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Community Announcements

• Fall Cocktail – Why participate in the school auction? | Closes Sat Night 10/17 at 8:45pm
  Click here to participate in the Silent Auction or to Make a Donation to the school! The Auction closes Tomorrow …
• Milkshake Factory Fundraiser Event | October 21st 3-8pm
  Enjoy delicious handspun shakes, craft sundaes and premium chocolates all in support of Hindley! 25% of your order will benefit …
• First Kids Care Club | October 21st 3-4pm
  Our First Kids Care Club Wednesday, October 21st! Time: 3pm-4pm Where: Hindley Common Room The Cause: Filling in the Blanks …
• DHS 6th Annual Trunk or Treat | October 25th 11:30-1 pm
  The DHS Student Government is excited to host the sixth annual Trunk or Treat event on Sunday, October 25 from …
• 2026 Depot Overstuffed Turkey Trot Early Bird Sign Up! Before October 31st
  Come burn off those extra calories on Friday, November 27th at the 3rd annual Depot Turkey Trot being held on …
• Your After School – Fall Clubs are underway, but it’s not too late to join the fun!
  Fall Clubs are underway, but it’s not too late to join the fun! We’re still accepting late registrations for select …
• Museum of Darien – CRAFTLAB Tours and Tricorn Hats on Election Day Workshop | November 3rd 11am-1pm
  Museum of Darien is offering a special workshop: CRAFTLAB Tours and Tricorn Hats on Election Day, Tuesday, November 3. Children and …
• Not-So-Spooky Stroll | October 30th
  One of our favorite fall family traditions is back! Bring your little pumpkins and enjoy a not-so-spooky stroll through the …
• Building Resilience – Navigating Life’s Milestones Together | October 20 
  We are excited to introduce “Building Resilience,” a three-part series designed to help families navigate important life transitions and milestones …
• The Hindley Coat Drive is underway through November 3rd
  We’re collecting new or gently used coats, hats, gloves, and mittens through November 3 to support local families through Person …
• Hindley DEIB – UN Month Celebration | October 2026
  “our common humanity and the urgency of the knock on the door of this great edifice, demand that we must …
• Respecting, Honoring & Reflecting on Indigenous Wisdom 
• 2026 DHS Election Day Boys Basketball Clinic | November 3rd 11am-1pm
  Off from school on Election Day? Bring your player to the Darien High School gym for a fun, skills-focused basketball …
• Darien Nature Center – Amanda Craig -The Nature of Emotions | October 20th 6-7pm
  Please join Dr. Amanda Craig and her intern, Mia Torres, at the Darien Nature Center for a special parent-child workshop …
• Darien Nature Center – Afternoon with the Animals! | October 23rd 2-3:30pm
  Afternoon with the Animals! -Friday, October 23, Grades K-5, 2:00 – 3:30 PMWe’ll spend time with our fascinating and friendly …
• Darien Nature Center – Hike and Campfire! | October 22nd 2-3:30pm
  Hike and Campfire! -Thursday, October 22, Grades K-5, 2:00 – 3:30 PMWe’ll explore the trails and pond at Cherry Lawn Park, …
• Darien Nature Center’s GRAND OPENING Newly reimagined Animal Room! | Sat October 17th 10am-12pm
  The Darien Nature Center’s GRAND OPENING of our newly reimagined Animal Room! Enjoy Animal Room tours, animal encounters, & S’mores! …
• YWCA: Beyond The Scoreboard: The Mental Game of Student Athletes
  Event Title: Beyond The Scoreboard: The Mental Game of Student Athletes Date: October 29th, 2026 Time: 7:00pm Location: Virtual Cost: …
• YWMCA: Growing Up Today: Teen Voices on Relationships & Connection
  Event Title: Growing Up Today: Teen Voices on Relationships & Connection Date: October 20th, 2026 Time: 7:00pm Location: Virtual Cost: …
• Hindley Library Volunteers Needed – Spend an hour helping Mr. Duff
  Hi Hindley families!  We are looking for volunteers to help out in the library this school year! Sign-up to spend …
• Darien Arts Center Pumpkin Decorating Workshop | Oct 22nd
  The Darien Arts Center Visual Arts Department invites children in Preschool through Grade 5 to a special Pumpkin Decorating Workshop …
• Hindley School Directory | Update your info by Oct 5th
  We are excited to announce we are moving to a fully online FREE school directory.  An email has been sent with …
• The Depot – Halloween Fun | Oct 30th
  Halloween Fun at the Depot- Students in 4th and 5th grades are welcome to come and enjoy some Halloween fun …
• Darien Youth Squash Open Houses: Grades 3–8 | Multiple dates in October
  Darien Youth Squash Open Houses: Grades 3–8 Darien Youth Squash invites Darien kids and their parents to learn about the …
• Darien Parks & Rec – Winter Soccer Registration
