http://www.star999.com/lsp/programs/people/Listen to John Voket, the show's host, chatting with community leaders and non-profit organizations about important community issues and events. The show airs on Sunday from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.en-caSun, 19 May 2013 12:04:00 -0400Cox Media Group; Cox Enterprises, Inc.Cox Media Group Connecticutcommunity, for the people, non-profitnohttp://www.streamtheworld.comCox Media Group; Cox Enterprises, Inc.community, for the people, non-profitsociety and culture, local, non profitListen to John Voket, the show's host, chatting with community leaders and non-profit organizations about important community issues and events. The show airs on Sunday from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.It's the first weekend in May - Better Speech and Hearing Month. So we'll open with a group from The Connecticut Academy of Audiology, a non profit dedicated to providing expert hearing healthcare, about a number of programs the Academy sponsors year-round and the most prevalent hearing concerns facing local listeners. Then, we'll air the first of a two-part series on Mental health First Aid. You'll hear how you can become certified and why being trained in Mental health First Aid is so important given the sheer number of people who are living with mental health issues in our communities today.101975101Mon, 06 May 2013 09:35:02 -040001:00:53noIt's the first weekend in May - Better Speech and Hearing Month. So we'll open with a group from The Connecticut Academy of Audiology, a non profit dedicated to providing expert hearing healthcare, about a number of programs the Academy sponsors year-rounIt's the first weekend in May - Better Speech and Hearing Month. So we'll open with a group from The Connecticut Academy of Audiology, a non profit dedicated to providing expert hearing healthcare, about a number of programs the Academy sponsors year-round and the most prevalent hearing concerns facing local listeners. Then, we'll air the first of a two-part series on Mental health First Aid. You'll hear how you can become certified and why being trained in Mental health First Aid is so important given the sheer number of people who are living with mental health issues in our communities today.We'll open with an extended segment focusing on next weekend's School Based Mental Health Conference which was organized through a grassroots effort by Newtown parents and educators following the tragic Sandy Hook School tragedy. Then, we'll chat with a rep from the CT Housing Finance Authority CHFA and help that agency promote its Emergency Mortgage Assistance program. And we'll close this morning featuring the March of Dimes - helping moms have full-term pregnancies and healthy babies, and supporting research into the problems that threaten babies while working on preventing premature births. We'll also invite you to the May 5 March for Babies in Westport, and hear a very touching story from this year's March for Babies Ambassadors.101965451Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:58:54 -040001:05:54noWe'll open with an extended segment focusing on next weekend's School Based Mental Health Conference which was organized through a grassroots effort by Newtown parents and educators following the tragic Sandy Hook School tragedy. Then, we'll chat with a rWe'll open with an extended segment focusing on next weekend's School Based Mental Health Conference which was organized through a grassroots effort by Newtown parents and educators following the tragic Sandy Hook School tragedy. Then, we'll chat with a rep from the CT Housing Finance Authority CHFA and help that agency promote its Emergency Mortgage Assistance program. And we'll close this morning featuring the March of Dimes - helping moms have full-term pregnancies and healthy babies, and supporting research into the problems that threaten babies while working on preventing premature births. We'll also invite you to the May 5 March for Babies in Westport, and hear a very touching story from this year's March for Babies Ambassadors.We'll touch base with the director of Norwalk-based Family & Children's Agency, which recently resumed enhanced operations after a major segment of its services were compromised when Storm Sandy flooding wiped out their primary service facilities. Then, we'll talk with New Connections, which offers Therapeutic Support Staff (TSS) services, Social Skills groups for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), Girls Circle groups, Training Series for Parents with Children with ASD, UConn Mentoring and other important support to under served populations in the region. And we'll wrap with the Central Connecticut Coast YMCA network focusing on their free April 27 Healthy Kids Day activities throughout the region.101955581Mon, 22 Apr 2013 12:47:33 -040001:02:17noWe'll touch base with the director of Norwalk-based Family & Children's Agency, which recently resumed enhanced operations after a major segment of its services were compromised when Storm Sandy flooding wiped out their primary service facilities. Then, wWe'll touch base with the director of Norwalk-based Family & Children's Agency, which recently resumed enhanced operations after a major segment of its services were compromised when Storm Sandy flooding wiped out their primary service facilities. Then, we'll talk with New Connections, which offers Therapeutic Support Staff (TSS) services, Social Skills groups for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), Girls Circle groups, Training Series for Parents with Children with ASD, UConn Mentoring and other important support to under served populations in the region. And we'll wrap with the Central Connecticut Coast YMCA network focusing on their free April 27 Healthy Kids Day activities throughout the region.We're going to open replaying the first of a 2-part interview with Tara Vincenta, a Bridgeport based architect who was recently honored for her groundbreaking work designing public and residential outdoor spaces for children and individuals on the autism spectrum. Then we'll replay an interview with an economist from the CT Business & Industry Association to learn about the state's failure to adopt best practices in several key areas that have helped other states succeed in improving their economies and quality of life. Then we'll return to the second part of our report with Tara Vincenta featuring ways homeowners can develop outdoor spaces on their property that can have a positive effect for individuals and family members on the autism spectrum.101955001Mon, 22 Apr 2013 11:05:41 -040001:01:11noWe're going to open replaying the first of a 2-part interview with Tara Vincenta, a Bridgeport based architect who was recently honored for her groundbreaking work designing public and residential outdoor spaces for children and individuals on the autism We're going to open replaying the first of a 2-part interview with Tara Vincenta, a Bridgeport based architect who was recently honored for her groundbreaking work designing public and residential outdoor spaces for children and individuals on the autism spectrum. Then we'll replay an interview with an economist from the CT Business & Industry Association to learn about the state's failure to adopt best practices in several key areas that have helped other states succeed in improving their economies and quality of life. Then we'll return to the second part of our report with Tara Vincenta featuring ways homeowners can develop outdoor spaces on their property that can have a positive effect for individuals and family members on the autism spectrum.We're going to be focusing on job seekers, particularly veterans or those who may know a veteran seeking employment here in Connecticut. We'll be talking with CT Works and The Workforce Alliance about the Step-Up For Veterans job program. Then we'll turn to folks who may be at risk for foreclosure, under water in their home, or who could challenged staying in their home. We'll chat with a US Treasury Dept. rep about the Making Home Affordable program. And we'll wrap up with a representative of the CT League of Conservation Voters talking about how the proposed state budget could do more harm than good to Connecticut's environment.101945911Mon, 15 Apr 2013 16:59:18 -040001:01:59noWe're going to be focusing on job seekers, particularly veterans or those who may know a veteran seeking employment here in Connecticut. We'll be talking with CT Works and The Workforce Alliance about the Step-Up For Veterans job program. Then we'll turn We're going to be focusing on job seekers, particularly veterans or those who may know a veteran seeking employment here in Connecticut. We'll be talking with CT Works and The Workforce Alliance about the Step-Up For Veterans job program. Then we'll turn to folks who may be at risk for foreclosure, under water in their home, or who could challenged staying in their home. We'll chat with a US Treasury Dept. rep about the Making Home Affordable program. And we'll wrap up with a representative of the CT League of Conservation Voters talking about how the proposed state budget could do more harm than good to Connecticut's environment.We'll visit the Rape Crisis Center of Milford to learn how sexual assault victim services and community education including a new intervention program for college men are in jeopardy because of pending state budget cuts. And we'll invite all you men and family members who love them out to support the agency at this year's Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event. Then we'll get some insight from from the CT Business & Industry Association about potential impacts of state budget practices, as well as learning how Connecticut could benefit by adopting best practices successfully implemented in other states. And we will wrap up looking at a unique and entertaining collaboration between the Jaime Hulley Arts Foundation and the Amity Regional High School theater department.101923371Mon, 01 Apr 2013 08:03:03 -040000:57:51noWe'll visit the Rape Crisis Center of Milford to learn how sexual assault victim services and community education including a new intervention program for college men are in jeopardy because of pending state budget cuts. And we'll invite all you men and fWe'll visit the Rape Crisis Center of Milford to learn how sexual assault victim services and community education including a new intervention program for college men are in jeopardy because of pending state budget cuts. And we'll invite all you men and family members who love them out to support the agency at this year's Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event. Then we'll get some insight from from the CT Business & Industry Association about potential impacts of state budget practices, as well as learning how Connecticut could benefit by adopting best practices successfully implemented in other states. And we will wrap up looking at a unique and entertaining collaboration between the Jaime Hulley Arts Foundation and the Amity Regional High School theater department.We'll start with the Healthy Eyes Alliance. March is Save Your Vision Month and Workplace Eye Wellness Month, so well chat about sight safety and preservation with the Alliance's Worksight Programs, Children's Vision Screening, and their Diabetic Retinopathy Project. Then we'll learn about CHEFA - the Connecticut Health and Educational Facilities Authority, and how the agency is promoting electronic medical records technology through the state's Masonicare facilities. And we'll wrap up with Wellmore whose mental health responders were on scene within an hour of December's tragic shooting in Newtown. We'll talk about post-incident response, and how their programs help promote lifetime wellness in communities throughout Connecticut.101921021Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:56:10 -040001:04:51noWe'll start with the Healthy Eyes Alliance. March is Save Your Vision Month and Workplace Eye Wellness Month, so well chat about sight safety and preservation with the Alliance's Worksight Programs, Children's Vision Screening, and their Diabetic RetinopaWe'll start with the Healthy Eyes Alliance. March is Save Your Vision Month and Workplace Eye Wellness Month, so well chat about sight safety and preservation with the Alliance's Worksight Programs, Children's Vision Screening, and their Diabetic Retinopathy Project. Then we'll learn about CHEFA - the Connecticut Health and Educational Facilities Authority, and how the agency is promoting electronic medical records technology through the state's Masonicare facilities. And we'll wrap up with Wellmore whose mental health responders were on scene within an hour of December's tragic shooting in Newtown. We'll talk about post-incident response, and how their programs help promote lifetime wellness in communities throughout Connecticut.On the morning of December 14, two Newtown Physicians rushed to Sandy Hook School to locate their own children, while another Newtown physician stood by at a local Emergency Room waiting to treat victims. These and more than 100 other doctors have since formed United Physicians Of Newtown, an advocacy coalition addressing key issues related to gun violence. in our opening segment we'll meet those three doctors and learn about this developing coalition. Then we'll have a frank discussion about organ donors. While many people know major organs can be donated, few realize that tissue as well as cornea donations are just as important. We'll meet a mom whose daughter gave the gift of life and sight, as well as learning about the process and rewards of becoming an organ donor.101905621Mon, 18 Mar 2013 10:20:11 -040001:05:05noOn the morning of December 14, two Newtown Physicians rushed to Sandy Hook School to locate their own children, while another Newtown physician stood by at a local Emergency Room waiting to treat victims. These and more than 100 other doctors have since fOn the morning of December 14, two Newtown Physicians rushed to Sandy Hook School to locate their own children, while another Newtown physician stood by at a local Emergency Room waiting to treat victims. These and more than 100 other doctors have since formed United Physicians Of Newtown, an advocacy coalition addressing key issues related to gun violence. in our opening segment we'll meet those three doctors and learn about this developing coalition. Then we'll have a frank discussion about organ donors. While many people know major organs can be donated, few realize that tissue as well as cornea donations are just as important. We'll meet a mom whose daughter gave the gift of life and sight, as well as learning about the process and rewards of becoming an organ donor.First, we'll visit the Stratford Health Dept. Stratford is the first community in the country to launch a public awareness campaign about third-hand smoke and the dangers of smoking in cars. We'll also get an update on the regional Community Health Assessment and another regional program working to educate and prevent asthma. Then we'll direct our attention to the stars - did you know NASA has selected 24 small satellites, including one from the Discovery Museum in Bridgeport to launch as part of its CubeSat Launch Initiative? Stay tuned to be among the first to learn all about this exciting news.101903031Fri, 15 Mar 2013 08:32:35 -040001:02:55noFirst, we'll visit the Stratford Health Dept. Stratford is the first community in the country to launch a public awareness campaign about third-hand smoke and the dangers of smoking in cars. We'll also get an update on the regional Community Health AssessFirst, we'll visit the Stratford Health Dept. Stratford is the first community in the country to launch a public awareness campaign about third-hand smoke and the dangers of smoking in cars. We'll also get an update on the regional Community