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Granby Land Trust’s “Almost Full Moon Hike” was almost sold out! On Nov. 8, Dave and Jenny Emery hosted the Granby Land Trust’s annual “Almost Full Moon Hike” on their beautiful property in North Granby. This event has grown more popular each year and this year it set attendance records when more than 40 people of all ages attended. The weather cooperated nicely. The night was cool, the skies were clear, and the view from the top of Crag Mountain was […]
Students take part in the Disney Performing Arts Program in Orlando, Fla. Orlando, Fla., (October 23, 2014) — Members of A Dancer’s Palette Performance Company became stars of their own Disney show on October 10, 2014 when they entertained resort guests at the Waterside Stage in Downtown Disney. The group traveled over 1,200 miles from West Granby, Conn. to the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida to take part in the Disney Performing Arts program. The dance ensemble, under the […]
The Granby Camera Club will meet on Monday, Nov. 3 at 7 p.m. at the Granby Senior Center. The program for the evening will focus on composition. The scavenger hunt words for the meeting are: reflection, low-key, and favorite picture. These photographs must have been taken after the October meeting. To learn more about the club go to: www.GranbyCameraClub.com […]
Bruce Porter Memorial Music Series By Laura Mazza-Dixon The adventures in classical music at South Congregational Church begin again this fall with a concert on Sunday, November 2, at 4 p.m., with David Garrido Cid, piano and Alice Matteson, soprano, performing Bach, Brahms, Manuel de Falla, Richard Strauss, Schumann and contemporary Galician-Spanish composer Octavio Vazquez. The Bruce Porter Memorial Music Series was established in 2012 in memory of Bruce Porter’s leadership as music […]
Are you looking for a new way to meet new people? How about a way to exercise while having fun at the same time? Maybe you are looking for a way to reconnect with your family or maybe even your spouse now that the nest is empty? The Granby Park and Recreation Department has just the answer: MODERN WESTERN SQUARE DANCING MODERN WESTERN SQUARE DANCING is the perfect escape! Exercise the body, stimulate the mind and make new friends, all while forgetting the day […]
MeadowBrook of Granby played host to about 50 local seniors from Simsbury, Granby, and East Granby on July 15. This annual happy hour boasts live entertainment, hot and cold hors d’oeuvres, refreshing beverages, and desserts. Door prizes were also awarded to several lucky guests. MeadowBrook of Granby hosts fourth annual senior summer sizzler […]
Rovers Girls U13 have an undefeated seasonCongratulations to the Rovers Girls U13 soccer team for their phenomenal undefeated season. They scored 36 goals and only allowed 3. Way to go girls! Special thanks to Coach Mark Williams and Assistant Coaches Scott Price and Laura Wassick. Pictured are, front row (l-r): Emily Wassick, Sara Jahrstorfer, Hunter Price, Hailey Price, Amina Wertz, Elizabeth Volg, Catie Bystrowski; back row (l-r): coach Mark Williams, Caitlin Strzegowski, Siena Sandridge […]
Granby Tennis Club accepting membership applications Granby Tennis Club is currently accepting applications for new members. Please come and see the two red clay courts and one Har-Tru court in a beautiful country setting surrounded by trees and a babbling brook. The courts are impeccably maintained and the large clubhouse and covered deck is perfect for parties or to just to come up and use the grills for some outdoor cooking. On hot days nothing feels better than a swim in the natura […]
The GMHS auditorium was packed on May 3 for the Farmington Valley Chorale’s performance of Brahm’s Requiem. Photo by Peter Dinella […]
Granby’s own Don Dickey (left) together with members of his barbershop quartet “The Four Tune Seeker” presented a delightful music program May 7 at the Granby Senior Center. There were 100 women in attendance to hear their old time melodies. Photo by Joan Ducharme […]