We hope that you will join us on January 18 at 7pm, at Molto Ristorante for an evening of cocktails and conversation. This evening is an opportunity for parents of children with IEPs, 504s, or those who are interested in Special Education resources, to connect in a casual and fun setting.
The Winter Concert will take place on Friday, January 19th, at 9:45 am in the gym at Ox Ridge. This will include Chorus as well as the 5th grade Band and the 4th and 5th grade Orchestra.
ELP is hosting an Open House for the families interested in the Early Learning Program Preschool for the 2024-2025 School Year.
Zoom option: https://darienps.zoom.us/j/97610100389
If you are interested in applying for the Early Learning Program, Preschool Program for the 2024-2025 School year. please apply online.
Monday – Ox spirit gear
Tuesday – Crazy hair day
Wednesday – Wacky Wednesday
Thursday – Inside out day
Friday – Pajama Day
On Friday, December 22nd, we will be inviting all of the children to wear pajamas to school as part of a fundraising event to raise money to fight childhood cancer by supporting the Connecticut Children’s Hospital. Families who wish to are being asked to contribute at least $1 to support this effort. In any case, all children are encouraged to wear pajamas. Please click here for information about this program.
Enjoy a night of hockey with Ox Ridge Elementary School! Listen to the Ox Ridge choir perform “God Bless America” with the Darien elementary schools followed by a National Anthem performance by Middlesex Middle School! Doors open at 6pm for a 7pm game!
Ticket Delivery: You will receive an email from Fevo following your purchase with instructions on how to digitally access your ticket(s) on your Total Mortgage Arena account.
Cashless Venue: Total Mortgage Arena is now a cashless venue and will utilize a cashless experience for all box office, concessions, and retail purchases. Credit and Debit Cards will be accepted.
Parking: The City of Bridgeport parking is $18 CASH ONLY in the parking garage and CARD preferred in the dirt lot.
Bag Policy: Total Mortgage Arena has updated their bag policies as of January 2023. Please review these here before entering the arena. Click here to purchase tickets.
For Immediate Release 2:00pm, March 16, 2020
First Selectman Declares State of Emergency for the Town of Darien Business and Public Facilities/Programs Closure Notice
At 2:00pm today, in response to and in coordination with federal, state and local agencies, First Selectman Jayme Stevenson has issued a Town of Darien State of Emergency. This action has been taken to augment the Town’s response efforts to slow the spread of the COVID-19 and to underscore to the Darien community the seriousness of the virus crisis.
Beginning at 8:00pm on Monday, March 16, Governor Lamont, in a coordinated action with the governors of New York and New Jersey, has ordered the temporary closure of all bars, restaurants, gyms, fitness centers and similar public exercise studios, and movie theatres. Restaurants and bars that serve food will be temporarily required to move to takeout and delivery service only. Bars that do not serve food will be temporarily required to close. All other local businesses, including grocery stores and pharmacies remain open at this time. Staff and customers should practice social distancing while shopping and working. Gatherings of more than 50 people are prohibited.
These measures are being taken to help ensure the health and safety of our residents through social distancing and to slow the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in our region.
Effective, Tuesday March 17, all public facilities including park and beach playgrounds, school playgrounds, Weed Beach Paddle Hut, restrooms, water fountains and train station buildings will be closed. All Parks & Recreation winter programs are canceled. Tennis and paddle courts remain open for public use. Spring programming will be evaluated as more information about virus conditions becomes available. Check the Town of Darien Parks & Recreation web page at www.darienct.gov or call (203)656- 7325 for program and facility updates.
Darien and Noroton Heights Rail Station buildings will be closed to the public until further notice. New Haven Line service is still operational. Ticket machines, parking machines and elevators remain operational. See the MTA Metro North website (www.web.mta.info) for train schedule information.
Darien Town Hall remains fully operational during normal business hours through limited access and by appointment only. All non-essential municipal meetings are canceled until further notice. Please refer to the Town of Darien website (www.darienct.gov) for online services.
Jayme Stevenson, First Selectman Town of Darien