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We spoke with Madison Chapman and Kristin Davis from the Education Department at the Bushnell Theatre about the Bushnell Performing Arts Scholars program and the production of Matilda Jr. Tickets for the Bushnell Performing Arts Scholars' production of Matilda Jr. will be going on sale on November 22nd.

We spoke with Eric Emet, Assistant Dean of Students at Goodwin University, about the annual turkey drive, Thanksgiving for All, with Connecticut Foodshare on Wednesday, November 12 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.  at the Goodwin University campus.

We spoke with Gerri Griswold, Director of Administration and Development at the White Memorial Conservation Center, about upcoming free events at the conservation center including a performance of the timeless music from A Charlie Brown Christmas on December 13.

We spoke with Sarah Fryxell, President of CT Automotive Retailers Association, about the upcoming CT International Auto Show at Mohegan Sun on November 15 and 16.

We spoke with Rory Gale, Owner of Hartford Prints, about the store's re-opening, the unique gifts you can find at Hartford Prints, and supporting small businesses during the holiday season.

We spoke with Auntie Cal, Chief Ambassador of Miller Farms, and Adam DeJulius, President of Miller Farms, about the farm's 75th Anniversary, Oma's Pride dog food, and how to donate turkeys to help feed Connecticut towns this Thanksgiving.

We spoke with Deb Bibbins, Founder and CEO of For All Ages, about the Comfort and Joy Holiday Card Drive, inviting everyone to create handmade holiday cards that will be delivered to veterans and chronically ill adults across the state.

We spoke with Alicia Bray, Executive Director of Autism Families CONNECTicut, about how individuals with autism and their families can find joy, belonging, and friendship, and the upcoming Night of Friends Giving 15th Anniversary Event.

We spoke with Joslyn DeLancey, Vice President of the Connecticut Education Association and President of the Connecticut Education Foundation, about the upcoming Holiday Bear Project and how to get involved to support children in need during the holiday season.

We spoke with Helen Taylor, Founder and President of The Social Chase, a nonprofit dedicated to spreading awareness of autism by hosting events that educate and empower individuals and families. We spoke about the Free to Be Art Exhibition at the Mattatuck Museum, as well as the upcoming first Social Chase Fundraiser Gala on November 20th.