2021 Hands & Hearts Appreciation Awards Presented at Virtual Event, December 8.

Effective December 3, 2021, Bova, Harrington, & Associates has joined Whittlesey, one of New England's largest accounting and advisory firms.

For an organization to enjoy sustained success in the community, the roots it puts down must come from the people within it. Quest unites high-performing mid-career professionals from many different sectors — nonprofit, government, education, business — around the idea of growing stronger together through collaborative leadership and social responsibility.A core component of the program is community engagement. Participants connect with the community to identify needs and form diverse task forces to address these needs. Since 1986, these task forces have developed projects related to children and youth, community and economic development, arts and culture, support for the homeless and more. The experience creates a process for self discovery and growth – Quest participants return to their organizations with stronger relational and leadership skills that they also apply to the communities in which they live and work.Some benefits of the program include:Cultivate agile, adaptive leaders that can improve yourorganizational culture and productivityEnhance team dynamics and support company cultureRetain and further develop top talentAffiliate your company with one of the country's most respectedcommunity leadership organizations

Three-Year Grant Provides Support to LISC and Three Hartford-based Community Development Corporations

There continues to be a pressing need for foster families in Connecticut, and Wheeler is hosting two virtual informational sessions and a 10-week online course for individuals interested in fostering a child or youth.

Pullman & Comley is welcoming four attorneys to the firm — Brian L. McCann, Dana M. Hrelic, Tabitha Ayer and Christopher M. Rousseau. The new hires represent expansion in the law firm’s Property Tax and Valuation, Litigation, and Real Estate and Land Use practices.

Robinson+Cole is pleased to announce the election of Nathaniel T. Arden, Conor O. Duffy, Michele L. Maresca, Jennifer L. Shanley, Lauren M. Sigg in Hartford, Rachel Jaffe Mauceri in Philadephia, and Anna Jinhua Wang in New York as Partners as well as the promotion of Jessica A.R. Hamilton, Peter R. Meggers in Hartford, Gregory J. Bennici in Stamford, Matthew S. McElroy in New York, and Gabrielle R. Mercadante in Miami to Counsel, effective January 1, 2022. Read more in the press release.“All of these lawyers have been extraordinarily strong contributors to our firm and clients, and it is wonderful to be able to recognize their achievements and be part of the continuing growth of their careers,” said Rhonda J. Tobin, Managing Partner of Robinson+Cole. “The career growth of our talented lawyers is a strategic priority at Robinson+Cole in our continued effort to strengthen and integrate our practices. Congratulations to this outstanding group of lawyers on their well-deserved promotions.”

AQUILINE DRONES EXTENDS FREE ONLINE DRONE PILOT TRAINING FOR ALL FIRST RESPONDERS

Playhouse on Park’s next production is MISS BENNET: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY by Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon.
Running at Playhouse on Park in West Hartford from December 1st – 19th.

Synopsis: A sequel to Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice set two years after the novel ends, MISS BENNET continues the story, only this time with bookish middle-sister Mary as its unlikely heroine. Mary is growing tired of her role as dutiful middle sister in the face of her siblings’ romantic escapades. When the family gathers for Christmas at Pemberley, an unexpected guest sparks Mary’s hopes for independence, an intellectual match, and possibly even love.

Tickets & Info: https://playhouseonpark.org/web2/Season13/mainstage_MissBennet.html

Back by popular demand! ALL IS CALM: THE CHRISTMAS TRUCE OF 1914, filmed by Playhouse on Park, is streaming online through January 1st, 2022 for only $20! Purchase it for yourself, or give it as a holiday gift to your loved ones.Synopsis: A remarkable true story from the Western Front. All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914 relives an astounding moment in history; in a silence amid the combat, a soldier steps into no man’s land singing “Silent Night.” Thus begins an extraordinary night of camaraderie between the Allied troops and German soldiers. They lay down their arms to celebrate the holiday, share food and drink, play soccer, and sing carols. This dramatic retelling weaves together firsthand accounts of World War I soldiers with patriotic tunes, trench songs, and Christmas carols.by Peter Rothsteinwith musical arrangements by Erick Lichte and Timothy C. TakachDirected by Sasha BrättMusic Direction by Benjamin RauchStream-at-home tickets & more info: https://playhouseonpark.org/web2/Season12/mainstage_AllIsCalm.htmlThis is a film of the play. This play was originally scheduled to be produced by Playhouse Theatre Group, Inc. live at Playhouse on Park. As a result of guidelines put forth by Governor Ned Lamont and out of concern for the safety of our staff, cast, and crew, the play was filmed outdoors without the presence of a live audience. All involved in the making of the film of this play were required to adhere to an extensive safety plan.

The Connecticut Higher Education Supplemental Loan Authority (CHESLA) has announced its Employer Student Loan Repayment Program. The program is offered jointly by CHESLA and its Rhode Island counterpart, the Rhode Island Student Loan Authority (RISLA).The relatively new program is open to all employers and offers flexibility and customization to help employers meet recruiting and retention goals. The program also includes a customized communication plan to explain the benefits and program details to employees.

New major nationwide initiative addresses rising antisemitism through education, partnerships, advocacy, and media.

Silver Fern is excited to announce that they have completed a major upgrade to their platform content to improve readability and make all Silver Fern assessments accessible for Medicaid markets.

Join Catholic Charities in supporting local individuals, families, and communities in need by participating in the "Help & Hope @ Home" online fundraising auction from November 26 to December 8, 2021.

The Urban League of Greater Hartford (ULGH) will host its 57th Equal Opportunity Day Celebration (EOD) on Thursday evening, December 2, 2021. The organization’s annual signature fundraising event will be held virtually this year, starting at 6:00 p.m. with a pre-event show sponsored by Tito’s Handmade Vodka. The live stream telecast will feature the presentation of awards to dynamic local leaders, entertainment and empowering messages, and is available to anyone by going to www.ulgh64.org or www.facebook.com/ulgh64.

Murtha Cullina LLP is pleased to announce that Partner Proloy K. Das recently received the Trailblazer Award from the South Asian Bar Association of Connecticut (SABAC). This prestigious award recognizes a Connecticut resident of South Asian descent whose exemplary and noteworthy accomplishments mark them as a trailblazer among the members of Connecticut’s South Asian legal community.