News 12 Connecticut Numbers & Links for December 2023

News 12 Staff

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Dec 1, 2023, 4:00 AM

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Updated 135 days ago

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Dec. 31

Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America: Website

CDC Asthma Action Plan: PDF File

American Lung Association My Asthma Action Plan For Home And School: PDF File

Dec. 28

Here in Connecticut, in-person and self-guided hikes and programs will be offered at 17 state park and forest locations. These include the following sites, but please visit the DEEP Calendar of Events for updates and new additions. Most of the outings average one to two miles, but can be longer depending on the location:

American Legion & Peoples State Forest, Barkhamsted
Auerfarm State Park Scenic Reserve, Bloomfield
Chatfield Hollow State Park, Killingworth
Dinosaur State Park, Rocky Hill
Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park, Groton
Gillette Caste State Park, East Haddam
Goodwin State Forest, Hampton
Hammonasset Beach State Park, Madison
Machimoodus State Park, Moodus
Mansfield Hollow State Park, Mansfield
Pachaug State Forest, Griswold
Scantic River State Park, East Windsor
Sessions Woods Wildlife Management Area, Burlington (2 hikes – one led by Friends of Sessions Woods and one self-guided Sky’s the Limit hike and exploration of the education center)
Sherwood Island State Park, Westport
Sleeping Giant State Park, Hamden
Southford Falls State Park, Southbury
West Rock Ridge State Park, New Haven

Dec. 24

Tips for Better Sleep: Website

Dec. 20

Recall Alerts: Chicken Bites | Air Fryer

Dec. 19

Made in Connecticut: Dzen Tree Farm

Dec. 18

Recalls: Boneless Chicken Bites, Spinach Products

Dec. 17

Help for Addiction: SAMHSA website

Dec. 14

Road Trip Close to Home: Hill-Stead Museum | Caryn Davis

Dec. 12

The Housatonic Community College Foundation: More information

Dec. 9

Hindu Cultural Center of Connecticut: Website

Dec. 8

Toys for Tots of Stamford:

Tom Finn - 203-249-9648
Chris Nunger -914-262-9724
Toy Drop offs:
1111 Summer Street - Second floor
Stamford, CT 06905

Dec. 7

Road Trip: CT Wine Trail, Aquila's Nest Vineyards

Bring Me Back Home (ct.gov)

Go Fund Me for Christopher Fidalgo-Pugh: More Info

Dec. 3

Seasonal Affective Disorder: National Institute of Mental Health website

Dec. 2

Free COVID-19 test kits: Website

COVID-19 test expiration extensions: FDA website

Dec. 1

SAD Awareness Month: Signs and symptoms of seasonal affective disorder

World AIDS Day:

Norwalk Health Dept. free walk-in rapid HIV testing clinics: Friday, December 8, from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Friday, December 15, from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Friday, December 29, from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm.

The department also holds a Sexual Health Clinic on Mondays and Wednesdays by appointment.