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News and features of interest to Darien teenagers
The Community Fund of Darien will announce on Tuesday the results from a survey of 1,800 Darien teenagers from the 7th through the 12th grade. They were asked about aspects of their lives that encouraged and discouraged risky behaviors like substance abuse. The survey results will be made available and discussed at a 7 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 23 forum at Darien Library. (more…) Continue Reading →
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. (more…) Continue Reading →
Greenwich Education Group is organizing their fourth annual free college application seminar, featuring an expert panel. The goal is to help families navigate a particularly stress-inducing aspect of the college admission process. (more…) Continue Reading →
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. (more…) Continue Reading →
The story of how one young man triumphed over opioid addition is the subject of award-winning author Renée Hodges’ memoir, Saving Bobby: Heroes and Heroin in One Small Community, which she’ll discuss at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 25 at the YWCA in Greenwich. (more…) Continue Reading →
Dance on the DL, which previously offered dance classes out of JoyRide Studo at Goodwives Shopping Center, has moved into its own space next door in the shopping center. The local dance instruction business will celebrate with a Grand Opening open house on Saturday, Sept. 22. (more…) Continue Reading →
New to Scouting? Interested in learning more? The Andrew Shaw Memorial Trust and Darien Boy Scouts invites you to join us Saturday, Sept. 22 at the Family Scouting Open House. (more…) Continue Reading →
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. (more…) Continue Reading →
The Audition Workout, an intensive workshop for high school students at the Darien Arts Center, promises to hone auditioning skills and give participants the tools to make every audition a positive experience. (more…) Continue Reading →
Darien Library would like teenagers from Grades 8 to 12 to consider joining the Teen Advisory Board. TAB meets with the teen services librarian once a month to discuss all things teen for Darien Library. (more…) Continue Reading →
When budgeting and planning for college, parents and students often focus on the major expenses such as tuition, room and board, meal plans, and dorm essentials. (more…) Continue Reading →
The Darien Arts Center is teaming up with the Open Arts Alliance to provide a unique performance opportunity for ages 8 to 15. Broadway Beat, directed by Rocco Natale, executive director of the Open Arts Alliance, is a 30-minute variety show that will give every performer their moment to shine. (more…) Continue Reading →
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. (more…) Continue Reading →
The Stamford Orchestral Institute, a new orchestral program whose mission is to develop essential life skills through music, is now actively looking for young musicians who are interested in developing and expanding their musical skills. Auditions will be held Aug. 30 and 31 for the SOI’s inaugural season. Apply here. (more…) Continue Reading →
Darien Library has an “Escape the Room” 30-minute mystery game that children, teens and whole families can play either this coming Wednesday, Thursday or Friday. It’s called “The Great Train Robbery.” (more…) Continue Reading →