Health Assessment and another regional program working to educate and prevent asthma. Then we'll direct our attention to the stars - did you know NASA has selected 24 small satellites, including one from the Discovery Museum in Bridgeport to launch as part of its CubeSat Launch Initiative? Stay tuned to be among the first to learn all about this exciting news.The 25th Annual Bowl-2-Benefit the Center for Domestic Violence Services at BH Care is set for March 9. But today we'll also be talking at length about the great work BH Care is doing in your community and across the region. www.bhcare.org. Then we'll chat with representatives of the state's drug control division and the CT Pharmacists Association about how they are working together to protect residents and the environment from the effects of improperly disposed prescription drugs - while developing ways to keep surplus medications out of the hands of young people and other recreational consumers. And we'll wrap with an official from Norwalk Hospital, talking about how proposed cuts to state hospitals in Governor Malloy's biennial budget could have critical and lasting negative impact on public health and individuals who need proportionately more healthcare support.101886281Mon, 04 Mar 2013 14:24:18 -050001:09:27noThe 25th Annual Bowl-2-Benefit the Center for Domestic Violence Services at BH Care is set for March 9. But today we'll also be talking at length about the great work BH Care is doing in your community and across the region. www.bhcare.org. Then we'll chaThe 25th Annual Bowl-2-Benefit the Center for Domestic Violence Services at BH Care is set for March 9. But today we'll also be talking at length about the great work BH Care is doing in your community and across the region. www.bhcare.org. Then we'll chat with representatives of the state's drug control division and the CT Pharmacists Association about how they are working together to protect residents and the environment from the effects of improperly disposed prescription drugs - while developing ways to keep surplus medications out of the hands of young people and other recreational consumers. And we'll wrap with an official from Norwalk Hospital, talking about how proposed cuts to state hospitals in Governor Malloy's biennial budget could have critical and lasting negative impact on public health and individuals who need proportionately more healthcare support.We'll open paying tribute to all our vets along with the State Coordinator for the National League of POW/MIA Families talking about an upcoming fundraiser supporting The Connecticut Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day celebration. Then we'll chat with our connection at the Connecticut Public Transportation Commission which just released its latest Annual Report containing nine recommendations for improving public transportation services in Connecticut. Last but not least, we'll reconnect with the Courage to Speak Foundation and founder Ginger Katz, who works tirelessly to help save lives and protect families from drug addiction. We'll also discuss the organization's upcoming 'Empowering Youth to Be Drug Free Family Night.'101876581Mon, 25 Feb 2013 13:41:22 -050001:04:25noWe'll open paying tribute to all our vets along with the State Coordinator for the National League of POW/MIA Families talking about an upcoming fundraiser supporting The Connecticut Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day celebration. Then we'll chat with our We'll open paying tribute to all our vets along with the State Coordinator for the National League of POW/MIA Families talking about an upcoming fundraiser supporting The Connecticut Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day celebration. Then we'll chat with our connection at the Connecticut Public Transportation Commission which just released its latest Annual Report containing nine recommendations for improving public transportation services in Connecticut. Last but not least, we'll reconnect with the Courage to Speak Foundation and founder Ginger Katz, who works tirelessly to help save lives and protect families from drug addiction. We'll also discuss the organization's upcoming 'Empowering Youth to Be Drug Free Family Night.'First, we'll visit the Cardinal Sheehan Center, hosting and serving young people from Stamford to Stratford with recreation, education and leadership development programs - and invite you to their upcoming Red Ribbon Ball and Adult Spelling Bee. Then we'll touch base with representatives of the Alzheimer's Association CT chapter, talking about new hope for federal research and support funds following President Obama's references in the State of the Union address, and inviting you to join Band Together for a night of music and fundraising at the Fairfield Theater Company. And we'll close introducing you to Artemis Landscape Architects and Tara Vincenta who was recently honored for her groundbreaking work designing public and residential outdoor spaces for children and individuals on the autism spectrum.101872461Thu, 21 Feb 2013 13:30:01 -050001:03:19noFirst, we'll visit the Cardinal Sheehan Center, hosting and serving young people from Stamford to Stratford with recreation, education and leadership development programs - and invite you to their upcoming Red Ribbon Ball and Adult Spelling Bee. Then we'lFirst, we'll visit the Cardinal Sheehan Center, hosting and serving young people from Stamford to Stratford with recreation, education and leadership development programs - and invite you to their upcoming Red Ribbon Ball and Adult Spelling Bee. Then we'll touch base with representatives of the Alzheimer's Association CT chapter, talking about new hope for federal research and support funds following President Obama's references in the State of the Union address, and inviting you to join Band Together for a night of music and fundraising at the Fairfield Theater Company. And we'll close introducing you to Artemis Landscape Architects and Tara Vincenta who was recently honored for her groundbreaking work designing public and residential outdoor spaces for children and individuals on the autism spectrum.This morning we'll touch base with Connecticut-based Roses for Autism, which is gearing up for Valentines Day while continuing to prepare individuals with autism for finding and maintaining employment. Then we'll check in with Connecticut's Council on Environmental Quality which monitors environmental progress and makes recommendations for correcting deficiencies in state laws and programs. We'll discuss the agency's newly-released Environmental Quality Report and some of this year's recommendations for improving the quality of our air, land, wildlife, rivers and streams. And we'll wrap with the Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation - the front line agency working to protect Connecticut's historic sites. We'll discuss the agency's annual Preservation Awards and how you can nominate a local project or plan designed to preserve Connecticut's significant historic buildings, landscapes and communities.101867691Tue, 19 Feb 2013 09:26:58 -050001:02:16noThis morning we'll touch base with Connecticut-based Roses for Autism, which is gearing up for Valentines Day while continuing to prepare individuals with autism for finding and maintaining employment. Then we'll check in with Connecticut's Council on EnvThis morning we'll touch base with Connecticut-based Roses for Autism, which is gearing up for Valentines Day while continuing to prepare individuals with autism for finding and maintaining employment. Then we'll check in with Connecticut's Council on Environmental Quality which monitors environmental progress and makes recommendations for correcting deficiencies in state laws and programs. We'll discuss the agency's newly-released Environmental Quality Report and some of this year's recommendations for improving the quality of our air, land, wildlife, rivers and streams. And we'll wrap with the Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation - the front line agency working to protect Connecticut's historic sites. We'll discuss the agency's annual Preservation Awards and how you can nominate a local project or plan designed to preserve Connecticut's significant historic buildings, landscapes and communities.After a technical glitch the previous week, we will replay our full interview with the national nonprofit Dispensary of Hope - focusing on the organizations mission and highlight Bridgeport's Hope Dispensary, which in its first year, served more than 1700 Bridgeport residents in need with nearly a quarter million dollars in donated critical medications. Then we'll talk about an important and historical development that could have significant long-term impact on how much you pay for your future electricity use involving an unprecedented hearing on a proposed 10 percent budget increase for ISO New England, which operates New England's regional transmission grid and electricity markets. Then we'll wrap up with a group representing Big Brothers and Big Sisters who are working statewide to try to convince and inspire a new crop of volunteers to get involved in improving the lives of the state's most vulnerable young people by becoming a mentor during National Mentoring Month.101856621Mon, 11 Feb 2013 10:43:58 -050001:03:39noAfter a technical glitch the previous week, we will replay our full interview with the national nonprofit Dispensary of Hope - focusing on the organizations mission and highlight Bridgeport's Hope Dispensary, which in its first year, served more than 1700After a technical glitch the previous week, we will replay our full interview with the national nonprofit Dispensary of Hope - focusing on the organizations mission and highlight Bridgeport's Hope Dispensary, which in its first year, served more than 1700 Bridgeport residents in need with nearly a quarter million dollars in donated critical medications. Then we'll talk about an important and historical development that could have significant long-term impact on how much you pay for your future electricity use involving an unprecedented hearing on a proposed 10 percent budget increase for ISO New England, which operates New England's regional transmission grid and electricity markets. Then we'll wrap up with a group representing Big Brothers and Big Sisters who are working statewide to try to convince and inspire a new crop of volunteers to get involved in improving the lives of the state's most vulnerable young people by becoming a mentor during National Mentoring Month.First we'll focus on the nonprofit Dispensary of Hope's goal: 100% Hope, 0% Waste when it comes to surplus medications - and highlight Bridgeport's partnering Hope Dispensary, which served more than 1700 Bridgeport residents in its first year. Then we'll welcome the Bridgeport Child Advocacy Coalition (BCAC) to discuss their 2012 State of the Child in Bridgeport study, which compares the well-being of children in Bridgeport to children statewide. We'll also invite you to BCAC's upcoming community conversation on violence. Then finally, we'll launch a new series - Challenges Facing Connecticut's Coastal Communities' talking with the chairman of the CT Shoreline Preservation Task Force, which just generated its first report examining how Connecticut can move forward armed with information about the effects of sea level encroachment and storms like Irene and super storm Sandy.101846381Sun, 03 Feb 2013 15:20:15 -050001:03:10noFirst we'll focus on the nonprofit Dispensary of Hope's goal: 100% Hope, 0% Waste when it comes to surplus medications - and highlight Bridgeport's partnering Hope Dispensary, which served more than 1700 Bridgeport residents in its first year. Then we'll First we'll focus on the nonprofit Dispensary of Hope's goal: 100% Hope, 0% Waste when it comes to surplus medications - and highlight Bridgeport's partnering Hope Dispensary, which served more than 1700 Bridgeport residents in its first year. Then we'll welcome the Bridgeport Child Advocacy Coalition (BCAC) to discuss their 2012 State of the Child in Bridgeport study, which compares the well-being of children in Bridgeport to children statewide. We'll also invite you to BCAC's upcoming community conversation on violence. Then finally, we'll launch a new series - Challenges Facing Connecticut's Coastal Communities' talking with the chairman of the CT Shoreline Preservation Task Force, which just generated its first report examining how Connecticut can move forward armed with information about the effects of sea level encroachment and storms like Irene and super storm Sandy.We'll begin our first program of 2013 with a guest who helped us wrap up 2012, the state director of AARP and the organization's family expert this time discussing implications following the recent Sandy Hook School shooting. Then we'll visit with our neighbors at Boys and Girls Village, to talk about that agency's foster care services and how you can make a difference in the life of a child or teen assigned to the state's foster care system in the coming year. And we'll wrap up chatting with Peter Gunther, Senior Research Fellow at CT Center for Economic Analysis and author of the Connecticut Economic Outlook about the state's current employment situation and how officials might move forward with efforts to balance the State budget.101846301Sun, 03 Feb 2013 13:18:59 -050001:05:01noWe'll begin our first program of 2013 with a guest who helped us wrap up 2012, the state director of AARP and the organization's family expert this time discussing implications following the recent Sandy Hook School shooting. Then we'll visit with our neiWe'll begin our first program of 2013 with a guest who helped us wrap up 2012, the state director of AARP and the organization's family expert this time discussing implications following the recent Sandy Hook School shooting. Then we'll visit with our neighbors at Boys and Girls Village, to talk about that agency's foster care services and how you can make a difference in the life of a child or teen assigned to the state's foster care system in the coming year. And we'll wrap up chatting with Peter Gunther, Senior Research Fellow at CT Center for Economic Analysis and author of the Connecticut Economic Outlook about the state's current employment situation and how officials might move forward with efforts to balance the State budget.We're going to begin our final show of 2012 with AARP - we will talk about how the agency is supporting many seniors in Connecticut and the region who may still be suffering fallout from superstorm Sandy. Then we'll launch our special report on Epilepsy. We'll talk with Connecticut's own Epilepsy Advocate as well as a couple of experts about this medical condition that affects thousands right here in the state. And we'll wrap up with the director of the Southwest Regional Mental Health Board, which is a conduit for assistance for individuals and family members who remain deeply affected by, or still suffering stress and anxiety resulting from the tragic Sandy Hook School Shooting.101835061Thu, 24 Jan 2013 16:38:02 -050001:02:52noWe're going to begin our final show of 2012 with AARP - we will talk about how the agency is supporting many seniors in Connecticut and the region who may still be suffering fallout from superstorm Sandy. Then we'll launch our special report on Epilepsy. We're going to begin our final show of 2012 with AARP - we will talk about how the agency is supporting many seniors in Connecticut and the region who may still be suffering fallout from superstorm Sandy. Then we'll launch our special report on Epilepsy. We'll talk with Connecticut's own Epilepsy Advocate as well as a couple of experts about this medical condition that affects thousands right here in the state. And we'll wrap up with the director of the Southwest Regional Mental Health Board, which is a conduit for