. The Depot is open to all students, whether in private, public or home schooled.
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‘LiveGirlTalk,’ a Confidence- and Leadership Skills-Building Program for Girls, Starts Oct 1 at the Depot
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LiveGirlTalk, a 10-week facilitated discussion group for girls, will be offered at the Depot for 10 weeks from the beginning of October through mid-December. The curriculum-based program, with a professional mentor, creates a brave space for girls to share concerns and interests and builds social emotional intelligence and self-esteem. — an announcement from the Depot
This 10-week free program will be offered at The Depot beginning Monday, Oct. 1 to Dec. 14 from 4:15 to 5:30 pm.
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Registration Starts for Cops and Kids Adventures Program — Deadline is Sept 7
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Registration has begun for the “Cops and Kids Adventures” program, where Darien police officers and kids have fun “adventures” together and and come up with a community-service project. The activities are meant to help build relationships. — This article is based on an announcement from Darien Police Department. Examples of past years projects include a supply drive for the Darien Human Services Department and providing free smoke and carbon-monoxide detectors for residents in need. This year’s outreach program will consist of collections for the Darien Human Services pantry. The joint program between Darien Police Department and the Depot is free to participants and will be limited to the first 20 applicants.
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How to Recognize Depression and Help a Loved One With It: Presentation May 31
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What are the signs and symptoms of depression? How can I help my child, relative or sibling? How do I protect myself while supporting a person suffering from depression? Answers to these questions and a discussion about depression will be presented by Robert DiRoma. The program will take place at 7 p.m., Thursday, May 31 at The Depot Darien Youth Center.
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Grade 4 Students Invited to Darien Depot’s Annual Spring Party, May 30
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All 4th Graders in Darien are welcome to attend the “Annual Spring 4th Grade Depot Party!”
The party at Darien Depot will have face painting, DJ with games, foosball, foursquare and social time with all your Darien friends. Pizza, Popsicles and drinks are included. The fun runs from 4 to 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 30. The rain date is June 1. Price: $20
Experience: Priceless
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‘Come and Let’s Talk: Juuls and Vapes’ Presentation April 19 at Depot Youth Center
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The Depot Darien Youth Center presents “Come & Let’s Talk: Juuls & Vapes” ab0ut what teens should know about vaping, particularly with the “Juuls” brand. The presentation takes place at 7:30 p.m. tonight at The Depot, 25 Heights Road. Dennis Bludnicki has been with Liberation Programs, Inc. for over 12 years, working as a drug counselor at Greenwich Youth Options, and a counselor at Liberation’s outpatient clinic in Stamford facilitating early recovery skills for adults. Dennis now works with youth and their families, providing prevention, education and drug and alcohol counseling. Maggie Young, MSW, LADC, B.S, CCS has been with Liberation Programs, Inc. for over 24 years, working as a case manager, counselor, team leader, and Director of the agency’s male (Liberation House) and female (Families in Recovery) inpatient treatment programs. She is currently the Director of Women and Children Services in Greenwich.
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Darien Depot Announces Two New Scholarships, for $5K and $2.5K — April 18 Deadline to Apply
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Dear Depot Community:
It is my pleasure to announce the launch of two annual scholarships to be awarded to two graduating seniors from the Depot Community. These awards will be presented at Darien High School on May 24 beginning at 6:30 p.m.
The Bankwell For Good Scholarship will be awarded to the senior who has been a key member of a Depot club or organization and who consistently exhibited a high level of commitment and service to the Depot. This winner will receive $2,500. The Janice Marzano Scholarship will be awarded to the Depot senior who embodies the most positive aspects of Janice’s personality; spirit, kindness and a true love for the Depot and its core values. The recipient must not only possess these traits but also be in need of financial assistance.