Strawberry Shortcake Drive-Thru

First Congregational Church of Granby has hosted community Strawberry Suppers for years. Last year the event was greatly missed but this year it’s back, just done a little differently: a Drive-Thru Strawberry Shortcake event.

The Senior Skinny

Beginning Monday, May 3 the Granby Senior Center will begin a gradual re-opening for specific classes and programs. If a program is scheduled in the building, you will find a location under the description.

2021 Memorial Day Parade Schedule

Granby’s annual Memorial Day parade and program will be held on Monday, May 31. Parade Marshal James O. Hall announced that the honorary parade marshal this year is Maurice J. Brassard, World War II U.S. Army Air Corps.

Red Cross Blood Drive

Please consider donating urgently needed blood at First Congregational Church of Granby on Wednesday, May 12 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Appointments can be made online at redcrossblood.org

Learn-to-Fish Fishing Derby

For All Ages, Connecticut’s only nonprofit organization that connects the generations to combat loneliness and ageism, will host its inaugural Buddies and Bobbers Learn-to-Fish Fishing Derby on Saturday, May 22 in collaboration with and on-site at Winding Trails in Farmington.

East Granby Library Events

Saturday, May 15, 1 p.m. Students from the SRL Irish Dance Academy will entertain with a lively Irish dance performance. Let’s kick off spring by enjoying a beautiful performance together. T

SBHS News

After COVID closure for a year, the volunteers at Salmon Brook Historical Society are back at work. The research library is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to noon or by appointment by calling 860-653-9713.

Browse & Borrow

All patrons over the age of 2 are expected to wear masks and sanitize their hands as they enter the building. All items being returned to the library should be put into the outdoor book drops prior to entering the building.

Plant Sale in New Hartford

The Gardeners of Simsbury will not hold its annual plant sale at Boy Scout Hall, but you can still purchase beautiful plants just before Mother’s Day!