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!

TRUNK & EAT

Please join us on Sunday, May 7, 2023 at noon for the Ox Ridge Elementary Trunk and Eat at Ox Ridge School. We will be celebrating the cultures and heritages of the Ox Ridge community with food as well as dance - all in the Ox parking lot. Please note the country you would like represent on Signup Genius and type it into the Comments box. Additionlly, please offer snacks / food typical of the region on the event day. Also please remember that there should be no more than three (3) slots taken of the same country. (For example, no more than three slots for Italy.) Sign up here.

DRIVE-THRU FOOD DRIVE BENEFITTING P2P

The Darien Youth Commission is once again partnering with P2P and hosting a drive-thru food drive to help stock their food pantry. Taking place from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon on Saturday, April 29 in the Darien Station Parking Lot (Koons Lot across from Tilley Pond Park), volunteers from the DYC, DHS & MMS will be on-hand to take your donations directly out of your car. We’ve been humbled by the community’s generosity in the past…we hope we can count on it again. List of most-needed food items.

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! 

OPUS RUNS FOR THE ROSES: MAY 6, TOKENEKE CLUB, 5:30 - 10:30 PM

Grab your derby hats and join us for an unforgettable evening of food, music, and philanthropy at the Tokeneke Club. Pick your favorite horse and watch the fastest two minutes in sports across three screens while sipping Mint Juleps and Kentucky Mules. Once a winner is crowned, enjoy dinner as live music from The Short Bus gets you moving! All proceeds support P2P’s vital services providing assistance for those in need in our neighboring communities. Tickets available here.

THE EMOTIONAL LIVES OF TEENAGERS

Please do not miss the opportunity to join us for a widely anticipated, live, interactive discussion with New York Times bestselling author and CBS News Contributor Dr. Lisa Damour, who will be joined by Reena Ninan, Ask Lisa Podcast Co-host, television journalist, and Darien resident, on Wednesday, May 10th at 7pm at Darien High School Auditorium. Please register to attend. Dr. Lisa's recently released book, "The Emotional Lives of Teenagers: Raising Connected, Capable and Compassionate Adolescents" is available for purchase at Barrett Bookstore. Middlesex Parent Association is thrilled to partner with Darien High School Association, Thriving Youth Task Force and YWCA Parent Awareness in bringing this event to our community. Contact Patty Deery or Lorraine Collins with any questions.

CALLING ALL 5TH GRADE PARENTS

The Depot 5th Grade End of Year Party is on Thursday, June 1st from 4:30-5:30 at the Depot Youth Center. DJ, Mr. Softee Ice Cream Truck, dancing, games and more! $20 admission, registration required. Rain date is June 2. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER