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TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: If you’re not making the 6 hour drive to Punxsutawney for Groundhog Day here’s how you can celebrate in CT

I have always wanted to make the big 6-hour drive from Connecticut to Punxsutawney, PA to Gobbler’s Knob and witness Phil coming out to see his shadow live. The problem is it’s always a weekday. 2024 it’s a Friday and the next time it falls on a Saturday is 2030. So maybe one of those years I’ll go!

But in the meantime here is where you can celebrate Groundhog Day in Connecticut tomorrow:

Connecticut’s groundhog, Chuckles XI, will be making its 2022 prediction from the Lutz Children’s Museum in Manchester starting at 6:30 a.m. You can watch it livestreamed on the museum’s Facebook page. The museum will also be open later in the day if you want to celebrate the groundhog.

Also, Lyman Orchards in Middlefield will be hosting a Groundhog Day Storytime event for kids and families at 3:30 p.m.

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MUNDANE MYSTERIES: What are the rules for the groundhog’s shadow?

Tomorrow (February 2nd) is Groundhog Day. One of my favorite days of the year. Around 7:15am tomorrow morning revelers will gather around Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney, PA to see if Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow or not. You can watch live here.

Every year people are confused over the shadow and what it means for more winter or early spring.

According to the Pennsylvania Dutch superstition for decades now… if the groundhog sees its shadow due to clear weather, it will retreat to its den and winter will persist for six more weeks. BUT… Phil does not see its shadow because of cloudiness, spring will arrive early.

Let’s go NO SHADOW! Need that early spring.

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Amazon Miracle Product Review: The Heeta Hair Brush

For today’s miracle product review, Anna gives the Heeta hair brush a try! Is it going to be worth your time and money? Anna will let you know!

Things to Know: February 1st

Get your Super Bowl party food at these CT restaurants CT Post

Did you know? These 7 Black historical figures have called CT home CT Post

Who do you want to see at Bridgeport’s Sound On Sound music festival? CT Post

Fairfield property includes two vintage cabins CT Post

Column: Homemade beef stew warms cold Connecticut nights CT Post

Valentine’s Day restaurant specials around Connecticut CT Post

Lunar New Year celebrations in CT for the Year of the Tiger CT Post

Buddy Holly and Roy Orbison holograms to ‘perform’ in Stamford CT Post

Chilly today & we are watching Friday closely WTNH

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Karen Beat Raven And Wins $1,800!

A big congratulations to Karen, who took Raven down this morning and earned herself a jackpot of $1,800! Thank you for playing Karen! Don’t spend all that cash in one place. Who will be the next big Can’t Beat Raven winner!? #KarenCanBeatRaven

I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT! 60% of home owners don’t use this part of their house for its original intended purpose

All this week I have tickets to see magician Justin Willman at College Street Music Hall Wednesday, March 2.

Play every day at 4pm to win. Here’s today’s question if you missed it…

Q: 60% of home owners don’t use this part of their house for its original intended purpose

A: The Garage

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TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Couple braves blizzard to tie the knot

While you were probably snowed in watching movies and drinking hot chocolate one couple in Rhode Island were outside tying the knot.

They had been planning on this day for their wedding for about a year now so they weren’t about to cancel it. They already had things engraved, marriage license made, and other things that said 1/29/22. So they decided to go forth and get married outside in the blizzard on the steps of the Providence Public Library.

Honestly… it looked beautiful. The bride had a wintery dress and vail, the snow flakes coming down in the photos added to the whole thing. They will remember this special snowy day forever now.

If you want to see the photos and read more about them here is the link

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MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why are insects like moths attracted to light?

You probably seen it many times on your back porch or garage. Insects like moths flying right into the light. But why do they do this? It’s actually pretty interesting.

These type of insects go towards the lights because they mistake them for the light of the moon. Which is how they used to get around before artificial lights were invented.

Nature!

Is Brittany Matthews Really THAT Obnoxious!?

Raven is trying to convince Producer Sean that Pat Mahomes fiancé, Brittany Matthews is more obnoxious than he gives her credit for. Can Raven convince Sean to see thing’s his way?…

The Condiment You Always Carry

A group of college kids got into some trouble when they brought their favorite condiment with them into a restaurant to avoid being over-charged for tiny cups of it! Do you carry your favorite condiment around with you? What is it? You can let us know on our Facebook page! www.facebook.com/AnnaAndRaven