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Darien Youth Commission Looks To Break A World Record

DARIEN, Conn. -- The Darien Youth Commission is seeking participants to help break a Guinness World Records for the world’s largest arm-linked toast.

The Darien Blue Wave mascot will make an appearance at the attempt to break a world record.

The Darien Blue Wave mascot will make an appearance at the attempt to break a world record.

Photo Credit: Photo Courtesy of Diane Farrell

The attempt will be made at Darien Town Hall on Saturday, Jan. 31.

Participating in the event will take just a little more than 30 minutes. Those who would like to participate should arrive at the Darien Town Hall gymnasium at 2 Renshaw Road by 2 p.m. on Saturday for the 2:30 p.m. toast.

“We are actively seeking participants to help make this happen. We need over 495 people to break the current record,” said Alicia Sillars, youth director of the commission.

“We are reaching out to everyone in Darien and surrounding communities in hopes of ensuring success and helping Person-to-Person at the same time.”

Individuals, families, businesses and groups are encouraged to be part of this world record-breaking attempt.

Water bottles will be provided by Poland Spring for toasting and participants will receive coupons for complimentary items at supporting restaurants that include Bertucci’s (a free cookie sundae), Center Street Pub (a free soda, wine or beer), Darien Diner and Rory’s.

Alex Hager, Blue Wave news announcer and senior at Darien High School will be the Master of Ceremonies for the event and the Darien Blue Wave mascot will also make an appearance.

Youth Commission students are hoping to benefit Person-to-Person by promoting a “Stuff a Truck” campaign the day of the event. Participants are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food donation to benefit the P2P food pantry.

Suggested donations include spaghetti sauce, cereal, canned or dried soups, pancake mix, rice, beans, or macaroni and cheese.

Sponsors include Poland Spring Water, Jeff Scalise Building Contractor, Baywater Properties, Darien Sport Shop, Ring’s End, Masonic Club of Darien, Nielsen’s Florist, Dr. David Osherow, Merrill Lynch, Palmer’s Market, First County Bank and Floor Covering Warehouse. 

For more information and to get involved, visit www.darienct.gov/yc or call 203-656-7388.

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