It’s the inaugural Mutt Madness and we’re building the bracket right now. We’ve got 8 spots open, and if we get a bunch more entries, we’ll expand the tournament size.

How it works:

To enter: click the button below and fill out the simple form with your name, email, your dog’s name, and the best photo you can find.

Brialee Family Campground in Ashford just snagged the No. 1 spot on Campspot’s “Top Unique Campgrounds in 2026” list thanks to its warm, welcoming vibe, sandy beach, live music, fishing, boat rentals and cabins that make camping feel like a full-on getaway.

Dinner Club is back in West Hartford on March 19th at 6:30 pm, and it’s the easiest way to meet new people without doing the awkward “so… what do you do?” thing in a loud bar. Take a quick personality quiz, get matched with 5 others, then show up to a surprise restaurant and get the after-hours location texted out later. You cover your tab, and it’s $16 to lock your seat. Come hungry, leave with new neighbors.

Looks like we didn’t quite hit the numbers for a Mansfield/Windham Dinner Club this round, so we’re pressing pause for now.

🐶Adopt-a-pal: Meet Sir Bombay Chai, a cuddly lap king who needs a no-chicken wet-food diet and would love to be your one-and-only.

🏡House of the week: Big natural-light energy with cathedral ceilings + skylights, plus a deck and sunroom setup that basically begs for coffee (or chaos) year-round. Bonus points for the finished lower level rooms and a 2-car garage with extra storage. Check it out!

🔭Sky report: Jupiter dominates the evening sky, glowing bright and steady toward the south. Orion still rules early evenings, and as nights warm up a little, look higher for Leo’s sickle shape and its bright star Regulus.

Support Connecticut Buzz and have an absurdly fun snow-day showdown with CONN-OPOLY, our CT-themed board game where you buy, trade, and build across real Nutmeg towns, landmarks, and industries like you’re time-traveling with dice. Every box also comes with a free digital Field Guide that turns each space into a bite-size CT history lesson, so you can learn something while you crush your family.

If you can spare a few bucks this week, our friends at Hay Burr Inn Equine Rescue & Sanctuary (an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) in Plainfield that rehabilitates neglected and at-risk horses) could really use the help.

Their hay house roof collapsed under heavy snow, and they’re raising money to rebuild it so thousands of pounds of hay stay dry for the rescued horses and donkeys. If you’ve ever loved an animal that needed a second chance, this is a good place to put your support.

Willimantic’s Winter Blues Festival is the cure for February brain, and it’s doing double duty as a downtown fundraiser. On Friday, March 6 (7:00 pm to 10:00 pm) at the Willimantic Elks Lodge, you’re getting live blues, dancing, raffles, door prizes, and a cash bar, with Otis & The Hurricanes and the Brandt Taylor Band bringing the heat. Best part: every ticket helps keep 3rd Thursday Street Fest rocking all summer on Main Street.

From Hartford to Las Vegas, Nevada for 288 bucks* non-stop roundtrip, early May for an extended weekend. See the deal!

From Hartford to Curaçao for 261 bucks* 1-stop roundtrip, end of April for a week stay. See the deal!

*Prices at the time of writing subject to change

Last week’s trivia was a grinder: only 46.06% of you got it right, and yep, Governor Ella Grasso officially shut down Connecticut roads to non-essential travel for 3 days during the Blizzard of ’78. Three days where “quick run to the store” wasn’t a thing, and Windham County basically turned into a snow-locked island with drifts piled high and every back road suddenly optional.

Out here, it was the kind of storm that turns neighbors into lifelines. Roads disappeared, travel stopped, and the whole state hit pause until crews could dig things back out.

Big shoutout to our reader Max L. for sending over a short documentary on the storm.

Pomfret | Floral Design Night 2026 | 6:30-8 PM | ($) - Create a fresh floral arrangement at Windham–Tolland 4-H Camp Main Lodge, benefiting the Camp Campership Fund. Register at 860-974-1122.

Putnam | Mike Wood Group (of Rebel Alliance) | 7-10 PM - Live music at The Stomping Ground, come settle in and vibe.

Thompson | Fabyan | Homeschool Cooking Class Series | 11 AM | ($) - Young chefs learn kitchen skills and make delicious recipes in this hands-on homeschool cooking series. Perfect for budding foodies! Cook

Canterbury | Revolutionary Women: HER STORY | 7:30 PM - Celebrate Women's History Month with powerful stories of revolutionary women who shaped our nation. A captivating evening at Canterbury Town Hall.

Putnam | The Sound Guys Trivia | 7-11 PM - Trivia night at The Stomping Ground, bring your smartest friend.

Willimantic | Tavern Night with Alexander Hamilton | 5:30-6:30 PM | ($) - Step back to colonial times at Jillson House Museum! Dine tavern-style while "Alexander Hamilton" shares stories from the Revolution. FUN

Woodstock | Trivia Wednesdays | 6:30-8:30 PM - Test your knowledge at The Woodstock Tavern's weekly trivia night! Grab your smartest friends, a cold drink, and compete for bragging rights.

