Monday November 21, 2022: Dad Jokes; What You Refuse To Eat; Anna and Raven’s Road Show

Monday November 21, 2022: Dad Jokes; What You Refuse To Eat; Anna and Raven’s Road Show

Would you buy an “All You Can Fly” pass from an airline?  One airline is introducing this pass, and Anna thinks it’s a great idea! (:30)

Are you up to date on this week’s biggest news stories? Anna and Raven will get you caught up on what’s trending and this week it’s all about the music! (2:37)

It’s never nice to criticize someone’s parenting, but if you do and you’re not even parent yourself, that’s all I need to know about you! (6:32)

Is there a dish that you absolutely don’t like at Thanksgiving dinner? Producer Jon’s family has a special dish they make every year, but no one actually eats it! (10:11)

Is it ok to apologize to your children?  Some parents think that apologizing takes away their power, but child psychologist Dr. Joe Schippa thinks there may be some benefits! (16:58)

Saying Grace at Thanksgiving dinner is a job you wouldn’t normally leave to a child, but Anna and Raven sent Producer Jon to find out what the kids would say in that situation! (20:58)

Do you know any good dad jokes?  Anna’s husband Paul knows a ton, so Anna asked him to share some of the best ones on the air! (23:44)

Anna and Raven’s Road Show returns!  Ryan Brechlin, a Professional Antiques Appraiser, is in studio to determine if the old junk in your house is actually worth anything! (26:51)

Andrew and Gianna have a nine-year-old daughter who is very good at gymnastics. They would like to send her to an elite gymnastics’ academy but it’s very expensive. Andrew says they should ask their family to not give her Christmas gifts this year, instead give them money towards the gymnastics academy. Gianna says it’s not fair to their daughter that she won’t get regular gifts and basically, it’s a family Go Fund Me for their child. As the parents, it should be their responsibility to fit the bill even if it’ll be a struggle. What do you think?  (34:30)

Gina thinks she’s got what it takes to beat Raven in pop culture trivia.  Can she succeed and win the $3900 jackpot?  (42:30)

WATCH: Star 99.9 Food Drive

WATCH: Star 99.9 Food Drive

Thanks to everyone who donated to our Star 99.9 Food Drive at ShopRite of Milford. We collected 75 turkeys, TONS of food, and $1,200 for Connecticut Foodshare! It’s going to be an awesome Thanksgiving for so many because of you all 🦃 🥫👏

Thanksgiving Dad Jokes With Anna’s Husband

Thanksgiving Dad Jokes With Anna’s Husband

Anna’s husband, Paul, loves dad jokes so much so that he actually writes his own! Need some dad jokes for your Thanksgiving table? Paul, has you covered. Check out the podcast.

THE FEED: Everyone Loves A Parade

THE FEED: Everyone Loves A Parade

Every Friday in The Feed Kevin talks to Megan from CampByMama.com about all the great things to do in Connecticut with the family. The weekend before Thanksgiving always brings a lot of fun family events. This weekend we have a huge parade in Stamford, lots of holiday strolls and tree lightings, and more!

KEVIN’S PICKS

Wizard of Oz performed by Masuk High School students in Monroe Friday 7pm. Saturday 2pm and 7pm shows. Get tickets here

MEGAN’S PICKS

1. New Canaan Turkey Trot Sunday November 20th @ 11:30 am – 2:30 pm at Waveny Park. Run to support Open Doors CT and help bridge the gap between homelessness and housing.

2. Stamford Downtown Parade Spectacular! Show us your signs and look for the Star 99.9 Float!

Sunday, November 20th @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm. On the eve of the parade, a Balloon Inflation Party on Saturday, November 19th from 3-6 p.m. at the intersection of Hoyt Street and Summer Street. 

3. The Enchanted Forest in Greenwich November 19 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, Photos with Santa, Crafts with Ms. Claus, Holiday Games, Access to the Giving Shop, Hot Cocoa Bar, Food Truck. 

4. Glow Wild Lantern Festival all weekend at Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo

5. Elf the Musical Saturday November 19 @ 10:00 am Oakdale Theater. 

Megan’s Mom Quote of the Week: “Pretty excited about making a huge Thanksgiving feast so my son can eat a roll”

TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: SONO Is Getting Festive This Holiday Season With A Big Kickoff This Weekend

TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: SONO Is Getting Festive This Holiday Season With A Big Kickoff This Weekend

South Norwalk always seemed to me like the perfect setting for a Christmas movie or winter wonderland. I lived there for a few years and always thought that. Now, they are doing exactly that with their first ever SONO Holiday Extravaganza this Sunday November 20th from 3pm-7pm. Seems like the perfect after party once you leave the Stamford Downtown parade.

Here is all the info on what’s happening:

What:  Mayor Rilling and the Transportation, Mobility and Parking Team invites the community to Norwalk’s first-ever SoNo Holiday Extravaganza, sponsored by the Norwalk Parking Authority and Laz Parking.

This fun-filled family event is free to attend and will take place on 50 Washington Street at North Main Street on Sunday, November 20th from 3:00- 7:00 PM. T

he event will include Santa arriving from the rooftop of SoNo 50, a tree lighting ceremony and a Hanukkah celebration. It will also have fun activities for children, such as a merry-go-round, a petting zoo, horse-drawn carriage rides, games, a DJ, a Roton Middle School Chorale performance, and more!

Powered by Walnut Hill Community Church

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: How do they deflate the giant parade balloons?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: How do they deflate the giant parade balloons?

This weekend is the Stamford Downtown Parade Spectacular. We hope to see you there with your signs from the Star float!

Every parade has the giant helium balloons, but how do they deflate them after the parade?

For the Macy’s Thanksgiving parade it’s done behind the Macy’s store on 7th Avenue through a process that involves unzipping them to let out the helium, lying on top of the balloon, and then rolling up the balloon to squeeze out any remaining air. Which sounds like how I deflate my air mattress ha ha.

They say that a if the people doing it are really good they can deflate a balloon in 15 minutes or less. Wow!

A Natural Sleep Aid

A Natural Sleep Aid

Does drinking tart cherry juice really make you sleep better?! Anna & Raven put it to the test!