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Help needed for Farmington River Clean-Up Sept. 26

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By Aimee Petras The Farmington River Watershed Association’s (FRWA) 28th Annual Farmington River Clean-up is set for Saturday, Sept. 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The clean-up is a great community event designed to get people and groups of all ages involved in cleaning up litter along the banks of the Farmington River and its tributaries. Several meeting sites will be actively cleaning the banks of the River in Avon, Barkhamsted, Bloomfield, Burlington, Canton, Farmington, Granby, Simsbury […]

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Camera Club

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The Granby Camera Club will meet on Monday, Sept. 14 at 7 p.m., at the Granby Senior Center. The guest presenter will be former GCC member pet photographer Penny Wills who specializes in pet portraits and agility. Visit www.pennyjwills.com to view her work. The scavenger hunt words for the night are: shadow, panning (the technique) and favorite photo. To learn more about the club visit www.GranbyCameraClub.com. […]

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Salmon Brook Historical Society Flea Market

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 The Salmon Brook Historical Society is holding its annual Fall Flea Market on Saturday, October 17, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Salmon Brook Historical Society. Between 40 to 50 vendors will show and sell their wares and admission is free to the public. A concession stand will sell coffee, soda, water, hot dogs, chips and Mrs. Murphy’s donuts.  We welcome all to come and enjoy the festivities at the historical society. Anyone interested being a vendor and having a 20×20- foot s […]

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MS Support

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A support group for those with Multiple Sclerosis meets the second and fourth Monday of each month, from 1 to 3 p.m., at the Granby Senior Center. Significant others and caregivers are welcome to attend. For more information call 860-653-1986 or 860-428-2463. […]

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VNA Events

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VNA Blood Pressure Screenings The Farmington Valley VNA’s free blood pressure screenings are available without appointment Mondays, Sept. 14, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m., at East Granby Senior Center and Sept. 21, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., at East Hartland First Church Parish House; Tuesday, Sept. 1, 9–10:30 a.m., at the Farmington Valley YMCA and Thursdays, Sept. 3, 10, 17 and 24, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m., at Granby Senior Center. Flu Shot Clinic Flu shots will be available Frida […]

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Women’s Breakfast

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The Granby Women’s Breakfast Group will meet on Wednesday, Sept. 9, at 8:30 a.m. at the Granby Senior Center and will be entertained with a program entitled All You Want to Know About Bears. Cost is $3pp. Call Corinne Dickerson at 860-653-9891 to reserve your spot. Advertisement for Granby Dental Center […]

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MeadowBrook hosts community events

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Meadow View Farm will be selling its beautiful fall plants at MeadowBrook of Granby on Saturday, September 12, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Take advantage of this opportunity to stock up for your fall garden. MeadowBrook of Granby is hosting the following informational lectures shown below. Each lecture is open to the public and free of charge with light refreshments served. Space is limited and reservations are required. Please reserve a seat in advance either by calling 860-653-9888 or emailing out […]

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Civic Club

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The Granby Civic Club will begin its 102nd year with a meeting at the Senior Center on Thursday, Sept. 17 at 1 p.m. Guest speakers will be Nancy A. Scheetz, new Executive Director of the Farmington Valley Visiting Nurses Assn., and Sandee Fleet, Community Liaison. They will discuss services provided by the VNA, provide an update on the Granby Food Bank and answer questions. Friends, new members and guests are always welcome! Advertisement: Old Farms Landscaping […]

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Strawberry Festival 

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A strawberry festival will be held at West Granby United Methodist Church on Saturday, June 27, 12 – 4 p.m. There will be fun for the entire family: food and refreshments, live music from local artist Carrie Johnson, and a guest appearance by African drummer Mollishmael Gabah from Ghana. Also face painting, pony rides, a bounce house and other outdoor games and activities. For more information, call 860-653-7437 or visit www.westgranbyumc.org. […]

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Strawberry Festival 

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A strawberry festival will be held at West Granby United Methodist Church on Saturday, June 27, 12 – 4 p.m. There will be fun for the entire family: food and refreshments, live music from local artist Carrie Johnson, and a guest appearance by African drummer Mollishmael Gabah from Ghana. Also face painting, pony rides, a bounce house and other outdoor games and activities. For more information, call 860-653-7437 or visit www.westgranbyumc.org. […]