assistance for individuals and family members who remain deeply affected by, or still suffering stress and anxiety resulting from the tragic Sandy Hook School Shooting.Our first segment is dedicated to all the teachers and staff at Sandy Hook School, and education professionals everywhere. A couple of weeks ago we traveled to the Wallingford Library to help NewAlliance Foundation promote its “READy for the Grade” program. We'll talk about how the program will support library projects like one in Wallingford, working in partnership with a neighborhood school to stop summer reading loss for students in kindergarten through grade three. Then we'll travel to the CT Science Center to meet a very inspiring representative among the many past and present Newtown students. Zoe Eggleston and a number of supporters recently came together to help celebrate the recent patent she was awarded for an ice safety system she conceived as a participant in the Connecticut Invention Convention, a program she credits with changing her life and inspiring her to pursue a future STEM career.101828381Fri, 18 Jan 2013 16:27:37 -050000:58:53noOur first segment is dedicated to all the teachers and staff at Sandy Hook School, and education professionals everywhere. A couple of weeks ago we traveled to the Wallingford Library to help NewAlliance Foundation promote its “READy for the Grade” prograOur first segment is dedicated to all the teachers and staff at Sandy Hook School, and education professionals everywhere. A couple of weeks ago we traveled to the Wallingford Library to help NewAlliance Foundation promote its “READy for the Grade” program. We'll talk about how the program will support library projects like one in Wallingford, working in partnership with a neighborhood school to stop summer reading loss for students in kindergarten through grade three. Then we'll travel to the CT Science Center to meet a very inspiring representative among the many past and present Newtown students. Zoe Eggleston and a number of supporters recently came together to help celebrate the recent patent she was awarded for an ice safety system she conceived as a participant in the Connecticut Invention Convention, a program she credits with changing her life and inspiring her to pursue a future STEM career.The Primary Care Action Group (PCAG), a collaborative in the greater Bridgeport area, is undertaking a community health assessment of area residents, and to help guide future health planning in the region. Our guests today will tell you all about it, and invite you listeners to participate in the survey through December 31. Then we'll touch base with Operation Fuel, whose recipients are facing monumental challenges this year as the amount of donations supporting the program decreases and the cost for fuel oil continues to climb. We'll explain the program, how you can qualify if you need assistance, and how you can help those reaching out to try and keep their families warm this winter. And we'll wrap up talking with the Community Renewal Team, Inc. We'll learn how the largest non-profit provider of human services in Connecticut and one of the longest continuously operating Community Action Agencies in America can help you.101802261Thu, 27 Dec 2012 16:36:15 -050001:03:34noThe Primary Care Action Group (PCAG), a collaborative in the greater Bridgeport area, is undertaking a community health assessment of area residents, and to help guide future health planning in the region. Our guests today will tell you all about it, and The Primary Care Action Group (PCAG), a collaborative in the greater Bridgeport area, is undertaking a community health assessment of area residents, and to help guide future health planning in the region. Our guests today will tell you all about it, and invite you listeners to participate in the survey through December 31. Then we'll touch base with Operation Fuel, whose recipients are facing monumental challenges this year as the amount of donations supporting the program decreases and the cost for fuel oil continues to climb. We'll explain the program, how you can qualify if you need assistance, and how you can help those reaching out to try and keep their families warm this winter. And we'll wrap up talking with the Community Renewal Team, Inc. We'll learn how the largest non-profit provider of human services in Connecticut and one of the longest continuously operating Community Action Agencies in America can help you.Inspirica's (formerly known as St. Luke's Lifeworks) in Stamford is collecting over 5,000 personalized gifts for more than 2,500 children living in poverty and/or affected by HIV/AIDS in Fairfield County. We'll hear about how Inspirica is working hard to ensure that struggling families don't have to choose between spending their resources on necessities or gifts, and to ensure that no child goes without gifts during the holidays. Then we'll turn attention to another agency in need - Norwalk's Family & Children's Agency's primary service location on Water Street, which supported Specialized Foster Care, Family Support and Intervention, and Homeless Services, was left uninhabitable by storm Sandy. We're going to talk to the agency's director about how they are managing in this time of crisis, as well as their plans to rebuild Family & Children's Agency. And we'll wrap with the second of our two-part series featuring the the Connecticut Better Business Bureau. As winter approaches and holiday shopping commences, we'll provide you consumers with a raft of tips on everything from keeping your holiday debt in check, to protecting your holiday purchases, to why it's a bad idea to purchase a puppy as a holiday gift.101766431Fri, 07 Dec 2012 16:34:15 -050001:03:27noInspirica's (formerly known as St. Luke's Lifeworks) in Stamford is collecting over 5,000 personalized gifts for more than 2,500 children living in poverty and/or affected by HIV/AIDS in Fairfield County. We'll hear about how Inspirica is working hard to Inspirica's (formerly known as St. Luke's Lifeworks) in Stamford is collecting over 5,000 personalized gifts for more than 2,500 children living in poverty and/or affected by HIV/AIDS in Fairfield County. We'll hear about how Inspirica is working hard to ensure that struggling families don't have to choose between spending their resources on necessities or gifts, and to ensure that no child goes without gifts during the holidays. Then we'll turn attention to another agency in need - Norwalk's Family & Children's Agency's primary service location on Water Street, which supported Specialized Foster Care, Family Support and Intervention, and Homeless Services, was left uninhabitable by storm Sandy. We're going to talk to the agency's director about how they are managing in this time of crisis, as well as their plans to rebuild Family & Children's Agency. And we'll wrap with the second of our two-part series featuring the the Connecticut Better Business Bureau. As winter approaches and holiday shopping commences, we'll provide you consumers with a raft of tips on everything from keeping your holiday debt in check, to protecting your holiday purchases, to why it's a bad idea to purchase a puppy as a holiday gift.We'll open up live from the Waterbury Regional Chamber's 2nd annual Manufacturing and Technology Expo where we learned about the potential for careers in the 21st Century realm of manufacturing, and how manufacturing companies in Connecticut are working to train and retain its 21st Century workforce. Then, we'll wrap things up quite literally with our guests from The Connecticut Council for Philanthropy. This year, as in the past, we'll help you choose where you might want to target charitable giving or volunteer efforts using the council's on-line Holiday Wish List. We'll also discuss how super storm Sandy Disaster affected a number of state nonprofits on this year's Wish List.101750371Fri, 30 Nov 2012 17:54:23 -050000:57:57noWe'll open up live from the Waterbury Regional Chamber's 2nd annual Manufacturing and Technology Expo where we learned about the potential for careers in the 21st Century realm of manufacturing, and how manufacturing companies in Connecticut are working tWe'll open up live from the Waterbury Regional Chamber's 2nd annual Manufacturing and Technology Expo where we learned about the potential for careers in the 21st Century realm of manufacturing, and how manufacturing companies in Connecticut are working to train and retain its 21st Century workforce. Then, we'll wrap things up quite literally with our guests from The Connecticut Council for Philanthropy. This year, as in the past, we'll help you choose where you might want to target charitable giving or volunteer efforts using the council's on-line Holiday Wish List. We'll also discuss how super storm Sandy Disaster affected a number of state nonprofits on this year's Wish List.We open with a special report featuring the nonprofit International Institute of Connecticut, providing services for hundreds of immigrants, political refugees and others. we'll focus on the four core services the Institute provides including efforts to address human trafficking, and protecting individuals who are being scammed when seeking temporary or permanent residence and citizenship in the United States. Then, the first of a two-part series with the Connecticut Better Business Bureau will provide consumers with a raft of tips on everything from retail layaway programs to furnace and chimney cleaning scams. And we'll wrap talking with Soundview Family YMCA Executive Director Doug Shaw about how the 7th Annual Branford Rotary & Y 5k Run & Walk helps the Y provide programs and a safe, fun atmosphere for the shoreline community.101734241Fri, 23 Nov 2012 09:36:24 -050001:01:52noWe open with a special report featuring the nonprofit International Institute of Connecticut, providing services for hundreds of immigrants, political refugees and others. we'll focus on the four core services the Institute provides including efforts to aWe open with a special report featuring the nonprofit International Institute of Connecticut, providing services for hundreds of immigrants, political refugees and others. we'll focus on the four core services the Institute provides including efforts to address human trafficking, and protecting individuals who are being scammed when seeking temporary or permanent residence and citizenship in the United States. Then, the first of a two-part series with the Connecticut Better Business Bureau will provide consumers with a raft of tips on everything from retail layaway programs to furnace and chimney cleaning scams. And we'll wrap talking with Soundview Family YMCA Executive Director Doug Shaw about how the 7th Annual Branford Rotary & Y 5k Run & Walk helps the Y provide programs and a safe, fun atmosphere for the shoreline community.We'll open with Ridgefield Prevention Council's co-chair - a Danbury Emergency room doctor, and a representative of the Midwestern Connecticut Council of Alcoholism about the insidious epidemic of opiate drug addiction happening in Fairfield County, and an event in Ridgefield aimed at preventing young people from falling victim to prescription drugs and heroin addiction. Then we'll visit with the CEO of the Connecticut Health Exchange,which is providing free online resources for families searching for the right health plan, and connecting people with health insurance professionals ready to to help. Then we'll replay an interview with the President of Housatonic Community College first broadcast in September - discussing some of the unique programs HCC offers to connect students of all ages to the state's 21st Century workforce.101722051Fri, 16 Nov 2012 15:35:48 -050001:07:54noWe'll open with Ridgefield Prevention Council's co-chair - a Danbury Emergency room doctor, and a representative of the Midwestern Connecticut Council of Alcoholism about the insidious epidemic of opiate drug addiction happening in Fairfield County, and aWe'll open with Ridgefield Prevention Council's co-chair - a Danbury Emergency room doctor, and a representative of the Midwestern Connecticut Council of Alcoholism about the insidious epidemic of opiate drug addiction happening in Fairfield County, and an event in Ridgefield aimed at preventing young people from falling victim to prescription drugs and heroin addiction. Then we'll visit with the CEO of the Connecticut Health Exchange,which is providing free online resources for families searching for the right health plan, and connecting people with health insurance professionals ready to to help. Then we'll replay an interview with the President of Housatonic Community College first broadcast in September - discussing some of the unique programs HCC offers to connect students of all ages to the state's 21st Century workforce.With all the dominant news about Hurricane Sandy, we've temporarily lost sight of the tremendous number of individuals sickened and lives lost as a result of the fungal meningitis outbreak gripping the nation. So with that in mind we're going to spend much of today's program bringing you a special report on the pharmacy industry in Connecticut, and how the thousands of beneficial, mom and pop compounding pharmacies are dealing with the onus brought upon them by one large compounding and manufacturing operation gone bad up in Framingham Massachusetts. Then we'll wrap up the program introducing you to Norwalk-based CancerCare, which provides free, professional support for anyone affected by cancer, from patients and survivors, to caregivers, loved ones, even related healthcare professionals. And we'll invite you to the organization's upcoming 'Blocks of Love LEGO expo' November 17 in Bridgeport.101700021Tue, 06 Nov 2012 19:31:09 -050000:57:36noWith all the dominant news about Hurricane Sandy, we've temporarily lost sight of the tremendous number of individuals sickened and lives lost as a result of the fungal meningitis outbreak gripping the nation. So with that in mind we're going to spend mucWith all the dominant news about Hurricane Sandy, we've temporarily lost sight of the tremendous number of individuals sickened and lives lost as a result of the fungal meningitis outbreak gripping the nation. So with that in mind we're going to spend much of today's program bringing you a special report on the pharmacy industry in Connecticut, and how the thousands of beneficial, mom and pop compounding pharmacies are dealing with the onus brought upon them by one large compounding and manufacturing operation gone bad up in Framingham Massachusetts. Then we'll wrap up the program introducing you to Norwalk-based CancerCare, which provides free, professional support for anyone affected by cancer, from patients and survivors, to caregivers, loved ones, even related healthcare professionals. And we'll invite you to the organization's upcoming 'Blocks of Love LEGO expo' November 17 in Bridgeport.According to the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) youth ages 12 to 17 in Connecticut rank in the top percentile of the nation in abuse of both illicit drugs and alcohol. With that disturbing news in mind we're going to introduce Liberation Programs - an agency working to educate the community about addiction while providing programs that are saving lives and treating addiction from Greenwich to New Haven. Then we'll talk with the President of Discount Power about how various partnerships with his company are providing funds to boost culture and arts programs as well as human service agencies. And we'll visit with the valley United Way to hear about how that agency's partnership with Discount Power is making a positive difference in the greater Naugatuck valley. And we'll wrap with a panel discussing The Kennedy Center's latest partnership with CVS, which is helping connect individuals with developmental and other disabilities to Connecticut's workforce.101690681Fri, 02 