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Tomorrow night, Wednesday, December 6th, it's an exclusive evening of the Comedy and Jazz Show with Alonzo Bodden (NPR's Wait Wait Don't Tell Me & NBC's Last Comic Standing and Grammy award winning pianist Geoffrey Keezer!

Our Executive Director, Matt Oestreicher recently sat down with Alonzo and Geoffrey for a podcast interview. Take a listen and find out why you shouldn't miss this show....then grab your tickets!

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. – Tahu the North American river otter will officially take on the duties and responsibilities of Mayor of the Zoo on Tuesday, December 5 at 11:00 a.m.at the Zoo’s otter habitat. The Swearing-In Ceremony will be conducted by Zoo Director Gregg Dancho, with the Oath of Office administered by Connecticut Zoological Society President Charles Dumais and witnessed by Zoo staff and friends. After taking the official oath of office, Tahu will immediately get into the swim of things.

The Rainforest Party earlier issued a statement on behalf of the current mayor, Rhubarb the two-toed sloth,  promising allegiance to Tahu and a smooth transfer of power. As the second-place winner, Allie the box turtle will serve as deputy mayor and will step in if Tahu is unable to fulfill her duties through the duration of her term. Tahu is the first river otter to hold the Zoo’s highest office. 

The ceremony will be carried live on the Zoo’s Facebook and Instagram accounts. 

The highly contested race was decided by online votes, with the public voting for the candidate of their choice by making a one-dollar donation for each vote. Tahu won by a whisker.

“Tahu knows what it takes to keep her head above water and is an excellent choice to represent the Zoo’s family of animals,” said Zoo Director Gregg Dancho. “By electing an animal as mayor of the Zoo, we hope to highlight the importance of biodiversity to the planet and every living creature’s unique role.”

Mayor Tahu will hold a 12-month term.  

Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo is the new home for a white-naped crane (Antigone vipio). The four-year-old male crane, named Khing, arrived from the Akron Zoo in Ohio and can be found in the large grassy habitat located next to the Natt Family Red Panda Habitat. He is a companion for the Zoo’s three-year-old female white-naped crane, Cora. 

White-naped cranes are an elegant species native to northern Mongolia, southern Siberia, Korea, Japan and central China.  A large bird that grows to four feet tall or more, they have a white nape and vertical gray stripes on their necks, as well as a distinct red patch surrounding their eyes. They are found in grassy marshes, wet sedge meadows and reedbeds in broad river valleys, lake depressions and boggy upland wetlands. They prefer areas where their nests can be concealed and there is little grazing pressure.

This species is classified as Vulnerable, facing a high risk of extinction in the wild. Threats to their survival include the drying of wetlands due to climate change and agricultural expansion, as well as illegal hunting, human disturbances, and environmental contamination.  The total population is estimated at 3,700 to 4,500 mature individuals. 

“Khing is a wonderful addition to the Zoo’s demonstration of the rich biodiversity in nature,” said Zoo Director Gregg Dancho. “Khing and Cora are both young birds, but we are hopeful that we’ll see breeding activity this spring. This pair is a beautiful species that we know will educate and delight our guests.”

White-naped cranes reach maturity in their third or fourth year and form monogamous, long-lasting pair bonds that can last a lifetime. The male and female of the species are virtually indistinguishable and can be difficult to tell apart. 

Why Small Businesses Matter

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Why Small Businesses Matter puts a spotlight on the local merchants who donate their time, talent, goods, and services for the betterment of our community. The shop local movement spreads virally as local businesses who are “tagged” have the opportunity to share their story!

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Meet Christina Callahan founder of The Rustic Mermaid.

Why did you start your business?

I started my business during the COVID lockdown. It started as a hobby that relaxed me during times of uncertainty and I wanted to find a way to help others but felt helpless not being able to go anywhere. I thought about people in homeless shelters and the effects the pandemic was having on them. So I decided to sell my shell art and donate proceeds back to both local and national organizations that supported those experiencing homelessness. Each shell would provide a meal to someone who needed it. That’s been my fuel to come up with new creative ways to upcycle shells - that’s it’s helping someone who needs it.

What is your best-selling product/service?

