Granby Drummer (https://granbydrummer.com/2018/07/page/5/)
Volunteers In Psychotherapy allows you to earn strictly private therapy (no reports to insurers of your private discussions) in exchange for volunteer work you supply, privately and independently, for the charity of your choice. VIP’s local service has been granted awards and funding from the Connecticut Psychological Association.
Get ready to rock and roll this summer. The Granby Recreation Department has announced the lineup for its free Sounds of Summer concert series that will take place Thursday nights at 6:30 p.m. in Salmon Brook Park for three weeks in July. Everyone is invited to bring a chair or blanket and enjoy ample parking, the concession stand and great live music in the park this summer.
The First District school records provide a fascinating glimpse of education in early Granby. The opening entry is dated December 14, 1807.
Besides the horses, laying hens were our first foray into livestock. They are for lots of people.
The Granby Artists Association has been through its share of changes in the past 17 years and is excited to be shifting its approach to fostering the visual arts. Over the years, with the enthusiastic support of the Granby community, members of Granby Artists have taught and demonstrated, while hosting family art days, community art projects, exhibits, holiday gift shows, and 16 open studio tours.
Grassroots Ice Cream has successfully run an ice cream shop in the center of Granby since 2013. Perhaps you have noticed lately the considerable construction activity happening in and around the building.
For the past 46 years the McLean Auxiliary has supported volunteer services and grants that directly benefit McLean residents, staff and the entire community. On Monday, June 4, the group awarded over $16,500 in grants at its annual meeting and Strawberry Festival, including funding for assisted living therapeutic and memory care programs; home care and hospice; art/ceramics; musical entertainment; a patient personal needs fund, and specialized equipment for post-acute care and rehabilitation.
On July 1, Mary Breviglieri will begin serving West Granby United Methodist as its new pastor. Mary has been active in the Methodist church for over 25 years.
Granby Public Library
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Tuesday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Cossitt Public Library
Tuesday and Thursday: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., and 3 – 8 p.m.
Saturday: 12 – 5 p.m.
Find us online
Town of Granby (www.granby-ct.gov); use the links for Facebook and Pinterest. Holiday Closings
Both libraries will be closed on Wednesday, July 4; Saturday, Sept.
Beach reads and the latest books are offered for purchase at the Friends of Granby Public Library Used Book Table near the checkout desk. Annual FOGPL Used Book Sale
The 36th Annual Book Sale will be held Sept.