In this episode, Charlie Huero talks with Marianne Gouveia and Patty Kincaid from EricsHouse. EricsHouse is a new 501(c)(3) and was created to help anyone suffering the loss of a loved one due to alcohol, drugs or suicide.   

We talked to Darryl Toupkin with the 12K's of Christmas and Santa's Pet Village.


Host to one of the largest pet adoption events of the season, this unique family festival celebrates health, fitness and the joy of Christmas, while supporting local animal rescue groups.


Over 20 pet rescue groups will be in Santa’s Pet Village, there to educate you more about the animals they help and to raise money by selling fun Christmas gift items for you and your pets. Dogs, cats and rats - they will all have adoptable pets just waiting to find a forever home this Christmas. 


Santa’s Pet Village and the Christmas Bazaar are open from 7:30 am through 12:30 pm with FREE admission. 


For the more active, there is a run/walk event - the 12k’s of Christmas - offering a 12k run, 6k run/walk and a 1.2k “Santa Sled Run” for families. There are Christmas carolers and performers along the run/walk route and Santa has wrapped gifts under the tree for the most Christmas spirit and the best Christmas-themed running outfits (on people and their pets).

Suicide is a serious matter. It affects each of us in different ways. Directly. Indirectly. What do you do if you think someone is in need of help? This episode tackles many issues regarding teen suicide and how to handle different situations.