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Kids Can Apply for the Depot/Police Dept Citizens Police Academy

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Applications for kids to join the Darien Police Department-Depot Youth Center Citizen Police Academy will be accepted starting Wednesday, Dec. 7. The five-week program is run by the department’s Youth Division Detective Mark Cappelli in conjunction with The Depot Youth Center to give students a better understanding of police officers’ duties, responsibilities and training requirements. Officers from different departments participate, allowing students an opportunity to become acquainted with them in a friendly, interactive environment. Traffic enforcement, accident investigation, criminal justice, Internet safety, forensics, crime scene investigation, and a presentation with S.W.A.T. will be covered.

Community Organizations

Take Your Kids to ‘Moana’ at 4:15 PM, Wednesday; Donate a Toy/Gift for Admission

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Attention movie lovers: Mark your calendars on Wednesday, Nov. 30, the annual “Community-Wide Movie” benefiting the Darien Human Services Holiday gift drive will again take place at the Darien Playhouse. Sponsored by the Darien Youth Commission, the Darien Human Services Department, the Depot’s Helping Hand Club and the movie theater, this year’s film is Disney’s latest release: “MOANA.”
This movie premieres in theaters on Wednesday, Nov. 23. Please consider waiting until Wednesday the 30th to bring the whole family to the movie!!

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Depot

Depot Car/Pet Wash Now Is TOTALLY Cancelled

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On Wednesday the Depot Youth Center announced that its car wash/pet wash has been not just postponed but totally cancelled because the drought is expected to last for some time. You can get a refund if you already bought tickets by bringing them to the Depot — or you could just consider your ticket a contribution to the town’s youth center. The event was originally scheduled for last Sunday, then postponed to Oct. 9. Here’s an announcement posted Wednesday by the Depot on Facebook:

 

 

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Some Dangers from Vaping: Blackened Tongues, Exploding Devices

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An 18-year-old from DOMUS House in Stamford gave a talk last Monday to warn area health and social services professionals and others about the dangers of vaping, a trend of “smoking” vapor through electronic cigarettes. Monday’s Communities 4 Action annual meeting at UConn Stamford was attended by a wide cross section of health professionals, social services professionals, police and elected officials. Rayon Meikle from DOMUS House in Stamford adamantly warned against vaping in his talk Monday before the group. Rayon showed the crowd examples of vaping devices, which he said are priced from $30 to $600. He said the battery alone costs $30.

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When You Suspect a Friend Has an Eating Disorder: Presentation for Moms, Daughters Thurs

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Mother/Daughter Date Night: “What do I do if I think my friend has an eating disorder?” If you are middle school student and this dilemma is relevant to you, please attend our upcoming presentation and discussion led by Erin Kleifield, PhD. Dr. Kleifield is the director of eating disorders at Silver Hill Hospital. The event takes place from 7 to 8 p.m., Thursday, May 12 at The Depot – Darien Youth Center, 25 Heights Road. Register here.

Arts & Entertainment
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Kid Ace Magic Show Comes to Darien Depot This Sunday, May 1

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Depot Youth Center will host The “Kid Ace” Magic Show, Sunday, May 1 at 3 p.m.  This fun event is to benefit The Depot chapter of SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions). There is everything you expect from a magician and then, there is Kid Ace. In early 2015, the NFL selected Kid Ace as a featured artist in their Super Bowl campaign, beating out many other entertainers who applied for the position. Whether headlining sold out shows in the heart of Times Square or performing for thousands at Ahoy Stadium in the Netherlands, there is no doubt that the future is bright for this rising star in the field of entertainment. His unique blend of illusion, comedy and modern style makes his live show a guaranteed winner for our generation.

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Young Student Leduc

How to Support Your Student to Finish the School Year & Transition to the Next

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Free Parent Seminar: Learn how to support your student as they finish the school year and transition into the next. In a one-hour highly dynamic, action-specific, and interactive seminar, parents are invited to learn how they can support their middle or high school student for finals, and prepare them for the next school year. Parents will learn seven practical tools they can implement at home. There is no charge for the program, but registration is requested. Bring a friend!

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Depot Fundraiser

Darien Depot Winter Fundraiser: Lunar New Year Party Saturday, Feb 6

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It’s finally here – The Darien Depot Winter Fundraiser! This Saturday, Feb. 6, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. we will be celebrating the Lunar New Year (Year of the Monkey!) and supporting the youth of Darien.We hope you can join us at the DCA for a fun evening of cocktails, appetizers by Browne & Co and a DJ. Most important, we will have Depot Youth on hand to tell you why The Darien Depot Youth Center is so important to them and our town. We have created a Depot Winter Party 2016 Auction Book listing all of our Silent and Live Auction items.  To download our great Auction Book, please click Depot Auction 2016 Book

 
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Silent Auction
Raffle tickets are available to purchase the evening of the event.