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Events
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- Sun, Oct 15Darien LibraryOct 15, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PMDarien Library , 1441 Post Rd, Darien, CT 06820, USAJoin us for an Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration, featuring guest readings by community leader Carolina McGoey.
- Wed, Sep 13DarienSep 13, 4:00 PM – Sep 14, 5:00 PMDarien, 5 Corbin Dr, Darien, CT 06820, USAWe wrote a book - Let's party!! There will be FREE face painting, coloring and Kona Ice! Can't wait to celebrate with you.
- Sat, Jun 17Darien Nature CenterJun 17, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM EDTDarien Nature Center , 120 Brookside Rd, Darien, CT 06820, USAJoin us as we paint rocks with positive messages and create other fun, inclusive crafts that make our kindness more visible. Take your rock with you or leave it in our rock garden at the Nature Center - help kindness grow! Great for all ages.
- Sun, May 21The DepotMay 21, 3:00 PM EDT – May 22, 4:00 PM EDTThe Depot, 25 Heights Rd, Darien, CT 06820, USAJoin us as we paint rocks with positive messages and create other fun, inclusive crafts that make our kindness more visible. We'll help kindness grow in our community by participating in mindful art projects that focus tween attention away from the screen, and on uplifting ourselves and others.
- Sat, May 13Darien LibraryMay 13, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AMDarien Library , 1441 Post Rd, Darien, CT 06820, USAJoin us for an AAPI Heritage Month Celebration, featuring guest readings by community leaders, Arpita Muchal and Annie Ho.
- Sun, Apr 30Darien LibraryApr 30, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PMDarien Library , 1441 Post Rd, Darien, CT 06820, USAWe're celebrating our differences this month by reading books curated by local teacher, mother and K-5 Reading Specialist, Amanda Elgert.
- Sat, Apr 29Darien YMCAApr 29, 10:30 AM – 1:00 PMDarien YMCA, 2420 Post Rd, Darien, CT 06820, USAVisit the COFFI table at the YMCA's free community event: Healthy Kids Day. This event is to inspire more kids to keep their minds and bodies active!
- Thu, Mar 02YWCA of Darien and NorwalkMar 02, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PMYWCA of Darien and Norwalk, 49 Old Kings Hwy N, Darien, CT 06820, USAJoin us as we build birthday bags to help the children served by the Carver Foundation celebrate their special days! Bring a gender neutral unwrapped toy (under $10). Ages 5-10.
- Tue, Feb 28Bodega DarienFeb 28, 8:15 PM – Mar 28, 10:15 PMBodega Darien , 980 Post Rd, Darien, CT 06820, USAJoin us as we raise our glasses and our awareness of the YWCA of Darien and Norwalk. We can't wait to learn more about the YW as we gather, sip, and chat our way to a more inclusive tomorrow.
- Fri, Feb 17Rowayton Community Center - Moose RoomFeb 17, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PMRowayton Community Center - Moose Room , 33 Highland Ave, Norwalk, CT 06853, USARPE Members are invited to join COFFI for stories and crafts that celebrate our differences and instill self love.
- Wed, Feb 15DarienFeb 15, 10:00 AM – 11:05 AMDarien, 49 Old Kings Hwy N, Darien, CT 06820, USACOFFI and the YWCA invite you to hear from expert Liz Dempsey Lee about how to talk with your kids about race and racism.
- Sat, Feb 04Darien LibraryFeb 04, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AMDarien Library , 1441 Post Rd, Darien, CT 06820, USACOFFI and Darien Library invite you to celebrate Black History Month! We will honor Black History with stories and crafts that celebrate the African American cultural perspective. We'll even be joined by local children's author and early childhood educator, Geri Major!
- Sun, Jan 22The DepotJan 22, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM ESTThe Depot, 25 Heights Rd, Darien, CT 06820, USAJoin us as we paint rocks with positive messages and create other fun, inclusive crafts that make our kindness more visible. We'll help kindness grow in our community by participating in mindful art projects that focus tween attention away from the screen, and on uplifting ourselves and others.
- Sun, Jan 15Darien LibraryJan 15, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PMDarien Library , 1441 Post Rd, Darien, CT 06820, USACOFFI and Darien Library invite you to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with us! We'll be honoring Dr. King's legacy by reading books and doing crafts that highlight and celebrate our different skincolors.
- Fri, Dec 16Darien LibraryDec 16, 2022, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PMDarien Library , 1441 Post Rd, Darien, CT 06820, USACelebrate the holidays COFFI Style! We will read books that highlight the many light-based traditions taking place throughout our world during this festive time of year. We'll learn how light helps us celebrate Hanukkah, Diwali, Kwanzaa, Christmas, and more!
- Sat, Dec 10Darien Nature Center (main foyer)Dec 10, 2022, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM ESTDarien Nature Center (main foyer), 120 Brookside Rd, Darien, CT 06820, USAJoin us as we paint rocks with positive messages and create other fun, inclusive crafts that make our kindness more visible. Take your rock with you or leave it in our rock garden at the Nature Center - help kindness grow! Great for all ages.
- Sat, Dec 03Hindley Elementary SchoolDec 03, 2022, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PMHindley Elementary School , 10 Nearwater Ln, Darien, CT 06820, USACome peruse the COFFI SHOP at the Hindley Holiday Market. While your COFFI Kid paints a kindness rock for a teacher or a friend, you can shop our merchandise to help us continue operations. We're planning many more inclusive events in the new year!
- Sat, Nov 19Darien LibraryNov 19, 2022, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AMDarien Library , 1441 Post Rd, Darien, CT 06820, USACome learn about and celebrate the culture of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa! Alyssa Morrin, a member of the tribe and creator of Storytime with Alyssa, will share her stories, talents and culture with us.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Teen Essay Contest
The teenagers of our town have spoken up. The Coalition of Families for Inclusion wants to hear more! This annual essay competition for 9th-12th graders provides an opportunity for our youth leaders to help us chart a more inclusive path. First place wins $500 - not too shabby!