Darien Sport Shop will once again hold its 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. 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.
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.
An announcement from Darien Sport Shop:
“Join us tomorrow from 1-5 for a fun tailgate party hosted by Vineyard Vines! Free to all – bring the family and friends!
BBQ, craft beers, refreshments, games, prizes and more! DJ and refreshments inside — BBQ outside by the fountain. Hope to see you there!” Editor’s note: When a business is offering a new thing for free, no purchase necessary, Darienite.com is interested in covering it. Businesses, email your announcements to dave@darienite.com.
In honor of breast cancer awareness month, Darien Sport Shop will host a Denim Day and celebrate the grand reopening of the women’s second floor to benefit CancerCare all day on Thursday, Oct.13. Ten percent of women’s denim sales will be donated in support of CancerCare. The event will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 13 and will include special presentations and treats throughout the day including
· Fit clinics with your favorite denim brands
· DJ spinning the latest hits
· Informal Modeling
· Pure Barre Fitness Demo
· Lanphier Day Spa & Salon Chair Massages and Hair & Makeup Styling
· The Stand Juice Bar of Norwalk Sampling
· Champagne and Chocolate
· NEAT Darien Coffee Bar
· Gifts, Raffles and more! CancerCare® is the leading national organization dedicated to providing free, professional support services including counseling, support groups, educational workshops, publications and financial assistance to anyone affected by cancer. All CancerCare services are provided by oncology social workers and world-leading cancer experts.
Seven decades after it was founded in 1946 by Stephen Zangrillo, Darien Sport Shop is celebrating the 70-year anniversary and has launched a video commercial filmed in Darien and showing town residents. Here’s the store’s announcement about the commercial and the anniversary:
Commercial
Just in time to kick off the Fall season, Darien Sport Shop is pleased to announce the premiere of its Fall 2016 campaign commercial launched in celebration of the company’s 70th anniversary. The film was produced by Connecticut-based Hostage Films, a commercial and film production company led creatively by director and cinematographer Ruben Latre and executive producer Melissa Beth. Ruben Latre is an award-winning commercial director from Barcelona, Spain who in his first year directing commercials was thrice nominated in the category of Best New Director, ultimately taking home the honor at APCP Madrid. Latre’s work has been featured in Adweek, honored at the Director’s Guild of America in Shoot’s New Director’s Showcase and shortlisted at the AICP Awards.
For the past 70 years, the Darien Sport Shop has been dedicated to being a good neighbor by supporting numerous outreach initiatives throughout the year.
The Darien Sport Shop will host a special two-day 70th anniversary charity shopping event on Wednesday, Oct. 5 and Thursday, Oct. 6. Fairfield County non-profit organizations are invited to participate in this opportunity to raise funds for their causes. This year’s event will include special trunk shows, a wine tasting presented by BevMax, prizes and other festivities. How do organizations benefit?
Darien Sport Shop is looking for local ‘talent’ to appear in its 2016 Fall/Holiday television commercials and advertising.
No modeling or acting experience necessary. ___________
— an announcement from Darien Sport Shop
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Must be available for fittings the week of Aug. 8 and all day for filming at locations in Darien on Aug. 17. Compensation will be in the form of product and photography.
