Good morning, Hartford.

Hartford's Aid A Pet is accepting donations to help families keep pets by providing food from its garage after being displaced from Holy Trinity Catholic Church.

The pantry is open every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in December and will shift to Saturday in January.

After a fire tore through their building over a month ago, families say their temporary housing has mold and bed bugs and are calling on the city to improve their living conditions.

West Hartford’s annual Chanukah Fire on Ice returns this Sunday with Rabbi Shaya Gopin previewing his favorite part of the celebration; locals can join in for a unique holiday experience in a festive community setting.

Director Carolyn Paine previews an immersive Nutcracker experience (blending classic suite and spicy flair) coming to Hartford in December that will offer a unique holiday performance for local audiences.

Connecticut Ballet will present The Nutcracker; Brett Raphael and Ava Prentice explained performance details (including giving Anthony a lesson) to prepare local audiences for the show.

About 36,000 residents face SNAP cuts under H.R.

1 (the One Big Beautiful Bill Act) that will tighten eligibility from Dec. 1 to March 31; advocates urge Gov. Lamont to explore a state-funded program for affected families.

Hartford is set to convert over a dozen vacant properties into homes — a new plan aimed at easing the housing crisis; city officials say more details will be shared soon.

UConn retired Sue Bird's basketball jersey on Sunday afternoon in a ceremony where her jersey was raised to the rafters to honor her achievements with the team.

Twelve CIAC high school football semifinal games took place on Monday with kickoffs from 3 to 6:30 p.m. across venues including Madison, New Canaan and Derby, with one game delayed by a bus issue and the championships dedicated to longtime football committee chair Dr. Leroy Williams.

UConn introduced Jason Candle as its new head football coach Monday, Dec.

8 at Rentschler Field. The Toledo coach (81-44 record) takes over from Jim Mora as the team prepares for the Dec. 27 Fenway Bowl.

Self-Care Sound Bath Meditation

6-7 p.m. — Whiton Branch Library — Free entry — Experience the healing power of sound with bowls and drums in a relaxing environment.

Date Night Downtown: Magic and Humor

6:15-7:45 p.m. — WORK_SPACE — $25 per person, $20 early bird — Experience a night of magic and humor with Kody Hildebrand in a festive setting.

2000's Night

9 PM – 1 AM — The Webster — Tickets from $57 — Celebrate the nostalgia of the 2000s with live performances at Webster Theater.

Glow Hartford

12:00 – 1:30 PM — Connecticut Convention Center — Limited tickets available — Experience one of Hartford's top concert picks this December.

Glow Concert

12:00 – 1:30 PM — Connecticut Convention Center — Ticket info available — Experience a top concert event in Hartford this December.

Glow - Hartford Concert

4:00 – 5:30 PM — Connecticut Convention Center — Must-attend concert experience — Don't miss this top music event lighting up Hartford this December.

Glow - Hartford

4:00-5:30 PM — Connecticut Convention Center — Ticket prices not specified — Experience one of Hartford's top concert picks this December.

Bulkeley vs. Prince RVT Basketball Game

6:00-7:15 p.m. — A.I. Prince Technical School — Free entry — Catch the Prince RVT varsity basketball team in action against Bulkeley on their home court.

Inder Sahani - Stand Up Comedy Live

6-11 p.m. — The Theater of the Performing Arts — Cost info not provided — Experience an evening of laughter with the witty Inder Sahani in Hartford.

Glow - Hartford

12:00 – 1:30 PM — Connecticut Convention Center — Ticket prices vary — A vibrant concert experience awaits at this must-attend event in Hartford.