Written by Jennifer Fallon
The Thriving Youth Task Force (TYTF) is thrilled to announce that Allegra Erickson and Christina Passaretti will join its executive board for the 2021/22 school year. Erickson will assume the role of Executive Board Co-Chair. She will succeed Shelly Skoglund, who will complete her term as Co-Chair this year. Christina Passaretti will serve as Vice-Chair, succeeding Susan Marks, who will also complete her term this year.
Erickson brings a wealth of experience to the Thriving Youth Task Force. She has served our community on the PTO executive boards of Hindley Elementary, Middlesex Middle School and Darien High School and was a board member, Youth Asset Team Adult Advisor, and Community Investment executive board member for The Community Fund of Darien. She also served as a Deacon and on the building committee at Noroton Presbyterian Church, and is currently a Darien Library Trustee.
Photos: Old-fashioned Easter traditions return to Darien
Susan Shultz and Jarret Liotta
April 6, 2021
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With help from a group of children, Brad Westbrook takes his turn carrying the cross during the Good Friday walk along the Post Road in Darien, Conn. April 2, 2021.Ned Gerard / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
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John Vandenheuvel takes his turn carrying the cross as he and others take part in a Good Friday walk along the Post Road in Darien, Conn. on April 2, 2021.Ned Gerard / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
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Benjamin Geeting, director of youth ministries, carries the cross as he and other parishioners depart the First Congregational Church of Darien on a Good Friday walk through Darien, Conn. April 2, 2021.Ned Gerard / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
Darien churches take a different approach to Lent
Jarret Liotta and Susan Shultz
Feb. 24, 2021
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Rector Ryan Fleenor begins the service on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021.Jarret Liotta for Hearst Connecticut Media / Jarret LiottaShow MoreShow Less
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St. Luke’s parishioners were happy to see one another on Ash Wednesday.Jarret Liotta for Hearst Connecticut Media / Jarret LiottaShow MoreShow Less
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Parishioners enjoy being back together in person as Rector Ryan Fleenor conducts the Ash Wednesday service outdoors on Feb. 17, 2021, at Saint Luke s Parish.Jarret Liotta for Hearst Connecticut Media / Jarret LiottaShow MoreShow Less
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Saint Luke s Parish parishioners were grateful for a chance to see one another in person again.sday in DarienJarret Liotta for Hearst Connecticut Media / Jarret LiottaShow MoreShow Less
Tokeneke fifth grader wins DAR Essay Contest
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DAR fifth grade essay contest winners gathered socially distanced on the front steps of the Noroton Presbyterian Church. Second place winner Madeline Wren; front, left, first place winner Georgina Cappella; with third place winner, Noa Durocher-Pyun. At back are honorable mention winners Momo Schoenemann and Cara McElrea. The DAR usually hosts a reception at the Noroton Presbyterian Church Parlor for student winners, their parents, and teachers, but due to the pandemic this year’s event was not held.David E. Polett / Contributed photo
DARIEN Tokeneke School student Georgina Cappella won first place in Darien’s Good Wife’s River Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution 2021 fifth grade essay contest. Her winning essay is now entered into the CT State DAR Essay Competition.
Our Darien -Former NBA star offers substance abuse talk in Darien
Jan. 27, 2021
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The Community Fund of Darien and eight local partners are welcoming students and parents to the presentation “Changing the conversation on substance use” with Chris Herren.
Herren is a celebrated former professional basketball star and wellness advocate, on Wednesday, Feb. 10 at 7 p.m. Herren will take the audience on his journey from addiction to sobriety, sharing experiences that have impacted his life as a teenager, athlete and speaker. He will also address themes of gateway drugs, prescription drug use, vaping, the impact of COVID-19 and the responsibility of prevention starting with us all. To conclude the event, Herren will field live questions. Registration is free and required for this event at www.communityfunddarien.org.