People

Remembering Polly Hall

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On Thursday, Oct. 20, the Granby Civic Club will meet at the Senior Center at 1 p.m. for its annual Tea Cup Event.The late Polly Hall, a longtime member of this women’s group, thought it important that in the fall the members and friends would bring their favorite tea cup to the meeting.  The tea cup was then used to tell a story or special remembrance of an event that was meaningful to the owner. All members and friends are invited to participate in this fun and interesting event. Fo […]

Events

Granby Camera Club

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The Granby Camera Club will meet on Monday, Oct. 3, at the Granby Senior Center at 7 p.m. The program for the evening will be presented by GCC member Neil Hawley. The scavenger hunt words are: double, sunset, favorite. To learn more about the club visit www.GranbyCameraClub.com. […]

The Arts

Granby Artists to host annual Open Studio Tour Oct. 15-16

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By Lori Catlin GarciaSixteen members of the Granby Artists’ Association have been busy making fine art and craft in preparation for its annual Open Studio Tour October 15 and 16. The artists exhibit their work in home studios throughout the area and at Lost Acres Vineyard. The tour has become a Granby tradition that showcases the breadth of talented artists who live and work in town. Visitors to the tour will have the opportunity to watch live demonstrations and to view, discuss, and purch […]

School & Sports

GMHS Class of 1966 gathers

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The Granby Memorial High School Class of 1966 gathered on Sept. 10 to celebrate its fiftieth class reunion. Twenty-seven classmates and their guests reminisced about simpler times and shared stories of the decades since graduation. They were joined by retired teachers Bev (Warren) Harris, Seth Harris and Ken King. Photo by Kristen Roach […]

Events

FV-VNA Screenings and Clinic

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The Farmington Valley VNA’s free blood pressure screenings are available without appointment Tuesday, Oct. 4, 9–10:30 a.m. at the YMCA in Granby; Monday, Oct. 3, 11 a.m.–12 p.m., at East Granby Senior Center; Monday, Oct. 17, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at East Hartland Parish House, and 1–2 p.m. at East Hartland Town Hall; Thursdays, Oct. 6, 13, 15, 20 and 27, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m., at Granby Senior Center.Flu and Pneumonia Shot Clinics will be held Friday, Oct. 8, 9& […]

The Arts

Elvis Remembered

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​Come to Holcomb Farm on Friday, Oct. 28, for an evening of great musical entertainment. The fun starts at 4 p.m. Guests may bring the beverage of their choice to accompany the fabulous food catered by Lite-N-Up Eatery. $20pp. Call 860-844-5350 to reserve by Oct. 14. […]

Fun & Rec

Have you seen any signs of Eagles in Granby lately?

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By Troy ChicoineBoy Scout Troop 125 is proud to acknowledge its most recent Eagle Scout, Tristan Courtemanche. Courtemanche recently achieved the rank of Eagle in Troop 125. To earn the Eagle Scout rank, the highest advancement rank in Scouting, a Boy Scout must fulfill requirements in the areas of leadership, service and outdoor skills.Courtemanche’s Eagle project was to build a 10’ X 12’ shed at the Granby Transfer station, to be used by Granby residents to give and take item […]

People

Cat Shelter Needs Volunteers

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Mary’s Kitty Korner, a no-kill cat shelter in Granby, needs volunteers to help care for its kitties until they find their “fur-ever” homes. If you love cats and have some time to spare on weekdays, weeknights or weekends Mary’s Kitty Korner would love to hear from you. To learn more, call 860-379-4141 or visit www.maryskittykorner.org. […]