Community Access

We spoke with Christian Marshall Jones, Marketing and Communications Coordinator at CT Humane Society about our adoptable pet, Heart. Heart is a 2-month-old male guinea pig, and he will certainly capture your heart! 

We spoke with Dr. Husnain Kermalli, Chief Medical Officer at St. Mary's Hospital about the Black Men In White Coats Youth Summit. The event aims to increase the number of Black men in the field of medicine through exposure, inspiration, and mentorship. 

We spoke with Breathe 2 Flow founder, Lindsay Riley, about yoga with pigs, bunnies, alpacas, puppies, kittens, and other animals! Breathe 2 Flow hosts yoga sessions in untraditional places across Connecticut and works with local rescues, organizations, and non-profits.

We spoke with Flight Adventure Park Marketing Manager Zach Morris about their grand opening in Manchester and the attractions, themes, programs, and content that Flight Adventure will offer. 

We spoke with Senior Associate Athletic Director for External Strategy, Chris Grosse, about the upcoming UCONN football games and how fans can support UCONN's fall athletics.

We spoke with Contract Project Administration, Liz Clauson, and Project Manager, Billy Flynn, from Electrical Contractors Incorporated, about the 34th Annual Golf Outing on October 3. All proceeds from the golf outing support Make-A-Wish CT. Kris Moran, Director of Marketing and Communications at Make-A-Wish CT, shares how the proceeds will support granting the wishes of kids with critical illnesses.

Trans-Siberian Orchestra will be performing at Mohegan Sun on November 30. Enjoy TSO's awe-inspiring rock, classical, and holiday music! We spoke with Jeff Plate, a drummer in the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, about the 2025 Winter Tour, "The Ghosts of Christmas Eve - The Best of TSO and More."

We spoke with retired NYPD Officer Chris DeFlorio about his journey of passing on the peace from God to victims suffering under demonic influence, detailed in his book Called Into Darkness: Two NYC First Responders Battle the Supernatural.

We spoke with Chief Operating Officer, Elicia Pegues Spearman, about the power-packed roster of activities to recruit new members and adult volunteers throughout September.

We spoke with Laura Hoffman, Executive Director of Alzheimer's Association Connecticut Chapter, about the organization's support services, care options and education for families facing the disease, caregivers, and professionals.

We spoke with Inclusion Director, Rachel Scolnic, about the JCC's mission to make the community center an inclusive place to serve every person that walks through their doors. 

We spoke with Patrick Myers who is a full-time Freddie Mercury impersonator in the band Killer Queen.

We spoke with Artistic Director, Constantine Pappas and Managing Director, Craig David Rosen about upcoming shows at the theatre, including musicals, comedies, and musical comedies!

We spoke with Chaz the Cream Puff Man about The Big E going on from September 12 to 28, and Chaz the Cream Puff Man shares what to look forward to this year.

We spoke with Vice President Executive Board, Ron Apinis and Board Member, Craig Dupre about Wishes on Wheels hosting a truck convoy and family fun day to support children with life-threatening medical conditions.

We spoke with Executive Director, Amanda Meeson and Director of Development, John Chamberlain about Sterling Community Center an organization that creates impactful and inclusive programs and services that engage and cultivate a thriving community.

We spoke with Co-Founders, Hannah DeCampos and Abagail Franzese about Buttoned Together a non-profit organization that believes art is a powerful tool for self-expression and mental well-being.

We spoke with Dr. Jesse M. Bernal, Ph.D., who was appointed as the 10th president of Western Connecticut State University. 

We spoke with President Susan Mitchell from US Horse Welfare and Rescue about the fundraising event Hoedown for Horses.

We spoke with President Samantha Merwin with Elbowbumpkid Inc. about the programs they offer to help families with children who have type 1 diabetes.  

We spoke with Director Cindy Howard with the Foundation for the Advancement of Catholic schools (FACS) about the Annual FORE FACS Golf Classic.

We spoke with Miss Ct Volunteer Yokayris Castillo and Miss CT Teen Volunteer Ella Perillo about winning in the Miss CT Volunteer pageant system. 

We spoke with Clinical Director and Board Certified Behavior Analyst Taylor Brinker and Registered Behavior Technician Anele Barbieri about the programs offered at "A Behavioral Approach."

We spoke with Co-founder's of DK Movement Cares, Derek Jones and Kelly Houston about the 3rd Annual DK Movement Cares 5K Run/Walk. 

We spoke with Christian Marshall from the CT Humane Society about the adoptable pet of the week.

We spoke with Dr. Sameer Hanfi and Dr. Jean Weigert from Jefferson Radiology about the Strike Out Cancer Night Game.

We spoke with U.S. Election Assistance Commission, Vice Chair Thomas Hicks about advancing safe, secure, accurate, and accessible elections.

We spoke with Oak Hill Chief Administrator Dan Osborne and Jack Gaynor from JMR Staffing about the 31st annual Oak Hill Golf Classic.

