In Town Focus
Granby men’s breakfast news
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Join us Friday, March 8, at the Granby Senior Center. The center may be senior, but you do not need to be!
Events
March Events At the East Granby Public Library
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East Granby Public Library is inviting adults and children of all ages to celebrate the luck of the Irish.
Out of Town
Women take flight at Air Museum
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The New England Air Museum will hold its annual Women Take Flight event on Saturday, March 9, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in commemoration of Women’s History Month and in conjunction with Women of Aviation Worldwide Week. Visitors of all ages are invited to celebrate women’s contributions to aerospace history through a variety of hands-on activities, special events, and lectures.
This year’s keynote speakers include Shaesta Waiz, Founder and President of Dreams Soar, Inc. In 2017, Waiz became the youngest woman to fly solo around the world in a single engine aircraft when she completed a journey that took her to 22 countries in 145 days.
In Town Focus
Author talk and book signing
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Come meet Nan Rossiter, New York Times best selling author on Wednesday, March 6, at 6:30 p.m. at the Farmington Valley YMCA community room. Free and open to the public. Rossiter is an award-winning adult and children’s book author often compared to Nicholas Sparks, Elin Hildebrandt, and Nancy Thayer.
Happenings at the Center
The Senior Skinny
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Please visit our website at https://www.granby-ct.gov/senior-services or check your Center Life Newsletter for a complete listing of our health services, support groups, clubs and ongoing activities.
Events
Downed power lines—don’t be a victim!
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Granby’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is hosting a presentation by Eversource on the characteristics, issues, and dangers presented by power lines. Power lines on the poles present dangers as well as those downed by accidents or Mother Nature.
Events
Town of Granby Meeting Calendar
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Board of Selectmen, 7:30 p.m., Town Hall, Mondays, March 4, March 18
Events
Granby to host Feb. 13 forum on Connecticut Commission on Fiscal Stability, Economic Growth
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The state’s economic status is in the emergency room. On Feb. 13 at 6 p.m., Robert Patricelli will present the Commission on Fiscal Stability and Economic Growth 2.0’s proposed initiatives.
Events
Story telling isn’t just for kids!
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On Saturday, February 9, at South Church (242 Salmon Brook St.), creative and experienced storytellers will enthrall you with real life episodes from their actual pasts. Hot muscle cars from the 60s, snowmobile racing and military rank, good old fashioned Midwestern pearls of wisdom to the bride and human versus wild (?) animals from goldfish to bears with a dog in between.
Events
Youth Action Council sweetheart dance
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The YSB’s Youth Action Council is proud to present the second Sweet Heart Dance for kids in grades K–2 and a beloved adult. Join us on Sunday, Feb. 10 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Senior Center for an afternoon of dressing up, dancing, games, crafts, snacks and prizes.