My best seller is the Quahog Shell trinket dish. Customers love it because it’s lightly painted with gold trim to accentuate the natural beauty of the shell. Custom design orders are also popular, especially around the holidays!

How many local businesses do you use to support your business (products and services) and can you name them?

I get a lot of my oyster shells from Copps Island Oysters and local beaches up and down the East Coast. Stamford Downtown also hosts a craft fair - Arts & Crafts on Bedford - twice a year in June and September. Love attending this fair where I get to meet other small business owners, artists and craft enthusiasts in the community.

Check out my Etsy page and follow me on Instagram! Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheRusticMermaidShop Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rusticmermaidcreations/?hl=en

Have you reimagined your small business?

I took my craft from a hobby to a small business - selling in local retail shops, craft fairs and extending into e-commerce through my Etsy page. To see more check out my Etsy page and follow me on Instagram! Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheRusticMermaidShop Instagram: The Rustic Mermaid (@rusticmermaidcreations)

Questions? Email therusticmermaidshop@gmail.com

HamletHub thanks Fairfield County Bank for making our Why Small Businesses Matter series possible!

The Sacred Heart University community raised nearly $15,000 to date to purchase 500 turkeys for Bridgeport families just in time for Thanksgiving. Fundraising continues to help additional families throughout the month of December. 

SHU’s student government hosted its 12th annual turkey drive and welcomed donations from friends of the University, faculty, staff and students throughout November. The generous help of alum Harry Garafalo ’80, his nephew James Garafalo and ShopRite of Milford ensured the University would be able to give hundreds of turkeys to community members. 

In addition to the annual turkey drive, the office of community engagement and SHU athletics conducted its yearly food drive to collect nonperishable goods. Thanks to the help of Arlete Perez Paez, assistant director of community engagement, participants brought in thousands of items that were then blessed at the University’s recent interfaith service.

In keeping with tradition, on a chilly Tuesday morning two days before Thanksgiving, staff, student government members, members of the SHU men’s lacrosse team and members of the office of community engagement gathered at St. Charles Borromeo Church in Bridgeport to hand out turkeys and the divvied-up food items. Dressed in heavy jackets, SHU-branded scarfs and hats, the smiling student-volunteers distributed the goods to grateful community members. 

Cars pulled up, popped open their trunks and students placed reusable shopping bags filled to the brim with goods. Community members thanked the students for what would become their Thanksgiving meals. 

“This is one of my favorite SHU traditions, because it brings together our campus and greater Bridgeport communities, reminding us of our shared humanity and celebrating this time of gratitude,” said Annie Johnson, director of community engagement. “It’s inspiring to see SHU students, faculty and staff come together to address the issue of food insecurity and commit to sharing our blessings with neighbors.”

Student government starting planning and organizing the drive months ago. Senior Megan Clifford and junior Anna Macaulay were thrilled to see the club’s hard work pay off with the handing out of Thanksgiving turkeys and food. 

“I love seeing the impact this event has on so many lives in the community,” said Clifford, student government president. 

“I like being out here in the community,” said Macaulay, student government’s director of community and inclusion. “We really just want to be good neighbors and make sure local families get what they need for the holidays.” 

The SHU community can continue to donate to the turkey drive and help families throughout the holiday season by visiting the drive’s fundraising page. On December 9, the SHU Alumni Association, in collaboration with alum Doug Wade ’77 will be hosting the distribution at Wade’s Dairy. Each turkey donation will include other contributions from Wade’s like milk and eggs. Nuovo Pasta will provide packages of pasta. 

At the University’s annual interfaith service held the week before Thanksgiving, students, staff and faculty gave thanks for their many blessings. The SHU choir sang joyful songs, and community members read psalms and prayers.

Venerable Shim Bo, the University’s Buddhist chaplain, reminded the group gathered in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit that many people, especially during the holidays, suffer from loneliness and lack of human connection. He asked everyone to give “nonperishable heart items” such as attention, patience, thanks, gratitude, hugs and smiles to others. 

“Let us stock the shelves of loneliness with connection,” he said. 

Bridgeport, CT - Staff at The Center for Family Justice will welcome local and state legislators, police and other community partners on Thursday, Nov. 30 to discuss issues facing victims of violence and how CFJ needs to have its programs and services preserved. 

