This Week: Columbus Day; Leaf Pickup

1. Columbus Day: It will be business as usual at on Monday, but all Darien schools will be closed. Enjoy your day off, kids!

2. Piling up: Fall leaf pickup began last week and will continue through Nov. 26. Leaves must be placed in large paper yard waste bags or garbage cans labeled “yard waste” on your regular trash day. Do not rake your leaves directly into the street.

3. Senator office hours: State Sen. Christine Radogno will hold her at from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday.

4. Post your good news to Patch: Did you know you can post your own announcements and news releases to Patch? You totally can. Here’s a .

5. Sweet on you: This Saturday is Sweetest Day, and what better way to celebrate than by some candy for a good cause and give it to your honey. The fundraiser takes place Friday and Saturday. Look for them selling their famous candy rolls on Darien street corners from dawn to dusk both days.