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The Friends of the Granby Public Libraries’ 43rd annual Used Book Sale will be held at Holcomb Farm, 113 Simsbury Road, West Granby. Preview Night is Friday, July 24, 5–8 p.m. with a $10 entrance fee. The regular sale is Saturday, July 25, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Last chance sale is Sunday, July 26, 11 a.m.–2:30 p.m. with $10 per bag or donation.
Ring Out, Ye Joyful Bells!, Granby Bible Study, Men’s Breakfast, and SBHS News
The hoedown has deep roots in farm country. The word hoedown originated in rural America, recalling the ritual end of harvest season when farm workers put down their farm tools to celebrate with a raucous community dance.
On June 3, the Women’s Breakfast Group welcomed a returning favorite, Metro Bis Chef Chris Prosperi, who entertained with anecdotes about his life and career while he was creating Chocolate Panna Cotta.
Mark Williams spoke to the Men’s Breakfast Group on June 12, fascinating attendees with Granby’s history.
The Granby Council on Aging Coffee Hour is a free program held on the second Wednesday of each month from September through June and open to all senior citizens. Granby seniors are welcome to share their views about the town and its services, the town’s ongoing course of development, to raise any questions we might help to answer directly or to share our knowledge to identify the right person or agency in town to provide answers.
PFLAG Granby will hold a cookout and ice cream social on July 19 to celebrate one year since its launch. The cookout is open to anyone interested in participating with the chapter and is a chance to celebrate our first year of activities, including social gatherings, support meetings, guest speakers, a film series and the launch of LGBTQ+ advocacy efforts.
On May 15, the Men’s Breakfast Group was entertained by Paul and Stacey Konopaske talking about their hiking experience along the El Camino de Santiago—great stories!