CFJ’s 2023 Legislative Breakfast will begin at 8 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 30 at CFJ’s offices at 753 Fairfield Avenue in Bridgeport. 

CFJ staff provides free and confidential services to more than 5,000 people impacted by domestic violence, sexual violence, and child abuse. Services include a safe house, 24/7 hotlines, advocacy, civil legal services and criminal court services, youth programs, and therapy for children. 

“Our main focus is to keep those dealing with violence or the trauma from violence safe,” President/CEO Debra Greenwood said. “We need to do the work necessary to keep all our programs going. Our approach works. We let people know they are not alone.” 

Every year, CFJ invites legislators from our region and across the state to join leaders in domestic and sexual violence policy to discuss its policy goals and priorities for the coming legislative session. 

This is an opportunity to highlight the challenges faced by victims of abuse and discuss potential legislative reforms that can keep them safer as well as help them overcome the trauma of abuse.

Policy makers from the Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence and the Connecticut Alliance to End Sexual Violence will attend the breakfast.

The Center for Family Justice provides crisis and supportive services to victims of domestic and sexual violence in Bridgeport, Easton, Fairfield, Monroe, Stratford, and Trumbull.  

About Center for Family Justice

The mission of The Center for Family Justice is to break the cycle of domestic, sexual, and child abuse and violence by providing services that create hope, restore lives, and drive social change through education and community collaboration.

Our vision is to end domestic and sexual abuse and violence in our communities.

We believe that:

• Everyone should be treated with dignity and respect.
• Collaboration with our clients, partners and communities is vital to achieve individualized choice, success, and empowerment.
• Trust is essential for our work in building self-sufficient survivors.
• Compassion and hope allow people to thrive and feel safe.
• Community education, awareness and outreach are essential to drive and maintain social change and justice.

For more information about The Center for Family Justice, visit www.centerforfamilyjustice.org or call (203) 334-6154. CFJ is located at 753 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport, CT and serves the towns of Bridgeport, Easton, Fairfield, Monroe, Stratford, and Trumbull.

24/7 Hotline Numbers:

• Domestic violence (203) 384-9559
• Sexual abuse (203) 333-2233
• Spanish (203) 568-8332

Capt. Daniel Rossler, the dual-hatted commodore of Regional Support Group (RSG) and Naval Submarine Support Facility (NSSF), turned over command to Capt. David Grogan in a traditional change of command ceremony followed by an emotional retirement ceremony held Friday, November 17 at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Connecticut.

Rossler, the Navy’s former “Silver Eagle” for being the senior-most Limited Duty Officer (LDO) before being re-designated to take command of RSG/NSSF, called this culminating event “the best day ever” as he spoke of his 41 years of naval service.

“I enlisted for six years as a nuclear electrician and it’s been a long, interesting ride since that day,” he said. “I never thought I’d still be in the Navy today – and honestly the whole journey has been constantly finding new and exciting paths that I had no idea existed until I stepped beyond those comfort zones and discovered those opportunities.”

Rossler, a Connecticut native, was born in the city of Bridgeport and raised in the town of Monroe where he graduated from Masuk High School in 1980 before enlisting in the Navy in November 1982. Rossler’s enlisted and commissioned career has taken him all over the globe to include a tour as Naval Submarine Base New London’s 47th executive officer from 2008-2011.

Fairfield, Southport, and Bridgeport now stand at a pivotal juncture in their historical narrative. Facing a devastating proposal by United Illuminating (UI) that would trigger profound and irrevocable environmental consequences, these communities have just been nominated for inclusion in the “11 Most Endangered Historic Places” by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

The full application is due on November 21 and the final 2024 list of “America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places” will be announced in May 2024.

The implications of United Illuminating's proposal are profound, stretching across nearly 7.5 miles of coastal Connecticut. Their project aims to replace unobtrusive electricity infrastructure with towering poles and transmission lines, which will necessitate the clear-cutting of a 20-40 foot swath of trees. Ultimately, the project will bisect and disrupt several historic districts, impacting hundreds of properties listed on the National Register. 

