<p><strong>Darien, CONN</strong> (November 15, 2024) — Person to Person (P2P), a leading nonprofit dedicated to assisting individuals and families in lower Fairfield County, is pleased to announce the addition of two distinguished leaders, Isis-Rae Goulbourne and Jeffrey Houle, to its Board of Directors. With their expertise and commitment to community, Isis-Rae and Jeffrey will strengthen P2P's mission to build stability and economic opportunity for those served by the organization.</p><p>Isis-Rae Goulbourne is an award-winning community change-maker and entrepreneur based in Stamford.</p><p>As the founder of The City Events Group, Isis-Rae has redefined community engagement in Connecticut by</p><p>connecting individuals around shared ideas and local events. She currently serves as Chief Marketing Officer</p><p>and Head of Events at Realist Lab, where she supports early-stage entrepreneurs in building</p><p>robust networks and economic opportunities. In addition to her entrepreneurial pursuits, Isis-Rae serves on the Board of the Village Community Foundation's Kitchen Accelerator program, the Regional Advisory Council of the Women's Business Development Council, and is a business advisor within the WeRule network. Her leadership and commitment to empowering communities make her an invaluable asset to the P2P Board.</p><p>"I am very excited to join the Person to Person board and to be part of an organization that fosters dignity, resilience, and opportunity for so many in lower Fairfield County," said Isis-Rae Goulbourne. "I look forward to working alongside a dedicated team to support initiatives that provide families with essential resources and a clear path to economic stability."</p><p>Jeffrey Houle is a partner at Carmody Torrance Sandak &amp; Hennessey LLP, where he specializes in commercial real estate transactions and corporate governance. Jeff’s extensive experience includes assisting clients across all aspects of real estate, from acquisitions to leasing to financing and governance. A Stamford native and University of Connecticut graduate, Jeff returned to Stamford after law school and is actively involved in the local community, also serving on the Board of Directors for the Stamford Chamber of Commerce. He brings a wealth of knowledge in legal strategy and governance to his role on the P2P Board.</p><p>“I am very honored to have joined the Board of P2P and look forward to helping this great organization further its mission of creating all-around stability for families and individuals in our lower Fairfield County communities,” said Jeffrey Houle.</p><p>"We are thrilled to welcome Isis-Rae and Jeffrey to the Person to Person Board of Directors," said Nancy</p><p>Coughlin, CEO of Person to Person. "Their dedication to community building and deep professional expertise will be instrumental in helping us expand our services and impact across lower Fairfield County. We look forward to the fresh perspectives and energy they bring to our organization."</p>

<p>Finding Your Voice as a Parent Webinar: What Every Parent Needs to Know about an IEE on Tuesday December 3rd 2024 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.</p><p>Co-hosted online with the Stamford JCC (Stamford, CT).</p><p><strong>Register here on Zoom:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://bit.ly/5B92T5" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(81, 98, 111); background-color: transparent;"><strong>https://bit.ly/5B92T5</strong></a></p><p><strong>Speakers:</strong></p><ul><li>Attorney Lawrence Berliner, Connecticut Special Education Law</li><li>Jane Faherty, Stamford JCC JumpStart Director &amp; Special Education Advocate</li><li>Dr. Roni Cohen-Sandler, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist and Author</li></ul><p>• What is an Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE)?</p><p>• How can parents request an IEE if they are not satisfied with the results of a school-based evaluation?</p><p>• The role of the psychologist – conducting comprehensive assessments of students’ cognitive, achievement, social, and emotional functioning to identify strengths and vulnerabilities, understand the impact on their learning, and determine what they need to thrive in school.</p><p>• What are your child’s rights under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)?</p><p>• The role of the special education law attorney or advocate in obtaining an IEE.</p><p>Questions? Please contact Rachel Berliner, Public Relations Assistant at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:rachel@berlinerspecialedlaw.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">rachel@</a><a href="berlinerspecialedlaw.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">berlinerspecialedlaw.com</a></p><p>More information:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.stamfordjcc.org/events/2024/12/03/inclusion/finding-your-voice-as-a-parent-webinar-iee" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(81, 98, 111); background-color: transparent;">https://www.stamfordjcc.org/events/2024/12/03/inclusion/finding-your-voice-as-a-parent-webinar-iee/</a></p><p>This webinar is free and open to the public.&nbsp;</p>

