We’re officially down to the Final Four, and if you caught that wild ending in UConn’s men’s game against Duke… yeah, you already know. Absolute insanity capped off with a buzzer beater to punch their ticket forward.

Huge shoutout to Pet Supplies Plus for backing Connecticut Buzz Mutt Madness and hooking up a $100 gift card for the winner and $50 for second place, plus they’re the go-to if your pet needs anything at all.

After rounds of chaos and some very determined dog parents, just four pups are left standing and battling for the crown.

Our custom Connecticut town maps are officially live, and yeah… they’re a pretty slick way to rep your hometown without screaming it from the rooftops. You’ve got six colorways to pick from (terracotta, pastel, cyberpunk, contrast, midnight, forest), and you can even drop a house icon right on your exact spot to make it yours. Go 12x16 for $30 if you want something clean and low-key, or bump up to 18x24 for $35 if you want a piece that actually pops on the wall.

How to personalize it (takes 30 seconds):

The next Connecticut Buzz Dinner Club is officially headed to Wethersfield on Thursday, April 16 at 6:30 PM, after you voted it in, with Farmington coming in second. You can now bring a plus one if you don’t feel like flying solo, and it’s just $16 to save your seat while we handle the matching, the booking, and the fun little mystery that makes this way better than your standard dinner reservation.

HOW IT WORKS:

✦ Take a quick quiz about your interests, food preferences, and the kinds of people you’d actually want to spend a couple hours with.

✦ We match you with five other Connecticut Buzz readers based on your answers, so you’re not just getting tossed at a random table with chaos.

✦ The morning of the dinner, you’ll get the location of your restaurant and find out where your group is headed.

✦ During dinner, everyone gets the secret afterparty location in case you want to keep the night going. Totally optional, of course. If you’re full, socially tapped out, or just dreaming about sweatpants, you can call it a win and head home.

No clutter. No competing ads everywhere. Just clean, high-performing placements that get noticed. If you’ve been thinking about it… now’s the time.

🐶Adopt-a-pal: Meet Snapdragon, a 4-month-old mystery mixed-breed pup with a big personality packed into 17.5 lbs, sweet, playful, great with kids and dogs, and basically just waiting for someone to scoop him up and see what he turns into.

🏡House of the week: This one brings 2,500+ sq ft, 3 beds, 3 baths, vaulted ceilings, and a sunken living room with big windows that flood the place with light. French doors open to a deck and nearly 2 acres of space outside, while inside you’ve got quartz counters, custom cabinetry, and a layout that’s basically built for hosting. Check it out!

🔍Sighting of the week: I stepped into my backyard and locked eyes with a red fox like we had unfinished business… then it just trotted off like I was the one interrupting it.

🔭Sky report: The Full Pink Moon hits on Wednesday, April 1 around 10 pm, so if you look up anytime around then, the moon is basically doing the most. After sunset, Venus will be the bright showoff low in the west and Jupiter sticks around for hours in the early evening, while Mercury reaches greatest western elongation on April 3 but stays frustratingly low near the pre-dawn horizon from the Northern Hemisphere, so that one’s for the real sky nerds.

From Hartford to Savannah, Georgia for 80 bucks* non-stop roundtrip, end of August for a week stay. See the deal!

From Boston to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic for 202 bucks* 1-stop roundtrip, end of April for a week stay. See the deal!

*Prices at the time of writing subject to change

Hartford’s back… and it’s a big one. The Yard Goats kick off Opening Day at Dunkin’ Park for their 10th season on Friday, April 3 at 7:10PM, and if you’ve ever been, you know it’s not just baseball, it’s fireworks, giveaways, theme nights, and a packed house that actually shows up, with tickets starting as low as $18, it’s a no-brainer night out.

From that first pitch buzz to the postgame chaos, this place has turned into one of the best atmospheres in minor league baseball, and Year 10 feels like a full-on celebration of everything that makes Hartford summers hit different.

Last week’s trivia asked how many Victorian homes are in the Prospect Hill Historic District in Willimantic, and Prospect Hill is a big reason the number runs so high. The district spans more than 40 blocks above downtown Willimantic, with 993 historic resources (88% contributing), including 600+ contributing houses.

Built largely after the Civil War and mostly completed by 1910, the neighborhood is packed with Queen Anne, Second Empire, Italianate, Stick, and Shingle-style homes.

One of the more underrated details: the northeast corner was once called the “South American Lot,” and Bolivia and Lima Streets are believed to have been named by a well-traveled woman who owned the land.

Solo Agers Coffee Social

Are you over 60 and aging alone without children or family in your daily life?

Join us for a casual Coffee Social in Tolland on Wednesday, April 8, at 2:30 PM. Meet other local Solo Ager peers in a safe and welcoming environment.  SoloAgersConnect.com is a unique website created just for Solo Agers to find information, resources, trusted service providers, events, and community.

