The Arts

Local students create art for Connecticut Children’s Medical Center

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Last November, Granby resident Lori Catlin Garcia contacted local art teachers seeking help with winter decorations and other art projects for Connecticut Children’s Medical Center, where she is the facilities creative manager. Several local students, teachers and artists stepped forward to share their talents. Ceramic art by: Avis Cherichetti with Serra Tickey and Courtney Rambush Collage art by: Soul Leavitt Photos by Erin Blinn-Curran Brenda Miller and her art students at Wel […]

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GMMS Alice In Wonderland

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Granby Memorial Middle School presents Alice In Wonderland on Friday, May 19, at 6 p.m. at the Granby Memorial Middle School Cafeteria. Admission is free. Come join them as Alice takes her adventures down the rabbit hole into a world of fantasy and fun! The show is appropriate for all ages, so grab the kids and come along for the adventure! […]

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Granby Artists Association art show is May 2-30 at Simsbury Library

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The Granby Artists Association announces a new spring show of members’ artwork at the Simsbury Public Library in the downstairs program room and display case from May 2 to 30. Above, Sally Sargent Markey’s painting of the Farmington River will be among those displayed. The artwork is available for viewing, at no charge, during all hours the library is open. Library hours are Monday through Thursday, 9:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 9:30 – 5:30 p.m. […]

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Granby Public Library

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Granby Public Library hoursMonday, Wednesday, Thursday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.Tuesday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Sundays: (November to March)Cossitt Public Library hoursTuesday, Thursday: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 3 to 8 p.m. Saturday: 12 to 5 p.m.Pre-registration is required for many programs. Call 860-844-5275 (GPL Main Desk); 860-844-5284 (GPL Children); 860-653-8958 (Cossitt)ClosingsBoth libraries will be closed for Memorial Day weekend Friday, May 27 through Monday, May […]

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Llama at the library

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Granby Public Library hosted a Llama at the Library during the April school break, courtesy of the Friends of Granby Public Library. All ages were entertained by Theo the llama and his handler, Debbie Labbe, Country Quilt Llama Farm, Cornwall, Connecticut. Photo by Peter Dinella […]

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 Empty Bowls fundraiser is April 28

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By Tim Nolan, High School ReporterImagine Render is a nonprofit organization that strives to “create positive and lasting change through the arts, education and projects that build community.” Its main project is Empty Bowls. Empty Bowls has become an international effort to raise funds and awareness towards the fight against hunger. This spring will be the 27th edition of the event, and its outreach has continued to spread each year. Seven years ago, that outreach extended to Granby […]

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Volunteers needed for annual book sale

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By Kathleen MackThe Friends of Granby Public Library (FOGPL) are gearing up for the 2017 Annual Used Book Sale at Holcomb Farm, but your help is needed!As always, the success of the 35th Annual Used Book Sale will be due entirely to the generosity of donors and volunteers. This year, the Friends are looking for volunteers who can help in a variety of ways, such as: collecting sturdy boxes (boxes with covers, like copy paper boxes is a plus), sorting and boxing donated items at Holcomb Farm throu […]

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GEF has grand plans for the Gran-Bee

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By Kim Becker“Hiving” a hankering for trivia? “Bee-ing” grumpy about the winter weather? The “buzz” that has people thinking Spring is the 14th Annual Gran-Bee on April 21 at 6:30 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Trivia questions on topics ranging from Granby, music, and history plus jokes, and silly costumes make a fun family event.Want to “bee” a part of it? There is still time to register your swarm, um, team of friends, colleagues, or civic […]

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Generous neighbors provide food for friends

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By Andrea BoyleThe Farmington Valley VNA would like to publicly acknowledge and thank every individual, family, community, civic and student group, business, and association for their recent outpouring of generosity toward the Granby Food Bank Program and call attention to several of those groups.The Granby Ambulance Association, the Gables Homeowners Association, and the Farmington Chapter of UNICO were kind enough to take up collections of food and funds at their annual holiday parties. A $500 […]

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THEY CALLED HER RECKLESS–A STORY OF ONE EXTRAORDINARY HORSE

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By Eileen LonghiDo you enjoy books about horses? Would you like to learn more about the Korean War, often referred to as the “forgotten war?” A special horse and the war come together at the Lunch for the Mind March program. The Civic Engagement Education Team welcomes author Janet Barrett’s discussion of the fascinating story: They Called Her Reckless: A True Story of War, Love and One Extraordinary Horse at the Granby Senior Center on Wednesday, March 15, at 12:30 p.m.The sto […]