<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">Fairfield County Bank is committed to giving back to our community, and we hope you will join us by stopping by one of our branch offices and donating to support children in need. Our 2024 Toy Collection Drive will be benefitting&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.toysfortots.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">Toys for Tots</a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">, supporting&nbsp;</span><a href="https://98q.com/pages/98q-bags-bears-2023" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">98Qs Bags and Bears</a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">&nbsp;benefitting&nbsp;</span><a href="https://portal.ct.gov/DCF" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">CTDCF</a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">, and&nbsp;</span><a href="https://thecircleofcare.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">Circle of Care</a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">&nbsp;and is running through Friday, November 29, 2024, at all of our branch locations.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">For more information, please visit:&nbsp;</span><a href="https://fairfieldcountybank.com/toy-collection/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent;">Join Us in Supporting our Neighbors in Need this Holiday Season</a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent;">.&nbsp;</span></p>

<p class="ql-align-center"><strong style="color: rgb(24, 25, 26);">FC Buzz Weekend Beginning November 15-17</strong></p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/fantastic-stories-meet-wondrous-visions-art-exhibition---opening-reception" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Opening Reception of</strong>&nbsp;<strong>"Fantastic Stories Meet Wondrous Visions" Art Exhibition</strong></a></p><p><strong>Wilton Library</strong></p><p>Friday Nov 15, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm</p><p>Fourteen area artists from Wilson Avenue Loft Artists will bring holiday spirit to Wilton Library's November-December art exhibition "Amazing Stories and Wondrous Visions." Wilson Avenue Loft Artists (WALA), founded in 2007, is located on the border of Norwalk and Rowayton and provides studio spaces for artists working in a variety of media, including painting, collage, printmaking, sculpture, and photography. WALA's goal is to provide a supportive environment for making artwork and connections to the arts community, especially during their annual Open Studio Weekend.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/holiday-marketplace" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Holiday Marketplace</strong></a></p><p><strong>MoCA CT</strong></p><p>Friday Nov 15, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm</p><p>Shop a curated selection of local artisans, offering unique, items perfect for everyone on your list. Plus, your $10 ticket includes admission to MoCA CT’s current exhibitions, blending holiday shopping with a cultural experience.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/elf-the-musical-fddd5" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>ELF the Musical</strong></a></p><p><strong>Stamford Center for the Arts</strong></p><p>Friday Nov 15, 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm</p><p>ELF The Musical is the hilarious modern Christmas classic about Buddy, a young orphan child who mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported back to the North Pole. Unaware that he is actually human, Buddy’s enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa’s permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father, discover his true identity, and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas. This must-see Broadway holiday production is sure to make everyone embrace their inner ELF.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/historic-homes-tour-colonial-wilton" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Historic Homes Tour: Colonial Wilton</strong>!</a></p><p><strong>Wilton Historical Society</strong></p><p>Saturday Nov 16, 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm</p><p>Settlers arrived in Wilton in the 17th-century, with a written account of the area around 1640. From wilderness, to parish, to official town in 1802…Homes that were built by these founding Wilton families continue to beautify the landscape today, including great examples of the Saltbox, Georgian, and Federal styles.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/open-day-at-new-pond-farm-education-center" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Open Day</strong></a></p><p><strong>New Pond Farm Education Center</strong>!</p><p>Saturday Nov 16, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm</p><p>Stop by to learn more about our stunning landscape, the diverse habitats, our fascinating history, the varied wildlife, the multitude of educational opportunities, in addition to our warm and welcoming staff. Meet our new calves, piglets, and other barnyard residents, tour our Woodland Indian encampment, explore our trails, visit with our delightful program animals, and enjoy a delicious farm treat!