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10th Great Park Adventure

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CT DEEP Announces the 10th Anniversary of Great Park Pursuit Family Adventure Registration is now open for the 2015 Great Park Pursuit – Connecticut State Parks Family Adventure at www.NoChildLeftInside.org. The Great Park Pursuit is a series of activities designed to introduce families to the outdoors, build the next generation of environmental stewards and showcase Connecticut’s State Parks and Forests this spring. The 10th Anniversary Great Park Pursuit kicks-off with family Fis […]

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44th Annual Granby Road Race attracts lead sponsor

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By Amy WoodmanThe historic Granby Road Race has attracted Command Corporation as a lead corporate sponsor this year. One of the state’s longest-running races, the Granby Road Race raises money to support the Farmington Valley YMCA’s Annual Campaign. The 44th annual running of the 5K and 10K race will kick off at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 2nd at Granby Memorial High School, Route 10/202 in Granby, CT. Pre-registration will begin at 7:30 a.m. “The 10K is one of the most beautiful a […]

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VBCC Scout Awards

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Valley Brook Presents Scout Awards On Sunday, March 1, Valley Brook Community Church presented awards to several local scouts. Jim Works, a member at Valley Brook and a scout leader, presented religious awards to two local scouts: Ben Yoder and Joseph Gron. Both Ben and Joseph received the “God and Life” award that represents a completion of both a course of study and activities. Joseph was also recognized as a scout who had completed all four components of the Boy Scout religious a […]

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Simanski ‘adopts’ Enders

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Simanski ‘adopts’ Enders and American Legion State Forests State Representative Bill Simanski (R-62) announced he has adopted Enders State Forest in West Granby and American Legion State Forest in Barkhamsted, joining a coalition of state park and greenway advocates within the Connecticut General Assembly. Simanski made the announcement on the same day the Friends of Connecticut State Parks and the Connecticut Forest and Park Association assembled in Hartford for their Advocacy Day a […]

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Rec News

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Director: Tom TyburskiOffice Hours: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Open 24/7 at www.GranbyRec.com for program registration.Telephone: 860-653-8947Fax: 860-653-0173Website: www.GranbyRec.com. We accept MasterCard/Visa/Discover for payments. Program/Trip Registration: All programs/trips are based on a first come basis and space availability and require advance registration; payment must accompany registration. Please register early to avoid disappointment. Scholarships: Recreational and leisure opport […]

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GAA host Art Fun Day

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Granby Artists Association to host Hands-On Art Fun Day By Robin Sidwell On Saturday, May 9, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., family members—young and old—are invited to try their hands at a variety of art forms with members of the Granby Artists Association. Members will demonstrate their talent and techniques, and guide participants to work with spin art, watercolor, painting a Mother’s Day bouquet, casting a fishy creation, composing good photographs, adding to a wall sized mural, […]

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Valley Brook Presents Scout Awards

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Valley Brook Presents Scout Awards On Sunday, March 1, Valley Brook Community Church presented awards to several local scouts. Jim Works, a member at Valley Brook and a scout leader, presented religious awards to two local scouts: Ben Yoder and Joseph Gron. Both Ben and Joseph received the “God and Life” award that represents a completion of both a course of study and activities. Joseph was also recognized as a scout who had completed all four components of the Boy Scout religious a […]

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Granby Road Race

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44th Granby Road Race attracts lead corporate sponsor By Amy Woodman The historic Granby Road Race has attracted GoodWorks Insurance as a lead corporate sponsor this year. One of the state’s longest-running races, the Granby Road Race raises money to support the Farmington Valley YMCA’s Strong Kids Campaign. The 44th annual running of the 5K and 10K race will kick off at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 2 at Granby Memorial High School, Route 10/202. Pre-registration will begin at 7:30 […]

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Yes! We like Green Eggs and Ham

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YES! We Like GREEN EGGS and HAM By Sheri Litchfield The Granby Parks and Recreation Department and the Granby Early Childhood Council hosted a GREEN EGGS and HAM BREAKFAST early Saturday morning on March 7th. This 2nd annual fun family event was held to celebrate the National Education Association, READ ACROSS AMERICA DAY and to honor the birthday of a beloved children’s author, Dr Seuss. Theodor Seuss Geisel, a.k.a. Dr Seuss, was born on March 2, 1904. At the time of his death in 19 […]

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Lunch For The Mind

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Lunch for the Mind @ the Granby Senior CenterTime:12:30 – 2:00pmRegistration encouragedCall: 860-844-5352Fee: $5Beverages & desserts provided Wed, March 11, 2015 Leave ‘Em Laughing Andrew Weil Performance Poet/Humorist Answering the question: “Do you think obituaries have to be serious?” Poet :Andrew Weil Wed, April 8, 2015 First Aid for Mental Health AnnMarie Heller Cox Granby Youth Services Recognizing the symptoms of mental illness and identi […]