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News and features of interest to Darien teenagers
A Bloc of Writers, a Greenwich-based writing, editing, and tutoring company, has launched a new service called Essay Rx, designed to help students proof, polish, and perfect their college admissions essays. (more…) Continue Reading →
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. (more…) Continue Reading →
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. (more…) Continue Reading →
Due to the weather and the school district decision to cancel after-school and evening activities, the Thursday evening Theatre 308 performance of Our Town has been rescheduled for this Saturday, Nov.17 at 2 p.m.
Tickets purchased for Thursday will be honored for the 2 p.m. Saturday show. Separately, the play is being performed Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. (more…) Continue Reading →
What healthy media use looks like, setting up structure around screen time, and what problematic use might look like are the focus of a talk at the Depot Teen Youth Center on Wednesday, Nov. 14 by Dr. Elizabeth Ortiz-Schwartz, M.D. (more…) Continue Reading →
Registration is now open for all Darien Parks and Recreation Department winter programs. (more…) Continue Reading →
Come learn about the dangers associated with vaping and how to talk to your child about e-cigarettes and vapes at a presentation on Wednesday, Nov. 14 at Weston Middle School Library. (more…) Continue Reading →
Housatonic Community College (HCC) invites the community to STEAM Fest 2018 — a celebration of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics on Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. 7 and 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the HCC campus. (more…) Continue Reading →
Darien High School Theatre 308 would like to invite you to their production of Our Town by Thornton Wilder on Nov. 15 to 17. (more…) Continue Reading →
Calling all High School students in Darien — 2020 Logo Contest! The town’s 2020 Committee is holding a Logo Contest and all high school students in Darien are encouraged to submit designs. (more…) Continue Reading →
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. (more…) Continue Reading →
High-school-age girls and boys who are interested in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) and enjoy engaging in community service are invited to an open house for the STEM Venture Crew Unit 353 on Thursday. This unique Crew is the first of its kind in the nation. (more…) Continue Reading →
All Darien girls are invited to the free Girl Scouts annual bring-a-friend event on Election Day at the Darien Ice House. (more…) Continue Reading →
GIRL POWER NEEDED! For the first time in history, the Boy Scouts of America is opening its program to GIRLS! We are currently seeking girls from Kindergarten to Grade 12. (more…) Continue Reading →
At 7 p.m. on Tuesday night, the Community Fund of Darien will present to the public its survey of 1,800 town students on risky behaviors and how well or poorly teens are avoiding them. The presentation starts at 7 p.m. in the Community Room of Darien Library. This appears to be part of what they’ll say, from slides about the latest survey that are currently posted on the organization’s website (alterations may be made in the actual presentation): (more…) Continue Reading →