</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/the-space-we-exist-in-curated-by-larry-ossei-mensah-15c05" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>"The Space We Exist In" curated by Larry Ossei-Mensah</strong></a></p><p><strong>Heather Gaudio Fine Art</strong></p><p>Saturday Nov 16, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm</p><p>Heather Gaudio Fine Art is pleased to present The Space We Exist In, a ground-breaking exhibition curated by the renowned Ghanaian-American art curator Larry Ossei-Mensah. This is the first time the gallery invites a guest curator to organize an exhibition. The group show will open on November 16th and will run through January 18th, 2025. The public is invited to attend an opening reception and curator talk on Saturday, November 16, 4-6pm.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/easton-arts-council---juried-photography-exhibition-reception" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Easton Arts Council Juried Photography Exhibition Reception</strong></a></p><p><strong>Easton Public Library</strong></p><p>Saturday Nov 16, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm</p><p>The juror, Johnes Ruta will present two first place winners with $100 for our Easton and General categories.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/norwalk-symphony-and-violins-of-hope---november-16-2024" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Norwalk Symphony and Violins of Hope</strong></a></p><p><strong>Norwalk Concert Hall</strong></p><p>Saturday Nov 16, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm</p><p>Members of the Norwalk Symphony are honored to be included in a concert featuring string instruments rescued after the Holocaust. The concert will take place on November 16, 2024 at 7:00pm at the Norwalk Concert Hall and will include explanations and demonstrations of these historic instruments by docents and the luthiers.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/pride-of-new-york-playing-the-annual-gregg-and-clare-burnett-memorial-concert" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Pride of New York playing the Annual Gregg and Clare Burnett Memorial Concert</strong></a></p><p><strong>Gaelic-American Club</strong></p><p>Saturday Nov 16, 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm</p><p>A not-to-be-missed evening of traditional Irish music by some of the best-known musicians this side of the Atlantic-- Joanie Madden, Brian Conway , Billy McComiskey and Brendon Dolan. An opportunity to hear these multiple award-winning traditional musicians who have performed around the world and have many, many recordings and honors among them. Sponsored by the Shamrock Traditional Irish Music Society and the Gaelic-American Club of Fairfield.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/a-celebration-of-the-music-of-rev-ed-thompson-by-nyc-s-choral-chameleon" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>A Celebration of the Music of Rev. Ed Thompson by NYC's Choral Chameleon</strong></a></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"></strong><strong>The Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Westport</strong></p><p>Saturday Nov 16, 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm</p><p>The Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Westport (“UU Westport”) invites the community to join in celebrating their Minister of Music, the Rev. Dr. Edward Thompson, who is retiring from UU Westport after more than 46 years. Dr. Thompson who has led the congregation’s renowned choral music program, is also a prolific composer and his works will be performed by NYC’s Choral Chameleon Ensemble. 7:30 PM on Saturday, November 16. Ample parking is available and the building is wheelchair accessible.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/arttalk-by-artist" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>ArtTalk</strong></a></p><p><strong>Artworks Gallery on the Green</strong></p><p>Saturday Nov 16, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm</p><p>Full Circle- Showing 5 years of work by Gloria Santoyo Ruenitz. A Mixed Media artist working primarily on encaustic paint. Her work is abstract and narrative. Each layer tells a story.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/pre-holiday-stamford-history-center-tag-sale-weekend-04cb6" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Pre-Holiday Tag Sale</strong></a></p><p><strong>Stamford History Center</strong></p><p>Saturday Nov 16, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm</p><p>SHC Fall Tag Sale Fundraiser returns November 16th from 9am - 3pm with an Encore Day on November 17th. This is your opportunity to find treasures and gifts large and small! Antiques, furniture, art, books, jewelry and more. We recommend arriving early for the best selection. All proceeds benefit Stamford History Center.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/the-greenwich-art-society-is-offering-drawing-painting-for-the-serious-young-artist-9a613" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Drawing &amp; Painting for the Serious Young Artist</strong></a></p><p><strong>The Greenwich Art Society</strong></p><p>Sunday Nov 17, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm,</p><p>This four-week workshop is for students who want to improve their drawing skills and transition into painting. Drawing fundamentals such as composition, light and shadow, negative space and mark making will be covered. Painting in black and white will lead to painting in the gray scale. We will touch on color theory and paint with acrylics for the last class.