None of this happens without the local businesses who show up for us year after year — venues, food, prizes, and more. Here’s who’s helped make U Hoppin’ On? possible.
Legacy Gaming Lounge is a gaming hub in Stratford, CT, offering PC and console gaming, arcade machines, board games, and racing simulators. Guests can purchase all-day passes with access to multiple gaming options, while the lounge also hosts tournaments and community events. Food and drinks, including pizza, snacks, soda, and coffee, are available.
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The Tasty Yolk is a Connecticut favorite known for creative, hearty breakfast sandwiches, wraps, burritos, and specialty dishes. Their newest location in Shelton brings their popular menu to 99 Bridgeport Ave., with indoor seating and convenient pickup options. Our team loves their breakfast sandwiches, making The Tasty Yolk a go-to spot for a delicious and satisfying morning meal.
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Primo Pizza is a local pizzeria in Fairfield, CT, serving a variety of classic pizzas, grinders, pasta, wings, and other Italian favorites. Our team especially loves their Philly Cheesesteak Pizza and Garlic Knots, two favorites that keep us coming back. It’s a great spot for a casual, satisfying meal with plenty of options for the whole team.
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B@Work Westport is a flexible coworking space offering private offices, dedicated desks, shared workspaces, day passes, and meeting rooms. Members have access to high-speed Wi-Fi, printing, phone/Zoom rooms, mail services, parking, and complimentary coffee and snacks. It provides a professional workspace for remote workers, entrepreneurs, and small businesses.
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Angelina’s Trattoria is a local Italian favorite in Westport, CT, serving classic Italian dishes, pizza, pasta, and some seriously delicious chicken wings. Our team especially loves their wings. In fact, we once ordered and devoured more than 300 wings during our 24-hour Extra Life game day marathon. Needless to say, they’ve earned a permanent spot on our team’s favorites list.
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Village Bagels is a longtime Westport favorite serving fresh-baked bagels, breakfast sandwiches, deli sandwiches, wraps, salads, and other casual favorites. It’s a convenient local spot for a quick breakfast or lunch, with plenty of classic bagel and deli options to choose from.
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Morales Top Sellers is a Trumbull-based real estate team serving buyers, sellers, and investors throughout Fairfield County and surrounding Connecticut communities. Beyond real estate, the team places a strong emphasis on community outreach, including charity initiatives, community sponsorships, and supporting local organizations. Johncarlo Morales has also been involved in community leadership as a founding director of the NAHREP Fairfield County Chapter.
CJ Jusinski is a Connecticut Realtor® helping buyers, sellers, and investors navigate the real estate market with confidence. From buying or selling a home to investment properties and real estate opportunities, CJ provides hands-on guidance, strong negotiation, and local market expertise throughout every step of the process.
Beyond real estate, CJ is committed to supporting the local communities he serves and building lasting relationships that extend well beyond the closing table.
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Kodiak Technologies is a custom website development business based in Shelton, CT, founded by our own team captain, Roger. They build fast, template-free websites for businesses, individuals, and community teams. Their philosophy is simple: “Built once. Owned by you.” Clients get flat pricing, a direct line to the person building their site, and full ownership of everything.
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Harbor House Massage is a Shelton, CT practice led by licensed massage therapist Brittany, built around “real relief, session by session.” Her function-first approach centers on pain management and neuromuscular therapy, using deep tissue work, IASTM, and guided stretching to treat root causes. With five years of experience helping hundreds of veterans manage chronic pain and mobility issues, she is opening a new Monroe location in the next few weeks.
Visit site →We’re also grateful to several local card and hobby shops who’ve donated raffle prizes over the years — we’re still pulling together their full names and links, and this list will keep growing as we do.