PFLAG chapter launching in Granby

A new chapter of PFLAG is being established this month to serve members of the LGBTQ+ community and their families and friends. The group’s first in-person meeting will be an informal cookout on Sunday, June 22 at 3 p.m.

Container Garden Workshop

The workshop will be held Saturday, June 7, 2 to 4 p.m. at The Whisk’s new location, 15 Hartford Avenue, Granby.

Granby Artists Association 2025 All Members Show

The Granby Artists Association presents its annual All Members Show at East Granby Public Library from June 5 to June 26. Since 2002, the association has worked to create a vibrant and supportive community for the arts in Granby. This show features work by your favorite artists as well new people, including Granby high school students, which brings an exciting diversity to the 2D and 3D presentations.

Jammin’ For Jake: GMHS students organize benefit concert for beloved peer

The students of Granby Memorial High School are coming together in a powerful show of support for one of their own. On Friday, June 20, from 6 to 9 p.m., GMHS will be the site of a special benefit concert for Jake Rossi, a cherished senior currently undergoing treatment for cancer.

Buy Big Y shopping bags in June

The Big Y grocery store in Simsbury has selected the Citizens for a Better Granby (publishers of the Drummer) to receive a portion of the sales of its Community Bags during June. The $2.50 reusable bags both benefit the environment by reducing the use of paper and plastic bags and yield a $1 donation to CBG. That sounds like a WIN-WIN to us!

Out of Town — June 2025

Mock traffic stops can be valuable experience, Bradley Regional Chamber of Commerce Busi-ness Symposium, Celebrate summer at the Mark Twain House, Hartford Chorale holding open auditions, Volunteers needed at historical society, Suffield Players announces 2025–26 season, and Celebrate Children’s Day on June 1