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On May 28, about 7:15 in the morning, John Dewey was photographing a turkey that had come into his yard. In a split second he ran and then flew away. A coyote appeared about 20 feet from the house where he was photographing from a window. It stayed around a few minutes then was off into the woods. […]
Kathy Norris, president of Citizens for a Better Granby (CBG) presented the 2017 Drummer scholarship to Granby Memorial High School student Emily Brewer at the June 1 senior awards night. Emily will attend Hamilton College in the fall. […]
Granby Parents for a Safe Graduation announced the winners of the 2017 art competition. The first place entry will be used to design the invitation for the Granby Memorial High School’s safe graduation party. The winning design is featured on a complementary grad night t-shirt that all seniors receive. The grad night party is free to all graduating seniors and will be held this year on June 19 at the Farmington Valley YMCA in Granby. From l.: GMHS Principal Mike Dunn, Olivia McDougall […]
By Kim BeckerThe 14th annual Gran-Bee trivia challenge was once again a rousing success. In addition to raising money for local education projects, we found Waldo! Granby Public Schools Superintendent Alan Addley emceed for the first time dressed as the beloved character famous for his Where’s Waldo? Book series. When characters as famous as this one attend, you know the Gran-Bee is truly making a difference!Thirty-two teams competed for bragging rights as the 2017 winners. The Holcomb Har […]
Help identify the Granby Libraries’ needs now and in the future by filling out the survey online at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3N3GTJD from June 5 -19. Hard copies of the survey will be at both libraries. Thank you for your participation! […]
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 […]
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! […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]