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Snow Storms, Peter Pan, and SLIME!

Every Friday in The Feed Megan Schinella comes on the air to talk about all the fun things happening in and around Connecticut this weekend that you can do with the kids and family.

KEVIN’S PICK:

Soundwaters 2nd annual SUPER SPLASH!

This Sunday February 9, hundreds of brave participants will take the plunge into Long Island Sound for SoundWaters second annual Super Splash. The Splash is a lot of fun, and it will build the conversation about climate change.

The Super Splash will take place at Stamford’s Cove Park, located at 1281 Cove Rd., at 11
a.m. Whether you’re jumping into the water or cheering from the shore, the day will include
plenty of post-Splash perks including hot cocoa, donuts and good company on the beach.

Registration is $30 for adults and $20 for those 18 or younger, and you can register at
SoundWaters.org/SuperSplash. All proceeds will directly support SoundWaters climate science
education programs, which seek to engage thousands of local students through joyful learning
experiences in the SoundWaters million-acre classroom—Long Island Sound—in 2025.

MEGAN’S PICKS:

1. HALO Wellness Weekend in New Canaan will feature a full lineup of complimentary activities on Saturday and free gym passes on Sunday. Saturday’s highlights include red ball tennis for children ages 3-8, adult pickleball, Morning Sunrise Yoga, Oxygen Facials, massages, Dance & Cheer class, kids soccer, and so much more. On Sunday the community is invited to experience HALO with complimentary 2-hour gym passes.

2. Peter Pan at the Bushnell in Hartford showtimes all wknd.

3. A Valentine’s Day Pop-Up at Designs by Lee Garden Center in Stamford Saturday 12 to 4 pm, Delicious Food, Unique Local Vendors, Family-Friendly Activities, And So Much More.

4. The Slime Lab in Oxford one-of-a-kind destination that celebrates the art and science of slime. Dive into the mesmerizing world of textures.

5. Children’s Sweetheart Ball at Stepping Stones Museum in Norwalk

Saturday 3:00 – 7:00 pm annual Sweetheart Ball. Dress to impress and get ready for a night of music, dancing and hands-on fun as everyone celebrates love.

Megan’s Mom quote: “I can’t my kid has a practice, a game or something.”

Friday, February 7, 2025: Chef Plum’s Gumbo Recipe, Spring Break in Buffalo, Guess Swift’s Super Suite!

The NFL has very strict requirements to host the Super Bowl! Anna and Raven run through the list; would your city qualify?

Chef Plum is back with an authentic, easy gumbo recipe that you can make for the Super Bowl! If you can’t be in New Orleans’s at least you can enjoy some southern food!

Anna and Raven produced a commercial to promote one Spring Break location that you may not have considered visiting at first but will make you want to cancel your tropical vacation and go there!

Justin Kennedy, Owner of Parkway Bakery and Tavern in New Orleans’s, shares how they are preparing for the Super Bowl and some mouthwatering info about their Po Boy Sandwich! You can find them at https://parkwaypoorboys.com/new-orleans-parkway-bakery-and-tavern-about

Are you up to date on this week’s biggest news story? Anna and Raven will get you caught up on the trending news stories including the phrase “Three-Peat” that is patented, if Travis Kelce will propose to Taylor Swift, and Game Day rituals!

ESPN Expert, Shannon Szefinski teaches Anna the top three things that she should know and say before her Super Bowl Party! She also makes her prediction for win and who will be in Taylor Swift’s Super Ball Suite!

Who knew you could bet on Taylor Swift’s navel showing at the Super Bowl! Joshua Barton from Odds PR, https://www.oddspr.com/ , shares Anna and Raven what people are Prop Betting on for the Super Bowl!

Producer Julie shares some submissions for Guess Swift’s Super Suite! She struggles to pronounce two celebrities’ names and now has some homework! Sign up for a chance to win $100 Target gift card: https://www.annaandraven.com/guess-swifts-super-suite

Anna says for all you do, and all you put up with this week, you’ve earned yourself a drink. What did you do to earn your Mommy Margarita?