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/norwalk-symphony-violins-of-hope-for-kids-families" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Norwalk Symphony &amp; Violins of Hope for Kids &amp; Families</strong></a></p><p><strong>Discovery Science Museum &amp; Planetarium</strong></p><p>Sunday Nov 17, 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm</p><p>Norwalk Symphony has partnered with members of the Holocaust Resource Center to share music and information about the Holocaust with children and families.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/weston-stories-local-lore-storytelling-event" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Weston Stories &amp; Local Lore Storytelling Event</strong></a></p><p><strong>Weston History &amp; Culture Center</strong></p><p>Sunday Nov 17, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm</p><p>Celebrate Tellebration! Do you love sharing family history with others? Love local lore and want to tell some tall tales? Are you a long-time Weston or Fairfield County resident who has interesting stories to tell? Then join the Weston History &amp; Culture Center and storyteller, Arnie Pritchard of The Connecticut Storytelling Center on Sunday, November 17, 2024 at 2pm at the Weston History &amp; Culture Center for the “Weston Stories and Local Lore Storytelling Event”. It’s an interactive afternoon of storytelling in celebration of Tellebration – a storytelling phenomenon, made up of dozens of storytelling happenings all over the world.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/gallery-exhibition-opening-reception" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Gallery Exhibition Opening Reception</strong></a></p><p><strong>Center for Contemporary Printmaking</strong></p><p>Sunday Nov 17, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm</p><p>Be among the first to see the prints included in the new exhibitions. Meet some of the artists in our member community. Gather with other print enthusiasts as you enjoy light appetizers and beverages.</p><p><a href="https://events.culturalalliancefc.org/events/sunday-soundscapes-trio-ondata---beethoven-haydn" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Sunday Soundscapes: Trio Ondata - Beethoven-Haydn</strong></a></p><p><strong>Weston Public Library</strong></p><p>Sunday Nov 17, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm</p><p>Trio Ondata is a New Haven-based ensemble consisting of violinist Michael Ferri, cellist Miriam Liske-</p><p>Doorandish and pianist Anthony Ratinov. Formed at the Yale School of Music in 2022, this bold and exploratory ensemble swiftly garnered attention on the national stage, winning the Silver Medal and the inaugural Horszowski Trio Prize at the 2022 Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition. In the same year they won the Yale School of Music Chamber Music Competition, and in 2023 they received both the Gold Medal and the Audience Choice Awards at the Yellow Springs Chamber Music Competition.</p><p>See these and discover hundreds more events on the FCBUZZ EVENTS page at<a href="https://culturalalliancefc.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(2, 177, 151);">&nbsp;https://culturalalliancefc.org</a>&nbsp;Sign up for the Cultural Alliance eBuzz to receive top picks and spotlights each week in your inbox.</p>

<p><em style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">&nbsp;Discover the 22 holiday movies filmed in Connecticut — and see how you can visit each festive destination</em></p><p>In a celebration of cinema and the holiday season, Connecticut proudly unveiled the nation’s first-ever&nbsp;<a href="https://officeofthegovernor.cmail20.com/t/j-l-gkrkddy-tlluktttuu-u/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(5, 99, 193);"><strong>Christmas Movie Trail</strong></a>&nbsp;today. This unique journey lets movie lovers experience the quaint towns, bustling cities, and festive settings that have captivated millions of viewers through these beloved Christmas classics. From Hallmark to Netflix to Lifetime, a curated map featuring 22 filming locations, invites visitors to step into the cozy inns, intimate cafes, charming shops, and iconic attractions where their favorite holiday stories were brought to life.</p><p class="ql-align-justify">The unveiling event, held at the historic&nbsp;<a href="https://officeofthegovernor.cmail20.com/t/j-l-gkrkddy-tlluktttuu-o/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(5, 99, 193);"><strong>Silas W. Robbins House</strong></a>&nbsp;in Wethersfield – a setting in Hallmark’s&nbsp;<em>Christmas on Honeysuckle Lane</em>&nbsp;– featured actors Wes Brown, Erin Cahill, Michael Rady, and Producer Andrew Gernhard, who together revealed the map to an enthusiastic audience. This trail captures the charm of Connecticut’s communities and hidden gems that have become the backdrop for some of the most timeless holiday movies.</p><p class="ql-align-justify"><strong>A New Way to Experience Connecticut</strong></p><p class="ql-align-justify">Connecticut’s Christmas Movie Trail invites visitors to explore a side of the state that typically shines on screen: snow-dusted main streets adorned with lights, historic inns decked for the holidays, and vibrant town squares. The trail taps into the growing travel trend of “set-jetting,” where fans travel to real-life locations featured in their favorite movies and TV shows to relive memorable scenes and connect with the stories they love.