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Darien Youth Commission Seeks To Break Guinness World Record For Toasting

DARIEN, Conn. – Members of the Darien Youth Commission hope to set a Guinness World Record by hosting the world’s largest arm-linked toast at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, at the Darien Town Hall gymnasium, 2 Renshaw Road.

Members of the Darien Youth Commission, from left: Julia O’Brien, Felix Rooney, Ben Bidell, Coco Rooney, Samantha Ball, Grace Silsby, Stephen Barston, Henry Soule, Alexander Berardino and Connor Baity.

Members of the Darien Youth Commission, from left: Julia O’Brien, Felix Rooney, Ben Bidell, Coco Rooney, Samantha Ball, Grace Silsby, Stephen Barston, Henry Soule, Alexander Berardino and Connor Baity.

Photo Credit: Contributed by Diane Farrell.
Members of the Darien Youth Commission, from left: front row: Samantha Ball, Julia O’Brien and Coco Rooney; back row: Sophie Sheldon, Abby Melton, Amanda Barlow, Felix Rooney and Ben Bidell.

Members of the Darien Youth Commission, from left: front row: Samantha Ball, Julia O’Brien and Coco Rooney; back row: Sophie Sheldon, Abby Melton, Amanda Barlow, Felix Rooney and Ben Bidell.

Photo Credit: Contributed by Diane Farrell.

Anyone from any community and of any age is encouraged to come out and help break the current record of 495 people.

“This is truly intended to be a multi-generational event, including young and old,” Alicia Sillars, youth director of the Darien Youth Commission, said in a press release.

“We are hoping members of other communities will participate as well. The more the merrier.”

“This is such a fun opportunity for anyone to become part of setting a world record,” Alexander Berardino of the Darien Youth Commission, said in a press release. “And it couldn’t be easier, you just show up, and toast!”

The event will take no longer than 30 minutes, and the toast will be made using water bottles.

Anyone who would like to participate should arrive by 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, at the Darien Town Hall gymnasium at 2 Renshaw Road.

Participants also are encouraged to bring nonperishable donations for the Person-to-Person food pantry.

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

“This is a fun and exciting challenge for all involved,” said Darien First Selectman Jayme Stevenson in a press release. “The Youth Commission is fulfilling their directive by creating this thrilling event.”

For more information, call 203-656-7388.

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