Christmas 2016

Gift Wrap Get Together Workshop

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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.

Christmas 2016

‘Scenes from the Nutcracker’ at Darien Arts Center

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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.

Community Organizations
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Person-to-Person Wants Your Help for the Holiday Toy Store that Helps 2,100 Kids

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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.

Holidays
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What Does Santa Do on Visits to the Maritime Aquarium? Dive with the Sharks, of Course!

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Starting this Saturday, Nov. 26, Santa Claus will be wedging into his scuba suit and joining our volunteer dive team to swim among The Maritime Aquarium’s sharks. Santa Claus will be putting on scuba gear, checking it twice, during the holiday season to help The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk demonstrate that sharks are not naughty, but nice. Twice each day on Sat., Nov. 26 and Sun., Nov.

Arts & Entertainment

Reserve Seats Early for Darien Arts Center’s ‘Scenes from the Nutcracker’

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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’. photo credit to Heather Kahlert

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.