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Disability Insurance Awareness Month

Fri, 17 May 2013 20:11:49 GMT

Matthew Paulsen, Senior Financial Planner with Barnum Financial Group, was in the studio to ask the question: “If your paycheck suddenly vanished due to an illness or injury that prevented you from working, how long would you be able to buy groceries and pay your monthly bills before feeling the pinch?”

2013 Champions in Action: Greater...

Fri, 17 May 2013 19:36:27 GMT

This year’s Citizen’s Bank Champions in Action award is being given to the Greater Bridgeport Community Enterprises (GBCE). GBCE is striving to make Bridgeport a more environmentally sustainable community and they contribute to the city’s economic and neighborhood development, by providing job training and placement for underserved Bridgeport residents and helps families from the city’s lowest-income neighborhoods achieve economic self-sufficiency.

CT Money School

Fri, 17 May 2013 19:31:29 GMT

Because April is national Financial Literacy month, Ned Handy, President of Citizen’s Bank Connecticut ( www.citizensbank.com), was in the studio to discuss the basics that everyone should know of their personal finances.

Strong Marriages: Parenting Grown...

Thu, 16 May 2013 20:37:10 GMT

Dr. T. Charles Brantley was back in the studio talking to Teresa about the steps every parent should take when dealing with grown children who are still living at home.

Prince Among Slaves

Tue, 14 May 2013 20:45:37 GMT

Southern Connecticut State University’s Buley Library and the New Haven Public Library, are working together to encourage cultural awareness and understanding by showing the film "Prince Among Slaves" with a follow-up discussion with Imam Hassaam. The libraries and SCSU want to engage the community in understanding the Muslim cultures, faith, people, and places.

Medium and Life Guide: Phil Quinn

Thu, 09 May 2013 20:23:22 GMT

Today on Connecticut Style, we were pleased to welcome back Medium and Life Guide, Phil Quinn ( www.philquinn.com). After Phil’s last appearance on Style many of you asked to see more of what happens during a reading, so we asked him to come back and read another person, someone he had never met, that had been hand-picked by our producers.

Stage 8 Presents: Band Together for...

Tue, 07 May 2013 21:59:27 GMT

Christina “Chrissy” Grazio, of RVP Studios performs on Stage 8.

Multicultural Family Fun Festival

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 20:18:32 GMT

April is "National Minority Health and Financial Literacy Month.” With this in mind, Neighborhood Housing Services of New Haven, Inc. ( www.nhsofnewhaven.org) and Start Community Bank will sponsor a Multicultural Family Fun Fest on Saturday, May 4, 2013 from 12:30pm until 4:30pm in the parking lots of Neighborhood Housing Services at 333 Sherman Avenue and Start Community Bank at 299 Whalley Avenue in New Haven, CT.

Preparing to Live Your Dreams

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 20:05:53 GMT

Lisa Nkonoki, founder of the Live Your Dreams Life Coaching Services, assists those who want to maximize their potential, and/or prepare to get through a transition, traumatic experience, milestone or other life evolving event.

March of Dimes Ambassador

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 21:26:38 GMT

Lt. J. Paul Vance is the 75th Anniversary Ambassador for the March of Dimes Connecticut Chapter ( www.marchforbabies.org). In his role, Vance will share his personal story of how premature birth has affected the lives of his family. He will appear at several March for Babies events this spring, including Danbury, East Hartford and Middlebury, where his daughter, Megan, and her husband Chris, lead a team, “Gavin’s Wolfpack.”

In the Kitchen: Iron Chef Elm City

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 20:43:06 GMT

Friend of the show, Stephen Fries ( www.stephenfries.com), along with Iron Chef Elm City Competitor and 2012 Reigning Champion, Ben Gaffney, joined Teresa in the kitchen to talk about this year’s event taking place on April 28 ^th in Wallingford. For ticket information call (203) 777-8550 or (800) 332-STAY (7829) or go to www.visitnewhaven.com for all the details.

Happy Birthday New Haven!

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 21:53:39 GMT

Vivian Nabeta was here to talk about New Haven's 375th Birthday and all of the festivities scheduled for its celebration.

In the Kitchen: Mary Wade

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 21:51:24 GMT

Mary Wade ( www.marywade.org) is a five-star senior care community that provides comprehensive services to help residents enjoy a relaxed life free of stress. Martin Sinkoff, Director of Marketing for Frederick Wildman & Sons, along with Patti GaNun, co-chair of their upcoming “That’s Amore” event, were in the kitchen to tell us all about this elegant evening of fine wine and cuisine.

CT Breast Health Initiative: Help...

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 21:48:45 GMT

Jody Ferrer, the West Hartford Town Ambassador for the Connecticut Breast Health Initiative (CTBHI) was in the studio urging residents to become CTBHI ambassadors in their own home towns so that together, we can Color Connecticut Pink!

