People
Granby women build Habitat homes
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Enthusiastically swinging their hammers, 18 Granby area women teamed up in May to help build affordable housing as part of Hartford Area Habitat for Humanity’s annual month-long Women Build celebration.
Animal Talk
Pandemic created new veterinary experience
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A recent New York Times article reported that 70 percent of millennials own pets. This may seem high but the pandemic created the perfect conditions for a pet boom.
People
All three Granby 4-H Robotics Teams crowned champions
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Granby 4-H Robotics Teams secured three World Awards at Live Remote VEX Robotics World Championship 2021 that has been recognized as the Largest Online Robot Championships record holder by Guinness World Records®.
People
Connecticut Trails Day Hike
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Granby Land Trust (GLT) board member and middle school science teacher Jen Plourde led a group of hikers on an educational tour of the GLT’s Seth and Lucy Holcombe Preserve in North Granby on June 5, as part of Connecticut Trails Day.
People
Rachael Manzer, NE 4-H Volunteer of the Year
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Rachael Manzer was named as Connecticut’s 4-H Volunteer of the Year and most recently awarded the National 2021 Northeast Region 4-H Volunteer of the Year Award. Manzer is a volunteer with UConn’s Granby 4-H Club of Granby, and a UConn 4-H Alumni.
People
Food safety course provided for community volunteers
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Food Safety comes first in Granby’s community kitchens. On June 12, nineteen community members participated in a food safety training class and certification exam.
People
Pilgrim Covenant Church group walks Global 6K for Water
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Water. How far do you go for water? A few steps to your kitchen for a nice cold glass to drink? Maybe to your basement laundry or upstairs for a shower or bath?
People
Air Museum expands hours and offerings
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In a sign that things are starting to get back to normal in the museum world, the New England Air Museum has announced an expansion of its hours to accommodate more visitors while enabling them to maintain a comfortable distance from others. The new hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the museum will be open every day from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
CT Valley Views
CTVV Update: Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
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The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving serves 29 Connecticut towns in which a broad diversity of low income and opportunity deficient citizens who require vital humanitarian needs and educational, fiscal, housing and safety support.
CT Valley Views
CTVV speaks with pundit Joe Markley
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CT Valley Views strives to bring viewers perspective on what matters to Connecticut’s citizens relevant to their health, wealth, and future quality of life. Key at this time is the State’s budget and bills that have been summarily hustled through the legislative process managed by the Democrat majority.