Nov 2012 14:04:06 -040001:02:46noAccording to the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) youth ages 12 to 17 in Connecticut rank in the top percentile of the nation in abuse of both illicit drugs and alcohol. With that disturbing news in mind we're goiAccording to the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) youth ages 12 to 17 in Connecticut rank in the top percentile of the nation in abuse of both illicit drugs and alcohol. With that disturbing news in mind we're going to introduce Liberation Programs - an agency working to educate the community about addiction while providing programs that are saving lives and treating addiction from Greenwich to New Haven. Then we'll talk with the President of Discount Power about how various partnerships with his company are providing funds to boost culture and arts programs as well as human service agencies. And we'll visit with the valley United Way to hear about how that agency's partnership with Discount Power is making a positive difference in the greater Naugatuck valley. And we'll wrap with a panel discussing The Kennedy Center's latest partnership with CVS, which is helping connect individuals with developmental and other disabilities to Connecticut's workforce.Today we'll open with an extended segment focusing on efforts to open the first Cancer Support Community in southern Connecticut, which will offer free cancer support and education for patients and their families living with cancer. And we'll chat with cancer caregiver, cancer survivor and actress Julia Sweeney of Saturday Night Live who is the keynote guest at an upcoming gala to benefit the cause. Then we'll speak with a representative and client of The Connection, about all the work this agency is doing serving more than 3,000 Connecticut families each month. And we'll remind you to come out to the Connection's Wicked Good 5k and family Festival on October 28 in New Haven Then we'll wrap up talking to Connecticut based Healing the Children Northeast - a non-profit, non-partisan, volunteer organization that has helped more than 33,000 children throughout the world receive medical care unavailable to them due to a lack of medical and financial resources or health insurance.101623281Thu, 25 Oct 2012 13:07:51 -040001:02:20noToday we'll open with an extended segment focusing on efforts to open the first Cancer Support Community in southern Connecticut, which will offer free cancer support and education for patients and their families living with cancer. And we'll chat with caToday we'll open with an extended segment focusing on efforts to open the first Cancer Support Community in southern Connecticut, which will offer free cancer support and education for patients and their families living with cancer. And we'll chat with cancer caregiver, cancer survivor and actress Julia Sweeney of Saturday Night Live who is the keynote guest at an upcoming gala to benefit the cause. Then we'll speak with a representative and client of The Connection, about all the work this agency is doing serving more than 3,000 Connecticut families each month. And we'll remind you to come out to the Connection's Wicked Good 5k and family Festival on October 28 in New Haven Then we'll wrap up talking to Connecticut based Healing the Children Northeast - a non-profit, non-partisan, volunteer organization that has helped more than 33,000 children throughout the world receive medical care unavailable to them due to a lack of medical and financial resources or health insurance.We'll open with a panel from the Human Services Council (HSC) which has been providing free medical and mental health care to students who are injured or sick, and counseling abused children and their families. And we'll invite listeners to the HSC's Kidzfest and Touch a Truck event at Taylor Farm Park in Norwalk. Then we'll have a serious talk about depression, because October 11 is National Depression Screening Day. We'll talk with the Southwest Regional Mental Health Board about where to get screened, so you can find relief from your anxiety or depression once and for all. And we'll wrap up talking with a representative from the The Connecticut League of Conservation Voters Education Fund about the agency's new and comprehensive transportation guide for Connecticut.101589201Wed, 10 Oct 2012 18:26:23 -040001:00:58noWe'll open with a panel from the Human Services Council (HSC) which has been providing free medical and mental health care to students who are injured or sick, and counseling abused children and their families. And we'll invite listeners to the HSC's KidzWe'll open with a panel from the Human Services Council (HSC) which has been providing free medical and mental health care to students who are injured or sick, and counseling abused children and their families. And we'll invite listeners to the HSC's Kidzfest and Touch a Truck event at Taylor Farm Park in Norwalk. Then we'll have a serious talk about depression, because October 11 is National Depression Screening Day. We'll talk with the Southwest Regional Mental Health Board about where to get screened, so you can find relief from your anxiety or depression once and for all. And we'll wrap up talking with a representative from the The Connecticut League of Conservation Voters Education Fund about the agency's new and comprehensive transportation guide for Connecticut.The first in a number of program segments in the coming weeks highlights the messages and agencies that are working to gain traction against domestic violence in Connecticut, especially during October - National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Our series opens featuring the Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic violence. Then we'll introduce the author and founder of Connecticut-based Epidemic Answers, a nonprofit working to educate the public about the epidemic of chronic illness affecting the current generation of children and providing prevention and healing solutions for parents, caregivers and future parents. And we'll wrap with the second segment in our series ahead of Domestic Violence Awareness Month introduced Raphael Cordwell, a resident supervisor at Western Connecticut State University who is responsible for bringing “Operation Jungle Red” (OJR) events to the campus and two area high schools throughout the month of October in promotion of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. 101580051Sat, 06 Oct 2012 15:54:58 -040001:01:57noThe first in a number of program segments in the coming weeks highlights the messages and agencies that are working to gain traction against domestic violence in Connecticut, especially during October - National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Our seriThe first in a number of program segments in the coming weeks highlights the messages and agencies that are working to gain traction against domestic violence in Connecticut, especially during October - National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Our series opens featuring the Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic violence. Then we'll introduce the author and founder of Connecticut-based Epidemic Answers, a nonprofit working to educate the public about the epidemic of chronic illness affecting the current generation of children and providing prevention and healing solutions for parents, caregivers and future parents. And we'll wrap with the second segment in our series ahead of Domestic Violence Awareness Month introduced Raphael Cordwell, a resident supervisor at Western Connecticut State University who is responsible for bringing “Operation Jungle Red” (OJR) events to the campus and two area high schools throughout the month of October in promotion of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. We'll open up the program talking with Cindy Bigelow about the 25th Anniversary Bigelow Community Challenge - and we will also introduce you to two of the recipient nonprofit agencies of the upcoming event, the Norma F Pfreim Breast Care Center and the Bridgeport Rescue Mission. Then, we'll replay a segment from earlier this summer featuring the Bridgeport Neighborhood Trust focusing on the agency's lead remediation efforts and comprehensive home ownership counseling for low- and moderate-income families. And we'll wrap up with a couple inspiring representatives of the the PurpleLight Vigil for the Connecticut Affiliate of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. We'll hear some exciting breaking news about developments in Washington that will surely benefit the research and outreach of the network, and about the upcoming PurpleLight Vigil in Meriden.101560221Fri, 28 Sep 2012 10:54:45 -040001:01:19noWe'll open up the program talking with Cindy Bigelow about the 25th Anniversary Bigelow Community Challenge - and we will also introduce you to two of the recipient nonprofit agencies of the upcoming event, the Norma F Pfreim Breast Care Center and the BrWe'll open up the program talking with Cindy Bigelow about the 25th Anniversary Bigelow Community Challenge - and we will also introduce you to two of the recipient nonprofit agencies of the upcoming event, the Norma F Pfreim Breast Care Center and the Bridgeport Rescue Mission. Then, we'll replay a segment from earlier this summer featuring the Bridgeport Neighborhood Trust focusing on the agency's lead remediation efforts and comprehensive home ownership counseling for low- and moderate-income families. And we'll wrap up with a couple inspiring representatives of the the PurpleLight Vigil for the Connecticut Affiliate of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. We'll hear some exciting breaking news about developments in Washington that will surely benefit the research and outreach of the network, and about the upcoming PurpleLight Vigil in Meriden.We'll open the program today with CT Comptroller Kevin Lembo who serves on the Governor's Business Tax Policy Task Force, talking about improving the transparency, efficiency and effectiveness of the state's business tax system, and his ideas about promoting a business tax structure that encourages economic growth and aligns with the state's public policy goals. Then we'll talk with some folks from Griffin Hospital about the 4th Annual Center for Cancer Care 5K Walk/Run coming up on Saturday, October 6, and learn how proceeds will support programs and patients at the Center. And we'll wrap up with Jack Betkoski, vice chairman of the state's Public Utility Regulatory Authority talking about the ways PURA helps ensure Connecticut Consumers are getting the best service and treatment they deserve from a number of public utility companies from phone to gas to water to cable TV.101544581Fri, 21 Sep 2012 15:56:05 -040001:05:28noWe'll open the program today with CT Comptroller Kevin Lembo who serves on the Governor's Business Tax Policy Task Force, talking about improving the transparency, efficiency and effectiveness of the state's business tax system, and his ideas about promotWe'll open the program today with CT Comptroller Kevin Lembo who serves on the Governor's Business Tax Policy Task Force, talking about improving the transparency, efficiency and effectiveness of the state's business tax system, and his ideas about promoting a business tax structure that encourages economic growth and aligns with the state's public policy goals. Then we'll talk with some folks from Griffin Hospital about the 4th Annual Center for Cancer Care 5K Walk/Run coming up on Saturday, October 6, and learn how proceeds will support programs and patients at the Center. And we'll wrap up with Jack Betkoski, vice chairman of the state's Public Utility Regulatory Authority talking about the ways PURA helps ensure Connecticut Consumers are getting the best service and treatment they deserve from a number of public utility companies from phone to gas to water to cable TV.We'll hear from organizers and presenters about an upcoming Fairfield Public Library financial series focusing on subjects from Social Security to Budgeting, from Long Term Care Planning, to the Fundamentals of Stocks, Bonds and Mutual Funds, and much more. Then we'll talk agriculture. Since 1859, the Guilford fair has been a destination for farmers, and folks who love the region's agricultural bounty. So we'll chat with a panel of folks representing the rich agricultural heritage being celebrated this year at the Guilford Fair. Then we'll turn our focus to The 2012 Business Showcase set for Sept 20 at Bridgeport's Webster Bank Arena and offering incredible B to B opportunities, exhibits and loads of free educational workshops hosted by industry elite speakers and trainers.101526701Fri, 14 Sep 2012 12:13:47 -040001:02:12noWe'll hear from organizers and presenters about an upcoming Fairfield Public Library financial series focusing on subjects from Social Security to Budgeting, from Long Term Care Planning, to the Fundamentals of Stocks, Bonds and Mutual Funds, and much morWe'll hear from organizers and presenters about an upcoming Fairfield Public Library financial series focusing on subjects from Social Security to Budgeting, from Long Term Care Planning, to the Fundamentals of Stocks, Bonds and Mutual Funds, and much more. Then we'll talk agriculture. Since 1859, the Guilford fair has been a destination for farmers, and folks who love the region's agricultural bounty. So we'll chat with a panel of folks representing the rich agricultural heritage being celebrated this year at the Guilford Fair. Then we'll turn our focus to The 2012 Business Showcase set for Sept 20 at Bridgeport's Webster Bank Arena and offering incredible B to B opportunities, exhibits and loads of free educational workshops hosted by industry elite speakers and trainers.We'll begin this morning visiting with the executive director of Bridges, to hear about how this agency is providing a comprehensive range of outpatient mental health and addiction services for adults, children and families. And we'll invite you to Bridges Folks on Spokes Ride and walk event coming up September 16. Then we'll welcome Dawn Macary representing the Western CT Area Agency on Aging - Medicare Savings Program, which aims to inform people of the benefits of the Medicare Savings Program. And we'll wrap talking about Bob's Discount Furniture, and the Bob's Outreach program's seventh annual Celebrate the Arts contest. So we'll replay an interview we did around this time last year covering some key aspects of Bob's Celebrate the Arts initiative. 