Sociable Volunteering, Chorus Tryouts, Tea & Open House

Here's what's happening and what to know in Darien for the week ahead:

Every Monday night that P2P [Person-to-Person] offices are open, we gather in the clothing center to weed through the bags and bags of items generously donated to P2P. [...] Next Monday September 9th we are restarting our volunteer event with a raffle, open house and tours of P2P’s Darien facility, snacks and plenty of clothes and odds and ends to sort. As it is, P2P’s clothing center relies on about 25 volunteers a day who help sort donations and usher clients through the center." -- from Rachel Reese's recent blog post on Darien Patch.

"The Norwalk Community Chorale invites you to join our 70-member four-part chorus on Tuesday, Sept. 10 [...] There are no tryouts or residency requirements. Our Chorale is made up of local community people who share a love of music and singing! New members are welcome—especially tenors and basses! We rehearse on Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. [...]" -- from the event listing on Darien Patch

THURSDAY — BUSY DAY:

On Thursday, Sept. 12, "a 'Welcome Back' Afternoon Tea will be held at the DCA [Darien Community Association] from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. [...]  Here are details on upcoming teas." -- from an announcement on Darien Patch. And don't miss the DCA's Open House that day: "Starting at 9am, all are welcome to explore the large variety of classes, workshops and cultural lectures, gather flyers and speak directly to instructors and organizers; tour ‘Meadowlands’, the historic home and gardens of the DCA [...] -- from this events listing on Darien Patch.

Fairfield County restauranteurs Barry Brennan of Darien, Gaynor Brennan of Stamford and Mac Mackenzie of New Canaan are hosting a grand opening of Brennan’s Tap Room in Norwalk on Thursday, Sept. 12. Mayor Richard Moccia will kick off the opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The event will feature live entertainment, raffles, giveaways and drink specials. The brothers and their childhood friend have collectively owned and operated seven different establishments in the past four decades.

The community is invited to a book signing with local author the Rev. David Anderson on Thursday, Sept. 12, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Saint Luke’s Parish Youth & Community Center. [...] 1864 Post Rd. [...] Anderson’s new book, Losing Your Faith, Finding Your Soul: The Passage to New Life When Old Beliefs Die, will be available for sale [...] -- from the events listing on Darien Patch.