Danielson | Elk Riders Steak Night | 6:30 PM | ($) - Sink your teeth into a perfectly cooked steak at this Elk Lodge community dinner. Great food, great company, great cause.

Putnam | Straight Up Jazz Series | 5:30-7:30 PM - Real-deal jazz standards at The Stomping Ground, plus dinner and drinks.

Scratch Cooking for Busy Moms Night (Online) | 7- 8 PM - Free virtual class with KD Crop Farms, easy scratch cooking for real life. Register

Dayville | Next Stop Comedy at Black Pond Brews | 8 PM | ($) - Laugh your Thursday away with live stand-up comedy at Black Pond Brews! Local and touring comedians bring the funny to Dayville. Laugh

Moosup | Team Trivia & Partyoke Fridays | 7 PM - Double the fun at The Music Lady Cafe! Start with team trivia then grab the mic for partyoke. The ultimate Friday night combo.

Putnam | The Berger Boys | 8- 11 PM - Live music at The Stomping Ground, Main Street weekend energy.

Thomson | Fabyan | Trip to the Tropics | 6-8:30 PM | ($) - Escape winter with this tropical-themed culinary experience! Exotic flavors and island vibes transport you somewhere warm and delicious. Enjoy

Willimantic | 2026 Willimantic Winter Blues Fest - Main Event | 7 PM | ($) - The main event is here! Experience the best of the blues with incredible live performances at this signature Willimantic music festival. Don't miss it! Enjoy

Woodstock | New England Trivia | 6:30-8:30 PM - Free-to-play trivia night at Taylor Brooke Brewery.

Chaplin | Goodbye Irene | 6 PM - Join the community for this special gathering of Irish and Scottish folk music at the Chaplin Library.

Putnam | Art Heist Fundraiser | 5-8 PM | ($) - Put on your detective hat for this interactive mystery fundraiser! Solve the art heist while supporting a great cause in downtown Putnam. Fun

Putnam | Makers Market | 12 PM - Shop local at this curated market featuring handmade goods from Quiet Corner artisans at Montana Nights.

Putnam | Muddy Ruckus at The Stomping Ground | 8 PM - High-energy Americana duo Muddy Ruckus brings their raw, foot-stomping sound to The Stomping Ground.

Willimantic | Paul Gabriel Blues Band | 7:30 PM | ($) - Keep the blues rolling with the Paul Gabriel Blues Band! An official Winter Blues Fest event featuring masterful guitar work and soulful vocals. Awesome

Woodstock | FCCW's Italian Dinner | 5 PM | ($) - Mangia! First Congregational Church of Woodstock serves up a homemade Italian feast. Pasta, meatballs, and community spirit—delizioso! Eat

Woodstock | Karaoke Saturdays | 8 PM - Take the stage at The Woodstock Tavern for Saturday night karaoke! Whether you're a shower singer or a pro, everyone's a star here.

Danielson | Stitch Club | 3-5 PM | ($) - Bring a project and craft together at Mountain Laurel Floral. Stitch

Dayville | March Petco Adoption Event | 9AM - 12PM - Find your new best friend at Petco Dayville! Local rescue organizations bring adorable adoptable pets looking for their forever homes.

ECSU | Faculty Recital Series: An Afternoon of Brahms | 2:30 PM - Free Brahms recital in the Concert Hall at Eastern’s FAIC.

Plainfield | Broom Making Class (Stage 1) | 1:30-4:30 PM | ($) - Learn the traditional craft of broom making in this hands-on workshop at Crystal Visions! Create your own functional broom using time-honored techniques.

Putnam | Courthouse O'Putnam 5K | 1 PM | ($) - Get a head start on St. Patrick's Day at this festive 5K! Run or walk through downtown Putnam and celebrate at Courthouse Bar and Grille after. Run/walk

Putnam | Matcha and Arts Gathering | 1-4 PM | ($) - Sip ceremonial matcha while getting creative at Living Kula! This zen gathering combines Japanese tea culture with artistic expression. Relaxing

Sterling | Wild Tranquility: Yoga and Wild Horse Adventure | 9-11:30 AM | ($) - Find peace among the mustangs at this magical morning yoga session. Stretch, breathe, and connect with rescued wild horses. Unforgettable

Woodstock | Alice in Wonderland | 2 PM | ($) - Fall down the rabbit hole at The Loos Center for the Arts! This whimsical production brings Lewis Carroll's classic tale to magical life. Awesome

Woodstock | Turas at Taylor Brooke Brewery | 2 PM - Celtic sounds meet craft beer! Turas returns to Taylor Brooke with traditional Irish and Scottish tunes. Perfect pre-St. Patrick's Day vibes.

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