People
Support scouting with flag service
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The Cub Scouts of Granby Pack 325 is proud to offer its second year of flag service to all Granby residents and businesses, and for anyone that wants to show support for the Granby Cub Scouts.
Events
Simsbury Garden Club hosts Garden Tour on June 19
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On June 19, the Simsbury Garden Club will host a garden tour entitled Beyond the Garden Gate. The one-day event, celebrating Simsbury’s 350th Anniversary, will be held rain or shine from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
People
Read and walk and read some more
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Families are invited to stop by Granby Public Library’s lawn, near the patio, at any time this month to enjoy the GPL Story Stroll.
People
No April Fool’s joke
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On April 1, John Dewey captured this photo in his backyard on Copper Hill Road in Granby. The black bear ate from the feeder and eventually broke it—clearly giving Dewey the message that it was time to bring the bird feeders in for the season.
People
The Drummer garners awards in state contest
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In its first foray into journalism competitions, the Granby Drummer came away with a number of honors from the Connecticut Press Club’s 2020 Communications Contest. The contest is held annually and spans a variety of categories—e.g., news writing, specialty articles, speeches, columns, personality profiles, photo essays, books, and more.
Health Notes
Autoimmune Diseases: When our immune system turns against us
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The immune system has become a topic of interest during the COVID pandemic. It is our goal to create a healthy internal environment to fight disease by eating right, exercising, getting enough sleep, and taking supplements.
People
Daybreak at the Drummer
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One of the benefits of an early morning walk is being able to witness a spectacular sunrise like this.
People
Jen Bell joins CBG board
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Kathy Norris, president of Citizens for a Better Granby (CBG), announced the election of Jen Bell to its board. CBG is the nonprofit volunteer organization that publishes the community newspaper, The Granby Drummer, now in its 51st year of operation.
People
New duck nest boxes installed
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Granby Land Trust Board Member and photographer Dave Emery, Dismal Brook Wildlife Preserve Property Steward Bob Saunders and property neighbor John Miller installed two additional wood duck nest boxes at the GLT’s Dismal Brook Wildlife Preserve in North Granby during a snowstorm on Feb. 22.