FOX 61 reporter Laurie Perez welcomed the crowd at UConn’s “How To Prevent Injuries In Young Female Athletes Program” held on Oct. 25. Perez also had the pleasure of introducing former UConn basketball star and current University of Hartford Women’s Basketball coach Jennifer Rizzotti who was the keynote speaker at the event.
Rich Graziano, publisher of the Hartford Courant and general manager of FOX 61, presented an award at the 2nd Half Champions event held on Nov. 5 at The Bushnell. Suzanne Manafort, Judy Lester and Lynn White were recognized for achieving something outstanding in the second half of their lives.
On Oct. 28, Hartford Courant columnist Peter Marteka spoke at a meeting of the Rotary Club of Enfield on hidden treasures of Connecticut. Marteka typically writes about the great outdoors here in our state.
“There’s an old saying in politics: You can’t win in Killingworth with one and a half colons. In East Haven, though, it’s kind of a plus.” -- From Colin McEnroe’s Nov. 8 column titled, “State Littered With Winners, Losers And Lamont.”
Make a difference this season for our neighbors in need.
The holiday season is here. Stores have put up trees, malls are decorated and advertisements are brimming with holiday specials. Before you make your list and start shopping, please consider donating to the Children’s Holiday Campaign. With your support, we can offer safe havens with hot meals and warm beds, as well as provide education and tutoring opportunities to those most in need during these difficult times. The McCormick Foundation will match your gift at 50 cents on the dollar. The Foundation, Hartford Courant and FOX 61 pay all campaign expenses, so 100 percent of all donations, plus the match, is granted to local nonprofits. Please visit www.courant.com/chc or call 1-800-931- 5144 today to make a donation and help strengthen our community.
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