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McLovins featuring Granby’s own

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The McLovins (featuring Granby’s own Jake Huffman) have taken their band to the next level, releasing their 4th studio album (Beautiful Lights) with producer Anthony Krizan of the Spin Doctors and embarking on a national tour.  In January, the band toured the southeast for a month, going as far as Miami, FL. They will begin an even more rigorous tour in Colorado in June and July, so their local Connecticut fan base will not be able to see them live until their appearance at the Gathe […]

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Twilight egg hunt brings the crowds

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Salmon Brook Park was host to the Twilight Eggstravaganza where Jack the Bunny help corral the kids who came out to collect colorful eggs. Photos by Kristy Earl and Karrie VanRyn Niko Merz (above) is all smiles after finding many eggs there, too. Olivia and Max Fitzsimmons (top) take a break with their mom at Creative Learning Preschool’s annual Easter Egg Hunt. Mia Woods and Allie Van Ryn filled their baskets. Salmon Brook Park was host to the Twilight Egg […]

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NE Braille Challenge

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North Granby student participated in NE Braille Challenge Elizabeth Cappelli, daughter of Arthur and Anne Capelli of North Granby, participated in the 14th Annual NE Regional Braille Challenge reading, writing and spelling contest recently held at the Carroll Center for the Blind in Newton, Mass. Elizabeth, 12, a 6th grade student, was one of 27 students from across the northeast who participated in The Braille Challenge at the Carroll Center, an education and rehabilitation facility that pr […]

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Marquis Peacock Award

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By Lori Garcia On February 7, members of the Marquis of Granby gathered at the Shannon-Shattuck Post 182 of the American Legion for a special celebration. The American Legion was presented with the prestigious Marquis of Granby Peacock Award, which recognizes long-standing commitment and support for the Marquis by an individual or organization in the community. The award is cross-stitched by hand each year by a Marquis parent with an 18th century peacock design. “The peacock is figured […]

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Motorcycle Show

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New England Air Museum to Hold first ever Motorcycle Show on April 19. The New England Air Museum will hold a motorcycle show on Saturday, April 19. On that day visitors will be able to view 13 different classes of motorcycles. The classes are: Best Military Motorcycle, Oldest Running Motorcycle, Best American Pre WWII, Best American Post WWII, Best Custom Built, Best Café Racer, Best British Pre 1960, Best British Post 1960, Best European Pre 1960, Best European Post 1960, Best Japa […]

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Nunsense

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The cast and crew of Nunsense: (l to r) Paula Kuenzler, Susan Accetura, Nikki Currie-Huggard, Coreen Thompson, Noel-Marie Karvoski, Kevin Barlowski, Lauren Rozeck, Jennifer Jensen and Jessica Turgeon. Photo by Danielle Zaugg Nunsense will run from Feb. 28 through March 16 at South Congregational Church in Granby. Tickets are available at Granby Pharmacy or Good Company Theater.Tickets are $20 advance / $22 door Includes light refreshments. […]

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Green Eggs and Ham Breakfast

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Green Eggs and Ham breakfast will celebrate birthday of Dr. Seuss Join in the fun Saturday, March 1, as Granby celebrates the 110th birthday of Theodor Seuss Geissel, better known as Dr. Seuss. A breakfast of green eggs (no artificial coloring) and ham, served with toast, juice and coffee, will be offered to the very young and the young-at-heart. This family event will be held in the new Lodge building at Salmon Brook Park, with seatings at 7 a.m., 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. The room will be filled […]

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Marquis of Granby Annual Awards Banquet

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Marquis of Granby celebrates 44th season with annual awards banquetBy Lori Catlin Garcia Members of the Marquis of Granby Jr. Ancient Fyfe and Drum Corps gathered on January 25 in Cook Hall at the First Congregational Church to celebrate their forty-fourth season. The corps opened the evening by playing a short concert to a crowd of over 115 attendees, including four past directors. After a delicious dinner, Director Audrey Lampert began the program with a video highlighting some of th […]

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Baby, It’s Cold Outside

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Image Source: GECC Facebook Page GECC offers winter playgroup By Sheri Litchfield If you and your little one are looking for a warm place to have fun this winter, join us for Kids Play, You Stay playgroup. Every Wednesday morning from 9:30-11 a.m., parents, grandparents, and other caregivers come to the big red barn at the Holcomb Farm for a variety of fun and learning opportunities. The Granby Early Childhood Council, together with the Granby Youth Services, has been offering a weekly […]

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Your Creation Vacation

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Coloring Contest! sponsored by Free Lunch Studios Your Creation Vacation Granby CT Color this cartoon and mail to: Free Lunch Studios, 518 Salmon Brook St. Unit 6, Granby, CT 06035. Winner will win Free Lunch Studios Gift Certificate and the Original art. Good luck and have fun! Due 2.15.14 […]