WTIC Public Affairs

Sue Frisch and Devin Willow talk about the 9th Annual Winter Weekend in Norfolk (WIN), happening Saturday, February 21, and Sunday, February 22. For a full schedule and the latest updates, visit weekendinnorfolk.org

Jay Dougherty, GM of Mount Southington talks about how to get started in skiing. Events that the mountain will be hosting. Along with what it is like to have a ski season where mother nature is providing some actual snow and cold temperatures.

Kristie Gonsalves, President of North East Expos, Inc., the show’s producer who is a Board member of the Home & Garden Show Executives International, and a past president of the National Association of Consumer Show Producers. 44th Connecticut Flower & Garden Show”, starting Thursday, February 19 through Sunday, February 22, 2026, at the Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd. in Hartfor...

Campaign Director Chelsea Dropik and West Hartford-based Board Member Robert O'Meara from Blood Cancer United talk about the Student Visionaries program to raise money for blood cancer research.

Former New York Lieutenant Governor Betsy McCaughey introduces her Republican gubernatorial campaign for Connecticut in 2026.

Adam Fuller, of the Eastern Connecticut Beekeepers Association, talks about preparing beehives before the spring season approaches and managing them once it does.

Chris Freeman, the interim president and CEO of the Mystic Seaport Museum talks about upcoming events and the Mystic Seaport Museum being Nominated for Best Maritime Museum in USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice Awards.

Willie Hallihan of The Salisbury (CT) Winter Sports Association talks about the 100th annual JumpFest and annual U.S. Eastern National Ski Jumping Championships in Salisbury, CT February 6-8, 2026 at Satre Hill, 80 Indian Cave Road. All information can be found at JumpFest.org

Gerri Griswold, White Memorial Conservation Center, Director of Administration and Development for The White Memorial Conservation Center talks about the great activities going on indoors and outdoors if you up for some cold weather adventures. Remember, there is no bad weather, just bad preparedness. Find all the events discussed and more at their website. whitememorialcc.org

Salvation Army Majors Donald and Paula Spencer give a final wrap on the WTIC Holiday Store efforts in 2025.

The 36th Holiday Store is a wrap. We raised over $295,000 and had an amazing season. The new to toe area Majors join me in studio to recap and reflect on the Holiday Season and the Meaning.

The Lights On Rosewood are back and return this year with another great local cause.

Lisa Angevine-Bergs, the Director of the Connecticut Christmas Tree Growers Association, explains it's not too late to get a tree yet for the 2025 season and how preparations for next year's Christmas tree shopping season are already underway.

Major Rohan Gage, Divisional Secretary, The Salvation Army in Connecticut and Rhode Island Division. Finding out who and how the Army behind the Army functions this time of the year, and all year on the funds we raise during the Holiday Store.

The 36th Annual Holiday Store is off and running. Lets meet our new Majors.

Former New Britain Mayor and 2026 Gubernatorial Candidate Erin Stewart introduces her campaign and topline issues.

Catherine Marx, the U.S. Small Business Administration Connecticut District Office District Director, touts the importance of shopping locally during the Holiday season.

The Holiday shopping season is off and running in a feverish way. Stay calm and enjoy a fresh cup of coffee at Yellow King, and show local at the Bristol Bazaar. Specials and new items have recently been added to the shopping experience.

Manchester Road Race Public Information Official Rick Dyer goes through the history books and explains how people can join the race on Thanksgiving Thursday.

Connecticut Foodshare President and CEO Jason Jakubowski describes efforts underway in the "Thanksgiving for All" campaign for 2025.

Cal Miller of Miller farm and Oma's Pride talks about the Thankful Tukey program they have partnered up with Foodshare to help provide turkey to those in need this Thanksgiving season. Also a few recipes that you may want to try out his season for the feast of the roast beast!

Care Verikas is the founder and owner with her Husband, Eric of Dusty Dude Woodworks. If you are looking to get that special holiday gift and start the season off in a festive mood the Bristol Bazaar is the place to go!

Care Verikas Co-Founder of The Bristol Bazaar talks about the change of seasons in the Bazaar. Great events on tap and great deals coming into the Holiday shopping season.

Dr. Amy Fogelstrom Chai, the only Republican running in the First Congressional District race in 2026, outlines her campaign goals and issues.

Democratic Congressman John Larson (CT-01) gives an update on the Government Shutdown and his re-election bid for 2026.