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Area nonprofits team-up to encourage you to Get Fresh!

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 By Trish Percival The Granby Land Trust, Granby Agricultural Commission, and Granby Artists Association have partnered to create a map showing local hiking trails, farms and art studios where you can get fresh. Get fresh food, fresh air, and a fresh perspective, that is right here in beautiful Granby. Lost Acres Vineyard’s Michelle Niedermeyer and the Granby Land Trust’s President Rick Orluk spearheaded the creation of the map. They have worked together for years t […]

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Tennis Lessons

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Looking for summer activities for kids age 5 to 16? The Juniors Program at the Granby Tennis Club is open to the public. Lessons vary according to ability and experience, but will include everything from stroke development to sportsmanship to match strategy. It’s all about learning with an emphasis on fun in an idyllic setting. Participants may sign up for one or more weeks throughout the five-week program beginning the week of June 27. Lessons run between 30–90 minutes, depending on […]

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Lions officially present gazebo to the town

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By Shirley MurthaThe Board of Selectmen and Lions Club members gathered on the town green on June 6 for the official presentation of the club’s gift of the new gazebo. First Selectman Scott Kuhnly remarked that the structure is a wonderful addition to the center. He noted that First Selectmen from neighboring towns have commented on the attractive addition.Lions Club President Bob Merrick said that the club wanted to do a long-lasting project for the community and the gazebo seemed to be the per […]

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NEAM’s Soar into Summer Fun

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The New England Air Museum’s annual Soar into Summer Fun programming will begin on Sunday, June 27. The public is invited to eight weeks of interactive activities for children, families and aviation enthusiasts of all ages. Daily programs include climb aboard experiences in real aircraft; hands-on Build and Fly Challenges such as Straw Rockets, Parachute Drop, and Kites in Flight; interactive Flight Science Demonstrations; virtual flight simulators; and much more. For more information abou […]

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2016 Safe Grad Party a Great Success

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By Laura FetridgeThe 2016 Safe Graduation Party, a fun-filled, substance-free annual event, was held at the Farmington Valley YMCA in Granby on the evening of June 13, after graduation ceremonies. This year’s class was one of the largest in Granby history and a record 81 percent of graduates (154 students) attended the party. Lots of fun was had by all!The night began at 9:30 p.m. when graduates boarded buses at Granby Memorial High School (GMHS) to be shuttled to the YMCA where a variety […]

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45th Granby Road Race runs strong

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By Scott WoodamanOn May 7, Granby celebrated the 45th Granby Road Race 5K and 10K. This race has a course that involves road and trail to make beautiful running scenery for over 225 runners. The Farmington Valley YMCA has had the pleasure of hosting this race for six out of the 45 years. The event is the second oldest race in Connecticut, after the Manchester Road Race. This event would not be possible without the dedication of over 20 community volunteers and a race committee that worked tirele […]

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Granby has gone to the dogs

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By Karyn CordnerPeople are beginning to understand more about the good work Therapy Dogs do, and there is a trio of them helping school kids right here in Granby. James, an Australian shepherd, Ted, a long-haired dachshund, and Raven, a German shepherd, come to Kelly Lane School every week. For three hours each week, James, Ted and Raven nestle on the floor with students and patiently listen to stories read to them by the kids. The young students have an opportunity to practice their literacy sk […]

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Lunch for the Mind: Ready for kitchen witchin’?

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By Eileen LonghiJoin the Civic Engagement Education Team at the Granby Senior Center on Wednesday, June 15, at 12:30 for a unique program, Kitchen Witchery – Making Food Your Medicine presented by herbalist, Lisl Huebner.  Huebner is an expert in diagnosing patterns of imbalance according to the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TMC) using pulse and tongue diagnosis and sets up herbal protocols and dietary recommendations for individuals. TMC is a comprehensive medical system that has bee […]

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Local girl competing in National American Miss pageant

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Kenya Mouning, age 13, has been chosen to participate in the National American Miss Southern New England Pageant to be held July 23 – 25 at the Sheraton Springfield in Springfield, Mass. The National American Miss pageants are held for girls ages 4-18, and have five age divisions. Kenya will be participating in the Junior Teen age division, along with other outstanding young ladies from across  Southern New England. In 2015, Kenya entered her first pageant and won three awards: Top 10 […]

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Gran-Bee is a grand success

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By Kim BeckerOn April 22, the Granby Education Foundation presented one of the town’s favorite family-friendly community events, the Gran-Bee. Twenty eight teams competed to see which one knew the most trivia (see panel for sample questions). With families and kids of all ages playing along, each Swarm was cheered as the finalists flew to the top.With Scott Kuhnly, Granby’s First Selectman, confidently emceeing, team Bee S, sponsored by Tony Bussman Painting Co., dominated the hive t […]