101511451Thu, 06 Sep 2012 16:16:01 -040001:00:31noWe'll begin this morning visiting with the executive director of Bridges, to hear about how this agency is providing a comprehensive range of outpatient mental health and addiction services for adults, children and families. And we'll invite you to BridgeWe'll begin this morning visiting with the executive director of Bridges, to hear about how this agency is providing a comprehensive range of outpatient mental health and addiction services for adults, children and families. And we'll invite you to Bridges Folks on Spokes Ride and walk event coming up September 16. Then we'll welcome Dawn Macary representing the Western CT Area Agency on Aging - Medicare Savings Program, which aims to inform people of the benefits of the Medicare Savings Program. And we'll wrap talking about Bob's Discount Furniture, and the Bob's Outreach program's seventh annual Celebrate the Arts contest. So we'll replay an interview we did around this time last year covering some key aspects of Bob's Celebrate the Arts initiative. We'll continue our back-to-school series focusing on Connecticut's Community Colleges - exploring the resources and opportunities available for new and returning students in areas that are also supporting the state's workforce and job creation efforts. This week we take a look at what Housatonic Community College has to offer. The we'll touch base with Jaime Lazarus whose going to invite listeners to three events in the next few weeks to help raise awareness and funds to find a cure for polycystic kidney disease or PKD. Then in our final segment, we'll about how customers of the Connecticut Light & Power Company are installing new qualifying renewable energy projects, in most cases with little or no cost to acquire and operate the solar or fuel cell systems. And we'll hear first hand about one of these systems scheduled for installation on a local middle school.101504651Fri, 31 Aug 2012 13:36:22 -040001:01:08noWe'll continue our back-to-school series focusing on Connecticut's Community Colleges - exploring the resources and opportunities available for new and returning students in areas that are also supporting the state's workforce and job creation efforts. ThWe'll continue our back-to-school series focusing on Connecticut's Community Colleges - exploring the resources and opportunities available for new and returning students in areas that are also supporting the state's workforce and job creation efforts. This week we take a look at what Housatonic Community College has to offer. The we'll touch base with Jaime Lazarus whose going to invite listeners to three events in the next few weeks to help raise awareness and funds to find a cure for polycystic kidney disease or PKD. Then in our final segment, we'll about how customers of the Connecticut Light & Power Company are installing new qualifying renewable energy projects, in most cases with little or no cost to acquire and operate the solar or fuel cell systems. And we'll hear first hand about one of these systems scheduled for installation on a local middle school.We'll kick off a back-to-school series focusing on some of Connecticut's Community Colleges exploring resources and opportunities available for new and returning students that are also supporting the state's job creation efforts. We begin the series live from the brand new Gateway Community College in New Haven, the largest public building project in Connecticut this year. We'll take a break and invite listeners to Stamford on August 25 to be among the 10,000 individuals who will be trained that day for free in the life saving practice of CPR, and the use of automated electronic defibrillators or AEDs in what is hoped to be a record breaking Hands for Life event. And we'll head back up to Gateway Community College for an exclusive radio tour of the college's brand new facility in downtown New Haven with the lead architect for the project.101497911Fri, 24 Aug 2012 16:00:50 -040001:00:30noWe'll kick off a back-to-school series focusing on some of Connecticut's Community Colleges exploring resources and opportunities available for new and returning students that are also supporting the state's job creation efforts. We begin the series live We'll kick off a back-to-school series focusing on some of Connecticut's Community Colleges exploring resources and opportunities available for new and returning students that are also supporting the state's job creation efforts. We begin the series live from the brand new Gateway Community College in New Haven, the largest public building project in Connecticut this year. We'll take a break and invite listeners to Stamford on August 25 to be among the 10,000 individuals who will be trained that day for free in the life saving practice of CPR, and the use of automated electronic defibrillators or AEDs in what is hoped to be a record breaking Hands for Life event. And we'll head back up to Gateway Community College for an exclusive radio tour of the college's brand new facility in downtown New Haven with the lead architect for the project.We'll open up the show coming to you live from one of three Bridgeport Farmers Markets. We'll talk with Connecticut's Agricultural Commissioner, Bridgeport's Mayor and a representative of the Wholesome Wave program about how the state's bounty is helping to improve lives and the health of the Park City. Then we'll learn about the Charitable Foundation of Bob's Discount Furniture, which helps raise money and awareness about a number of state nonprofits. We'll chat with Bob Kaufman about his philanthropic efforts and then focus on one of his recipient charities, Family & Children's Aid And we'll wrap up talking with folks representing Miles for Smiles, a grassroots effort that is targeting fundraising efforts to the staywell health center in waterbury which in turn, has provided no cost care for 22 children.101481431Thu, 09 Aug 2012 15:58:56 -040001:04:04noWe'll open up the show coming to you live from one of three Bridgeport Farmers Markets. We'll talk with Connecticut's Agricultural Commissioner, Bridgeport's Mayor and a representative of the Wholesome Wave program about how the state's bounty is helping We'll open up the show coming to you live from one of three Bridgeport Farmers Markets. We'll talk with Connecticut's Agricultural Commissioner, Bridgeport's Mayor and a representative of the Wholesome Wave program about how the state's bounty is helping to improve lives and the health of the Park City. Then we'll learn about the Charitable Foundation of Bob's Discount Furniture, which helps raise money and awareness about a number of state nonprofits. We'll chat with Bob Kaufman about his philanthropic efforts and then focus on one of his recipient charities, Family & Children's Aid And we'll wrap up talking with folks representing Miles for Smiles, a grassroots effort that is targeting fundraising efforts to the staywell health center in waterbury which in turn, has provided no cost care for 22 children.Stratford's Long Beach West Restoration Team recently received the Coastal America Partnership Award, the only award of its kind presented by the Obama Administration for on-the-ground environmental restoration partnership projects. So we'll take you live to Long Beach West and chat with part of the team that helped make this historic environmental restoration possible. Then we'll head across the harbor and talk with Bridgeport Neighborhood Trust about their work developing affordable housing, creating healthy homes with a focus on lead remediation and providing comprehensive homeownership counseling for low- and moderate-income families. And we'll wrap with a visit to Spooner House - providing food, shelter and support services to people in need. We'll preview the agency's open house, help honor the many Emergency Service Personnel in the Lower Naugatuck Valley - as well as discuss how listeners can help with donations.101477071Mon, 06 Aug 2012 16:22:01 -040001:01:53noStratford's Long Beach West Restoration Team recently received the Coastal America Partnership Award, the only award of its kind presented by the Obama Administration for on-the-ground environmental restoration partnership projects. So we'll take you liveStratford's Long Beach West Restoration Team recently received the Coastal America Partnership Award, the only award of its kind presented by the Obama Administration for on-the-ground environmental restoration partnership projects. So we'll take you live to Long Beach West and chat with part of the team that helped make this historic environmental restoration possible. Then we'll head across the harbor and talk with Bridgeport Neighborhood Trust about their work developing affordable housing, creating healthy homes with a focus on lead remediation and providing comprehensive homeownership counseling for low- and moderate-income families. And we'll wrap with a visit to Spooner House - providing food, shelter and support services to people in need. We'll preview the agency's open house, help honor the many Emergency Service Personnel in the Lower Naugatuck Valley - as well as discuss how listeners can help with donations.The second half of our series brings us to the activism mall at the 2012 Gathering of the Vibes. We'll talk with representatives of seven nonprofit, environmental, human and community service organizations as well as the Vibes Sustainability & Outreach Director. We'll invite listeners to Family Day at the Vibes to enjoy the music and the message. Then we'll wrap with a clip from last week's interview with Gathering of the Vibes founder Ken Hayes with a few important points for those heading out to the festival on Sunday.101464511Wed, 25 Jul 2012 17:59:20 -040000:59:37noThe second half of our series brings us to the activism mall at the 2012 Gathering of the Vibes. We'll talk with representatives of seven nonprofit, environmental, human and community service organizations as well as the Vibes Sustainability & Outreach DiThe second half of our series brings us to the activism mall at the 2012 Gathering of the Vibes. We'll talk with representatives of seven nonprofit, environmental, human and community service organizations as well as the Vibes Sustainability & Outreach Director. We'll invite listeners to Family Day at the Vibes to enjoy the music and the message. Then we'll wrap with a clip from last week's interview with Gathering of the Vibes founder Ken Hayes with a few important points for those heading out to the festival on Sunday.We'll open up the program welcoming the Gathering of the Vibes to Bridgeport. We'll talk to Vibes founder Ken Hays and the Vibes Sustainability & Outreach Director to learn about all the sustainable environmental preservation and community building going on while you're enjoying the music. Then we'll meet Senate candidate and former US Congressman Chris Shays out on the campaign trail to discuss key platforms and what he is hearing as he makes his way around the state. And we'll wrap up with a very inspiring couple living with Multiple Sclerosis and a spokesperson from the MS Society's Connecticut Chapter inviting bikers and those who love them to ride to fight MS.101457351Thu, 19 Jul 2012 10:32:30 -040001:03:27noWe'll open up the program welcoming the Gathering of the Vibes to Bridgeport. We'll talk to Vibes founder Ken Hays and the Vibes Sustainability & Outreach Director to learn about all the sustainable environmental preservation and community building going We'll open up the program welcoming the Gathering of the Vibes to Bridgeport. We'll talk to Vibes founder Ken Hays and the Vibes Sustainability & Outreach Director to learn about all the sustainable environmental preservation and community building going on while you're enjoying the music. Then we'll meet Senate candidate and former US Congressman Chris Shays out on the campaign trail to discuss key platforms and what he is hearing as he makes his way around the state. And we'll wrap up with a very inspiring couple living with Multiple Sclerosis and a spokesperson from the MS Society's Connecticut Chapter inviting bikers and those who love them to ride to fight MS.The Connecticut Commission on Children and its partners formed the Parent Leadership Training Institute (PLTI) more than 20 years ago. This first-of-its-kind family civics program just graduated its latest class of more than 250 parents, and we'll spend much of this mornings special report talking about the Institute and meeting a number of its inspiring parents graduates. Then, we'll replay a segment from earlier this year about Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, an issue affecting more of our returning servicemen and women that some believe is approaching epidemic proportions. We'll hear from an expert on PTSD from the West Haven VA health system about how her agency is gearing up to address the increasing incidents of post traumatic stress here in Connecticut.101450961Fri, 13 Jul 2012 13:21:50 -040001:01:52noThe Connecticut Commission on Children and its partners formed the Parent Leadership Training Institute (PLTI) more than 20 years ago. This first-of-its-kind family civics program just graduated its latest class of more than 250 parents, and we'll spend mThe Connecticut Commission on Children and its partners formed the Parent Leadership Training Institute (PLTI) more than 20 years ago. This first-of-its-kind family civics program just graduated its latest class of more than 250 parents, and we'll spend much of this mornings special report talking about the Institute and meeting a number of its inspiring parents graduates. Then, we'll replay a segment from earlier this year about Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, an issue affecting more of our returning servicemen and women that some believe is approaching epidemic proportions. We'll hear from an expert on PTSD from the West Haven VA health system about how her agency is gearing up to address the increasing incidents of post traumatic stress here in Connecticut.We'll open up this mornings show live from the International Festival of Arts & Ideas and the 17th Annual Pizza Fest benefiting The Connection. We'll learn how - Since 1972 - this Human Services and Community Development agency has been working to strengthen the collective ability to build and sustain safe, healthy and caring communities. Then we'll re-run a segment from earlier this year featuring an official at the CT Dept of Children & families talking about an initiative to promote a new system of comprehensive support to its foster and adoptive families called "Support is Everyone's Job" And in our final segment, we'll go to Norwalk Hospital, which recently began performing single incision robotic surgery with the da Vinci robotic surgical system. We'll learn about the evolution of robot-assisted surgery and where Norwalk hospital hopes to take the technology from here.101435031Thu, 28 Jun 2012 15:55:53 -040000:58:18noWe'll open up this mornings show live from the International Festival of Arts & Ideas and the 17th Annual Pizza Fest benefiting The Connection. We'll learn how - Since 1972 - this Human Services and Community Development agency has been working to strengtWe'll open up this mornings show live from the International Festival of Arts & Ideas and the 17th Annual Pizza Fest benefiting The Connection. We'll learn how - Since 1972 - this Human Services and Community Development agency has been working to strengthen the collective ability to build and sustain safe, healthy and caring communities. Then we'll re-run a segment from earlier this year featuring an official at the CT Dept of Children & families talking about an initiative to promote a new system of comprehensive support to its foster and adoptive families called "Support is Everyone's Job" And in our final segment, we'll go to Norwalk Hospital, which recently began performing single incision robotic surgery with the da Vinci robotic surgical system. We'll learn about the evolution of robot-assisted surgery and where Norwalk hospital hopes to take the technology from here.We'll begin talking with the Council on Environmental Quality which has published its annual report on the condition of Connecticut's environment. We'll discuss environmental lessons from the storms of 2011, insights into who is violating Connecticut's environmental laws, and why Connecticut might just be the #1 Nature State in the nation. Then we'll chat with two representatives from Gateway Community College (GCC) which was awarded a $2.7 million grant aimed at increasing the likelihood that students will successfully complete manufacturing, energy or transportation-related programs. And we'll wrap up reminding you about the role Connecticut's Red Cross Blood Services play in helping to save lives, a little bit about donating blood if you never have - and we'll chat with an accident victim whose life was saved thanks to those who donated the blood she received during her recovery.101426261Thu, 21 Jun 2012 17:27:41 -040001:00:45noWe'll begin talking with the Council on Environmental Quality which has published its annual report on the condition of Connecticut's environment. We'll discuss environmental lessons from the storms of 2011, insights into who is violating Connecticut's enWe'll