Darien: See This Weekend's Upcoming Events

Darien CT

13 May, 2021

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Happy weekend, Darien! As more local businesses and venues reopen and it becomes safer to gather in small groups, don't miss what's new on your Patch Community Calendar. Here's a roundup of local events coming up in the area this weekend. If you're hosting an event and want to see it in the next roundup, you can add it to the community calendar using this form. As always, it's free to post an event in your community. To reach more people, you can promote your event and share it nearby for $1 per day per community. Featured Event: The Mather Homestead welcomes newcomers for cocktails and fun! When: Thursday, May 13th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Mather Homestead, 19 Stephen Mather Road, Darien, CT, USA What: New or newish to the area? Head over to the Homestead to meet new friends and learn a bit about Darien's rich history over a cocktail.$30 per person, $50 per couple.Tickets at matherhomestead.org Learn More Featured Event: The Mather Homestead welcomes newcomers for cocktails and fun! (Heather Raker) DCA Darien Neighbors, Global Players Speaker SeriesWhen: Thursday, May 13th at 7:00 p.m. Where: The Darien Community Association What: This highly-acclaimed speaker series returns for a 4th year. This year's series includes three online events, in partnership with DAF Media. Registrants will receive an email with access link the afternoon of the event.Chase Carey and Mark WallerChase Carey: Chairman, and Formula ... Learn More Anna Sale in Conversation with Kelly Corrigan When: Thursday, May 13th at 7:00 p.m. Where: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/anna-sale-lets-talk-about-hard-things-in-conversation-w-kelly-corrigan-tickets-148959944203 What: Barrett Bookstore is thrilled to welcome Anna Sale and Kelly Corrigan for a virtual conversation to celebrate the release of Sale's book, Let's Talk About Hard Things and Corrigan's new children's book, Hello World! TO REGISTER, and CLICK HERE Let's Talk About Hard Things is an i... Learn More Featured Event: Rowayton Gardeners' HUGE Plant Sale When: Saturday, May 15th at 10:00 a.m. What: On SATURDAY, MAY 15TH, the Potting Shed located behind the Rowayton Community Center, 33 Highland Avenue, will become a wonderland of over 400 hardy and gorgeous perennials donated from our local gardens, pollinator-friendly plants, herbs, greenhouse-grown veggies and a limite... Learn More Featured Event: Rowayton Gardeners' HUGE Plant Sale (Jeanne Taylor Hard) Featured Event: Cicerone Saturday: Writing and Academic Support When: Saturday, May 15th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Virtual Event What: cic·e·ro·ne, noun/ˌsisəˈrōnē/ a guide who gives information You are invited to have a virtual casual conversation with Walker's Cicerones, our student tour guides, about our academic support programs including how to hone your writing skills.Learn from the student perspective ... Learn More Featured Event: Cicerone Saturday: Writing and Academic Support (Michelle Helmin) Help Local Charity Raise 100K in 100 Days When: Saturday, May 15th at 12:00 a.m. Where: https://gf.me/u/zmryqh What: Local non-profit seeks Community support for programs providing relief to those in needOn Saturday, April 24, 2021, we distributed nearly 1,000 food boxes because of your donations -- YOUR DONATIONS MATTER!In 2020, over 3,000 food boxes were distributed to those food insecure ... Learn More Make-A-Wish Connecticut's Walk For Wishes When: Saturday, May 15th at 8:00 a.m. What: Are you in need of some safe and amazing weekend fun? Then you're in luck because Make-A-Wish Connecticut's Walk For Wishes is safely returning to Trumbull on Saturday, May 15 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at 56 Commerce Drive. This is an event where families and teams walk to ... Learn More Walk For Wishes When: Saturday, May 15th at 8:00 a.m. What: Are you in need of some safe and amazing weekend fun? Then you're in luck because Make-A-Wish Connecticut's Walk For Wishes is safely returning to Trumbull on Saturday, May 15 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at 56 Commerce Drive. This is an event where families and teams walk to ... Learn More Walk For Wishes When: Saturday, May 15th at 8:00 a.m. What: Are you in need of some safe and amazing weekend fun? Then you're in luck because Make-A-Wish Connecticut's Walk For Wishes is safely returning to Trumbull on Saturday, May 15 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at 56 Commerce Drive. This is an event where families and teams walk to ... Learn More St. Aloysius School Annual Car Raffle When: Saturday, May 15th at 12:00 p.m. What: Saint Aloysius School is pleased to announce its Annual Car Raffle is back! This year's grand prize is a 2021 Chevrolet Traverse LT from Karl Chevrolet. Tickets are $100 each.Visit the website to purchase tickets, for prize details, and for more information: https://sasncct.or... Learn More Celebrating Hope for a world