Singers invited to join chorale group
The Farmington Valley Chorale welcomes new singers for its 2024-25 season. FVC is a non-audition volunteer chorus entering its 55th year of bringing music to the Farmington Valley and beyond.
Rehearsals are Sunday evenings, 7 to 9 p.m., at Simsbury United Methodist Church, 799 Hopmeadow Street in Simsbury. Interested singers are encouraged to come to open rehearsals on Sept. 8, 15, 22 and 29. A brief meeting with the chorale’s artistic director will help place you in the proper vocal section.
Please contact the membership chairperson at info@farmingtonvalleychorale.org for further information and to indicate your interest. Kindly include your name, address, phone number, email address and voice part. The FVC looks forward to having you join the group.
Lifelong Learning open house
Presidents’ College, the Lifelong Learning Program at the University of Hartford for adults 50+, is hosting a free Get-to-Know-Us event on Wednesday, Sept. 18 from 4:30 to 6 p.m.
Enjoy refreshments and jazz plus hear about upcoming fall courses and lectures from professors. Mingle with current and prospective lifelong learners. See if the program’s lectures and short (2, 3, or 4 session) non-credit courses are the right fit for you. Topics include impressionist art, the Supreme Court, artificial intelligence and medicine, film, supersonic flight, jazz, politics, history and much more. Attend lectures on the Hartford Stage production of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and then attend a performance.
There’s no charge for the Sept. 18 event, but you must register at hartford.edu/pc Email pcollege@hartford.edu or call 860-769-4495 with questions or to be added to the mailing list.
Empty Bowls raises funds for food pantry
The Expressions Pottery Workshop and the Friend to Friend Food Pantry have partnered for the 24th annual Empty Bowls event on Saturday, Oct. 5. Held at the East Granby Community/Senior Center, 7 Memorial Drive, attendees are welcomed between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. to select a hand-potted bowl, then enjoy the festivities.
Delicious soups are prepared on-site by Chef Stefan Drago, owner of Drago’s Kitchen in Granby. There will be live music to accompany your lunch, and a chance to purchase a raffle ticket for a fresh holiday turkey. After lunch, stroll the short distance to Expressions Pottery Workshop to indulge in a sweet treat (or two!) while perusing the beautiful handmade pottery. Enter a free raffle to win an Expressions gift card and pick up a pumpkin compliments of Peter L. Brown Company before you leave.
Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door. Purchase tickets online at friendtofriendeg.com or mail check to Friend to Friend, P.O. Box 631, East Granby, CT 06026. All proceeds benefit the Friend to Friend Food Pantry, providing food to pre-qualified East Granby residents and families in need.
Church holds Tag and Bake Sale
Join us for a Tag and Bake Sale on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 9 a.m.–3 p.m. at Copper Hill United Methodist Church, 27 Copper Hill Road in East Granby. We will have lots of “treasures” for you to look through as well as a variety of great baked goods. For information, call Susan at 860-668-1031.