The Darien Department of Public Works will conduct its annual Christmas tree pick-up program according to the following schedule:
EDITOR’S NOTE: THIS IS THE SCHEDULE FOR 2017. THE SCHEDULE FOR 2019 IS HERE.
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— This announcement is from the Darien Department of Public Works. ____________
A few important reminders:
Christmas Trees must be at the curb by the first morning of the scheduled pick-up. Christmas Tree pick-up is conducted on public streets only.
Darien Library presents “Christmas in Connecticut,” the 1945 movie starring Barbara Stanwick and featuring Sidney Greenstreet. War hero Dennis Morgan becomes the object of a publicity stunt staged by magazine publisher Sidney Greenstreet. The corpulent print mogul announces that Morgan has won a Christmas dinner, to be prepared by the magazine’s housekeeping expert Barbara Stanwyck in her own Connecticut home. The catch: Not only does Stanwyck not have a home in Connecticut, but she’s never been in a kitchen in her life! She also doesn’t have a husband (as her articles claim), so Stanwyck’s erstwhile beau Reginald Gardiner is pressed into service as the hubby.
The DHS Community Council held its annual Holiday Silent Auction Wednesday evening, Dec. 14, prior to the DHS Holiday Spectrum Concert. _________
— an announcement from Darien High School
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During December, Community Council members approached local merchants and the High School community seeking donations for the silent auction. Generosity prevailed and many beautiful gift baskets were assembled for the auction. The prom package, which includes 2 tickets to the DHS prom and help from the administration with “The Ask” was a favorite.
Forget the One-Horse Open Sleigh! Metro-North is the best way to get around during this holiday season! We’ve got plenty of service, and a special timetable covering Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day. Here’s what we have “under the tree” for you:
Unless your boss is a total Scrooge, you will want to take advantage of our Christmas Getaway Service on Friday, Dec. 23 with extra trains departing Grand Central beginning at around 1 p.m. Because of reduced ridership, some evening trains may be cancelled or combined.
Darien’s Good Wife’s River Chapter, DAR will host their annual holiday party at the residence of Winifred and Tom Lom on Sunday, Dec. 18. Prospective members, husbands and significant others are invited to attend. RSVP to Corresponding Secretary, Vigee Droesch for food assignments. At this time, DAR Good Citizen Award Chairman, Kim Kiner will present the Good Citizen Award to a community-minded patriotic senior from Darien High School.
Kids ages 7 to 12 can get in the holiday spirit and create original wrapping paper and nametags from vegetable stamps at the DAC’s Gift Wrap Get Together on Dec. 10 from 1 to 3 p.m.
While the sheets of paper dry, children will enjoy cocoa and holiday cookies and then finish by wrapping any gifts they brought with them. $40, with no registration fee. The Darien Arts Center is located at 2 Renshaw Road, behind Town Hall. To register or for more information, visit darienarts.org or call (203) 655-8683.
The Nutcracker comes to life as the Darien Arts Center’s (darienarts.org) dance companies join together to enchant audiences of all ages at their annual production, ‘Scenes from the Nutcracker’. This Tchaikovsky holiday classic is abbreviated to an hour-long narrated show, specifically geared for young audiences. Children get to sit up close and are invited to meet and greet the characters after the performance. The show, a Darien favorite since 2002, provides an appealing introduction to attending dance performances for the younger set. “The Nutcracker was written for children,” says DAC Dance Director and show choreographer Bonnie Gombos, “It’s a fabulous adventure that also exposes audiences to different kinds of dancing and it’s a great opportunity to spark an interest in dance.
The Andrew Shaw Memorial Trust and Darien Boy Scouts invite you to a Holiday Bazaar to be held at the Scout Cabin at 140 West Avenue on Sunday Dec. 4 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
An extension of their popular spring tag sale, the Bazaar will feature new and secondhand holiday items including wreaths, décor, candles, ornaments, garland, lights, gift wrap, Annalee dolls, mugs, dishes, cookie boxes, and rare retro décor! There will also be jewelry to dress up any holiday outfit! Come start your Christmas at the Cabin and find unique holiday items for your home and self while supporting your local Scouting program!
The Andrew Shaw Memorial Trust and Darien Boy Scouts invite you to a Holiday Bazaar to be held at the Scout Cabin at 140 West Avenue on Sunday Dec. 4 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
An extension of their popular spring tag sale, the Bazaar will feature new and secondhand holiday items including wreaths, décor, candles, ornaments, garland, lights, gift wrap, Annalee dolls, mugs, dishes, cookie boxes, and rare retro décor! There will also be jewelry to dress up any holiday outfit! Come start your Christmas at the Cabin and find unique holiday items for your home and self while supporting your local Scouting program!
Once again Santa will arrive at Grove Street Plaza and come down the Chimney to visit with children. The fun starts at about 4:30 p.m.
Families can be entertained while waiting for his arrival with Rides on the Giant Animals—Lucy the Polar Bear, Moose and “Snow” Leopard. Carolers from Hindley and Darien’s ‘AcaBELLA” group will entertain all while we wait for Santa to arrive. Stay warm with free Hot Cocoa complements of The Melting Pot. This is one local event you won’t want to miss and is great way to capture the holiday spirit and spread good cheer!
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!!
Backpacks and food were among the items collected recently to support local communities and organizations. At Ox Ridge Elementary School, the Kids Care Club collected enough supplies to provide well over the “50 backpack” goal that was set. The Ox Ridge Kids Care Club is an organization of students and parents who are dedicated to living the school code by engaging in community service projects. _______________
— This article is from the Darien Public Schools “News of the Week” newsletter. _______________
As part of the year-long celebration of the school’s 50th anniversary, the Kids Care Club held a “backpack” drive to collect, package, and distribute school supplies to families in need in neighboring communities.
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!!
Darien Sport Shop will once again hold its eagerly anticipated annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony on Sunday, Nov. 27.
For nearly 40 years, the tree lighting ceremony has become a beloved event and kickoff to the Darien community’s holiday season. The event begins at 4:30 p.m. in the back parking lot. ________
— an announcement from Darien Sport Shop
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A new addition to this year’s festivities will be a special holiday performance by the New England Academy of Dance at 4:45 p.m. Santa will make his grand arrival at 5:00 p.m., followed by the lighting of the tree. Darien Sport Shop President Gina Zangrillo will be on hand to help Santa light the tree. Darien Sport Shop will kick off its holiday festivities Black Friday weekend with complimentary refreshments and music to welcome everyone back home for the holidays! A coat drive will be held to support Person-to-Person on Friday, Nov. 25 and Saturday, Nov.
For the 21st year, Person-to-Person will be hosting the Holiday Toy Store. With the support of a dedicated volunteer organizing committee, scores of volunteers and countless generous donors, more than 2,100 children will have a holiday that is merry and bright. Toy Store is one of the most fulfilling, enjoyable and engaging programs at P2P. For low-income clients who struggle throughout the year to provide basic necessities such as food and clothing, the holidays can be particularly stressful. But with Toy Store, parents are able to select a free toy and book for each child plus a board game for the family to enjoy.
