Town/Govt

Public Works — December 2024

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Trash Holidays: Wednesday, Dec. 25 and Wednesday, Jan. 1 are holidays for Paine’s. Trash/recycling service will be delayed by one day for the Wednesday, Thursday and Friday customers.

Out of Town

Out of Town — December 2024

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Holiday Fun at the Connecticut Trolley Museum; Old Saint Andrew’s Christmas Bazaar; Minimize stress and disease; Holiday events for kids at Auerfarm; Farmington Valley Chorale announces concert, invites new members

Youth Services Bureau

Have a mindful holiday

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Holidays can be a mixed bag of emotions. They are often stressful. A simple exercise can help you purposefully focus on the positive aspects, and reduce your stress as well.

Events

It’s time for the SBVH annual pet food drive

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Salmon Brook Veterinary Hospital will conduct its annual pet food drive on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cat and dog food donations will go to aid local food pantries and organizations dedicated to keeping pets with their owners.

Events

Season of Joy art show at Lost Acres Vineyard

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The Granby Artists Association presents its annual Season of Joy Art Show at Lost Acres Vineyard from Dec. 13 to Jan. 6. A variety of pieces will be available for purchase including glass, pottery, paintings (watercolor, acrylic, oil), photography and seashell resin art.

Great Outdoors

Think Holcomb Farm for weddings and events

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This space is special. The people who are from this area feel it deep in their bones. This is a treasured space. What is even more magical is that even non-locals can feel it. It is no surprise that people choose Holcomb Farm as their legacy event space, not only hosting their wedding here, but later a baby shower, anniversary, graduation, milestone celebration and even celebrations of life.