Planning the Perfect Summer Get-Away

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 21:56:51 GMT

Summer is almost here! Whether you are hitting the road this summer or flying the friendly skies, you need to be prepared! Allison Umbricht, travel agent and author of “The Mom’s Guide to Traveling with Kids” and “Romantic Weekends in Europe”, was here to offer some great travel advice.

Stage 8 Presents: Pyramid Shrine Center

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 22:31:07 GMT

We were just clowning around on Stage 8 today! The Pyramid Shriners ( www.pyramidshriners.org) were here to talk about their upcoming fundraising event taking place at Fantasia in North Haven on Sunday, April 28 ^th.

Make a Wish Connecticut

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 21:24:44 GMT

The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Connecticut ( www.ctwish.org) grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy.

Rock to Rock Earth Day Ride

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 18:32:08 GMT

The 5th Annual Rock to Rock Earth Day Ride, coming up on Saturday, April 20th. This is an amazing community celebration and New Haven’s biggest Earth Day celebration with approximately 1,000 cyclists of all ages coming out to enjoy a beautiful spring day while raising money to support more than 20 local environmental groups.

The Legacy Theatre

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 21:20:05 GMT

The Legacy Theatre ( www.legacytheatre.org) was established to create inspiring professional theater and theatrical training, to advance the process of restoring an historic facility for our community, and to foster a sense of empowerment among those participating as artist or audience.

Lyme Research Alliance

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 21:12:05 GMT

May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month in Connecticut and Peter Wild, Executive Director for the Lyme Research Alliance, and Johanna Lipschutz, a Lyme disease patient, were in the studio to discuss this silent epidemic that affects hundreds of thousands of people every year and is the fastest-growing infectious disease in the US.

Emergency Animal Response Service -...

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 22:04:04 GMT

Recent weather in our state has emphasized the need to be prepared for emergencies not only for people but for their animals... E.A.R.S. ( www.earsct.org) was formed to provide direct-response to animal emergencies as well as to provide community outreach programs and education.

Prudential Spirit of Community Awards

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 20:24:04 GMT

Honorees of the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, Alison Forger and Anna Murphy, were in the studio talking about the projects that got them noticed.

Guilford Fund for Education's 7th...

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 18:12:46 GMT

The Guilford Fund for Education ( www.gffe.org) is a non-profit group committed to fostering innovation and excellence in learning for all students residing in Guilford. Since its inception in 2006, the GFFE has distributed more than $180,000 in funds to education projects that fall outside of the Guilford Public School’s budget.

National MS Society

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 18:04:44 GMT

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system. More than 2 million people worldwide and roughly 6,000 in Connecticut; are living with this disease. The effects of this disease are different for everyone and can range from numbness and tingling in the extremities to loss of vision, speech or even movement. In severe cases, it can even lead to complete paralysis.

The A, B, C's to Stress Less and...

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 21:23:38 GMT

Lois Barth, Motivational Speaker and Coach ( www.loisbarth.org), feels that as a society we have become so stressed and overwhelmed, that even romance can sometimes feel like it’s just one more item on the things-to-do list. While a beautiful candle light dinner or slinky lingerie, are nice, it's actually the more day-to-day principles that make the biggest difference.

Reduce, Reuse, ReFashion

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 21:16:30 GMT

The Fashion Club at Lincoln College of New England in Southington ( www.lincolncollegene.edu), has created a fashion show entitled "Reduce, Reuse, Refashion" to benefit Women's Business Development Council ( www.ctwbdc.org) which is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing entrepreneurial and financial training for women in Connecticut for the past 16 years.

Stage 8 Presents: SWAN Day CT

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 21:03:04 GMT

At the end of March every year, women all over the world celebrate SWAN Day, an international event started by the organization WomenArts. SWAN stands for Support Women Artists Now, and its goal is to support women in the arts.

The Gallery at Firehouse Square

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 20:50:11 GMT

Joining Jocelyn in the studio today were two ladies who truly believe in giving back to their communities. In an effort to cast a different light on the plight of the homeless in Connecticut, they came up with a wonderful exhibit to remind us that the homeless are people too.

The C.H.A.I.N. Fund: Breakfast and a...

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 21:08:54 GMT

The C.H.A.I.N. Fund ( www.thechainfund.com) is a non-profit organization that assists cancer patients who are undergoing treatment that prevents them from working.

CT In-Home Assistance: Financial Aid...

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 20:59:36 GMT

Jamie Weiland, owner of CT In-Home Assistance ( www.cthomecare.com), was in the studio with Jocelyn discussing the many services his company provides and to generate awareness of the various financial aid options available to the elderly for living assistance.