Great Outdoors
Was there a second spring last month?
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This lovely bearded iris was spotted blooming on Nov. 6 in a protected corner between the Weed-Enders and the Abijah Rowe houses at the Salmon Brook Historical Society.
History
Captain Samuel Hayes: Granby’s revolutionary patriot
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As Granby prepares to honor America’s 250th anniversary, we remember one of our own: Captain Samuel Hayes, a Revolutionary War veteran whose service and legacy remain woven into the fabric of our town’s history.
History
Colonel Henry Knox’s Noble Train
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Colonel Henry Knox left Boston 250 years ago this month with orders from General Washington to retrieve artillery for the Continental Army from the captured British fortresses of Ticonderoga and Crown Point, New York.
The Arts
Season of Joy art show at Lost Acres Vineyard
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Shop local for gifts at Granby Artists Association’s Season of Joy Art Show. This annual show is back at Lost Acres Vineyard from Dec. 13 to Jan. 6. There will be a great variety of pieces available for purchase including glass, pottery, paintings, photography and seashell resin art.
Fun & Rec
Meet me at the Center — December 2025
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Please visit granby-ct.gov/senior-services or check your Center Life Newsletter for a complete listing of health services, support groups, clubs and ongoing activities.
Town/Govt
Town offers notary services
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The Town of Granby provides Notary Public services for residents, town employees and patrons. The notary fee is $5 per notarization.
Granby Land Trust
Art Show at Lost Acres Vineyard showcases nature-inspired works
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The 2025 Celebrating New England’s Natural Beauty Art Show, hosted by the Granby Land Trust (GLT) and the Granby Artists Association (GAA), once again brought hundreds of people to Lost Acres Vineyard for an evening of art, community and appreciation for the natural world. The vineyard’s gallery walls were filled with works inspired by New England’s diverse landscapes—from sweeping mountain vistas to familiar scenes from right here in Granby.
Granby Land Trust
Community support helps preserve our future
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The Granby Land Trust (GLT) extends its heartfelt thanks to the Granby Memorial High School Boys Soccer Team and all GLT members who volunteered their time at the Mary Edwards Mountain Property during the Fall Preserve Our Properties Day on Nov. 1.
Browse & Borrow
Browse & Borrow — December 2025
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Registration is required for library programs unless noted otherwise. To register visit granby-ct.gov/Library, and click on “Register for a Program” or call the library at 860-844-5275. To learn more about upcoming programs, sign up for the library’s monthly eNewsletter. For the most updated information on dates and programs, refer to the library’s online calendar.
People
Comedian cracks up the audience
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Granby UNICO held its annual comedy/mentalist event with Jon Stetson, mentalist, on Nov. 8.