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The Travelers Championship at The TPC River Highlands June 16 – June 22, 2025. We are proud to support Birdies for Charity sponsored by Webster Bank with The Travelers Championship!   Find Hello Connecticut’s Renee DiNino on site daily in the Birdies for Charity booth attached to the mini-golf platform! Stop by and say hello and meet charities who will be joining us daily!  &...

The Travelers Championship at The TPC River Highlands June 16 – June 22, 2025. We are proud to support Birdies for Charity sponsored by Webster Bank with The Travelers Championship!    Find Hello Connecticut’s Renee DiNino on site daily in the Birdies for Charity booth attached to the mini-golf platform! Stop by and say hello and meet charities who will be joining us daily! &...

The Travelers Championship at The TPC River Highlands June 16 – June 22, 2025. We are proud to support Birdies for Charity sponsored by Webster Bank with The Travelers Championship!   Find Hello Connecticut’s Renee DiNino on site daily in the Birdies for Charity booth attached to the mini-golf platform! Stop by and say hello and meet charities who will be joining us daily!  &...

Hello Connecticut's Renee DiNino spoke with Timothy M Lee, Chief of Department - Deep River Fire Department , Sgt. Cynthia Torres, Director of Emergency Management and Captain Katherine Coney, Connecticut State Police Public Information. On May 10 from 9 am to 1 pm, Deep River Department of Emergency Management and Deep River Fire Department are pleased to host the First Annual Public Sa...

Motorist Safety Awareness Fair Hello Connecticut’s Renee DiNino spoke with Christine Conte, who started Jena’s Way to keep the memory of her daughter Jena shining bright forever. “In honor of National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month in May and in memory of our forever 23-year-old daughter, Jena Flammia, who died in a car/motorcycle collision on Route 4 in Burlington in May of 2...

Renee DiNino speaks with Joyce Bray, founder of CT Breast Health Initiative and Race in the Park.  JOIN THE RACE. JOIN THE CAUSE. #CTHopeInAction  The CT RACE IN THE PARK returns in-person to historic Walnut Hill Park this Mother’s Day Weekend.  The beloved annual tradition is back and better than ever!  Participants can support this great cause and be a part of the actio...

Hello Connecticut’s Renee DiNino spoke to Kathy Taylor, President and CEO of Connecticut Community Foundation. Many of our community nonprofits who provide vital services are experiencing the direct or indirect effects of federal funding cuts, making this year’s effort even more important than ever. For people who are searching for 'something to do' - supporting local nonprofits is a g...

On this Hello Connecticut podcast we chat with Fidelco Guide Dog client Gary Traynor! Gary has been partnered with his second Fidelco guide dog, “Denver,” since August 2024, and Gary said he “could not be prouder of him.” His first guide dog Rubin worked by his side for 13 years and he shares their story too!  Gary and his wife, Sharon, love to travel and they own and...

Hartford, CT: Connecticut Museum celebrating 200 years! Renee DiNino spoke with Samantha Skeels, Marketing and Communications Manager from the CT Museum. Just celebrating their 200 th  year with plans for another 200! Smantha shared updates on exhibitions, important dates, a children's book and coffee table book! Plus their overall mission and goals and recent rebrand and  emphasis...

Renee DiNino spoke with FACT founder Bod D’Angelo and committee members Jason Perrone and Olivia Hansel. FACT – ( F ind A C ure T ogether ) is a CT-based, 501(c)(3) company, founded in 2015 by Bob D’Angelo and Mike Boissonneault. FACT was founded specifically to align with the V Foundation for Cancer Research as an annual fundraising partner. Their history with the V Foundation f...

 Enfield, CT: 3 Cares is excited to partner with the Enfield Fourth of July Town Celebration! In our latest Hello Connecticut podcast Renee DiNino chatted with Izzy Post Ruhland! Get ready for another amazing event!  Enfield Fourth of July Town 40 th Celebration - 40th Celebration- July 11, 12, 13, free to attend! The band lineup is on their website, www.enfieldcelebration.org - Headline...

Hello Connecticut host Renee DiNino caught up with Gail, a long-time Fidelco client and supporter, partnered with her fourth Fidelco guide dog, “Xylo,” in 2024. Gail lost her sight in her 20’s. She lives in Sunderland, MA with her husband, Thomas. Gail has worked for many years at UMASS-Amherst as a Senior Programmer Analyst.  She shares  her journey about all four...

On Saturday, April 5, 2025 the Boys & Girls Club of Bristol is hosting their Masquerade Ball Gala to be held at the Aqua Turf Club in Plantsville, CT from 5-10pm. Guests will enjoy fine dining with dinner and dessert, an open bar, and live music. A silent and live auction featuring a wide array of exciting items will be held. Emcees: WFSB’s Scot Haney and Renee DiNino For information on...

For All Ages is the convener of the “Connecticut Collaborative to End Loneliness”.  (CCEL) “An alliance to foster social connection across CT for people of all ages!”  I chatted with  Deb Bibbins,  Founder & CEO, For All Ages – convener of The CT Collaborative to End Loneliness and Gary Sekorski, Co-Founder - For All Ages, Inc. 

For All Ages is the convener of the “Connecticut Collaborative to End Loneliness”.  (CCEL) “An alliance to foster social connection across CT for people of all ages!”  I chatted with  Deb Bibbins,  Founder & CEO, For All Ages – convener of The CT Collaborative to End Loneliness and Gary Sekorski, Co-Founder - For All Ages, Inc. 

Kristen Cusato is the Director of Communications for the Alzheimer’s Association Connecticut, Rhode Island Chapter & New England Research Champion.

February 3 rd marked National Women Physicians Day a salute to Elizabeth Blackwell, a British woman born on that date in 1821 who overcame years of discrimination to become the first female doctor in the United States. She championed the participation of women in the medical profession and ultimately opened her own medical college for women. We think Dr. Blackwell would be proud to know that today...

Leadership, Education and Athletics in Partnership (LEAP) is having their 30th Annual LEAP Year Event , taking place on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at the Dixwell Community (Q) House in New Haven, CT. This year's event will begin with a reception at the Q House, where we will honor Ann Baker Pepe and Ed Cleary, Co-Board Chairs, with the LEAP Community Leadership Award. Following the receptio...

Hello Connecticut, the Podcast recently chatted with Sgt Mark Tappan and his K9 best friend retired K9 Mattis from the Alpharetta PD in Georgia! He is the most decorated K9 in the department’s history! These two are making a difference creating awareness for working K9’s everywhere and many other causes. His book, A Dog Named Mattis licked off their literary career and you can find his books anywh...

Today we’re speaking with Kerry Mattson and Laura Lyon from the Connecticut State Department of Education’s Regional School Choice Office or RSCO to talk with us about RSCO’s school choice program, what families need to know before they apply, and an upcoming FREE event their hosting for families. Through RSCO’s program, families with students entering Pre-K through Grade 12 can apply to attend fr...

Hello Connecticut shares another client story with our partners The Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation! Meet Grej Pesjaka and his guide dog Windsor! They share a special bond and the name Windsor has special meaning too! Grej was born with sight, but due to a rare retina disease is now legally blind and his best friend and guide dog Windsor is helping to navigate his way through life! All the way from A...

Hello Connecticut with Renee DiNino is proud to partner with the Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation! Each month we will introduce you to the people and dogs that make Fidelco an exceptional organization providing German Shepherd guide dogs with the visually impaired! This episode introduces you to a puppy raiser family! Visit: www. Fidelco.org to learn more and follow @Fidelco on all social media platfo...