Events

Granby Artists events in December

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The Granby Artists Association and Town of Granby Recreation will join forces to host a traditional Gift Show and Holiday Marketplace on Saturday, Dec. 4 and Sunday, Dec. 5, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days.

In Town Focus

Granby Lions support blood drive

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The Granby Lions Club is sponsoring an American Red Cross Blood Drive on Tuesday, Dec. 7, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The First Congregational Church of Granby, located on Rte.189, has graciously allowed use of its hall for this drive.

Out of Town

Cottage Craft Fair

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The 38th Annual Christmas Cottage Craft Fair will be held in a new location this year; St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 224 Lovely Street in Avon. The fair runs on Thursday, Nov. 4 and Friday, Nov. 5 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and on Saturday, Nov. 6 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Out of Town

Polish Kosciusko Squadron Exhibit

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The New England Air Museum is honored to premier a new exhibit featuring the Polish Kosciusko Squadron 303 pilots who fought in the Battle of Britain and arguably changed history. Winston Churchill called it “one of the decisive battles of the war” and, according to many historians, the Battle of Britain would have been lost if not for the Polish airmen.

In Town Focus

Women’s Breakfast

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The next Women’s Breakfast will be Wednesday, Nov. 3, 8:30 a.m. at Granby Senior Center. Holcomb Farm’s Past and Present will be presented by Joseph O’Grady, Farm Manager. To register call 860-844-5352. Cost $4.

In Town Focus

4-H Bottle/Can Drives

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Please consider donating your bottles/cans to the Granby 4-H Robotics program. Each of the three 4-H robotics teams made it to the 2021 World Championship and each received a World Championship Award.

In Town Focus

Men’s Breakfast

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The next Granby Men’s Breakfast Zoom meeting is Friday, Nov. 12. Don Rethke and the Granby Robotics Team will present a live demonstration.

Happenings at the Center

The Senior Skinny

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Thanksgiving Luncheon: Thursday, Nov. 18, 12 p.m. Sponsored by SafePals Home Care. Our most popular event is back—a traditional Thanksgiving lunch with turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, vegetables and pumpkin pie. Seating is limited. Register by Nov. 12. Cost $8.