FV-VNA Screenings and Clinic

The Farmington Valley VNA’s free blood pressure screenings are available without appointment Tuesday, Sept. 6, 9–10:30 a.m. at the YMCA in Granby; Monday, Sept. 12, 11 a.m.–12 p.m., at East Granby Senior Center; Monday, Sept. 19, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at East Hartland Parish House, and 1–2 p.m. at East Hartland Town Hall; Thursday, Sept. 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m., at Granby Senior Center.A Flu and Pneumonia Shot Clinic will be held Friday, Sept. […]

“What Ifs” in Life Series

The Granby Senior Center starts a new series in September for people who plan to retire and stay in Granby. This is a chance to educate yourself on what resources are available and what you will need to do in preparation. Come to the Senior Center on Monday, Sept. 19, 1 to 3 p.m. for the first in this four-part series. […]

SBHS Fall Flea Market

Mark your calendar: Saturday, Oct. 15 is the Salmon Brook Historical Society’s Fall Flea Market, open from 9 a.m. and to 4 p.m. Anyone interested in renting a 20×20 space to sell goods to the public may reserve it for $30 before Oct. 8. The price is $40 after Oct. 8. Call Dave Laun at 860-653-3965 or Todd Vibert at 860-653-9506 to reserve a spot. Donations to the society to sell may be dropped off at the Preservation Barn on Tuesdays or Thursdays between 9 a.m. and noon after Oct. 1. No pl […]

CIVIC CLUB 9’16.

Civic Club welcomes Chief RosensweigThe Granby Civic Club will begin its 103rd year with a meeting on Thursday, Sept. 15 at 1 p.m. at the Senior Center. Guest speaker Granby Police Chief Carl Rosensweig will give an overview of the police department, talk about criminal activity in Granby and touch on scams to watch out for. Refreshments will be served. Guests and new members always welcome. For more information, please email ginny@lostacres.com. […]

A Christmas Carol auditions

A Christmas Carol comes to GranbyGood Company Theater announces its next show, a holiday musical called A Christmas Carol, with songs from Mr. Magoo’s Christmas Carol.Auditions for adult and youth parts will be held at South Congregational Church, 242 Salmon Brook St. on Thursday, Sept. 15 beginning at 6:30 p.m. The production dates are Saturday, Dec 3 at 3 and 7 p.m., Friday, Dec. 9 at 7 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 10 at 3 and 7 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 11 at 3 p.m.This whimsical show will spread m […]

Celebrate Granby set for Sept. 16-18

The annual “Celebrate Granby” event sponsored by the Granby Chamber of Commerce will take place this year at Salmon Brook Park. The three-day celebration will kick off on Friday, Sept. 16 and will end on Sunday, Sept. 18 on the following schedule: Friday 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.; Saturday 11 a.m. – p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.A carnival with games and rides, as well as local food vendors offering selections from their menus will run all three days. There will also be: live […]

GMHS Homecoming Weekend

​Late September means it’s time for Granby Memorial High School Homecoming Weekend, sponsored by the GMHS Athletic Booster Club. Students, families, and the entire community will have the opportunity to witness some of the most exciting competitions of the high school fall sports season! Fans will enjoy home games and a meet with the Cross Country, Field Hockey, Volleyball, Football, and Boys and Girls Soccer Teams. […]

Used Book Sale

Date: Sept 23-25, 2016Location: Holcomb Farm, Granby, CTThe Friends of Granby Public Library hold its annual used book sale in late September. The organization collects gently used books and learning toys throughout the year to sell at this popular event. Proceeds benefit Granby Library activities.​For more information, visit the Town of Granby Website […]

Granby Open Farm Day

​Date: September 10, 2016Time: 10 am – 4 pm Location: Granby, CT Granby Open Farm Day offers a glimpse behind the scenes at several farms in Granby, Connecticut: See the fields where your food grows and the facilities where milk turns into cheese. Watch a horse-training clinic and a sheep shearing demonstration. Take a wagon ride, taste a new wine or the first apples of the season, try out spinning some wool, or take your photo on a tractor. Experience the variety of agriculture in G […]

Blueberry Pie Supper

The West Granby United Methodist Church is hosting its Annual Blueberry Pie Supper on Saturday, July 23. Sittings are at 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. at the church, 87 Simsbury Road in West Granby. The menu includes delicious ham, turkey, potato salad, cabbage salad, baked beans, dinner rolls and, of course, its famous blueberry pie with real whipped cream. Please call 860-653-2449 or 860-653-8045 to make your reservations. Tickets for adults are $14; children 6–12 are $7, and child […]