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Halloween will have a different feel this year, that’s why WE'RE partnering with Cake Gypsy in Avon, CT to bring sweet treats to your little goblins and ghouls!

Parents: nominate your child that is deserving of a special treat and they’ll be entered to win a dozen cupcakes and a Halloween themed cupcake decorating kit from Cake Gypsy! So you can create your own spooky masterpieces to share with your family, friends and neighbors!



The River 105.9 and iHeartCommunities’ Renee DiNino will drop off cupcake kits for winners on Wednesdays throughout October, all will be made to dietary and allergy specifications, if needed. Simply mention any allergies/specifications within the form.

On Wednesday, October 28 one grand prize winner will be chosen to win a Cake Gypsy Spooktacular Halloween Bash Kit – the party kit includes a dozen Halloween decorated cupcakes which also includes party supplies to take that Halloween party to the next level. In addition, the winner will get a $50 Cake Gypsy gift card!

No tricks, just treats! NOMITE HERE: https://theriver1059.iheart.com/contests/halloween-sweet-treats-874516/

We all know injuries don’t wait to happen which is why Connecticut Children’s is excited to announce its NEW after-hours & weekend pediatric urgent care clinic close to home!

Topics of discussion:
Justice Nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett. The Affordable Care Act and those covered with pre-existing conditions. A Second Stimulus IS possible before lawmakers recess in October. The first presidential debate tonight and more.

Fidelco Guide Dogs: A Clients Perspective with Bill DeMaio, Superintendent for Newington Parks and Rec. Hosted by Renee DiNino, Director of Community Affairs for iHeartMedia Connecticut.
Bill shares his journey from the age of 30 when he was first diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa, his first guide dog Isaac to present day and current guide dog Lyric.
Retinitis pigmentosa(RP) is a group of rare, genetic disorders that involve a breakdown and loss of cells in the retina — which is the light sensitive tissue that lines the back of the eye. Common symptoms include difficulty seeing at night and a loss of side (peripheral) vision.

Rotarians throughout New England Delivering 1MM PPE Masks to First Responders and
Essential Workers throughout New England.
Funded by The Rossi Family Foundation
The Rotary Million Mask Challenge Tour will begin on Monday, October 5 and
continue through Wednesday, October 7th. During this time, a caravan of Rotarians from District
7980 along with the 24-foot truck of masks will travel through six states and stop at nine major
municipal centers to deliver a total of 800,000 masks to awaiting Rotarians.
The tour will travel over 500 miles through ten key cities throughout the New England
Region starting on Monday, October 5th and completing on Wednesday, October 7th. At each of the ten distribution locations, the host Rotary District will hold a Media and Distribution Event to tell the Rotary Million Mask Challenge Tour Story.

Interview with Face It owner and fierce animal advocate Anita Wolf, RN. Face It Fall Spectacular October 8 from 4 - 7pm! You don’t want to miss it! To support Cayden, a rescue pup and victim of domestic violence & Kenway's Cause, a non-profit organization that helps injured animals!

Christopher Allen is a serial entrepreneur who acquired iCleanse in 2020 to address the current pandemic and the need to disinfect phones/tablets and other electronic devices in large venues, including schools and universities, and sports and entertainment arenas. iCleanse has an extensive IP portfolio of UV-C and other technologies that will grow the company’s brand. In 2009, Allen founded iDevices, the preeminent smart home brand; where he invented the iGrill, the first app-enabled product in the market. A highly success startup, the iDevices IoT company was acquired by Hubbell, Inc. (NYSE: HUBB) in 2017.

Governor Lamont Update 9. 24. 20
Shared Work Program
Covid & Schools
Millionaire's Tax?
Halloween
VOTE!!!

CT Cancer Foundation (CCF) – founded by John and Jane Ellis 33 years ago to financially assist CT cancer patients and their families with critical everyday living expenses like rent/mortgage, utilities, food and more.
John beat cancer 34 years ago but lost a sister, brother and sister-in-law to cancer all before 40 years old. John made a promise that if he lived he would spend the rest of his life helping other CT cancer patients.
CCF has helped thousands of CT cancer patients over the years!
One of the many fundraising initiatives offered by CCF is NO Shave November that has grown into an impressive fundraiser for the last 3 years, having raised over $200K
This year more than 60 police departments across CT will participate along with companies, universities, individuals with a goal of $200K
Presenting Sponsor – Edgewell Personal Care through its brands Schick Extreme and Schick Hydro – headquartered in Shelton
Additional sponsors – Liberty Bank, Pasta Vita, Executive Auto Group and iHeartCommunities
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Ambassadors of the event – Elmer, 5 yr. old from Greenwich with a very serious brain tumor; Noah, 2 yr. old from Bridgeport with leukemia; Atryell, 17 yr. old from Hamden with osteosarcoma of the knee and leg
Anyone can participate, form a team, join a team, support a team or donate.
Anyone who donates $100 or more will receive the official NO Shave November CT facemask
Weekly Beard/mustaches Contests with prizes provided by Schick and top fundraising prizes – autographed MLB baseballs – follow on our NO SHAVE NOVEMBER CT FaceBook page
Mustache Challenge – participants can post a photo of themselves, adding an emoji mustache and tag 3 friends for a $10 donation
Plans are underway for a virtual “Shave Off with Schick” event on December 1st

CT Cancer Foundation (CCF) – founded by John and Jane Ellis 33 years ago to financially assist CT cancer patients and their families with critical everyday living expenses like rent/mortgage, utilities, food and more.
John beat cancer 34 years ago but lost a sister, brother and sister-in-law to cancer all before 40 years old. John made a promise that if he lived he would spend the rest of his life helping other CT cancer patients.
CCF has helped thousands of CT cancer patients over the years!
One of the many fundraising initiatives offered by CCF is NO Shave November that has grown into an impressive fundraiser for the last 3 years, having raised over $200K
This year more than 60 police departments across CT will participate along with companies, universities, individuals with a goal of $200K
Presenting Sponsor – Edgewell Personal Care through its brands Schick Extreme and Schick Hydro – headquartered in Shelton
Additional sponsors – Liberty Bank, Pasta Vita, Executive Auto Group and iHeartCommunities
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Ambassadors of the event – Elmer, 5 yr. old from Greenwich with a very serious brain tumor; Noah, 2 yr. old from Bridgeport with leukemia; Atryell, 17 yr. old from Hamden with osteosarcoma of the knee and leg
Anyone can participate, form a team, join a team, support a team or donate.
Anyone who donates $100 or more will receive the official NO Shave November CT facemask
Weekly Beard/mustaches Contests with prizes provided by Schick and top fundraising prizes – autographed MLB baseballs – follow on our NO SHAVE NOVEMBER CT FaceBook page
Mustache Challenge – participants can post a photo of themselves, adding an emoji mustache and tag 3 friends for a $10 donation
Plans are underway for a virtual “Shave Off with Schick” event on December 1st