Phase One of the Granby Grange Hall renovation project is almost completed thanks to a generous donation from the Pomeroy-Brace Fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving. Funds were used to construct a new handicapped-accessible ramp, porch and entrance into the Grange Hall, as well as a new unisex bathroom on the main floor so that the hall can be used as a community room. Wutka Home Improvements did an awesome job.
In the spring, vegetation will be planted around this new enhancement thanks to Lisa and Todd Vibert. In addition to the Pomeroy-Brace funding, this project was partly funded by Carol Innes in loving memory of her mother Lila Innes, the Dave Roberts and Walter Oliver Living Trust, and the Connecticut State Grange Foundation.
The next big fundraiser is the Annual Rubber Duck Race on Saturday, April 20, from 12 to 3 p.m. at Salmon Brook Park, Pavilion 2. There are more than $1,350 in prizes that will be offered to the first 12 ducks that cross the finish line, with a special prize for the last rubber duck across the finish line. All proceeds from this event will be used to help fund the preservation of the historic Grange Hall. For tickets, please contact Dave Roberts at Granbydavidroberts@gmail.com or 860-469-5067. Tickets are $5 to sponsor one rubber duck or $20 to sponsor five rubber ducks! Good luck!
