Out of Town
Out of Town — June 2026
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74th Annual Strawberry Festival, East Granby Library’s Programs, Air museum to hold WWII weekend, Porter-Phelps Huntington Museum News, Barn concert sessions, and Concert for fans of CSNY
In Town Focus
In Town Focus — June 2026
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Nonprofit organizations in Granby are invited to announce upcoming events—free of charge—here on the In Town Focus page. According to Drummer readers, this calendar page is the first one they read, so take advantage of this free, no strings-attached option to let the community know what is happening in your organization.
Events
Granby to Spain, and back — after breakfast!
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On May 15, the Men’s Breakfast Group was entertained by Paul and Stacey Konopaske talking about their hiking experience along the El Camino de Santiago—great stories!
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PFLAG Granby celebrates Pride Month with film series
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PFLAG Granby is pleased to announce a series of film screenings to celebrate Pride Month. On June 7 at 4 p.m., the chapter will host a screening of Tomorrow’s Too Late, about British artist Dylan Holloway, formerly known as Lots Holloway, who stepped away from the spotlight during the 2020 lockdown to begin his gender transition. Once a rising star on the UK’s X-factor, Holloway now faced a profound personal and professional crossroads as hormone therapy could irreversibly change the voice that defined his career.
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Granby Libraries’ book sale donations start late June
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This year, Friends of the Granby Public Libraries (FOGPL) 43rd annual Used Book Sale will be held at Holcomb Farm, 113 Simsbury Road, West Granby. Preview Night is on Friday, July 24, 5–8 p.m. with a $10 entrance fee. The regular sale is on Saturday, July 25, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Last chance sale is on Sunday, July 26, 11 a.m.–2:30 p.m. with $10 per bag or donation.
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Women meet Emmy winner
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On May 6, the Women’s Breakfast Group welcomed three-time Emmy winner Sarah Cody whose talk and slide show centered on her book, Around Every Corner of Connecticut.
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Granby Artists 2026 All Members Show
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Granby Artists (GA) presents its annual All Members Show at the East Granby Public Library, 24 Center Street, June 3–28, with an Artists Reception on Thursday, June 12, 5–7 p.m.
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Squadron Capital challenges community to match its $100,000 donation to Holcomb Farm
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Something significant is taking root at Holcomb Farm—and an open invitation to the entire community.
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FV Chorale performs works by Bach
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Farmington Valley Chorale presents its spring concert, Bach is Back, Saturday, May 9, 4 p.m. at St. James’s Episcopal Church, West Hartford. We are proud to present J. S. Bach’s Easter and Ascension Oratorios in collaboration with CONCORA soloists and orchestra, conducted by Artistic Director Ellen Gilson Voth and Accompanist Stephen Scarlato.