Kerry Collins spoke with Dante Cistulli from Zephyr's Street Pizza and Hartford Yard Goats GameDay Conor about the 1st EVER G.O.A.T. Tacos, Tequila & Taps Fest at Dunkin' Park July 24-26.

We spoke with Rodger Mort, COO of Packaging And Crating Technologies (PACT); For the past two years, Packaging and Crating Technologies, LLC (PACT®), a family-owned manufacturer in Watertown, CT, has raised over $20,000 for America's servicemen and women.

We spoke with Michelle Puzzo, the director of UR Community Cares about the programs and services and an upcoming eye health fair.

We spoke with Actor Abuzar Farrukh about the Greater Hartford Shakespeare Festival.

We spoke with Member Jackie Post about the mission of the organization, the new mental health initiatives implemented by the Glastonbury Rotary Club, projects, and how to become a member.   

We spoke with Superintendent of the Newington Parks and Recreation Department Bill Demaio about an amazing event taking place in town for all ages.   

We spoke with Dr. Leah Osowiecki about the difficult practice of being a hospice veterinarian, the crisis in veterinary medicine and challenges veterinarians face today.  

We spoke with Founder and Advisor of Fuchs Financial, Ben Fuchs about the importance of planning sooner rather than later for retirement, because there are steps people can take through the years to set themselves up for a financially sound retirement… and particularly as retirement approaches, there are decisions that can be made that can make a difference – in reducing the anxiety about retirement years, so people can truly enjoy what they've worked so hard for. 

Merly Ballesteros of National Federation for the Blind, joins us live at the Travelers Championship. National Federation for the Blind advances the lives of our members and all blind people in the United States. The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day they raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. Their collective power, determination, and diversity achieve the aspirations of all blind people.

Laura Marchese, Executive Director of Gifts of Love, joins us live at the Travelers Championship. Gifts of Love helps meet the basic needs of individuals and families in the Greater Hartford area experiencing a short-term financial crisis so that they can return to self sufficiency.

Robin Sharp, President and CEO of Easter Seals Capital Region and Eastern CT, joins us live at the Travelers Championship. Easter Seals Capital Region & Eastern Connecticut provides critical services and powerful advocacy so that people with disabilities and active military and veterans are provided with the resources they need to achieve their full potential in life.

Bruce Buckley, CEO of Soldier On, joins us live at the Travelers Championship. Soldier On is a private nonprofit organization committed to ending veteran homelessness. Since 1994, the organization has been providing homeless veterans with transitional housing and supportive services.

Lakisha Hyatt, President of Rotary Club of Middletown, joins us live at the Travelers Championship. Tomorrow marks the 100th anniversary of Rotary Club of Middletown. 

Krystal Rich, Executive Director of CT Children's Alliance, joins us live at the Travelers Championship. CT Children's Alliance is a non-profit organization dedicated to preventing and ending child abuse.

Perkin Simpson, CEO of Operation Fuel, joins us live at the Travelers Championship. Operation Fuel provides relief for residents who fell through the gaps of government assistance programs.

Lindsay Reiff, Vice Chair of Girls on the Run Greater Connecticut, joins us live at the Travelers Championship. Girls on the Run is a national organization with a powerful mission: to build confidence, connection, and character in girls through running-based programs.

Sarah Asmar, Advancement Director of Hartford Performs, joins us live at the Travelers Championship. Hartford Performs is a unique initiative created in partnership with Hartford Public Schools that brings teaching artists into Pre-K through 8th-grade classrooms to teach academic subjects through the arts.

Betsy Walsh, Director of Development at Malta House of Care, joins us live at the Travelers Championship. Malta House of Care has been a vital lifeline for uninsured adults in Greater Hartford for the past 19 years, offering free primary health care through both a mobile medical van and a fixed clinic in the Asylum Hill neighborhood.

Jennifer Whitehurst, volunteer EMT and board member with Plymouth Volunteer Ambulance Corps, joins us live at the Travelers Championship. As part of a dedicated, all-volunteer team, Jennifer helps provide emergency medical services not just to Plymouth but also to surrounding towns through mutual aid. 

David Elliott, Director of Communications for the Archdiocese of Hartford, joins us live at the Travelers Championship to talk about the Archbishop's Annual Appeal. This annual fundraising initiative supports organizations and ministries throughout Hartford, New Haven, and Litchfield counties.

Sarah Elizabeth DiMeo-Carabetta, Executive Director of Acts 4 Ministry, joins us live at the Travelers Championship in Cromwell. Acts 4 Ministry is a nonprofit serving the Waterbury community by providing new and gently used basic needs items free of charge. 

Kyle Costa and Nico Peach are members of First Robotics Competition Team 7153, known as The Aetos Dios, joins us live from the Travelers Championship in Cromwell. The team builds and programs a robot every year to compete in challenging regional and world events.

Corrianne Chipello is the CEO of Hartford's Camp Courant and joins us live from the Travelers Championship. Camp Courant is the oldest and largest free day camp in the country, celebrating 131 years of service. The camp provides Hartford children ages 5-12 with free transportation, two meals a day, and access to more than 15 educational and enrichment programs