  Darien Parks & Recreation Winter Soccer Registration Registration is now open for all Blue Wave Kickers soccer classes at the …
• The Tokeneke Pumpkin Carnival | Oct 17th
  The Tokeneke Pumpkin Carnival Is Back! Saturday, October 17th, 10am – 4pm For 50+ years, one magical October day turns …
• Mather Homestead Fall Festival | Oct 24th
  Mather Homestead Fall Festival Saturday October 24th 11AM-2PM: Please come enjoy the beautiful Mather Homestead property for this family event! …
• RSM Halloween Math Spooky House | Oct 23rd
  Dear Hindley School Families, You’re invited to RSM Greenwich’s  Halloween Math Spooky House filled with Math Fun, Magic Show, Face Painting, and CANDIES!   When: Friday, October …
• Hindley Bookfair | Oct 13th to 15th
  The Hindley Book Fair is just two weeks away! This year, the book fair is taking place Tuesday, October 13th …
• New Canaan Library – Inclusive Together Community Connections Fair | Oct 3rd
  On October 3 2:00pm-4:30pm at New Canaan Library, join Inclusive Together & New Canaan Library for a FREE Community Resource …
• Darien Library – All-Star Baseball Bash | Oct 9th
  Calling all baseball fans! Join the community in giving a massive hometown congratulations to the most successful team in Darien …
• Darien Library – Read Your Way: Understanding Dyslexia and Empowering Readers | Oct 13th
  To celebrate Dyslexia Awareness Month, join us for an inspiring evening as we explore dyslexia through the perspectives of a …
• The Depot – Family Bike Safety Workshop | Oct 3rd
  Join The Depot Youth Center for a Bike Safety Workshop on Saturday, October 3 from 11:30 AM–1:00 PM for families. This hands-on …
• The Depot – 4th & 5th Grade Half Day Ice Skating Parties | Oct 22nd and 23rd
  With conference half days coming, there will be ice skating parties for both the 4th and 5th graders.  4th grade …
• Meet us by the Bay: Hindley Fall Cocktail Party | October 17th
  Parents, it’s time for a night out! Join us for the Hindley Fall Cocktail Party at Noroton Yacht Club for …
• The Depot – Girls &: Confident girls, brighter future | Sept 30th, Oct 14th and 25th
  Girls in 4th and 5th grade are invited to join leader, Joan Kuhl, for an interactive 3 part series to …
• Hindley Yearbook 2026–2027 — Share Your Photos Throughout the Year!
  Dear Hindley families, The Hindley Yearbook is truly a community effort, and we need your help to make it special! …
• Hindley DEI – Bulletin Board for Spanish Heritage Month
  Tu único límite es tu mente/ Your only limit is your mind
• DCA – Cotillion at the DCA starts | October 14th
  Attention parents of 4th-6th graders! The DCA is delighted to welcome Cotillion back this fall! As the school year begins, it’s the perfect time …
• DCA – The Breast Advice: A Conversation & Book Signing with Dr. Elisa Port | October 8th
  In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Darien Community Association and Breast Cancer Alliance, welcome Dr. Elisa Port for an …
• DCA – Pumpkin Patch Pop-up | September 20th
  Celebrate the Autumnal Equinox with the DCA and The Gardener’s Center at a festive, family-friendly event on the DCA Nature …
• Person 2 Person – Help Supporting Local Families throughout September
  Person 2 Person would love your help supporting local families by donating baby essentials using this Amazon wish list link: https://a.co/0cQXCRnw.  …
• First Annual Ski and Skate Sale | Oct 4th (donation dates in September)
  Support local veterans donating and buying used winter sports equipment.
• Calling All Kindergarten Girls – It’s Time to Sign Up for Girl Scouts!
  Sign up now for Daisies, the Girl Scout experience for Kindergartners! Girl Scouts builds confidence and leadership while teaching teamwork …
• Hindley Bash Volunteers – Sept 18th
  The Bash is a fun evening for kids and adults!  **WE NEED VOLUNTEERS!** Grab a friend, team up for a …
• Hindley Bash! – Sept 18th
  Kick off the school year and celebrate together at this year’s Hindley Bash on Friday, September 18th from 5-7 pm on the Hindley …
• Hindley DEIB Welcomes you all!
  Let today be the start of something new… When you Enter this Loving school Consider yourself One of the special …
• The Depot – Safe@Home | 09/15, 10/09 and 10/25
  This course prepares students in grades 4–6 to feel confident and safe when home alone. During this 90-minute program, students learn safe …
• The Depot’s Back-to-School Ice Cream Parties | 4th grade on 09/02 and 5th grade on 09/03
  Kick off the school year with friends from all five Darien elementary schools! Fourth graders are invited on Wednesday, September 2 from …
• Fall Registration Open @ Darien Arts Center
  Fall registration is open at the Darien Arts Center (DAC) for visual arts, dance, music and acting classes for all …