Cystic Fibrosis Fundraiser 

A dinner dance to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is planned for Friday, May 2, from 6 – 11 p.m. at the Camp Hall on scenic Lake Manitook. The event is graciously supported by the Parrot Head Club of Connecticut and will feature a delicious dinner buffet by Katering by Karen and music by Jamie and the Junk Band and a cash bar. Advanced ticket sales only. For tickets and reservations, please contact Tim and Deb Lenihan at teamaj@cox.net or call 860-844-8759. […]

Hampstead Hill Open House

Hampstead Hill Club, located on Rte. 20 in West Granby, will host an open house on Saturday, May 17 from 12 to 3 p.m. for prospective members. This beloved Granby institution offers swimming in a spring-fed pond, a sandy beach and an historic clubhouse. It is a great place for families to relax and enjoy summer days swimming, and socializing. Grills are available for member use. Hampstead Hill sponsors many social events during the season including the opening day party, family beach party, Ok […]

Women’s Breakfast

The Granby Women’s Breakfast Group will meet on Wednesday, May 7 at the Granby Senior Center at 8:30 a.m. Entertainment by barbershop harmony group The Four Tune Seekers with Granby’s own Don Dickey. Cost $3 person. Call Corinne Dickerson at 860-653-9891 to make a reservation. […]

FVVNA Events

Blood Pressure Screenings The Farmington Valley VNA’s free blood pressure screenings are available without appointment on: Tuesday, May 6, 9–10:30 a.m. at the Farmington Valley YMCA and 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at East Hartland Town Hall; Thursdays, May 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at Granby Senior Center; Monday, May 19, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at First Church Parish House, East Hartland; Thursday, May 22, 10:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m. at Granby Senior Cente […]

GECC Playgroups

The calendar may say it’s spring, but… It still may be weeks before the weather warms up enough to take your little ones to the playground at Salmon Brook Park. Don’t worry—join the Granby Early Childhood Council each week for the Kids Play, You Stay playgroup. Every Wednesday morning from 9:30-11 a.m. parents, grandparents, and other caregivers visit the big red barn at Holcomb Farm for a variety of fun and learning opportunities. The GECC, together with the Granby Y […]

Granby Road Races

Granby Road Races set for May3 By John Carty The 43rd running of the annual GranbyRoad Race will be held on Saturday, May 3, 2014, at 8:30a.m. Last year’s introduction of a 5k race was an overwhelming success. Both races will begin at a common start line at the Granby Middle School on Route 10. The 10K will lead runners on a 6.2-mile course that covers both paved roads and scenic wooded trails. The 5K course is also partially off-road as it turns into Salmon Brook Park. “The 10K […]

Spring Flea Market

The Salmon Brook Historical Society is having its annual Spring Flea Market on Saturday, May 17 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come, look, browse, and buy items from dealers all over. Hot Dogs, soda and Mrs. Murphy’s donuts will be served at our concession stand. Anyone interested in having a booth for the flea market, (20 ft. X by 20 ft. space), please contact Dave Laun at 860-653-3965 or Todd Vibert at 860-653-9506. Cost for a space is $30 and after May 10, $40. Anyone interested in donating it […]

Pet Food Drive

Salmon Brook Veterinary Hospital collects 5,000 pounds of pet food for Connecticut Humane Society’s Pet Food Pantry, largest donation of the year for program serving those in need By Paul Bisberg A community pet-food drive organized by Salmon Brook Veterinary Hospital on December 21 collected 5,000 pounds of dry food, more than 700 cans of cat and dog food and more than $600 in cash donations, an “amazing effort that will help so many people in need,” according t […]