Good morning, Hartford.

Players braved the winter chill Sunday to honor Detective Bobby Garten at a charity basketball tournament — the community gathered to pay tribute to the fallen officer and celebrate his legacy.

A local couple cleared snow from their Middletown business after three to four inches fell overnight.

Neighbors and crews also cleared roads and parking lots statewide (helping ensure safe travel for residents).

On Friday morning, Hands on Hartford announced that DoorDash provided $10,000 in community credits to support its Backpack Nutrition Program, which feeds 230 students (from seven schools) during non-school hours as federal funding cuts forced the nonprofit to seek new funds.

Big Y is set to celebrate the grand reopening of its newly renovated Bishops Corner store (featuring a new café, digital menu boards, and expanded kitchen offerings) as special pricing begins Thursday, Jan.

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Minnie, a Great Dane from Ledyard, has been named the world’s tallest living female dog by Guinness after she measured (3 ft, 2.25 in).

Her owners, Ken and Lisa Nogacek, hope she will soon break the record for tallest female dog ever.

Over 80,000 seniors in Connecticut suffer from Alzheimer’s, placing a $1.2 billion annual toll on Medicaid while many families shoulder unpaid care.

Advocacy including Rep. Jahana Hayes’s bipartisan bills targets earlier diagnosis and stronger support to tackle this public health emergency.

UConn women’s basketball is hosting (No. 23) Notre Dame at Gampel Pavilion at 5 p.m. today, and the team will try to snap a three-game losing streak as Sarah Strong nears a 1,000-point milestone.

UConn men’s basketball climbed to No. 2 on David Borges’ poll after winning their 14th game at Georgetown.

The Huskies, now 18-1 despite missing key starters in their only loss to Arizona — who beat UCF 84-77 — remain in strong contention.

Today, UConn women's basketball team stays No. 1 on Carl Adamec's AP ballot and plays Notre Dame in a marquee MLK Day rivalry game.

They will host Tennessee in Hartford on Feb. 1 while trying to extend their 34-game win streak.

The Cottage at Hartford Stage

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Hartford Stage — Tickets starting at $207 — Experience a captivating performance with The Cottage in downtown Hartford.

Ghosts of Jupiter with John Ferrara

8-11:30 p.m. — Arch Street Tavern — Ticket details not listed — Experience psychedelic rock with Ghosts of Jupiter and innovative bass compositions by John Ferrara.

Urgent - A Tribute to Foreigner

8-11 p.m. — New Park Brewing — $0.55+ service fee — Experience electrifying hits from Foreigner brought to life by the premier tribute band Urgent.

Kermit Lynch Wine Dinner

6-9 p.m. — Artisan Restaurant West Hartford — $125 per person — Experience a gourmet five-course dinner paired with exquisite Kermit Lynch wines as you explore French and Italian flavors.

Valentine Craft Workshop

6-7 p.m. — The Mark Twain House & Museum — $25 per person — Learn the Victorian language of flowers and craft unique Valentines to express your true sentiments.

CT River & Roots Series: Kimaya Diggs

2-3:30 p.m. — Windsor Art Center — Free entry — Enjoy a free acoustic performance by R&B/soul musician Kimaya Diggs in a welcoming gallery setting.

Pressed Flower Heart Art Workshop

6-8 p.m. — Connecticut Valley Brewing Company — Free entry — Create a lasting heart-shaped artwork using pressed flowers.

PMP Certification Bootcamp

9 AM – 5 PM — 100 Pearl Street Gallery Parking — Cost varies — Fast-track training to become a Project Management Professional with expert coaching and resources.

Eric Lindell Live Performance

8-11 p.m. — Arch Street Tavern — Tickets available — Experience the soulful tunes of acclaimed singer-songwriter Eric Lindell in an intimate setting.

Harvest & Rust - A Neil Young Experience

7-9 p.m. — Downtown Live at the Rockwell Theater — Ticketed event — Enjoy an authentic tribute to Neil Young with stirring performances from one of the premier bands in the Northeast USA.