Local business owners and the Darien Chamber of Commerce would like to announce to the Darien Community that Saturday, Nov. 26 is “Shop Small” Saturday in Darien. Come celebrate the uniqueness of shopping in Darien! Ninety-eight percent of our shops and restaurants are owned locally! ______________
— an announcement from the Darien Chamber of Commerce
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There are many benefits to shopping and dining locally:
~ In an increasingly homogenized world, our “one-of-a-kind” shops give Darien a distinctive character.
It was one of the most memorable chapters in a long and storied rivalry—a rare high school football game that not only lived up but exceeded its hype as the top-seeded Darien Blue Wave escaped New Canaan with a breathtaking 37-34 overtime win over the No. 2 Rams Thanksgiving afternoon in front of nearly 5,000 fans at Dunning Field. Darien senior co-captain Finlay Collins was named the game’s MVP, rushing 10 times for 87 yards and two touchdowns and sealing the Wave’s breathtaking win with an interception of New Canaan quarterback Drew Pyne in overtime at the Wave five-yard line. _____________
— This article originally was published by NewCanaanite.com. _____________
“Hats off to New Canaan, they played a hell of a game.” Darien head coach Rob Trifone told NewCanaanite.com.
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.
Thursday morning will mark the third straight year New Canaan and Darien collide in the Turkey Bowl as the top two teams in the state. As was the case last year, this will be the only time the No.1 Wave and No. 2 Rams face one another as Darien will defend its state Class LL title while the Rams are looking to win their fourth straight Class L crown. And if the previous two Thanksgiving match-ups—both won by Darien by a score of 28-21—are any indication, this year’s game will be another classic chapter in a historic rivalry that dates back to 1928. Even with the absence of an official FCIAC Championship game this season, stakes will be high on Thursday as the game will count toward CIAC rankings, impacting the probability of a state semifinal home game.
I’m thankful for growing up in a community with such wonderful diversity. I’m thankful to call the same place home where Tracey and I can raise our children to appreciate an even more diverse world. I’m thankful to live in a state that is tolerant, promotes the rights of all people and will always keep a close eye on those who have the least amongst us. I’m thankful to live in a nation where I can dream of doing great things, move freely from place to place and speak my mind. I’m thankful for the people of Norwalk and Darien for electing me to a job that I truly love.
Every year, the Darien High School band collects fresh and frozen turkeys for the Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County. Last year, the band donated 107 turkeys to local families in need!
The entire Darien community is invited to donate a turkey or sides such as stuffing, canned corn and instant mashed potatoes. Food items can be dropped off outside the Darien High School (look for the turkey!) on Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016 from 7 to 8 a.m.
— an announcement from Darien High School
All remaining tickets for the widely anticipated New Canaan-Darien Thanksgiving morning football game sold out in 37 minutes, New Canaan school district officials said. Darien had fewer available tickets than New Canaan, and those sold out even quicker. All 2,800 tickets allocated to New Canaan High School had sold out by 12:37 p.m. Monday, while the 1,900 tickets for Darien sold out by 12:05 p.m., New Canaan High School Athletic Director Jay Egan confirmed. Officials landed on that 60-40 split because the Rams are hosting this year’s Turkey Bowl at Dunning Stadium in New Canaan. Individual students and football families were allowed to purchase tickets in advance, Egan said.
Metro North has extra trains on Wednesday and a special holiday schedule for Thanksgiving Day (the busiest travel day of the year) through the following Sunday.
Here’s the Metropolitan Transportation Authority announcement:
We’ve created a special Thanksgiving Holiday Timetable covering Thursday, Nov. 24 through Sunday, Nov. 27. So be sure to pick one up in Grand Central or at our outlying stations. You can also find train times on our schedules page or on our new TrainTime App!
As part of Connecticut Food Bank’s drive for donations of Thanksgiving turkeys, the Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County, located in Glenbrook, will be accepting turkeys deposited now through Friday, and you can give money online. Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County is at 461 Glenbrook Ave. in Stamford. According to its website, it’s also looking for $25 donations, and you can donate online, here. Here’s the Connecticut Food Bank’s announcement:
With Thanksgiving approaching, the Connecticut Food Bank is asking donors to help them reach the finish line in meeting the need for turkeys and the trimmings that will help provide Thanksgiving For All.
Every year, the Darien High School band collects fresh and frozen turkeys for the Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County. Last year, the band donated 107 turkeys to local families in need!
The entire Darien community is invited to donate a turkey or sides such as stuffing, canned corn and instant mashed potatoes. Food items can be dropped off outside the Darien High School (look for the turkey!) on Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016 from 7 to 8 a.m.
— an announcement from Darien High School
Darien High School has announced where and when tickets may be bought for the 2016 Turkey Bowl between Darien and New Canaan on Thanksgiving Day (Nov. 24). Sales start for students in the morning on Nov. 21 and for the public in the afternoon at Darien Public Schools headquarters, 35 Leroy Ave.
