Events
Art show to support Granby Land Trust
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Each fall, the Granby Land Trust hosts a juried art show to celebrate the beauty of the natural world and to raise funds to protect the land, water and wildlife of Granby.
Verse
October Thoughts
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Already I miss the trees’ green leaves that offered their shade from the blistering sun’s summer heat. Yet, I am in awe of the beauty of the reds, oranges, yellows, and even browns that blend in together to beautify the landscape.
What’s for Supper?
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October is finally here! And although it has yet to start to feel like fall weather, cooler temps are just around the corner and that makes me think about cooking different dishes.
The Arts
Marquis of Granby open house and recruitment night is Nov. 14
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The Marquis of Granby Ancient Jr. Fyfe and Drum Corps will hold an open house on Wednesday, Nov. 14, at First Congregational Church of Granby on Route 189.
Verse
The Blue Jays
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They know what time I get up, and each morning they wait in the trees by the back door for me to toss them some crumbled bread. Then, they call to their family and friends to come and get some breakfast, too.
The Arts
Marquis travels to Edinburgh
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Following months of planning and fundraising efforts, the Marquis of Granby Junior Ancient Fyfe and Drum Corps traveled to Scotland this summer. Everyone had a great time.
The Arts
Good Company Theater hosts puppetry workshop at Lost Acres Orchard
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In early July a group of young puppeteers gathered at Lost Acres Orchard to beat the heat with penguins. Guided by Granby’s uniquely talented, always energetic Audrey Laird, the children each built icebergs from cardboard, paint, and tissue paper, and crafted a personal, highly decorated penguin puppet to use in a performance for family and friends.
The Arts
Chorale announces new season, seeks new singers
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The Farmington Valley Chorale, with Ellen Gilson Voth, artistic director, begins rehearsals for its 2018/2019 season on Sunday, Sept. 9, 7 to 9 p.m. at Simsbury United Methodist Church, 799 Hopmeadow Street.
Events
Bruce Porter Memorial Music Series begins seventh season
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The seventh season of the Bruce Porter Memorial Music Series will open on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018, at 4 p.m. at South Congregational Church, 242 Salmon Brook St, Granby, CT, with an exciting concert by saxophonist Tony Gibbs and pianist Benita Rose appearing as The Rose-Gibbs Duo.