without Alzheimers When: Saturday, May 15th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Virtual What: In this time of unpredictability, one thing is certain: the programs and services of the Alzheimer's Association are needed now more than ever. The 8th annual CT Chapter Celebrating Hope benefit will be held on Saturday, May 15, 2021. Opportunities will be available for all ... Learn More GOODSTOCK: Substance Free Concert Featuring 5 Hip Hop Performers When: Saturday, May 15th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Wall Street Theater What: CELEBRATE SOBER LIVING & LIFE IN RECOVERY with GOODSTOCK *Glorious Recovery Foundation Presents Substance Free Concert Featuring 5 Hip Hop Performers Limited Theater Seating & Virtual Ticket Options May 15, 2021 at the Wall Street Theater The Glorious Recovery... Learn More National Walk to End Epilepsy - Stamford, CT When: Sunday, May 16th at 8:30 a.m. Where: Cove Island What: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE          CONTACT: Mike Finley (860) 346-1924 The Annual National Walk to End Epilepsy comes to Stamford on Sunday, May 16th Fairfield County residents will be out in force on Sunday, May 16, 2021, as they show their support for epilepsy awareness and the... Learn More National Walk to End Epilepsy Comes to Stamford, CT When: Sunday, May 16th at 8:30 a.m. Where: Cove Island What: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Mike Finley (860) 346-1924 The Annual National ... Learn More Mission Sunday walk to benefit Food Ministries in Norwalk When: Sunday, May 16th at 11:30 a.m. Where: Pear Tree Point Beach What: Join the Darien United Methodist Church Mission Sunday 5K walk at Pear Tree Point Beach.  All are welcome!  We will be raising money to support the Norwalk Cornerstone Church's food ministry program.  A contribution of $20 is requested which goes toward purchasing food to prov... Learn More Lean In Stamford: April Discussion When: Sunday, May 16th at 3:00 p.m. Where: https://patriciarattray.com/2021/01/15/lean-in-stamford/ What: Whether you are a corporate professional, business owner, small business employee, entrepreneur or a woman in career transition, you are welcome to participate in these fun and thoughtful conversations for working women. We meet on the 3rd Sunday of each month for a 10 minute ... Learn More Featured Event: New Canaan Artisans Spring Boutique When: Monday, May 17th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Roger Sherman Inn What: This wonderful community event features exceptional quality gifts and handcrafts. Including home décor, knitted children's sweaters, needlepoint, embroidered linen, table decorations, aprons and one of a kind doll clothes.All proceeds from the sale are donated to support 23 ch... Learn More Featured Event: New Canaan Artisans Spring Boutique (Anne Hutcheson) Featured Event: Freedom of Speech in the Digital Age When: Monday, May 17th at 7:00 p.m. Where: St. Luke's School - Online What: St. Luke's Civil Discourse SeriesFreedom of Speech in the Digital AgeMonday, May 17 at 7:00pmRegister to AttendThe struggle to apply free speech principles in digital spaces is endlessly complex and fascinating. Join St. Luke's Head of School Mark Davis and two guests actively... Learn More Featured Event: Freedom of Speech in the Digital Age (St. Luke's School) United We Golf When: Monday, May 17th at 11:30 a.m. Where: Tashua Knolls & Tashua Glen Golf Course What: Good food, good friends, good (socially-distanced) fun for a good cause: this is ONE golf tournament you don't want to miss. Teams of four will compete in a scramble for the United Cup on May 17th at Tashua Knolls Golf Club. Proceeds will benefit United Way's Rebuilding Strong... Learn More Everwell's Intentional Giving w/ Impact Fairfield County When: Tuesday, May 18th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Everwell - Zoom What: Curious about becoming more intentional with your volunteering + charitable contributions?We're thrilled to partner with Impact Fairfield County to share insights on 'intentional giving' -- both in terms of the time you spend volunteering + your charitable contributions.This w... Learn More Featured Event: Looking for a Pre-K program? Check out New Canaan Country School! When: Wednesday, May 19th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Looking for a Pre-K program? Check out New Canaan Country School! What: Prospective parents are invited to take a look at a typical day in the life of New Canaan Country School's Early Childhood division for students ages 3, 4 and Kindergarten. Head of Early Childhood Beth O'Brien will discuss our academic, arts, music and athletic programs specif... Learn More Featured Event: Looking for a Pre-K program? Check out New Canaan Country School! (New Canaan Country School Communications) Check out more local events posted by your neighbors, or add your own, on theDarien Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information. Click on any event in the list for more details. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.