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FOGPL is accepting donations for the 34th annual used book sale

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By Kathleen MackThe Friends of Granby Public Library (FOGPL) will gladly accept your “gently loved” books, CDs, DVDs, puzzles, games, toys and other book-related items for the 34th Annual FOGPL Used-Book Sale. From June 6 – August 13, all items may be dropped off at three convenient locations: Granby Public Library, Farmington Valley YMCA and Geisslers’s Supermarket. Please note that if you are bringing your items to the YMCA, Granby Public Library or Geissler’s Supermarket, do […]

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Historical Society ToursThe Salmon Brook Historical Society is open for tours on Sundays beginning June 5, 2–4 p.m. Special exhibits in each building focus on Granby children. Group or private tours are available upon request. For more information call 860-653-9713 and leave a message or email Ginny Wutka at ginny@lostacres.com.The society is located at 208 Salmon Brook Street. Admission: $5 for adults, $2 for children and seniors, family maximum $12, members free.Blood Pressure Screenings […]

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​Sign up for Memorial Day activities

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The Granby Memorial Day Association invites town officials, the fire department and its auxiliary, Scout units and other civic and social groups to take part in the annual parade and program on Monday, May 30. First-time parade participants, and organizations wishing to have a concession on the green must be registered with Parade Marshall James O. Hall (860-653-3819).The honorary parade marshall will be Maurice J. Brassard who served with the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. The parade […]

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​GAA Spring ShowThe Granby Artists Association announces a new spring show of member’s artwork at the Simsbury Library in the downstairs program room and display case, from May 2 through May 31. The library hours are: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 9:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Sunday 1 to 5 p.m.The public is invited to a reception for the artists on Thursday, May 5 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the program room. This is a free e […]

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Donate to the American Legion and wear a poppy with pride!

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Shannon Shattuck Post #182 American Legion will hold American Flag and Memorial Day Poppy sales on Saturday, May 21 and 28 at the Granby Geissler’s Supermarket and Stop&Shop from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.The American Legion will also receive, at that time, for proper disposal, old un-serviceble American flags. Sale proceeds help defray the costs involved in the Memorial Day parade and programs and cemetery decorations.  […]

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​Granby Rovers Fall 2016 RegistrationRegistration for the Fall 2016 season of the Granby Rovers Soccer Club will be April 1–22 for players born on or before Dec. 31, 2008. The Granby Rovers Soccer Club is a travel soccer program offering a higher level of play than recreation soccer. Please see the Granby Rovers Website at www.granbyrovers.com for more information and registration link. Please note that registration does not guarantee a spot on a team as there is an assessment proces […]

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Cabaret fundraiser benefits community kitchen

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Waste Not Want Not Community Kitchen invites you to its third annual fundraiser extraordinaire. This year the Hungry Hearts Irish Cabaret and Gourmet Dinner will be held Saturday, March 12, at 6:30 p.m. in the parish center at St. Therese Church, 120 West Granby Road. Tickets are $35 each.​(function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; js.src = “//connect.facebook.net/en_US/sdk.js#xfbml=1&version=v2.3 […]

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​Are you wondering about the next chapter of your story?

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By Denny MoonSouth Church has made a commitment to provide opportunities for people to determine their life direction for the next era. This year’s occasion is a Story Weaving Workshop led by Dr. Carol Burbank, a playwright, poet, creativity coach, journalist and fiction writer, whose professional life has led her to help many people find direction in their lives. She writes, “Our stories are the engines of our choices, hopes and connection with the world. If you had a car, and you n […]

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Camera ClubThe Granby Camera Club will meet on Monday, Feb. 1, at the Granby Senior Center at 7 p.m. Ed Judge will lead an editing program. Members will all work on the same file and share their vision of editing. The club also meets March 7. To learn more about the club visit www.GranbyCameraClub.com.Blood Pressure ScreeningsThe Farmington Valley VNA’s free blood pressure screenings are available without appointment Monday, Feb. 1, 11 a.m.–12 p.m., at East Granby Community Center, a […]

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​Annual Green Eggs and Ham Breakfast

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Too wet to go out. Too cold to play ball? Then come for breakfast, there’ll where be fun for all!Join in the fun Saturday morning, Mar. 5, as Granby celebrates the 112th birthday of Theodor Seuss Geissel, better known as Dr. Seuss.A breakfast of green eggs (no artificial coloring) and ham, served with toast, juice and coffee will be offered to the very young and the young-at-heart. This fun-filled family event at the Pond House at Salmon Brook Park will have two seatings at 8 and 9 a.m. The ro […]