The commercials are one of the best parts of the Super Bowl and Anna and Raven chat with Michael Field, VP and Executive Creative Director, to talk about the commercials that he is looking forward to! You can find him and his agency at: https://mason23.com/

Drew and Ella have a son who is a senior in high school. Drew has a work trip planned the same Friday night as their son’s Senior Night for basketball. She thinks he should fly home and miss a day of work to catch it. He says it’s an important trip with clients flying in from around the country to meet, he can’t just miss the last day of meetings. Plus, their son doesn’t even care. She says that these moments are important and he’s going to remember that his dad wasn’t there cheering him on. What do you think?

Allison has a chance to win $6900! All she has to do is answer more pop culture questions than Raven in Can’t Beat Raven!

Super Bowl Commercials with VP and Creative Director Michael Field!

What Are You Prop Betting On?

ESPN Expert Shannon Szefinski Tutors Anna!

Chef and New Orleans Restaurant Owner, Justin Kennedy Serves Up Super Bowl Po Boy Sandwiches!

Justin Kennedy, Owner of Parkway Bakery and Tavern in New Orlean’s, shares how they are preparing for the Super Bowl and some mouthwatering info about their Po Boy Sandwich! You can find them at https://parkwaypoorboys.com/new-orleans-parkway-bakery-and-tavern-about
Photo Credit: Getty Images

Pet of The Week: Adelaide

Every Thursday Kathryn from Connecticut Humane Society joins the show to tell us about another pet that needs a home.

This week we have Adelaide! An adorable Domestic Shorthair / Mix

MEET ADELAIDE

Age: 1 year

Gender: Spayed Female

Spayed/Neutered: Yes

Size: Small

Color: Brown / Black

Declawed: No

Location: Westport Branch

Area: Free Roam 2

ABOUT ADELAIDE

~ I have not had much experience with children but am willing to consider sharing my home with kids who can be gentle and respectful of pets.

~ I would prefer to be the only pet in the home.

~ I am a cuddle bug! My love language is physical touch! I am the kind of cat who wants to be with you at all times and as close as possible for cuddling!

The Westport Branch is completing adoptions by appointment only in order to best serve the pets in care and the community. CHS is currently accepting adoption applications for pets at this location. Applications are reviewed in the order in which they are received. CHS looks forward to helping you find your best match. The online adoption application is available at CThumane.org/AdoptionApp.

Thursday, February 6, 2025: Who We Think Should Have a Statue; Super Bowl Party Rules; Slippers at a Party!

Anna and Raven finally have an answer for age old question of who talks more: Men or Women! But find out if speaking is decreasing in general!

Emotionally immaturity is easy to detect! Anna and Raven react to the top phrases that people say when they are emotionally immature!

Are you up to date on this week’s biggest news story? Anna and Raven will get you caught up on the trending news stories including Cristiano Ronaldo’s statue in Times Square! Anna, Raven, Producer Julie, and Producer Justin share who they think should get a statue!

Super Bowl parties come with rules! Anna and Raven share that rules that are in their house for the Super Bowl party!

Anna and Raven speak with Karen Thomas to find out what the proper etiquette is for a Super Bowl party! She breaks down the things you should know before going! You can find Karen Thomas at https://ctetiquette.com/

Anna lists three news stories that seem almost out of this world, and Raven can only pick and hear about one!

Anna is still on a mission to unclog her daughter’s ear and wants to know if the olive oil will work! Dr. Clare McKegney MSN, BSN DNP, CPNP, joins Anna and Raven to confirm what hacks will work!

Anna and her husband went to a dinner party and were required to wear slippers! She wants to know if you think this is smart, weird, or cool! Comment your thoughts on the Instagram video @AnnaAndRaven!

Allison quit her job, just walked in, and quit her job. She was sick of it; felt underappreciated and underpaid and last Thursday she went in and gave her two weeks’ notice. She didn’t tell her husband she was doing it, she just did it. Now, Rich is livid, they needed that income, and he thinks she should go in and ask for her job back, say she made a mistake- He thinks she should find a new job before she leaves her current one. She says she’s mentally had enough and doesn’t want to go back in to ask for her job back. What do you think?

Gina has a chance to win $6800! All she has to do is answer more pop culture questions than Raven in Can’t Beat Raven!

Dr. Clare McKegney Confirms Olive Oil Hack!

Anna is still on a mission to unclog her daughter’s ear and wants to know if the olive oil will work! Dr. Clare McKegney MSN, BSN DNP, CPNP, joins Anna and Raven to confirm what hacks will work!
Photo Credit: Getty Images

Super Bowl Etiquette with Expert Karen Thomas!

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