People

Bright Spot Therapy Dogs have their day at Starbucks

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The Bright Spot Therapy dogs were the center of attention at Starbucks coffee shop’s Coffee with Canines in Granby center on Feb. 28 from 2 to 4 in the afternoon. The dogs’ owners frequently stop at the coffee shop after their weekly sessions with the dogs at Bradley International Airport, and the folks at Starbucks thought it would be fun to invite the dogs in so people could get to meet them and learn a bit about what therapy dogs do.

Historic Footnotes

Granby’s Oak

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Carol Laun wrote many articles about the iconic Granby Oak, also referred to as the Granby-Dewey Oak. Three of her columns, spanning several decades, combine to commemorate Arbor Day, celebrated on April 29.

History

Arbor Day and the Arbor Day Foundation

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In 1872, the first Arbor Day was celebrated in Nebraska. J. Sterling Morton, a resident of Nebraska City, was a tree enthusiast who recognized that the lack of trees, and all their benefits, in tree-bare Nebraska Territory was a serious deficit to the land and its people. When he became secretary of the territory, he was in a position to advocate strongly for the widespread planting of trees and is credited for bringing the holiday into being.

People

Ways to Reduce Daily Stress

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Do you handle stress as well as you used to? With so many world events weighing on us, and our own family, work, and personal issues, it is no wonder that we often find ourselves overwhelmed.

Events

Public Works

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Granby is again working with local towns to host hazardous waste collections this year.  The first collection will be Saturday, April 23 from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. at 10 Monteith Drive, Farmington.

Friends of Holcomb Farm

Support your local farms at the Holiday Market

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Come see us at the outdoor Lost Acres Vineyard Holiday Market on April 14, from 4 – 7 p.m. This is a wonderful opportunity to liven up your holiday meals and show your support for the farms that dot our landscape, and the hard-working farmers who run those farms.

Events

Sponsor an American Flag

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About 15 years ago, the Granby Lions Club decided to honor the town’s veterans and/or citizens from Memorial Day through Labor Day, just as neighboring towns were doing. To that end, the Lions sponsored the purchase of American Flags for display throughout Granby center.

The Arts

Art award presented

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Susan Patricelli Regan, president of the Sylvia Davis Fine Arts Scholarship Foundation, virtually presented its award in the Connecticut Regional Scholastic Art Awards ceremony on Feb. 12.

Events

Granby Celebrates Juneteenth, Saturday June 18

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Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 18. Granby Racial Reconciliation will host the first Granby Celebrates Juneteenth festival at Salmon Brook Park—an arts festival from 3 to 8:30 p.m., celebrating Granby’s growing diversity.