WTIC Public Affairs

Jeff Dorman of Feeding Families Foundation and Michael Pollock of the New Haven Pizza Club team up for a good cause to bring food to families dealing with hospitalizations.

Sue Frisch and Devin Willow talk about the 9th Annual Winter Weekend in Norfolk (WIN), happening Saturday, February 21, and Sunday, February 22. For a full schedule and the latest updates, visit weekendinnorfolk.org

Jay Dougherty, GM of Mount Southington talks about how to get started in skiing. Events that the mountain will be hosting. Along with what it is like to have a ski season where mother nature is providing some actual snow and cold temperatures.

Kristie Gonsalves, President of North East Expos, Inc., the show's producer who is a Board member of the Home & Garden Show Executives International, and a past president of the National Association of Consumer Show Producers. 44th Connecticut Flower & Garden Show”, starting Thursday, February 19 through Sunday, February 22, 2026, at the Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd. in Hartford, Conn. Days/Hours: Thursday, Feb. 19 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Friday, Feb. 20 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 21 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Sunday, Feb. 22 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Discounted admission tickets can be purchased now at www.CTFlowerShow.com

Campaign Director Chelsea Dropik and West Hartford-based Board Member Robert O'Meara from Blood Cancer United talk about the Student Visionaries program to raise money for blood cancer research.

Former New York Lieutenant Governor Betsy McCaughey introduces her Republican gubernatorial campaign for Connecticut in 2026.

Adam Fuller, of the Eastern Connecticut Beekeepers Association, talks about preparing beehives before the spring season approaches and managing them once it does.

Chris Freeman, the interim president and CEO of the Mystic Seaport Museum talks about upcoming events and the Mystic Seaport Museum being Nominated for Best Maritime Museum in USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice Awards.

Willie Hallihan of The Salisbury (CT) Winter Sports Association talks about the 100th annual JumpFest and annual U.S. Eastern National Ski Jumping Championships in Salisbury, CT February 6-8, 2026 at Satre Hill, 80 Indian Cave Road. All information can be found at JumpFest.org

Gerri Griswold, White Memorial Conservation Center, Director of Administration and Development for The White Memorial Conservation Center talks about the great activities going on indoors and outdoors if you up for some cold weather adventures. Remember, there is no bad weather, just bad preparedness. Find all the events discussed and more at their website. whitememorialcc.org

Salvation Army Majors Donald and Paula Spencer give a final wrap on the WTIC Holiday Store efforts in 2025.

The 36th Holiday Store is a wrap. We raised over $295,000 and had an amazing season. The new to toe area Majors join me in studio to recap and reflect on the Holiday Season and the Meaning.

The Lights On Rosewood are back and return this year with another great local cause.

Lisa Angevine-Bergs, the Director of the Connecticut Christmas Tree Growers Association, explains it's not too late to get a tree yet for the 2025 season and how preparations for next year's Christmas tree shopping season are already underway.

Major Rohan Gage, Divisional Secretary, The Salvation Army in Connecticut and Rhode Island Division. Finding out who and how the Army behind the Army functions this time of the year, and all year on the funds we raise during the Holiday Store.

The 36th Annual Holiday Store is off and running. Lets meet our new Majors.

Former New Britain Mayor and 2026 Gubernatorial Candidate Erin Stewart introduces her campaign and topline issues.

Catherine Marx, the U.S. Small Business Administration Connecticut District Office District Director, touts the importance of shopping locally during the Holiday season.

The Holiday shopping season is off and running in a feverish way. Stay calm and enjoy a fresh cup of coffee at Yellow King, and show local at the Bristol Bazaar. Specials and new items have recently been added to the shopping experience.

Manchester Road Race Public Information Official Rick Dyer goes through the history books and explains how people can join the race on Thanksgiving Thursday.

Connecticut Foodshare President and CEO Jason Jakubowski describes efforts underway in the "Thanksgiving for All" campaign for 2025.

Cal Miller of Miller farm and Oma's Pride talks about the Thankful Tukey program they have partnered up with Foodshare to help provide turkey to those in need this Thanksgiving season. Also a few recipes that you may want to try out his season for the feast of the roast beast!