begin talking with the Council on Environmental Quality which has published its annual report on the condition of Connecticut's environment. We'll discuss environmental lessons from the storms of 2011, insights into who is violating Connecticut's environmental laws, and why Connecticut might just be the #1 Nature State in the nation. Then we'll chat with two representatives from Gateway Community College (GCC) which was awarded a $2.7 million grant aimed at increasing the likelihood that students will successfully complete manufacturing, energy or transportation-related programs. And we'll wrap up reminding you about the role Connecticut's Red Cross Blood Services play in helping to save lives, a little bit about donating blood if you never have - and we'll chat with an accident victim whose life was saved thanks to those who donated the blood she received during her recovery. Alcohol Use Is Widespread among Today's Teenagers, and parents need to know that drinking can have an adverse affect on a child's brain development. And remember, serving minors and or allowing them to consume alcohol is illegal. If you love your children enough to say no, we'll help you with advice from Lt Governor Nancy Wyman and a web-based information site called settherulesct.org. Then, we're going to be talking serious fun - because that is the theme of the 2012 International Festival of Arts & Ideas June 16-30 in New Haven. We'll give you a preview of this 15-day extravaganza packed with dance, music, theater, free concerts on the New Haven Green, and interactive family-friendly events. Then, we'll wrap up chatting with a representative from Connecticut Counseling Centers, which recently announced its Bridge to Recovery Program received a Federal SAMHSA Science and Service Award - recognizing its innovative treatment for heroin and other opiate addictions.101418261Fri, 15 Jun 2012 15:55:57 -040001:01:41no Alcohol Use Is Widespread among Today's Teenagers, and parents need to know that drinking can have an adverse affect on a child's brain development. And remember, serving minors and or allowing them to consume alcohol is illegal. If you love your childre Alcohol Use Is Widespread among Today's Teenagers, and parents need to know that drinking can have an adverse affect on a child's brain development. And remember, serving minors and or allowing them to consume alcohol is illegal. If you love your children enough to say no, we'll help you with advice from Lt Governor Nancy Wyman and a web-based information site called settherulesct.org. Then, we're going to be talking serious fun - because that is the theme of the 2012 International Festival of Arts & Ideas June 16-30 in New Haven. We'll give you a preview of this 15-day extravaganza packed with dance, music, theater, free concerts on the New Haven Green, and interactive family-friendly events. Then, we'll wrap up chatting with a representative from Connecticut Counseling Centers, which recently announced its Bridge to Recovery Program received a Federal SAMHSA Science and Service Award - recognizing its innovative treatment for heroin and other opiate addictions.We'll begin the program launching a new series focusing on summertime safety - and we'll tell you how a Milford technology firm has teamed up with Stew Leonard's to create an iPhone and iPad app to help teach parents and children about playing it safe around the water with Stewie the Duck. Then we'll introduce you to a Connecticut based hotel company that is receiving high praise from the US Dept of Energy and the EnergyStar program for a host of innovative improvements that are saving millions of dollars, reducing the company's carbon footprint and cutting tons of dangerous emissions from their facilities across the nation.101408991Fri, 08 Jun 2012 17:09:03 -040001:01:16noWe'll begin the program launching a new series focusing on summertime safety - and we'll tell you how a Milford technology firm has teamed up with Stew Leonard's to create an iPhone and iPad app to help teach parents and children about playing it safe aroWe'll begin the program launching a new series focusing on summertime safety - and we'll tell you how a Milford technology firm has teamed up with Stew Leonard's to create an iPhone and iPad app to help teach parents and children about playing it safe around the water with Stewie the Duck. Then we'll introduce you to a Connecticut based hotel company that is receiving high praise from the US Dept of Energy and the EnergyStar program for a host of innovative improvements that are saving millions of dollars, reducing the company's carbon footprint and cutting tons of dangerous emissions from their facilities across the nation.We'll open up the program shouting out all of the more than 60 Relays for Life across Connecticut this year, and we'll check in with a number of Relay representatives with inspiring stories to tell and an invitation to all cancer survivors, those touched by cancer and everyone in their communities to come out to a 2012 Relay for Life. Then we'll catch up with the Norwalk Health Department, which is coordinating a community-wide task force on childhood obesity. We'll learn about additional support for that effort coming from the national Project ACHIEVE, and touch base with the Norwalk Health Director about why this and other efforts are already making a positive difference in the community.101401701Mon, 04 Jun 2012 12:46:11 -040001:05:44noWe'll open up the program shouting out all of the more than 60 Relays for Life across Connecticut this year, and we'll check in with a number of Relay representatives with inspiring stories to tell and an invitation to all cancer survivors, those touched We'll open up the program shouting out all of the more than 60 Relays for Life across Connecticut this year, and we'll check in with a number of Relay representatives with inspiring stories to tell and an invitation to all cancer survivors, those touched by cancer and everyone in their communities to come out to a 2012 Relay for Life. Then we'll catch up with the Norwalk Health Department, which is coordinating a community-wide task force on childhood obesity. We'll learn about additional support for that effort coming from the national Project ACHIEVE, and touch base with the Norwalk Health Director about why this and other efforts are already making a positive difference in the community.This week we'll be celebrating National Emergency Medical Services Week which publicizes safety and honors those EMS responders who provide the day-to-day lifesaving services on medicine's "front line." This year's theme is "EMS: More Than A Job. A Calling," and we'll be talking witrh a panel of emergency responders who have been answering that call for many years. Then we'll speak with an official at the Connecticut Dept of Children & Families about the more than 4,000 children in Connecticut who need foster or adoptive care - and the DCF's new system of comprehensive support for its foster and adoptive families called "Support is Everyone's Business." And we'll wrap things up by introducing you to the Child Guidance Center of Mid-Fairfield County which is partnering with the Norwalk Exchange Club for the Second Annual NorWALK, BIKE RUN event "Move a Muscle, Change a Life". We'll learn about the agency and find out all about their upcoming family event June 3 at Calf Pasture Beach.101387511Tue, 22 May 2012 18:37:15 -040001:05:02noThis week we'll be celebrating National Emergency Medical Services Week which publicizes safety and honors those EMS responders who provide the day-to-day lifesaving services on medicine's "front line." This year's theme is "EMS: More Than A Job. A CallinThis week we'll be celebrating National Emergency Medical Services Week which publicizes safety and honors those EMS responders who provide the day-to-day lifesaving services on medicine's "front line." This year's theme is "EMS: More Than A Job. A Calling," and we'll be talking witrh a panel of emergency responders who have been answering that call for many years. Then we'll speak with an official at the Connecticut Dept of Children & Families about the more than 4,000 children in Connecticut who need foster or adoptive care - and the DCF's new system of comprehensive support for its foster and adoptive families called "Support is Everyone's Business." And we'll wrap things up by introducing you to the Child Guidance Center of Mid-Fairfield County which is partnering with the Norwalk Exchange Club for the Second Annual NorWALK, BIKE RUN event "Move a Muscle, Change a Life". We'll learn about the agency and find out all about their upcoming family event June 3 at Calf Pasture Beach.We'll go on location to Danbury Hospital's recent Dive Medicine Conference and meet some of the experts providing insight and education - if you're a diver for recreation, research or public safety, or you plan to be one - you'll want to stay tuned. Next we'll speak with a group representing Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwestern Connecticut. We'll learn what it takes to become a big brother or big sister, and we'll tell you other ways to help the cause by donating to or hosting a community donation center. Then we'll wrap up with a group from the Center for Women & Families of Eastern Fairfield County - we'll talk about how this agency is eliminating violence and abuse through education, intervention, advocacy, and community collaboration. And we'll be inviting you bikers to Ride Against Child Abuse next Sunday May 20.101382781Fri, 18 May 2012 09:34:44 -040001:01:33noWe'll go on location to Danbury Hospital's recent Dive Medicine Conference and meet some of the experts providing insight and education - if you're a diver for recreation, research or public safety, or you plan to be one - you'll want to stay tuned. Next We'll go on location to Danbury Hospital's recent Dive Medicine Conference and meet some of the experts providing insight and education - if you're a diver for recreation, research or public safety, or you plan to be one - you'll want to stay tuned. Next we'll speak with a group representing Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwestern Connecticut. We'll learn what it takes to become a big brother or big sister, and we'll tell you other ways to help the cause by donating to or hosting a community donation center. Then we'll wrap up with a group from the Center for Women & Families of Eastern Fairfield County - we'll talk about how this agency is eliminating violence and abuse through education, intervention, advocacy, and community collaboration. And we'll be inviting you bikers to Ride Against Child Abuse next Sunday May 20.We'll open the program engaging several dedicated representatives of the Human Services Council (HSC) which is identifying unmet community needs and has “filled the gaps” by developing and implementing programs focusing on alcohol and drug prevention, affordable housing, child advocacy, homelessness, hunger, medical and psychosocial health of children and adolescents, mentoring and volunteerism. Collaborating with local not-for-profit organizations, HSC provides services to over 8,000 young people in lower Fairfield County, and we'll tell you how you can help the HSC's efforts by participating in this year's SoNo Stroll. Then because of a technical problem that prevented it from playing last Sunday, we'll replay an interview with representatives and supporters of the Rape Crisis Center of Milford, a not-for-profit agency working to end sexual violence through victim assistance, prevention, education and public policy advocacy. The Center provides services to a number of communities throughout the region - and later today - April 29 we'll be welcoming men and listeners who support the cause to again Walk-a-Mile in Her shoes to combat sexual violence.101364151Fri, 04 May 2012 09:55:19 -040000:57:02noWe'll open the program engaging several dedicated representatives of the Human Services Council (HSC) which is identifying unmet community needs and has “filled the gaps” by developing and implementing programs focusing on alcohol and drug prevention, affWe'll open the program engaging several dedicated representatives of the Human Services Council (HSC) which is identifying unmet community needs and has “filled the gaps” by developing and implementing programs focusing on alcohol and drug prevention, affordable housing, child advocacy, homelessness, hunger, medical and psychosocial health of children and adolescents, mentoring and volunteerism. Collaborating with local not-for-profit organizations, HSC provides services to over 8,000 young people in lower Fairfield County, and we'll tell you how you can help the HSC's efforts by participating in this year's SoNo Stroll. Then because of a technical problem that prevented it from playing last Sunday, we'll replay an interview with representatives and supporters of the Rape Crisis Center of Milford, a not-for-profit agency working to end sexual violence through victim assistance, prevention, education and public policy advocacy. The Center provides services to a number of communities throughout the region - and later today - April 29 we'll be welcoming men and listeners who support the cause to again Walk-a-Mile in Her shoes to combat sexual violence.In our first segment we'll visit with representatives of the Central Coast YMCA network. We'll talk about the incredible range of services available to enhance the health, well-being, education and spirit of the communities the Central Coast YMCAs serve from Hamden to Fairfield, and we'll help the Y promote its free series of Healthy Kids Day activities coming up on April 28. Then we'll check in with New Haven Home Recovery (NHHR) Inc. which is working in the New Haven region to provide housing and support services for women with children. We'll hear how the agency is facing a greater demand for services from entire families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. And we'll be inviting you to help by supporting the agency's 13th Annual Celebration Auction. Then, we'll wrap up with representatives from the Domestic Violence Crisis Center which serves a number of communities in Fairfield County from Norwalk to Stamford. We'll learn about DVCC's successful PeaceWorks program, and chat about the Center's annual fundraising luncheon which is coming up on May 3rd.101342301Tue, 17 Apr 2012 15:38:15 -040001:02:33noIn our first segment we'll visit with representatives of the Central Coast YMCA network. We'll talk about the incredible range of services available to enhance the health, well-being, education and spirit of the communities the Central Coast YMCAs serve fIn our first segment we'll visit with representatives of the Central Coast YMCA network. We'll talk about the incredible range of services available to enhance the health, well-being, education and spirit of the communities the Central Coast YMCAs serve from Hamden to Fairfield, and we'll help the Y promote its free series of Healthy Kids Day activities coming up on April 28. Then we'll check in with New Haven Home Recovery (NHHR) Inc. which is working in the New Haven region to provide housing and support services for women with children. We'll hear how the agency is facing a greater demand for services from entire families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. And we'll be inviting you to help by supporting the agency's 13th Annual Celebration Auction. Then, we'll wrap up with representatives from the Domestic Violence Crisis Center which serves a number of communities in Fairfield County from Norwalk to Stamford. We'll learn about DVCC's successful PeaceWorks program, and chat about the Center's annual fundraising luncheon which is coming up on May 3rd.This Friday, April 13, is National Healthcare Decisions Day - an initiative to encourage patients to express their wishes regarding healthcare and for