</p><p class="ql-align-justify">“The Connecticut Christmas Movie Trail showcases the state’s unique role as a holiday destination, not just for movie sets but for real-life memories,”&nbsp;<strong>Ellen Woolf Rubrich, Connecticut’s state brand director, said</strong>. “Our communities – brought to life with the spirit, beauty, and joy audiences experience on screen. Now, with the growing trend of set-jetting, visitors can step into these holiday scenes themselves and experience every aspect of what make these movies so magical.”</p><p class="ql-align-justify"><strong>Highlights of the Trail</strong></p><p class="ql-align-justify">The Connecticut Christmas Movie Trail is a curated guide, connecting travelers with the accommodations, dining spots, and attractions that play a role in 22 films from Hallmark, Lifetime, Netflix, BET, and Universal Studios. Highlights include:</p><ul><li class="ql-align-justify"><strong>Historic inns and cozy accommodations</strong>: Experience the warmth and holiday decor of inns that have served as both real and fictional backdrops, perfect for a seasonal getaway.</li><li class="ql-align-justify"><strong>Iconic holiday scenes</strong>: From bustling main streets to picturesque town greens, each stop on the trail has been thoughtfully selected for its role in holiday movies, providing a full immersion into Connecticut’s holiday spirit.</li><li class="ql-align-justify"><strong>Local dining and unique attractions</strong>: Fans can enjoy locally-owned restaurants and charming cafes that feature in the films, and unique attractions that offer a complete holiday movie experience.</li></ul><p class="ql-align-justify">Featured films include:</p><ul><li class="ql-align-justify"><em>Trivia at St. Nick’s</em></li><li class="ql-align-justify"><em>Where Are You, Christmas?</em></li><li class="ql-align-justify"><em>Mystic Christmas</em></li><li class="ql-align-justify"><em>Ghosts of Christmas Always</em></li><li class="ql-align-justify"><em>Sugar Plum Twist</em></li><li class="ql-align-justify"><em>A Holiday in Harlem</em></li><li class="ql-align-justify"><em>Next Stop, Christmas</em></li><li class="ql-align-justify"><em>One Royal Holiday</em></li><li class="ql-align-justify"><em>Holiday for Heroes</em></li><li class="ql-align-justify"><em>Christmas on Honeysuckle Lane</em></li><li class="ql-align-justify"><em>Christmas at Pemberly Manor</em></li><li class="ql-align-justify"><em>Romance at Reindeer Lodge</em></li><li class="ql-align-justify"><em>Wally Lamb’s Wishin’ &amp; Hopin’</em></li><li class="ql-align-justify"><em>The 12 Days of Christmas Eve</em></li><li class="ql-align-justify"><em>The Holiday Fix Up</em></li><li class="ql-align-justify"><em>The Noel Diary</em></li><li class="ql-align-justify"><em>Soul Santa</em></li><li class="ql-align-justify"><em>My Adventures with Santa</em></li><li class="ql-align-justify"><em>A Very Nutty Christmas</em></li><li class="ql-align-justify"><em>A Very Merry Toy Store</em></li><li class="ql-align-justify"><em>Broadcasting Christmas</em></li><li class="ql-align-justify"><em>The Santa Con</em></li></ul><p class="ql-align-justify"><strong>A Celebration of Tradition, Innovation, and Economic Impact</strong></p><p class="ql-align-justify">“This trail is an innovative approach to travel that connects Connecticut’s picturesque towns and vibrant cities with the magic of holiday cinema,”&nbsp;Anthony Anthony, Connecticut’s chief marketing officer, said. “We’re giving visitors an immersive experience that brings their favorite holiday films to life. This trail isn’t just about celebrating the movies themselves – it’s about celebrating Connecticut’s unique ability to blend tradition with fresh, creative travel experiences that drive economic growth and showcase the best of what our state has to offer.”</p><p class="ql-align-justify">As part of the festivities, 12 lucky Connecticut residents were chosen to attend the event and meet their favorite holiday film stars in person. Adding an extra layer of holiday magic, Hallmark actress Erin Cahill surprised one of the winners by drawing their name for a special opportunity – to be an extra in an upcoming Hallmark movie being filmed right here in Connecticut.</p><p class="ql-align-justify">For more information, including access to the Connecticut Christmas Movie Trail map, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://officeofthegovernor.cmail20.com/t/j-l-gkrkddy-tlluktttuu-f/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 113, 187);"><strong>www.CTvisit.com</strong></a>.</p><p class="ql-align-justify">&nbsp;</p>

<p>This weekend, Saturday, November 16 and Sunday, November 17 you are invited to a Christmas event featuring 200-300 vendors across various categories at Chelsea Piers in Stamford, CT. Kids can visit Santa each day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and receive a treat!</p><p>Learn more and purchase tickets: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/3804184616501969" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/events/3804184616501969</a></p><p>Children 12 and under enter FREE!</p><p><strong>Please note: All tickets are non-refundable.</strong></p>