The tract commences in the harborside neighborhood of Southport, CT a village of Fairfield and ends near the Barnum Museum, a recently designated National Historic Landmark, in Bridgeport. Along this path, a wave of disruption will leave an indelible imprint on Pequot Library, which serves as the cultural heart of Southport, as well as the Freeman Houses, the oldest Connecticut homes built by African Americans, recently saved in part due to their inclusion in the National Trust’s “11 Most Endangered” list for 2018.

Massive monopoles and disconcerting high voltage lines ranging in height from 95 -145 feet in Southport and Fairfield, reaching upwards of 200 feet in Bridgeport, will tower above treetops and steeples. Approximately 6 acres of trees face permanent clearcutting, while property rights will be forever relinquished by multiple businesses, churches, well-preserved residences, as well as a public library. Many properties will be at risk of complete seizure and/or demolition. Most residents and affected property owners only became aware a few weeks ago of the devastating consequences associated with this United Illuminating project. 

The overwhelming and far-reaching impacts associated with United Illuminating’s project are undeniable, causing irreparable harm to these communities for generations to come. The proposed 115kV transmission lines will span nearly 7.5 miles and involve the construction of over 100 towering steel monopoles, each with foundations reaching a depth of 40 feet. In doing so, they will disrupt waterways, wetlands and sites with long histories of toxic contamination. The United Illuminating project poses both direct and visual threats to cherished and sacred cultural resources in Connecticut, and its implications resonate on a national scale.

About SCNETI and Empowering Fairfield

Empowering Fairfield is a grassroots organization spearheaded by the Sasco Creek Neighbors Environmental Trust Inc. (SCNETI), a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The organization’s mission is to preserve and protect the Fairfield/Southport community by opposing the current United Illuminating transmission line rebuild proposal, and advocating for alternative solutions that better meet the needs of our community.

For more information visit EmpoweringFairfield

PHOTOS:

• Pequot Library, 720 Pequot Avenue, Southport, CT 06890 (Photo credit - Pequot Library, established in 1889 as a free public association library) 
• The Freeman Houses - Recognized as the oldest homes in Connecticut built by and for African Americans, the Freeman Houses will be visually impacted by UI’s proposed transmission line. (courtesy Stacey Vairo, Preservation Connecticut.)
• Southport’s future skyline - “Iconic skylines historically defined by steeples will soon be most memorably defined by transmission lines if UI’s proposal is approved.”(courtesy David Parker)

LifeBridge Community Services, a leading provider of behavioral health services in greater Bridgeport, was recently awarded multi-year funding totaling nearly $3 million from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to increase access to effective trauma- and grief-focused treatment and service systems for children, adolescents, and their families, who experience traumatic events. With this program, SAMHSA’s National Child Traumatic Stress Initiative aims to raise the standard of care and improve access to evidence-based services for children experiencing trauma across the nation.

LifeBridge is one of thirty sites nationally to receive funding through SAMHSA’s National Child Traumatic Stress Initiative – Category III, a program that improves treatment and services for children, adolescents and families who have experienced trauma.

“LifeBridge has a team of dedicated licensed clinicians led by Tia Reid, Senior Director of Behavioral Health, who are diverse, empathetic, warm, experienced, and effective. As one of eight outpatient Urban Trauma Centers in Connecticut and a member of the Urban Trauma Provider Network, our clinicians receive specialized training in evidence-based practices to address urban and racial trauma known to be effective in aiding the healing process. This funding will allow us to further develop our expertise in treating trauma and toxic stress and improve access to evidence-based treatment for Bridgeport youth. Kids are struggling and in need of support and our organization is equipped to have the greatest impact,” explained Edith Boyle, LCSW, LifeBridge President and CEO.

LifeBridge is on the frontline of addressing the youth mental health crisis. Gun violence and the negative influence of social media and mental health are shaping middle school and high school for adolescents. These issues, compiled with the stress of unstable living situations, a global pandemic, living in a community with high rates of violence, limited access to healthcare, or the stress of living in a household where the adults in the home can barely make ends meet affect mental health. In addition to violence and safety, access to mental health services has emerged as one of the top issues of greatest concern in this region. A recent assessment noted that only 30% of Bridgeport residents have regular access to mental and behavioral health services to support their well-being.

