DARIEN SPORT SHOP SPRING CHARITY SHOPPING EVENT: COUPONS ON SALE!

Ox Ridge is excited to partner again with the Darien Sports Shop for their Spring Charity Shopping Event, “Do Good, Look Good” taking place from Tuesday, April 18th, through Thursday, April 20th.  Purchase a $10 coupon from the Ox Ridge PTO and receive a 15% discount on all Darien Sport Shop purchases during their charity shopping days. Proceeds from ticket sales will benefit the Ox Ridge PTO. Coupons can be purchased HERE and will be emailed prior to April 18th. This is a great time to give your wardrobe an update for spring and summer and shop for Mother’s Day gifts! Happy Shopping!

OX RIDGE OUTFITTERS

Don't miss our last live gear sale of the year! We will be selling all your favorite OX items at school and online Tuesday, April 25th. Represent OX at camp this summer with a new shirt or snag a sale item before it's gone!

GUY TALK & GIRL TALK - YWCA

Darien YWCA Parent Awareness in partnership with Elementary School PTOs present "GUY  TALK: What Every Boy Needs to Know About Puberty.” Thursday, April 20th from 6:30-8pm at Tokeneke Elementary School. This workshop is intended for boys approaching puberty (approximately ages 10-12) and their father or caretaker. Join Dr. Todd Palker from New England Pediatrics for a straightforward discussion on the physical and emotional changes of puberty where he will help teach your son about what to expect in the future. There will be Q&A at the end. Note: This is NOT a sex talk, it’s a starting point for further discussions about your son’s changing body. As a parent, you are in the best position to decide whether your son is ready to hear about the changes that come with puberty. Register at www.ywcadn.org.

Darien YWCA Parent Awareness in partnership with Elementary School PTOs present "GIRL TALK: What Every Girl Needs to Know About Puberty.” Thursday, April 27th from 6:30-8pm at Holmes Elementary School. This workshop is intended for girls approaching puberty (approximately ages 10-12) and their mother or caretaker. Join speaker Diane Frankel-Gramelis from Yale School of Public Health for a straightforward and entertaining discussion on the physical and emotional changes of puberty where she will help teach your daughter what to expect in the future. There will be Q&A at the end. Note: This is NOT a sex talk, it’s a starting point for further discussions about your daughter’s changing body. As a parent, you are in the best position to decide whether your daughter is ready to hear about the changes that come with puberty including topics such as: BO—what's that smell?; Breast buds and development--what are we training with a bra anyway?; What exactly do I look like down there?; What about discharge? What’s that in my underwear?; and Basic anatomy and periods. Register at www.ywcadn.org.

DARIEN ARTS CENTER SUMMER PRIVATE MUSIC LESSONS

Sip & Pour Acrylic Pours Workshop, Fri, April 21, 7-9pm - for adults, $65

Sip & Paint Watercolor Workshop, Wednesday, April 26, 7-9pm - for adults, $70

Sign up now at darienarts.org for a little 'me' time and a night out. Join DAC artist instructors to create beautiful Acrylic Pours or Watercolor paintings, or sign up for both! Bring your choice of refreshments and a friend or two for a fun and relaxing evening geared to both beginners and experienced artists.

Mixed Rep - Darien Arts Center's Senior & Junior Companies perform a program of neoclassical and contemporary works, which include a brand-new Cinderella excerpt and East Coast Contemporary Ballet's Tremor. Saturday, April 29 at 7pm and Sunday, April 30 at 3pm. Tickets: $25.

DARIEN ADVOCATES FOR EDUCATION OF THE GIFTED (DAEG) SPEAKER + LUNCHEON

Please join DAEG and any parents in Darien interested in a talk entitled, "Helping our Children Find Passion and Purpose in Today's World: Tips and Strategies for Parents of Gifted and High Performing Students," given by Nicole Waicunas, Creator and Co-Director of the School for Innovative Learning. The lunch will be held at the Country Club of Darien on April 27th from 11:30-2pm. Please click here for more information and to register!