The Arts

Peter Pan at GMHS

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Peter Pan takes flight at GMHS By Jennifer Moreau What does it take to fly six kids through the air into Neverland? Apparently, six strong volunteers, some equipment and fairy dust. Good Co. Theater and Granby Memorial High School Drama have paired up as an unstoppable duo to produce Peter Pan. At first it was just a dream to be able to fly the kids. Space was limited at the regular venue where GCT resides and GMHS Drama needed a music director; in the end it was a perfect match to combine the […]

Events

Blood Pressure Screenings

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Blood Pressure Screenings The Farmington Valley VNA’s free blood pressure screenings are available without appointment Tuesday, March 17, 9–10:30 a.m. at the Farmington Valley YMCA and Wednesday, March 12, 10–11 a.m. at East Hartland Town Hall; Thursdays, March 5, 12, 19 and 26, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at Granby Senior Center.  […]

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UConn Huskies to Granby

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UConn Huskies men’s soccer team coming to Granby Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 18 when the UConn Huskies men’s soccer team comes to Granby Memorial High School. There will be a free kids soccer clinic at 5 p.m. followed by a men’s friendly game at 7 p.m. The event is sponsored by the Granby Rovers. For more information, go to www.granbyrovers.com. […]

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Safe Grad Party Meeting

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Safe Graduation Party Meeting The next Safe Graduation Party Committee meeting is Monday, March 9 at 7 p.m. in the GMHS Media Center. Committees are forming and volunteers are always welcome. Parents of freshmen, sophomores and juniors are invited to attend. For more information please contact Darci D’Aleo at darcidaleo@gmail.com. […]

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Pancake Breakfast

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Pancake Breakfast Join us for Granby 4-H’s annual pancake breakfast, Saturday, April 25, 7 – 10:30 a.m., at the South Congregational Church of Granby. Breakfast specialties, as well as 4-H items and baked goods will be for sale. Cost is $6 for children and seniors, and $8 for adults. Come to support a club that strives to better the community and empower our youth. […]

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Dessert Auction

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Dessert Auction Bring your family and friends to the Dessert Auction, Saturday, March 28, 6:30 – 9 p.m. at Pilgrim Covenant Church, hosted by the church youth group. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. The event will feature live entertainment by the Solid Oak Big Band. Babysitters will be available. Pilgrim Covenant Church is located at 605 Salmon Brook Street. […]

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Civic Club

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Civic Club flag history Ginny Wutka of Lost Acres Orchard will speak about the original Star Spangled Banner at the Granby Civic Club meeting on Thursday, March 19, at the Senior Center at 1 p.m. All women of Granby are invited to the Civic Club meetings.  […]

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Camera Club

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Flash photography featured at Camera Club The Granby Camera Club will meet on Monday, March 2 at 7 p.m. at the Granby Senior Center. Prasad Menon will present a program on flash photography. The scavenger hunt words for the meeting are: color harmony, curvature and favorite picture. These photographs must have been taken after the January meeting. To learn more about the club go to www.GranbyCameraClub.com  […]

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Celtic Fire!

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The Bruce Porter Memorial Music Series will feature CitySingers of Hartford’s Celtic Fire! on Sunday, March 22, 4 p.m., in the sanctuary at South Congregational Church, 242 Salmon Brook St. The concert is free and open to all ages. As always, donations to support the Bruce Porter Series are welcome. South Church is wheelchair accessible. Call 860-653-7289 or visit www.southchurchgranby.com for more information. […]

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In Memory Of…

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Palmer, Gerry, December 24 Peterson, David Irving, 74, husband of Marilyn Way, January 11 Stone, Kevin J., 58, January 25 Bordanaro, Donald Corrado, 74, husband of Roberta (Dunne) Bordanaro, January 31 Galinski, Maggie Louise ‘Bopchi’ (Cornell), 92, wife of the late Joseph W. Galinski, February 1, 2015 Fox Risedorf, Bette P., 81, February 3 Kirschbaum, Robert S., 97, husband of the late Terry (Strukell) Kirschbaum, February 10 Geyer, Lorraine K., 86, wife of the late John K. […]