Fun & Rec

Third annual Puzzle Slam pieces together another winning year

By Brian Dawson | February 28, 2026

The Third Annual Granby Puzzle Slam attracted a record high 256 competitors on Saturday, Jan. 31 at Granby Memorial Middle School, 100 more contestants than assembled at the first year of the Drummer’s only recurring fundraising event.

Fun & Rec

The Spak Pak claims its own space

By Brian Dawson | February 28, 2026

Each year, Terry Spak hosts friends and family at the Puzzle Slam. This year, she offered to move her group of 64 puzzlers to the cafeteria so that additional teams could compete in the gym.

Fun & Rec

Puzzle Popularity

By Brian Dawson | February 28, 2026

While the Drummer continues to be embraced by the town, communal puzzling can be a support to the residents, as well.