providers and facilities to respect those wishes, whatever they may be. So we'll visit with a nurse who will serve as moderator for Decisions Day activities being sponsored by Masonicare here in Connecticut. Then we'll continue our series on Lupus picking up from where we left off a couple of weeks ago talking with an executive from the Lupus Foundation of America's CT chapter about all the ways her organization can assist and provide critical resources to the thousands of folks in Connecticut touched by Lupus. Then we'll wrap up talking with a couple of experts on pregnancy and breast feeding. Did you know that women who take selective antidepressants during pregnancy are much less likely to breast-feed their babies? We'll talk about a groundbreaking new study on the subject that was conducted by researchers associated with the Connecticut & California Pregnancy Exposure Information Service which provides women with a wide range of resources about exposures during pregnancy and breast-feeding.101336471Thu, 12 Apr 2012 10:51:19 -040001:00:11noThis Friday, April 13, is National Healthcare Decisions Day - an initiative to encourage patients to express their wishes regarding healthcare and for providers and facilities to respect those wishes, whatever they may be. So we'll visit with a nurse who This Friday, April 13, is National Healthcare Decisions Day - an initiative to encourage patients to express their wishes regarding healthcare and for providers and facilities to respect those wishes, whatever they may be. So we'll visit with a nurse who will serve as moderator for Decisions Day activities being sponsored by Masonicare here in Connecticut. Then we'll continue our series on Lupus picking up from where we left off a couple of weeks ago talking with an executive from the Lupus Foundation of America's CT chapter about all the ways her organization can assist and provide critical resources to the thousands of folks in Connecticut touched by Lupus. Then we'll wrap up talking with a couple of experts on pregnancy and breast feeding. Did you know that women who take selective antidepressants during pregnancy are much less likely to breast-feed their babies? We'll talk about a groundbreaking new study on the subject that was conducted by researchers associated with the Connecticut & California Pregnancy Exposure Information Service which provides women with a wide range of resources about exposures during pregnancy and breast-feeding.Age-related changes can effect both visual and physical status that can impact driving. So we'll open the program talking with the Western Connecticut Area Agency on Aging which is helping caregivers and family members address this topic with aging loved ones - and we'll also talk with a professor of occupational therapy from Quinnipiac University who will be participating in the agency's upcoming CarFit screening. Seg 2 Then we'll usher in April, which is is Call Before You Dig Month here in Connecticut. We'll talk with a utility professional who is on the board of Call Before You Dig about why this practice is the law in Connecticut, and the important public safety implications tied to the Call Before You Dig initiative. Seg 3 Then we'll wrap with a Health Educator Norwalk Health Department, and the coordinator of School health services for the Norwalk Public School District. These partners in the Norwalk Childhood Obesity Prevention Committee recently received a grant to help promote healthy policies and to empower Norwalk students and their families to make healthy choices.101328421Thu, 05 Apr 2012 15:08:18 -040001:01:32noAge-related changes can effect both visual and physical status that can impact driving. So we'll open the program talking with the Western Connecticut Area Agency on Aging which is helping caregivers and family members address this topic with aging loved Age-related changes can effect both visual and physical status that can impact driving. So we'll open the program talking with the Western Connecticut Area Agency on Aging which is helping caregivers and family members address this topic with aging loved ones - and we'll also talk with a professor of occupational therapy from Quinnipiac University who will be participating in the agency's upcoming CarFit screening. Seg 2 Then we'll usher in April, which is is Call Before You Dig Month here in Connecticut. We'll talk with a utility professional who is on the board of Call Before You Dig about why this practice is the law in Connecticut, and the important public safety implications tied to the Call Before You Dig initiative. Seg 3 Then we'll wrap with a Health Educator Norwalk Health Department, and the coordinator of School health services for the Norwalk Public School District. These partners in the Norwalk Childhood Obesity Prevention Committee recently received a grant to help promote healthy policies and to empower Norwalk students and their families to make healthy choices.We'll open the show today visiting with representatives from Sterling House - a multi-service community center located in the heart of Stratford that has been a mecca for young and old throughout the region for decades. We'll hear about how Sterling House, its staff and volunteers are dedicated to serving all ages from the toddler to the senior adult, through affordable social, educational and recreational activities, and we'll invite you to several upcoming fundraising events including next Saturdays Plunge Into Spring. Then, we'll begin our run up to May which is Lupus Awareness Month and May 10th - World Lupus Day by talikng with a local medical authority about this life threatening disease that effects thousands here in Connectict. Then after the break, we'll get a run down on how the Lupus Foundation of America's Connecticut Chapter is gearing up to help spread the word and raise funds to support research so we can beat Lupus in oour lifetime. And finally - we'll continue replaying some of the segments of our program that helped qualify For the People for one of Connecticut's 2011-2012 Mental Illness Media Awards. This week, we'll replay an interview we did late last year with NAMI and a sister organization called Keep the Promise.101318091Wed, 28 Mar 2012 15:09:19 -040001:04:16noWe'll open the show today visiting with representatives from Sterling House - a multi-service community center located in the heart of Stratford that has been a mecca for young and old throughout the region for decades. We'll hear about how Sterling HouseWe'll open the show today visiting with representatives from Sterling House - a multi-service community center located in the heart of Stratford that has been a mecca for young and old throughout the region for decades. We'll hear about how Sterling House, its staff and volunteers are dedicated to serving all ages from the toddler to the senior adult, through affordable social, educational and recreational activities, and we'll invite you to several upcoming fundraising events including next Saturdays Plunge Into Spring. Then, we'll begin our run up to May which is Lupus Awareness Month and May 10th - World Lupus Day by talikng with a local medical authority about this life threatening disease that effects thousands here in Connectict. Then after the break, we'll get a run down on how the Lupus Foundation of America's Connecticut Chapter is gearing up to help spread the word and raise funds to support research so we can beat Lupus in oour lifetime. And finally - we'll continue replaying some of the segments of our program that helped qualify For the People for one of Connecticut's 2011-2012 Mental Illness Media Awards. This week, we'll replay an interview we did late last year with NAMI and a sister organization called Keep the Promise.This year alone approximately 795,000 people will experience a stroke. Of those, one in five will experience spasticity, a debilitating condition that affects an individual's ability to perform the tasks of daily living. We'll talk with a researcher who is conducting a medical study to examine the safety and effectiveness of a medication that may help alleviate spasticity. Then we'll talk with the Southwest Regional Mental Health Board - which is hosting a Veteran's Behavioral Health Forum March 29 in Norwalk to help agency professionals and those in the community to be better equipped to handle the already swelling ranks of veterans returning from conflicts around the globe. We'll do a little orientation on this event and talk to one of the keynote speakers from the VA CT Health System about Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. And finally - We're proud to announce that for the second time since 2004, the Connecticut Psychiatric Society, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, and the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, has honored For the People and our radio stations with a 2011-2012 Mental Illness Media Award. So we'll continue replaying some of the segments of our program that helped qualify For the People for this honor - this week, we'll replay an interview we did late last year about Bridges, and its welcoming Low Key Cafe.101304721Mon, 19 Mar 2012 16:36:58 -040001:03:41noThis year alone approximately 795,000 people will experience a stroke. Of those, one in five will experience spasticity, a debilitating condition that affects an individual's ability to perform the tasks of daily living. We'll talk with a researcher who iThis year alone approximately 795,000 people will experience a stroke. Of those, one in five will experience spasticity, a debilitating condition that affects an individual's ability to perform the tasks of daily living. We'll talk with a researcher who is conducting a medical study to examine the safety and effectiveness of a medication that may help alleviate spasticity. Then we'll talk with the Southwest Regional Mental Health Board - which is hosting a Veteran's Behavioral Health Forum March 29 in Norwalk to help agency professionals and those in the community to be better equipped to handle the already swelling ranks of veterans returning from conflicts around the globe. We'll do a little orientation on this event and talk to one of the keynote speakers from the VA CT Health System about Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. And finally - We're proud to announce that for the second time since 2004, the Connecticut Psychiatric Society, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, and the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, has honored For the People and our radio stations with a 2011-2012 Mental Illness Media Award. So we'll continue replaying some of the segments of our program that helped qualify For the People for this honor - this week, we'll replay an interview we did late last year about Bridges, and its welcoming Low Key Cafe.Jane Doe No More is improving the way society responds to victims of sexual assault. And we'll talk with the agency's founder about her personal and tragic experience with sexual assault, as well as hearing about how JDNM is educating law enforcement and emerg responders about Sexual Assault Awareness, the agency's vital Campus Outreach and how you can support this agency by attending next week's second annual Henry C Lee Award Dinner. CT Community Boating's Beach Clean Up Month 2012 is kicking off again this year on March 15 and will be dispatching volunteers to shore-side sites from the New York Border to the Connecticut River that need attention. This coordinated effort between students, non-profits, community groups and businesses is design to raise awareness of the 700 million tons of trash that make their way to the Oceans every year - so stay tuned to learn how you can do your part to help stem the flow of trash into Connecticut's waters. We're proud to announce that for the second time since 2004, the Connecticut Psychiatric Society, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, and the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, has honored For the People and our radio stations with a 2011-2012 Mental Illness Media Awards Competition. So over the next few weeks we'll be replaying the segments of our program that helped qualify For the People for this honor - and we'll start with a reply of an interview we did at Guardian Ad Litem Services, a statewide agency sering individuals with mental health challenges.101294411Mon, 12 Mar 2012 10:46:56 -040001:03:55noJane Doe No More is improving the way society responds to victims of sexual assault. And we'll talk with the agency's founder about her personal and tragic experience with sexual assault, as well as hearing about how JDNM is educating law enforcement and Jane Doe No More is improving the way society responds to victims of sexual assault. And we'll talk with the agency's founder about her personal and tragic experience with sexual assault, as well as hearing about how JDNM is educating law enforcement and emerg responders about Sexual Assault Awareness, the agency's vital Campus Outreach and how you can support this agency by attending next week's second annual Henry C Lee Award Dinner. CT Community Boating's Beach Clean Up Month 2012 is kicking off again this year on March 15 and will be dispatching volunteers to shore-side sites from the New York Border to the Connecticut River that need attention. This coordinated effort between students, non-profits, community groups and businesses is design to raise awareness of the 700 million tons of trash that make their way to the Oceans every year - so stay tuned to learn how you can do your part to help stem the flow of trash into Connecticut's waters. We're proud to announce that for the second time since 2004, the Connecticut Psychiatric Society, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, and the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, has honored For the People and our radio stations with a 2011-2012 Mental Illness Media Awards Competition. So over the next few weeks we'll be replaying the segments of our program that helped qualify For the People for this honor - and we'll start with a reply of an interview we did at Guardian Ad Litem Services, a statewide agency sering individuals with mental health challenges.We'll open up the program checking in with Joe Carbone - President / CEO of The Workplace with a follow-up to opur 2011 piece on the center's Platform to Employment (P2E) program. Since we last spoke with Joe, 5 program cohorts have graduated and nearly 60% of participants have been placed in employment. The program was so successful, it was featured recently on 60 Minutes so we're going to check in to see where P2E is headed and chat with one of those recently re-emplyed program participants. We'll introduce you to the Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships or NEEP - a non-profit working to achieve energy efficiency on three fronts; buildings, high efficiency products & best practices. NEEP is bringing the 2012 Northeast Energy Efficiency Summit to Stamford in June - so we'll kick off a series on this initiative looking at how the agency is promoting energy efficiency programs and policies as a tool to stimulate the economy, create jobs, decrease energy costs and reduce our carbon footprint. We'll wrap up with an invitation from The Fairfield County Women's Center at Norwalk Community College which is presentingt a free public two-day program -“Bully, Bullied, Bystander: Trends and New Directions” tomorrow and Tuesday at the college. This event is designed to raise awareness of bullying and promote prevention with topics including cyber-bullying, the Healthy Workplace Bill, bullying issues concerning LGBT)individuals, and Connecticut legal protections. We'll chat wit the women's center director and meet a Trooper from the CT State Police who will be presenting at the free conference about cyber-bullying.101294071Mon, 12 Mar 2012 09:31:36 -040001:07:15noWe'll