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REMINDER: Santa Comes to Grove Street Plaza at ‘Holiday Magic’ Event TONIGHT, Dec 1

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On Saturday, Dec. 1, Santa will arrive at Grove Street Plaza and come down the chimney to visit with children. Families can be entertained while waiting for his arrival with Rides on the Giant Animals — Lucy the Polar Bear and Rudy the Reindeer, Carolers from Darien High School will entertain all and there will be hot cocoa. — an announcement from the Darien Chamber of Commerce

Rides on the animals begin at 4 p.m., carolers start at 4:15, Santa arrives at about 4:45 p.m. depending on the wind currents in the air. Remember to bring your camera!

Education

Darien School Music Groups to Perform at Stamford Mall Dec 2 to 7

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Several Darien School musical ensembles will be performing in the Stamford Town Center’s “Holidays in Harmony” concert series this Monday through Friday, Dec. 2 to 7. All of the student performances will be at 4 p.m. the the mall’s Center Court. The following school ensembles will be participating:

—Monday, Dec 3 — Holmes Elementary School Chorus

—Tuesday, Dec. 4 — Darien High School Flute Ensemble & Tokeneke Elementary School Chorus

—Wednesday, Dec.

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Rowayton Gardeners Annual Christmas Market

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At the Rowayton Gardeners’ Annual Christmas Market on Saturday, Dec. 1,  you can find items for holiday decorating —including more than 100 designer-quality wreaths, boxwood trees and festive table arrangements. The Christmas Market will be held Saturday, Dec. 1, from 10 am to 1 pm at the Rowayton Community Center, 33 Highland Ave., Rowayton. — an announcement from the Rowayton Community Center

The Community Center will be brimming with reasonably priced unique holiday gifts, ornaments and a fabulous Silent Auction.

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Holiday Greens Wreath Workshop at the DCA

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Join our Greenhouse Group on Thursday morning, Nov. 29 as they lead you in this hands-on workshop to make a festive wreath of your very own. Bring your gloves, pruners and imagination and we’ll provide the rest, including fresh greens, ribbons and embellishments. Coffee and light refreshments will be served. Have coffee from 9:30 to 10 a.m. The workshop takes place from 10 to 11 a.m.

The cost to participate for DCA members $20; all others, $30. Prepayment is required by Monday, Nov.

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See ‘Ralph Breaks the Internet’ on Nov 30: Darien Youth Commission’s Annual Community-Wide Movie

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Attention movie lovers: mark your calendars — on Friday, Nov. 30, the annual “Community-Wide Movie” benefiting the Darien Human Services Holiday gift drive will again take place at the Darien Playhouse. — an announcement from the Darien Youth Commission, along with additional information about the movie

Sponsored by the Darien Youth Commission, the Darien Human Services Department, the Depot and the movie theater, this year’s film is Disney’s latest release: Ralph Breaks the Internet. Running time of this film is 1 hour, 54 minutes. (This movie premiered in theaters on Nov.

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Tantrums, Toys and Traditions: How to Survive the Holidays

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This workshop will help you prepare for the holidays. We will explore tips for common holiday challenges: handle tantrums, prioritize important family activities, whittle down gift lists and more. Learn how to re-focus on the giving aspect of the season. This free presentation by Barbara McLaughlin takes place in the Lamb Room of New Canaan Library. Register here.

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‘Light Up Rowayton’ Features Caroling, Tree Lighting, Model Train Show, Holiday Bazaar

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Downtown Rowayton will come alive with twinkling lights at the annual holiday town lighting. Festivities begin at Pinkney Park at 4:30 p.m., with caroling led by Brien McMahon’s award-winning Holiday Chamber Choir at 5 p.m. and the lighting of the Christmas trees at dusk. — an announcement from the Rowayton Civic Association
Afterward, visit the Rowayton Historical Society model train show from 4 to 6 p.m. in Pinkney House and the RHS Holiday Bazaar until 7 p.m. Then stroll down Rowayton Avenue to view the window decorations created by local merchants and enjoy a warm beverage and snack compliments of the Rowayton Market. Rowayton Avenue will be blocked off between Wilson Avenue and the Fire House, so please come early if you’re driving. For more information, contact Ryan Still. Annual Rowayton Egg Nog Contest
Sunday, Nov.

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‘A Magical Christmas Eve’ Exhibit at Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Starts Friday, Nov 23

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The Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum kicks off the Holiday Season the day after Thanksgiving with a new exhibition entitled, A Magical Christmas Eve at the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum, which will open at noon on Friday, Nov. 23. The exhibit shows examples of Christmas trees and holiday decorations from Christmases long, long ago and not so long ago. — an announcement from Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum

During Queen Victoria’s reign, Prince Albert introduced the Christmas tree in England, a tradition that became very popular in the U.S. in the 1850s. For the past 30 years, visitors from all across the region have come to the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum to learn about this holiday tradition and immerse in its splendor and beauty.

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Bring Your Kids to DCA to Visit Santa and Get Their Picture Taken With Him

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Santa’s coming to visit Darien Community Association, and you and your children are invited for some holiday cheer, and to take the classic photos you enjoy every year! — an announcement from Darien Community Association

The highlight of the party will be your little one’s visit with Santa, set against the backdrop of a full-size Christmas tree nestled within our historic home. When there’s a line, adults will find plenty of chairs, and toddlers will have some little things to keep them occupied, including holiday cookies and juice. Click here to see pictures from last year’s Christmas party with Santa.

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Save Driving Time by Stopping at the Grand Central Terminal Holiday Fair

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Commuters and occasional weekend train riders going into Manhattan can pick up some seasonal gifts at the Grand Central Terminal Holiday Fair, which opened on Monday, Nov. 12 and runs through Christmas Eve. — The information here is from this announcement. and the YouTube video. A total of 40 vendors have booths at the event, with 36 taking over half of Vanderbilt Hall and another four in the GCT Main Concourse.

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How to Avoid Job Scams During the Holiday Season

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Are you among the many people who look for seasonal work over the holidays? The National Retail Federation predicts that retailers could add as many as 650,000 new temporary positions over the 2018 winter holiday season. Many consumers are scrambling to apply but some of those postings may not even be real. During the holiday season, scammers look to take advantage of those seeking temporary work. In 2017, over 2,400 employment scams were reported to BBB Scam Tracker. — an announcement from the Better Business Bureau

According to the BBB Risk Index, the employment scam is the third riskiest scam for all consumers.