Focus on Education

The school year ahead

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In August as I prepare this column, the start of the school year is fast approaching and we are looking forward to welcoming our school community back to teaching and learning.

Events

Granby holds First Responders Camp

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The second Granby First Responders Camp was held Aug. 12–14, offering local youths an immersive and educational experience with the town’s dedicated emergency services personnel. The three-day camp, designed to introduce participants to the vital roles of first responders, was a resounding success, providing hands-on activities, simulations and demonstrations.

Town/Govt

Social Services — September 2024

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The focus of the Social Services Department is to coordinate existing federal, state, regional and local services, to increase community awareness of these services and to develop new programs to meet the needs of Granby residents.

Fun & Rec

Local theater seeks new members

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Granby’s own local community theater since 2010, Good Company Theater, has produced and supported a number of successful theatrical productions over the years. With recent hits such as Murder by Indecision, Deadly Trust Fall and The One-Act Play that Goes Wrong, the group has been a pillar of the local art scene and has provided a vital space for community members to come together.

Events

Race, Religion and Politics workshops offered

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The free, well-received Race, Religion, and Politics series will conclude this autumn. Prior participation is not required to join the upcoming workshops. Dr. Matthew Hughey, professor of sociology at the University of Connecticut and prolific author is returning to facilitate on the following two dates:

Out of Town

Out of Town — September 2024

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Singers invited to join chorale group, Lifelong Learning open house, Empty Bowls raises funds for food pantry, and Church holds Tag and Bake Sale

Drumrolls

Drumrolls

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Kasia Kaczkowski was named to the spring honors list at the University of Hartford.