🚗 Speed Cameras, Brewery Closures, and Weekend Plans

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Happy Friday, Connecticut! The weekend is here, and we’ve got a lineup of stories, events, and updates to keep you in the know and on the go.

Here’s what’s inside today’s email:

➤ The best weekend events you don’t want to miss🎉

➤ Explore Connecticut’s best gyms with ClassPass 💪

➤ Featured Stories: Thimble Island Brewing’s Old Saybrook closure, speed cameras arriving in CT, and the launch of the CT Online AI Academy 📰

➤ A Connecticut fact you probably didn't know 🤔

And more!!!

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WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND IN CT?

FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENTS

🛠️ Shipyard Tours at Henry B. du Pont Preservation Shipyard (Friday): Explore the shipyard’s rich history in Mystic.

🦆 Night at the Museum: Wild Wetlands at the Bruce Museum (Friday): Enjoy a night of crafts, activities, and family fun in Greenwich.

🏮 Winter Lantern Festival at Lyman Orchards (All Weekend): Enjoy dazzling light displays in Middlefield.

🎲 Heavy Game Night at Back Again Board Game Café (Friday): Play strategy games in Milford.

🍷 Sun Wine & Food Fest at Mohegan Sun (All Weekend): World-class wines and bites in Uncasville.

🏒 Hartford Wolf Pack vs. Laval Rocket at XL Center (Friday): Cheer for the Wolf Pack in Hartford.

🌽 Wallingford Winter Farmers Market at 128 Center Street (Saturday): Shop local produce and goods.

🥕 Durham Winter Market at the Durham Community Center (Saturday): Discover fresh finds in Durham.

🎿 WinterFest 2025 at Ski Sundown (Saturday): Ski and celebrate the season in New Hartford.

❄️ Fire & Ice Family Fun Fest at Litchfield Community Center (Saturday): Ice sculptures and fun activities for kids.

FUN FOR ADULTS

🍽️ Daring Dinner Escape Room at Westport Historical Society (Friday): Step into a thrilling escape room experience set in 1930s Germany at the Westport Historical Society.

🎙️ Ali Siddiq: In the Shadows at Maxwell M. & Ruth R. Belding Theater (Saturday): Enjoy stand-up comedy in Hartford.

🎭 Dirty Dancing in Concert at William H. Mortensen Hall (Saturday): Relive the classic movie with live music.

🍷 RSO Sugar House Funk & Soul Dance Night at Aquila’s Nest Vineyards (Sunday): Sip wine and dance to funky beats.

🎹 Live Music with DizzyFish at Paradise Hills Vineyard (Sunday): Unwind with live tunes in Wallingford.

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THIMBLE ISLAND BREWING TO CLOSE OLD SAYBROOK LOCATION

Challenges lead to closure; Branford flagship remains open…

Thimble Island Brewing Company has announced the closure of its Old Saybrook satellite location after less than a year in operation. The brewery cited challenges with the building that impacted service quality as the primary reason.

The Old Saybrook site will officially close its doors on January 18, 2025, but fans can still visit Thimble Island Brewing’s flagship location in Branford.

The team remains optimistic about future opportunities and expressed gratitude to loyal customers for their support.

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EXPECT TO SEE MORE SPEED CAMERAS ACROSS CONNECTICUT

New tech aims to improve safety in high-risk areas.

Connecticut is gearing up to install more speed enforcement cameras in towns and cities, marking a shift in traffic safety strategies.

Currently, Washington is the only town with full approval, but Middletown and others are expected to follow suit this year.

While some residents are skeptical, state officials emphasize that similar programs in other states have proven effective in reducing accidents and improving safety.

With tickets issued via mail, these cameras could become a familiar sight in high-risk areas across Connecticut.

CONNECTICUT LAUNCHES AI ACADEMY IN PARTNERSHIP WITH GOOGLE

New program prepares students for the jobs of tomorrow…

Governor Ned Lamont and state officials have unveiled the Connecticut Online AI Academy in partnership with Google. Hosted by Charter Oak College, the academy offers online courses to equip residents with skills for the rapidly evolving job market.

Enrollment is open now, with classes running from January 27 to March 2. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay ahead in the AI-driven economy!

DID YOU KNOW?

NEW RESTAURANTS COMING TO CONNECTICUT IN 2025

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