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New England Rural Health Assoc. May 04, 2026

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Connecticut recently moved the needle in a big way with committed funding to agencies supporting rural health initiatives. So, we're reconnecting with the leader from the New England Rural Health Assoc. to learn how our state is setting the pace on a number of public health fronts impacting our rural communities, as well as how our neighboring states are coming to grips with similar challenges.

New England Rural Health Assoc. - UB Civics Outreach Program - Women Farmers In Focus Pt. 4 with Kies Orr May 03, 2026

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Connecticut recently moved the needle in a big way with committed funding to agencies supporting rural health initiatives. So, we'll reconnect with the leader from the New England Rural Health Assoc. to learn how our state is setting the pace on a number of public health fronts impacting our rural communities, as well as how our neighboring states are coming to grips with similar challenges.

Then we'll celebrate a new program out of the University of Bridgeport that is placing Honors Civic Fellows into Bridgeport schools to lead interactive workshops for students focusing on civic responsibility, leadership, and community engagement.

And we'll close continuing our celebration of 2026 - the International Year of the Woman Farmer - by introducing Kies Orr-LaVack, a fourth-generation dairy farmer and co-owner of Fort Hill Farms in Thompson who was a former CT Outstanding Young Farmer, and whose farm was the 2025 New England Green Pastures award winner!

International Festival of Arts & Ideas Pt. 1 Apr 27, 2026

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Check out this exciting preview - the first of a pair of conversations about the International Festival of Arts & Ideas. Things will start hopping across New Haven's neighborhoods as a prelude to the 'main event' in June - so stay tuned and we'll tell you how to get in on all the fun - which is virtually all free!

reSET's Beyond Business As Usual 2026 Apr 27, 2026

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We're picking up the conversation with our friends at reSET - whose mission is advancing the social enterprise sector and providing inclusive entrepreneurial support across Connecticut. Their exciting Beyond Business As Usual event is happening soon, and we want to clue you in on how to get involved and be there.

AARP Fraud Watch Apr 27, 2026

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As we roll into the last few days of Fraud Prevention Month here in Connecticut, we continue pursuing efforts to protect you from fraud and bad actors who are expert at ripping people off. So, we're bringing back the national spokesperson from AARP Fraud Watch to talk about ways to recognize you're being targeted for one of the latest - or most effective fraud schemes.

AARP Fraud Watch - reSET's Beyond Business As Usual 2026 - International Festival of Arts & Ideas Pt. 1 Apr 26, 2026

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As we roll into the last few days of Fraud Prevention Month here in Connecticut, we will pursue efforts to protect you from fraud and bad actors who are expert at ripping people off. So, we're bringing back the national spokesperson from AARP Fraud Watch to talk about ways to recognize you're being targeted for one of the latest - or most effective fraud schemes.

Then we'll re-connect with our friends at reSET - whose mission is advancing the social enterprise sector and providing inclusive entrepreneurial support across Connecticut. Their exciting Beyond Business As Usual event is happening soon, and we want to clue you in on how to get involved and be there.

And we'll close with another exciting preview - the first of a pair of conversations about the International Festival of Arts & Ideas. Things will start hopping across New Haven's neighborhoods as a prelude to the 'main event' in June - so stay tuned and we'll tell you how to get in on all the fun - which is virtually all free!

100 Black Men of Stamford STEMFest Apr 21, 2026

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Check out this very special segment christening our new Connoisseur Media podcast studio, with a live conversation featuring 3 representatives from 100 Black Men Of Stamford. We'll discuss how they are addressing community building in four different ways, and invite you to come along with your teen to their next free STEMFest.

Epilepsy Foundation of CT Apr 21, 2026

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This segment brings you a story about inspiration in the face of adversity as we chat with an advocate for the Epilepsy Foundation's Connecticut chapter. She is sharing her own story about living with epilepsy, and how her daughter is achieving great things despite her diagnosis. We'll also invite you to support the cause at their upcoming annual walk benefit coming up next weekend in Stamford.

Girl Scouts Summer Camps Apr 21, 2026

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Join us as we chat with an experienced Girl Scout who is now a Camp Director at Girl Scouts of Connecticut. We'll cover some exciting news about the organization’s popular overnight camp - Camp Yankee Trails - which is poised for re-opening with modern upgrades and exciting new programs just in time for the summer season.

Girl Scouts Summer Camps - Epilepsy Foundation of CT - 100 Black Men of Stamford STEMFest Apr 19, 2026

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We'll open things up touching base with an experienced Girl Scout who is now a Camp Director at Girl Scouts of Connecticut. We'll cover some exciting news about the organization’s popular overnight camp - Camp Yankee Trails - which is poised for re-opening with modern upgrades and exciting new programs just in time for the summer season.

Then we'll deliver a story about inspiration in the face of adversity as we chat with an advocate for the Epilepsy Foundation's Connecticut chapter. She is sharing her own story about living with epilepsy, and how her daughter is achieving great things despite her diagnosis. We'll also invite you to support the cause at their upcoming annual walk benefit coming up next weekend in Stamford.

And we'll close with a very special segment christening our new Connoisseur Media podcast studio, with a live conversation featuring 3 representatives from 100 Black Men Of Stamford. We'll discuss how they are addressing community building in four different ways, and invite you to come along with your teen to their next free STEMFest.

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