Deanna Walton, LCSW, LifeBridge’s Clinical Director and project lead added, “LifeBridge is responding in real time to the growing mental health needs in our community and our team is committed to leading this effort.” 

The organization plans to double the number of youth served over the next five years and is partnering with local schools and other child-serving systems to develop customized referral pathways and innovative approaches best suited for youth and their families – including clinical art therapy, teen groups, and parent support groups – to address the youth mental health crisis. In addition, a mental health awareness campaign focused on reducing stigma – a harmful barrier that prevents individuals from accessing services - will be launched in 2024.

For more information, visit www.LifeBridgeCT.org

Pictured: Edith Boyle, LCSW, President and CEO, Tia Reid, Senior Director, Behavioral Health, Deanna Walton, LCSW, Clinical Director

With community college students facing multiple challenges to achieving success in higher education, the decision to organize Giving Day at Housatonic has never been more important for the Housatonic Community College Foundation. The nonprofit organization, which supports low-income CT State Housatonic students in need, is raising the game this year to boost giving for students.

“Our students are experiencing unparalleled financial and workforce pressures, hindering their ability to improve their lives through education. With generous support from the community, the HCC Foundation is able to help remove barriers and support their educational goals,” said Kristy Jelenik, Executive Director of the Foundation.

This year, the entire campus is going over and above to support students. November has been named Housatonic’s Month of Gratitude, culminating in Giving Day on November 28^th. Throughout the month, students, staff and faculty are participating in activities to share their gratitude and to give back. Members of the new student Dream Team can be found walking around campus in their branded sweatshirts, promoting Giving Day. Faculty and staff are engaged in a friendly competition- Battle of the Departments- to raise the most dollars and secure the most number of donations.

Students like Vitoria are proof that education transforms lives at Housatonic. Vitoria recently shared, “Support from the Foundation allowed me to stay in school and learn from the amazing professors. It boosted my confidence and inspired me to keep working hard and led me to realize I'm much more capable than I thought. More than learning History, Mathematics, grammar, text interpretation, and psych facts (my favorite part), I was encouraged to believe in myself and dream of a great future. I finished my first semester with a 3.85 GPA and a growth mindset, that's not scared of challenges but excited by them.”

This year, the Foundation is fortunate to have Board member Lindy Lee Gold contributing $5,000 for a match grant to offer even more incentive to support students like Vitoria.

In addition to providing life-changing student scholarships, the Foundation provides basic personal and academic needs that many students can't afford such as textbooks, test fees, or help covering rent and utilities. Additionally, it has launched equity programs to increase a student’s sense of belonging and retention, provides food and nutrition resources, and most recently established an entrepreneurship center on campus- the only one of its kind at a CT community college. 

“Making a donation of any amount will make a tremendous difference. I encourage all of our friends and community members to support our students in need by donating to the HCC Foundation on Giving Day,” said Jelenik.

To donate to the Housatonic Community College Foundation, please visit gab.com/campaigns/housatonicgives23 on Giving Day at Housatonic, Tuesday, November 28.

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. – The election to decide Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo’s next mayor was neck and neck for the last two days between Tahu the River Otter and Alli the Eastern Box Turtle, and at the end it came down to a difference of just 15 votes. Once all votes were counted, Tahu the River Otter was declared the Mayor of the Zoo—by a whisker.  The mother of four thanked her supporters and promised to be a mayor for all the animals. 

Insisting that she’ll test the waters before issuing new edicts, Tahu the North American River Otter (Lutra canadensis)  said she was honored to be chosen and complimented the other candidates on running a clean campaign: Alli the Box Turtle, Major Tom the Narragansett Turkey, Daisy the Prairie Dog, and Ella the Howler Monkey. The four candidates have all conceded the race. The Rainforest Party issued a statement on behalf of the current mayor, Rhubarb the Two-Toed Sloth,  promising allegiance to Tahu and a smooth transfer of power. As the second-place winner, Alli the Box Turtle will serve as Deputy Mayor and will step in if Tahu is unable to fulfill her duties through the duration of her term.

The highly contested race was decided by online votes, with the public voting for the candidate of their choice by making a one-dollar donation for each vote. 