Join us for coffee and conversation! RSVP HERE

South Windham | No Sew Sock Bunny | 6 PM - Create an adorable bunny craft—no sewing skills needed, registration required at Guilford Smith Library (17 Main St). Email Shea at [email protected] to register.

North Grosvenor Dale | Watch: Sinners R-rated | 12:30 PM - Catch a midday film screening at Thomspon Public Library (934 Riverside Dr).

Putnam | Knitted Cable Sampler Scarf Workshop | 12:30 PM - Two-day daytime workshop to master cable knitting techniques at Woolworks (154 Main St).

Woodstock | Trivia Wednesdays | 6:30 PM - Test your knowledge at the Woodstock Tavern (35 Route 171).

Putnam | Simon Silvia Live | 8 PM - Live set from Simon Silvia brings laid-back vibes and solid crowd energy to The Stomping Ground (132 Main St).

Willimantic | Psychic Medium Julia Jette | 6:30 PM | ($) - Connect with loved ones through renowned psychic medium at Windham High School (355 High St).

Woodstock | Easter Eggs & Peep Needle Felting | 6 PM | ($) - Craft adorable wool-felted Easter eggs and Peeps at Taylor Brooke Brewery (818 Rt 171). Get Crafty

Brooklyn | She Sings Dylan Concert | 6 PM | ($) - Female vocalists reimagine Bob Dylan's timeless catalog at Little Dipper Farm (499 Wolf Den Rd). Listen Up

Danielson | Finding Neverland the Musical | 7 PM | ($) - The magical story of Peter Pan's origins comes to life on stage at The Little Theatre on Broad Street (185 Broad St). See the Show

Moosup | Team Trivia & Partyoke | 7 PM - Trivia followed by karaoke at the Music Lady Cafe (6 Green Hollow Rd).

Putnam | Jeremiah Hazed Live | 8 PM - High-energy set, good crowd planned at The Stomping Ground (132 Main St).

Thomspon | Seafood Feast | 6 PM | ($) - Indulge in a decadent seafood dinner spread (17 Fabyan Woodstock Rd). Dig In

Woodstock | New England Trivia | 6:30 PM - Test your local knowledge over drinks at Taylor Brooke Brewery (818 CT-171).

Chaplin | Easter Experience at Little Treasures Farm | 9 AM | ($) - Meet baby animals, hunt for eggs, and enjoy springtime fun at Little Treasures Farm (22 North Bear Hill Rd). Join the Fun

Danielson | EMO SCENE | 8 PM | ($) - Relive the 2000s with an emo music night at Chubby Dog Coffee (144 Main St). Listen Up

Putnam | Movie Matinee: Singin' in the Rain | 2 PM | ($) - Classic Hollywood musical on the big screen at the Bradley Playhouse (30 Front St).

Putnam | Jeremiah Hazed Live | 8 PM - Saturday night live music at The Stomping Ground (132 Main St).

Scotland | Easter Willow Basket Workshop | 11 AM - Weave your own beautiful Easter basket from willow branches at Soul Leaf Farm (88 Cemetery Rd). Get Crafty

South Windham | Ladd's 3rd Annual Easter Egg Hunt | 11 AM - Third annual egg hunt for the kids (671 Windham Rd).

Thompson | Pictures with the Easter Bunny | 12 PM - Snap a photo with the Easter Bunny at Triple Raven Brewing (27 Main St). Join the Fun

Thompson | Jediah | 6 PM - Live music performance at Triple Raven Brewing (27 Main St).

Thompson | SCDA Track Day | 9 AM - 5 PM | ($) - Hit the track at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park (205 E Thompson Rd). Drive

Willimantic | Kingpins Blues Band Spring Dance | 7:30 PM | ($) - Dance the night away to live blues at the RiverRoom (50 Riverside Dr). Listen Up

Woodstock | Woodstock Orchards Easter Egg Hunt | 10 AM - Hunt for eggs among the apple trees (494 Route 169).

Woodstock | Taylor Brooke Winery VIP Tasting | 1 PM | ($) - Exclusive tasting tour with the cellarmaster (818 Route 171). Sip

Woodstock | Magic Rocks! with Illusionist Leone Etienne | 7:30 PM | ($) - Mind-blowing illusions and family-friendly magic at The Loos Center (150 Route 169). See the Show

Danielson | Free Easter Dinner | 5 PM - Community Easter meal at Westfield Church (210 Main St).

Woodstock | Easter at The Mansion at Bald Hill | 10 AM - Elegant brunch buffet and Easter dinner at this historic venue (29 Plaine Hill Rd). Dig In

Thompson | TPS Art Show | 5:30 PM - Celebrate student artwork at Thompson Public Schools. Explore