Care Verikas is the founder and owner with her Husband, Eric of Dusty Dude Woodworks. If you are looking to get that special holiday gift and start the season off in a festive mood the Bristol Bazaar is the place to go!

Care Verikas Co-Founder of The Bristol Bazaar talks about the change of seasons in the Bazaar. Great events on tap and great deals coming into the Holiday shopping season.

Dr. Amy Fogelstrom Chai, the only Republican running in the First Congressional District race in 2026, outlines her campaign goals and issues.

Democratic Congressman John Larson (CT-01) gives an update on the Government Shutdown and his re-election bid for 2026.

2025 Boxes to boots is almost here. Volunteers and some more supplies are still needed. Kristen Gauvin joins us today for a last minute push!

Chris Martin, Ct state forester discusses the foliage season in CT and how the state is doing with the drought conditions as the relate to fires in our state forests.

Stephanie Abrams, President & CEO New England Air Museum talks about some upcoming events for the Spoooky time of the year and colder months ahead. Oh, and now Joey has to get in an air to air dog fight with the president of the Air Museum! www.neam.org

Kristen Gauvin, President of Boxes to Boots talks about this years Operation Cares event 2025 happening again at New Britain High School, 110 Mill Street New Britain CT, 06051. The event date is November 15, 2025 starting at 9:00 a.m, the event will run until 3:00 p.m. All the information can be found at https://boxestoboots.org/

Connecticut Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Manisha Juthani discusses vaccine availability and guidance in Connecticut.

SAVE-THE-DATE: SATURDAY OCTOBER 18th, 2025 Kris Dargenio, founder and Queen of The Annual Plainville PumpkinFest is a downtown outdoor festival featuring live music, a kid's costume parade, kid's games, bounce houses, a large variety of food trucks, spooky haunted house and over 50 local vendors, downtown restaurants & businesses. It wouldn't be a PumpkinFest without pumpkins, so everyone is invited to bring their own carved pumpkins or decorate your own at the Pumpkin Patch!!

Rep. Vin Candelora discusses the Marissa Gillett, PURA Chairwoman Resignation.

Melissa Cocuzza, Southington Apple Harvest Festival, Celebrating the 56th Year! Festival & Sponsorship Coordinator joins us this weekend to discuss the 2 weeks of fun entertainment and food coming to downtown Southington. October 3–5, October 10-12 2025

Connecticut Alzheimer's Association Communications Director Kristen Cusato discusses the annual Alzheimer's Walks that are beginning in Connecticut as well as some updates on medications available for early-stage diagnoses.

Alex Connor, 7th Generation at Brown Harvest Farm in Windsor. Discuss the Brown's Harvest Fall Festival, Spookley Movie Night along with PYO crops still available.

Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Commissioner Katie Dykes explains some of the impacts of the stop-work order issued on Revolution Wind as the States of Connecticut and Rhode Island sue the Trump Administration over the issue.

Sue Lambiase, President 2025 -2026 for the Devon Rotary Club talks with us this weekend about one of Milford's biggest celebrations, the Annual Milford Oktoberfest!” Happening Friday, September 26th and Saturday, September 27th, 2025 at Fowler Field in downtown Milford. An American-style music and bier garden & food festival with a big community feel.” “Yes, we'll have bratwurst and beer, but also live music, a variety of foods, and fun contests that keep the crowd laughing.”

Meghan Scanlon, Executive Director of the Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence, provides an update on domestic violence issues in Connecticut, including how social media is influencing teens in their early relationships.

CT has many beautiful towns and one of those is tucked in the North West Corner and has a great History and wonderful places to visit and explore. Whether it's a hike along the Saville Dam, an over night camp in Peoples Forest or fall foliage Barkhamsted has all the beauty and the views. We discuss them with Paul Hart, Local historian for the town.

Democratic West Hartford State Representative Jillian Gilchrest announces her run for Connecticut's First Congressional District.

Daisy Gesualdi, Program Specialist at the New Britain Museum of American Art talks about some of the new exhibits, how she got into art and the upcoming Fandom Fest, September 13, 6-10 p.m., featuring vendors, games, food, drinks, and art!