This week I have tickets to Alanis Morissette with Special Guest Garbage at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts July 19th. Try to win every day at 4pm.
Here’s today’s trivia question. Would you have knew the answer?
Q: This is the number 1 tech gadget people never use but still won’t throw away
A: DVD Players
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We’ve all been there before. The worst commute ever. You’re running late, car breaks down, traffic, flat tire, whatever else making you late to work. A day ruiner.
Unless your this guy…
His name is Eric Akers. He lives in Oregon and got some local news attention after walking 33 miles to get to work after his car broke down on his commute. It took him 6 1/2 hours to walk to work. Now that’s dedication to your job. Then he worked a full 8 hour shift once he got there! Sounds awful so far.
But then this couple saw his story on the news and were so impressed by his work ethic that they wanted to help him out by giving him a car they no longer use anymore. Sure, it was a ’97 Honda but it still runs!
Amazing.
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Today is July 11th. You know what that means! FREE SLURPEE DAY! Get it… 7/11?
The reason they named the stores that was after the original hours of operation. When they first started in 1946 they opened at 7am and closed at 11pm. Then in the 1960s they started staying open 24 hours like it is now, but decided it would be too much of a hassle to change the name because of how popular the stores were.
So there ya go. Enjoy your free slurpee.
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Raven can’t stop poking fun at Anna’s “new look”. Have you ever bought something while on a vacation that you regret?
Going on vacation is always fun, right? In this most recent reading from Anna’s diary, you find out just how much could go wrong and how planning for a vacation becomes a bigger job that it should be.
‘The Voice’ contestants from Newtown Jim and Sasha Allen to perform at Yard Goats game CT Post
Paul Newman ‘The Last Movie Stars’ documentary to premiere on HBO Max this month CT Post
Shawn Mendes postpones shows including Mohegan Sun due to mental health CT Post
Trumbull’s Long Hill Market nears full occupancy CT Post
Mountain lion sightings reported in Woodbridge, police say CT Post
These are some of the invasive species that threaten CT’s ecosystem CT Post
Bethel’s beloved movie theater returns—with upgraded refreshments CT Post
CT native’s pandemic thriller filmed in Branford hits film festival circuit CT Post
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Are you up to date on this week’s biggest news stories? Anna and Raven will get you up to date on what’s trending, including the nefarious reason an HOA is kicking an old lady out of her house! (:30)
Craft beers are nice, but if you’ve dedicated your entire life to find new ways to describe hops, that’s all I need to know about you! (4:19)
Is there such a thing as a peaceful road trip with a teenager and toddler? Anna’s weekend road trip was a great example of how the journey is not always better than the destination! (7:26)
Have you ever been stung by a jellyfish? It happened to Anna’s daughter over the weekend, but even worse than the sting was the way that every guy on the boat wanted to help! (10:11)
Have the cops ever showed up at your house? It’s not always necessarily a bad thing. One caller actually had a chance to be a hero and stop a murderer! (13:49)
First dates can be tough and picking the wrong location can be a dealbreaker! So Anna was surprised when Producer Jon mentioned that he brought a first date to work with him! (24:59)
Vanessa rents the basement apartment in her brother, Mark’s, home. Lately Mark and his wife have been leaving their children home with Vanessa A LOT. Vanessa says it’s rude to assume that just because she’s home, she can watch her niece and nephew. She thinks they should give her a reduction in rent if she’s also babysitting but Mark argues that she already has a great rental rate and that’s just what aunts do, help watch the kids! What do you think? (31:48)
Jen has got a shot at $1000! All she has to do is beat Raven in pop culture trivia! (40:27)
Every Friday in The Feed Kevin talks to Megan from CampByMama.com about all the great things to do in Connecticut with the family. This weekend there is a lot going on if you and the kids like live music, animals, and PIRATES! Arrrrr…
MEGAN’S PICKS
1. Wakeman Town Farm’s Family Fun Day, Saturday July 9th 11-3 in Westport, CT. Bring the entire family to the Farm for their annual summer fun event. Kids of all ages will get the chance to visit and feed the animals, plant sunflower seeds, and listen to music from the School of Rock Fairfield! A schedule of fun activities, signature Farm Olympics. Plenty of food and drink for purchase, including ice cream, smoothies, iced coffee + lemonade, and wood-fired pizza. Avoid the line by ordering tickets in advance (below). Walk-ins are welcome as well.
2. River Rambler in July 9th 11-3 in Rowayton. This event is filled with fun and entertainment for kids and adults at Pinkney Park. Children’s activities include bouncy houses, a petting zoo, kids’ games, and more.
3. Summer Stage at Scalzi Park in Stamford, Free Show on July 10th, 4-6pm. Will feature local arts organizations, theater groups, singers, bands, and dancers.
4. Family Pirate Adventures in Essex, July 9th 9:30am. Bring your little pirates to Essex Steam Train and Riverboat and have the adventure of a lifetime. The boat leaves at 9:30am take a one hour boat trip on the Connecticut River. Snacks and drinks can be purchased on the boat. It’s a good idea to buy tickets ahead of time.
5. The NICE Festival in Norwalk at Oyster Shell Park, July 9 @ 11:00 am – 10:00 pm. A festival celebrating different world cultures through music, food and the performing arts.
Megan’s Mom Quote of the Week: “Not to brag or anything but I can forget what I’m doing while I’m doing it.“
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All week I have tickets to Backstreet Boys DNA World Tour 2022 at the XFINITY Theatre in Hartford Saturday July 17.
Play trivia every day at 4pm to win. If you get it right first you win. Would you have got today’s question correct?
Q: Only 10% of 5-year-olds can do THIS daily task
A: Tie their own shoes
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You might be hooked this show already and not even realize one of the main characters is from here in Connecticut.
It’s a new Amazon Prime series that’s based on a book of the same name called “The Summer I Turned Pretty”. Season 1 is out and people are loving it. One of the characters in the show, Conrad, is played by Connecticut native 24-year-old Christopher Briney
Christopher grew up and lived in the Hartford area most of his life. Then he went to Waterbury Arts Magnet School which is where he started getting into acting after taking a class there. After that he attended Pace University studying to get a degree in film, television, voiceover and commercial work.
Now he’s on this hit show! Nice job, Christopher. Remember that name, he could be in Hollywood on the big screen soon.
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