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Events
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October 4th, 4:30pmRowayton Community CenterJoin us at the RCC for a SUPER celebration of kindness! We will read books that teach us about the power our kindness has in this world, then enjoy a series of crafts led by Just Imagine CT.
November 3rd, 3pmDarien LibraryJoin us in Celebration of Native American Heritage Month at the Darien Library! Please join with your 4+ year old children for books and crafts that celebrate our First Nations.
January 10, 4pmDarien LibraryJoin us in Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the Darien Library! At this CKC we’ll learn all about the good doctor and his legacy of nonviolent resistance. We’ll be making a craft inspired by his peaceful approach to protest.
Sat, Feb 22University of Connecticut-Stamford CampuVisit the COFFI table at this free community event for all ages. We're gathering for Kids Helping Kids’ Second Annual Hope Day. Let’s support these youth leaders as they work to end the stigma around mental illness.
Fri, Feb 21Darien LibraryJoin us for a Black History Month Celebration at the Darien Library! At this CKC we’ll learn all about the origins of jazz! Let’s celebrate this beautiful African American artwork by reading, listening and creating! We’ll be making a craft inspired by the collage works of Romare Bearden.
Sun, Jun 02Darien LibraryJoin us for a Pride Celebration, featuring guest readings by community leader, Krista Carnes.
Thu, Feb 29DarienJoin us for a Black History Month Celebration at the Depot. We’re gathering to learn, discuss and create in honor of BHM. Let’s get together for good food, good company and creative projects that center African American culture.
Sun, Feb 25Darien LibraryJoin us for a Black History Month Celebration, featuring guest reading by Yvette Cole (@yvette_c_books), local teacher and author of Harriet’s Dinner Party—a whimsical tale of a little girl’s magical journey to Harriet Tubman’s house for dinner!
Sat, Feb 24University of Connecticut-Stamford CampuVisit the COFFI table at this free community event for all ages. We're gathering for Kids Helping Kids’ Second Annual Hope Day. Let’s support these youth leaders as they work to end the stigma around mental illness.
Sun, Feb 04Darien Nature CenterFamily fun, games and S’more! Join us to for a fundraiser to help Black Boarders CT send their next cohort to the slopes!
Mon, Jan 15YWCA Darien & NorwalkCelebrate MLK Day with us by helping your #COFFIkid make and pack craft kits for donation to local youth.
Mon, Dec 1120 Grove StExperience the warm glow of togetherness as we come together as a community to celebrate this joyous Festival of Lights. Stop by our table with your kiddo to make fun scrape paint creations.
Sun, Nov 19Darien LibraryJoin us for a Native American Heritage Month Celebration, featuring guest readings by Alyssa Morrin, member of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, and founder of @Storytime_With_Alyssa.
Thu, Nov 09Bodega DarienJoin us as we raise our glasses and our awareness of inclusive organizations in the area. This time we're raising funds for Black Boarders CT. Join us as we gather, sip, and chat our way to a more inclusive tomorrow.
Sun, Nov 05DarienVisit the COFFI table at this free community event for all ages. We're gathering for Darien's 1st Annual Hope Day to SMASH the stigma around mental illness. Join us!
Sun, Oct 15Darien LibraryJoin us for an Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration, featuring guest readings by community leader Carolina McGoey.
Sun, Oct 01Darien YMCAVisit the COFFI table at the the free community event: Smart Walk for Smart Kids. We’re walking to raise funds and celebrate our friends with learning differences.
Wed, Sep 13DarienWe wrote a book - Let's party!! There will be FREE face painting, coloring and Kona Ice! Can't wait to celebrate with you.
Children's Art Walk
The Children's Art Walk is an annual peaceful demonstration in which the elementary aged children of Darien and beyond proudly display their art works through town.
COFFI Klatch
Get to know the people in our community who are facilitating change. Learn about their unique perspectives in this recurring series of one-on-one interviews with notable figures in town. Tune in to learn what your neighbors, friends and leaders have to say about inclusion.
Walk the Walk
So you talk about the importance of diversity, but will you take it a step further? Join us for these outdoor, inclusive story times hosted by the Darien Library and the Darien Nature Center.
Power to the Pebbles
An art club for all ages. Join us as we paint positive messages on rocks, then place them around the community to make our kindness visible.
COFFI Crawl
Line up those babysitters! This is a pub crawl for the adults of COFFI to get to know one another. Come discover who else in our community is a big ole fan of inclusion.