open up the program checking in with Joe Carbone - President / CEO of The Workplace with a follow-up to opur 2011 piece on the center's Platform to Employment (P2E) program. Since we last spoke with Joe, 5 program cohorts have graduated and nearly 6We'll open up the program checking in with Joe Carbone - President / CEO of The Workplace with a follow-up to opur 2011 piece on the center's Platform to Employment (P2E) program. Since we last spoke with Joe, 5 program cohorts have graduated and nearly 60% of participants have been placed in employment. The program was so successful, it was featured recently on 60 Minutes so we're going to check in to see where P2E is headed and chat with one of those recently re-emplyed program participants. We'll introduce you to the Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships or NEEP - a non-profit working to achieve energy efficiency on three fronts; buildings, high efficiency products & best practices. NEEP is bringing the 2012 Northeast Energy Efficiency Summit to Stamford in June - so we'll kick off a series on this initiative looking at how the agency is promoting energy efficiency programs and policies as a tool to stimulate the economy, create jobs, decrease energy costs and reduce our carbon footprint. We'll wrap up with an invitation from The Fairfield County Women's Center at Norwalk Community College which is presentingt a free public two-day program -“Bully, Bullied, Bystander: Trends and New Directions” tomorrow and Tuesday at the college. This event is designed to raise awareness of bullying and promote prevention with topics including cyber-bullying, the Healthy Workplace Bill, bullying issues concerning LGBT)individuals, and Connecticut legal protections. We'll chat wit the women's center director and meet a Trooper from the CT State Police who will be presenting at the free conference about cyber-bullying.We'll kick things off this morning chatting with a co-founder of the Connecticut Women's Alliance (CWA) - a champion of causes devoted to the empowerment and success of women who work and live throughout the state. And we'll invite women and men to the Connecticut Women's Conference, which is coming up in April. Then we'll ring up Vincent Wilczynski, deputy dean of Yale's School of Engineering & Applied Science, to dicuss the construction of a versatile innovation and design studio to encourage the invention of new, socially beneficial technologies - from robotics and medical devices to renewable energy systems and beyond. We'll hear about how the soon to be opened Center for Engineering Innovation and Design will promote collaborative technology development and how this new center will benefit not only Yale, but the greater New Haven region and all of CT And we'll wrap up by picking up where we left off last week talking about the Birmingham and Harbor Health organization's recent merger to form BH Care - from the point of view of a long-time Birmingham volunteer and board member, and we'll focus on filling the remaining slots for the upcoming Bowl-2-Benefit The Center for Domestic Violence Services at BHcare. 101281141Fri, 02 Mar 2012 11:43:44 -050001:00:59noWe'll kick things off this morning chatting with a co-founder of the Connecticut Women's Alliance (CWA) - a champion of causes devoted to the empowerment and success of women who work and live throughout the state. And we'll invite women and men to the CoWe'll kick things off this morning chatting with a co-founder of the Connecticut Women's Alliance (CWA) - a champion of causes devoted to the empowerment and success of women who work and live throughout the state. And we'll invite women and men to the Connecticut Women's Conference, which is coming up in April. Then we'll ring up Vincent Wilczynski, deputy dean of Yale's School of Engineering & Applied Science, to dicuss the construction of a versatile innovation and design studio to encourage the invention of new, socially beneficial technologies - from robotics and medical devices to renewable energy systems and beyond. We'll hear about how the soon to be opened Center for Engineering Innovation and Design will promote collaborative technology development and how this new center will benefit not only Yale, but the greater New Haven region and all of CT And we'll wrap up by picking up where we left off last week talking about the Birmingham and Harbor Health organization's recent merger to form BH Care - from the point of view of a long-time Birmingham volunteer and board member, and we'll focus on filling the remaining slots for the upcoming Bowl-2-Benefit The Center for Domestic Violence Services at BHcare. This week, we'll visit with a representative from the Literacy Center of Milford, which is looking for volunteer tutors for English as a second language students. We'll tell listeners how to get involved in that, as well as talking about the challenges facing folks who cant read.. Then we'll visit with Trudy Higgins, VP and Director of Services for the new BHcare –On January 1 – Birmingham Group Health Services merged with Harbor Health Services (Branford) to form BHcare. We'll talk about how this merger will benefit clients throughout the region, and then focus on one of its agencies, the Center for Domestic Violence Services at BHcare. Then, we'll wrap up with Barry Rita - Educational Projects Coordinator for the CT Bureau of Rehabilitative Services / Board of Education and Services for the Blind. And we'll chat with Tina RaFala representing the state's Lions Club. We'll talk about the ways these organizations are helping young people with disabilities thrive & the opportunities available to them through the Governors Coalition for Youth with Disabilities.101281051Fri, 02 Mar 2012 11:26:34 -050001:04:28noThis week, we'll visit with a representative from the Literacy Center of Milford, which is looking for volunteer tutors for English as a second language students. We'll tell listeners how to get involved in that, as well as talking about the challenges faThis week, we'll visit with a representative from the Literacy Center of Milford, which is looking for volunteer tutors for English as a second language students. We'll tell listeners how to get involved in that, as well as talking about the challenges facing folks who cant read.. Then we'll visit with Trudy Higgins, VP and Director of Services for the new BHcare –On January 1 – Birmingham Group Health Services merged with Harbor Health Services (Branford) to form BHcare. We'll talk about how this merger will benefit clients throughout the region, and then focus on one of its agencies, the Center for Domestic Violence Services at BHcare. Then, we'll wrap up with Barry Rita - Educational Projects Coordinator for the CT Bureau of Rehabilitative Services / Board of Education and Services for the Blind. And we'll chat with Tina RaFala representing the state's Lions Club. We'll talk about the ways these organizations are helping young people with disabilities thrive & the opportunities available to them through the Governors Coalition for Youth with Disabilities.The first program of February - National Heart Month - kicks off a series on cardiovascular health. We chatted with a cardiac rehabilitation specialist about prevention, the warning signs of heart attack or stroke, and a special warning to women about heart disease. Then we dug into a conversation with the Connecticut director of NOFA - the Northeast Organic Farming Association - about an upcoming conference on organic agriculture and a few tips on how listeners can get started with growing their own fresh, free food. And we wrap up with a radio tour of the newly-opened PEZ visitors center in Orange, which explores the history and attraction of this uniquely Connecticut candy toy.101254901Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:09:00 -050001:04:42noThe first program of February - National Heart Month - kicks off a series on cardiovascular health. We chatted with a cardiac rehabilitation specialist about prevention, the warning signs of heart attack or stroke, and a special warning to women about heaThe first program of February - National Heart Month - kicks off a series on cardiovascular health. We chatted with a cardiac rehabilitation specialist about prevention, the warning signs of heart attack or stroke, and a special warning to women about heart disease. Then we dug into a conversation with the Connecticut director of NOFA - the Northeast Organic Farming Association - about an upcoming conference on organic agriculture and a few tips on how listeners can get started with growing their own fresh, free food. And we wrap up with a radio tour of the newly-opened PEZ visitors center in Orange, which explores the history and attraction of this uniquely Connecticut candy toy.This week, we'll open with an extended interview with US Senator Richard Blumenthal. Then, we'll help the United Way and the Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven launch the 4th year of Neighbor-to-Neighbor LifeLine (N2N), a partnership to help meet emergency housing and hunger needs in the Greater New Haven and Shoreline regions. And we'll wrap up talking with a representative from Roses for Autism. We'll not only talk about one of the coolest places to get your Valentine's Day roses this year, but about how those purchases help support transitional programs and employment opportunities for adults on the autism spectrum.101241741Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:32:06 -050000:59:41noThis week, we'll open with an extended interview with US Senator Richard Blumenthal. Then, we'll help the United Way and the Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven launch the 4th year of Neighbor-to-Neighbor LifeLine (N2N), a partnership to help meet emerThis week, we'll open with an extended interview with US Senator Richard Blumenthal. Then, we'll help the United Way and the Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven launch the 4th year of Neighbor-to-Neighbor LifeLine (N2N), a partnership to help meet emergency housing and hunger needs in the Greater New Haven and Shoreline regions. And we'll wrap up talking with a representative from Roses for Autism. We'll not only talk about one of the coolest places to get your Valentine's Day roses this year, but about how those purchases help support transitional programs and employment opportunities for adults on the autism spectrum.Over the next several decades, Connecticut's shoreline is expected to experience a dramatic rise in sea level, threatening our most valuable real estate and economic centers. We will chat with a moderator and panelist who will be part of a statewide event this week hosted by the Urban Lands Institute 25 at Yale University that will be addressing the impact of this eventual environmental phenomenon. We'll also be talking with the deputy commissioner of the State Dept. of Economic & Community Development about this week's kickoff of a series of public forums sponsored by the Connecticut Office of the Arts focusing on Arts-Based Placemaking. We'll also talk about how this new statewide program hopes to infuse local arts and cultural programs with millions of dollars in financial support. Then, we will visit with former State Rep. Deborah Heinrich who has filled a newly-created cabinet-level position to advocate on behalf of nonprofit providers. As co-chair of the Governor's Cabinet on Nonprofit Health and Human Services, Ms Heinrich will discuss the improvements she hopes the cabinet will bring to the state's health and human services delivery systems. If you receive services from, or volunteer or work with a Connecticut nonprofit organization, you'll want to tune in for this segment.101227511Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:57:21 -050001:01:09noOver the next several decades, Connecticut's shoreline is expected to experience a dramatic rise in sea level, threatening our most valuable real estate and economic centers. We will chat with a moderator and panelist who will be part of a statewide eventOver the next several decades, Connecticut's shoreline is expected to experience a dramatic rise in sea level, threatening our most valuable real estate and economic centers. We will chat with a moderator and panelist who will be part of a statewide event this week hosted by the Urban Lands Institute 25 at Yale University that will be addressing the impact of this eventual environmental phenomenon. We'll also be talking with the deputy commissioner of the State Dept. of Economic & Community Development about this week's kickoff of a series of public forums sponsored by the Connecticut Office of the Arts focusing on Arts-Based Placemaking. We'll also talk about how this new statewide program hopes to infuse local arts and cultural programs with millions of dollars in financial support. Then, we will visit with former State Rep. Deborah Heinrich who has filled a newly-created cabinet-level position to advocate on behalf of nonprofit providers. As co-chair of the Governor's Cabinet on Nonprofit Health and Human Services, Ms Heinrich will discuss the improvements she hopes the cabinet will bring to the state's health and human services delivery systems. If you receive services from, or volunteer or work with a Connecticut nonprofit organization, you'll want to tune in for this segment.This week's program featured a candid interview with Ginger Katz, of the Norwalk-based Courage to Speak Foundation - who discussed the work of her organization. She also advised parents, teachers and caregivers to understand the challenges and temptations facing young people in our communities, and how to best help them resist the temptation to experiment with drugs and alcohol. Our second segment was captured at the 2012 Chilly-Chili Run which benefits the Amity Teen Center. We talked with one of the organization's principles about how the center provides alternative programming for youths in the community who may not want to participate in organized sports, and for those who need a creative outlet for their artistic expression. We also interviewed two of the four runners who participated in the race - both over the age of 90 - about what keeps them inspired to exercise and compete as runners. And our final segment was a replay introducing listeners to Connecticut's innovative state long-term care partnership, which is helping residents connect with long-term health care coverage they can afford. 101208851Tue, 10 Jan 2012 13:00:20 -050001:06:59noThis week's program featured a candid interview with Ginger Katz, of the Norwalk-based Courage to Speak Foundation - who discussed the work of her organization. She also advised parents, teachers and caregivers to understand the challenges and temptationsThis week's program featured a candid interview with Ginger Katz, of the Norwalk-based Courage to Speak Foundation - who discussed the work of her organization. She also advised parents, teachers and caregivers to understand the challenges and temptations facing young people in our communities, and how to best help them resist the temptation to experiment with drugs and alcohol. Our second segment was captured at the 2012 Chilly-Chili Run which benefits the Amity Teen Center. We talked with one of the organization's principles about how the center provides alternative programming for youths in the community who may not want to participate in organized sports, and for those who need a creative outlet for their artistic expression. We also interviewed two of the four runners who participated in the race - both over the age of 90 - about what keeps them inspired to exercise and compete as runners. And our final segment was a replay introducing listeners to Connecticut's innovative state long-term care partnership, which is helping residents connect with long-term health care coverage they can afford. Cox Media Group Connecticutnonadult