“We’re all behind Tahu as our new mayor, but the real winner of this election is the Zoo,” said Zoo Director Gregg Dancho. “We thank everyone who voted for their generosity in supporting this fundraiser. Details regarding Tahu’s swearing-in ceremony will be available soon.”

The winning Mayor will hold a 12-month term. All donations to the ballot box will be used to support the Zoo’s mission of conservation, education, research, and fun. 

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. – The election to decide Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo’s next mayor was neck and neck for the last two days between Tahu the River Otter and Alli the Eastern Box Turtle, and at the end it came down to a difference of just 15 votes. Once all votes were counted, Tahu the River Otter was declared the Mayor of the Zoo—by a whisker.  The mother of four thanked her supporters and promised to be a mayor for all the animals. 

Insisting that she’ll test the waters before issuing new edicts, Tahu the North American River Otter (Lutra canadensis)  said she was honored to be chosen and complimented the other candidates on running a clean campaign: Alli the Box Turtle, Major Tom the Narragansett Turkey, Daisy the Prairie Dog, and Ella the Howler Monkey. The four candidates have all conceded the race. The Rainforest Party issued a statement on behalf of the current mayor, Rhubarb the Two-Toed Sloth,  promising allegiance to Tahu and a smooth transfer of power. As the second-place winner, Alli the Box Turtle will serve as Deputy Mayor and will step in if Tahu is unable to fulfill her duties through the duration of her term.

The highly contested race was decided by online votes, with the public voting for the candidate of their choice by making a one-dollar donation for each vote. 

“We’re all behind Tahu as our new mayor, but the real winner of this election is the Zoo,” said Zoo Director Gregg Dancho. “We thank everyone who voted for their generosity in supporting this fundraiser. Details regarding Tahu’s swearing-in ceremony will be available soon.”

The winning Mayor will hold a 12-month term. All donations to the ballot box will be used to support the Zoo’s mission of conservation, education, research, and fun. 

Bridgeport, CT - Sound Coffee, Bridgeport’s premier local coffee roasting company focused on sustainably-harvested single origin roasts and artisanally-crafted blends, will debut its two newest beans at a Coffee Tasting Event from 9 AM to 2 PM, Saturday, November 11, at their location at 2040 Main Street, Bridgeport, CT.

Available for tasting during the event will be East Java, a medium/dark roast naturally-processed coffee with vibrant flavors, and Kenya AA, a light roast grown in the rich soils of Muranga, with meticulous care taken in its cultivation and processing, which produces a bright and velvety cup. 

East Java is grown by the Tlogosari Village, the locals there have established a social non-profit cooperative, known as "Walida Cooperative," to enhance the well-being of the community. The cooperative, led by Ahmad Muhlisin in partnership with Belift Green Beans, is responsible for growing coffee beans. When coffee is sold, 20% of the profits are allocated to the social non-profit cooperative. The cooperative runs a K-12 school that offers education to the villagers. A small percentage of the profits is given to the government to allow the villagers to grow coffee in that area.

Kenya AA is produced by the Gatagua Factory, which is run by Gatagua Farmers Cooperative Society (FCS). Gatagua means “gathering” in Kikuyu, a local Bantu language. The cooperative was formed by 3 cooperatives that split off from another cooperative and “gathered” together to form a new cooperative society. Gatagua provides training to farmers in improved pruning, cultivation and harvesting methods.

In addition to sampling the newest roasts, customers will have the opportunity to purchase (while supplies last) pastries from up-and-coming bakery, Moon Smoke Bakery (moonsmokebakery.com) of Fairfield, CT, and enter a raffle to win a Sound Coffee t-shirt and mug. Roaster and owner, Jeff Roy, will also be on hand to answer questions and share the new roasts’ origin stories. 

“Coffee is the second most consumed beverage globally,” said Roy. “From afternoon iced lattes to evening espresso martinis, coffee culture has exploded in recent years, with a keen interest in quality, sustainability, and taste. Our mission is to provide our fellow coffee lovers with delicious fresh-roasted coffee produced with care and love for the product, for our planet, and for the farmers and communities who grow it for us.”

East Java and Kenya AA will also be available for purchase by the bag during the event. For more information about Sound Coffee’s roasts and products, visit soundcoffees.com.