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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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THE BUZZ AROUND THE GRAN-BEE

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By Kim BeckerCalling all those folks who buzz with excitement at the thought of fun, giggles, and trivia! Teams are needed at the Gran-Bee to answer questions ranging from music to science to Granby history. This Granby Education Foundation event is two hours of family entertainment filled with jokes, costumes, bee puns, and trivia.The 14th Annual Gran-Bee will be held on Friday, April 21 at 6:30 PM in the Granby Memorial High School auditorium. All kinds of teams have competed over the Bee&rsqu […]

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Granby Public Library

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Monday, Wednesday and 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, Nov. to March: 1 to 4 p.m.Cossitt Public LibraryTuesday and 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 on Feb. 20 for President’s Day.To register for any program call 860-844-52 […]

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Local musician publishes poetry collection

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A celebration of the publication of Laura Mazza-Dixon’s new book, Forged by Joy, will be held on Feb. 11 at 4 p.m. (Snow date is Feb. 18 at 4 p.m.). at South Congregational Church Fellowship Hall, in Granby.  Published by the local press, Antrim House Books, Forged by Joy is a collection of poems written over the course of the author’s life.Music, the life of the spirit, political activism, poetry, and the natural world are Laura Mazza-Dixon’s passions. Religious and medit […]

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Cossitt Library News

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Book Gift TreesPatrons and townspeople are invited to continue the tradition of sharing holiday cheer with gift books to children and seniors, distributed by Granby Social Services. Select a tag from the holiday tree in the Children’s Room, gender and age given, and/or from the Adult Room tree for a senior. Purchase and gift wrap a book(s) and return to Cossitt no later than Saturday, Dec. 10. The Friends of Cossitt Library thank you for your generous spirit and wish you holiday joy.Mini-F […]

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From script to screen with Giorgio Armani Frames of Life

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By Alexis RoyAs a screenwriter, hearing that someone’s interested in your pitch is an incredible feeling—and seeing that pitch through from script to screen is on another level. For me, pitching and writing a script that would go on to represent Emerson College in the Giorgio Armani Frames of Life Campaign has truly gone above and beyond what I imagined I’d accomplish during my four years as a college student. The evolution of a vision—this vision, that I’ve ha […]

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Thanksgiving Tree at Library

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A tree at Granby Public Library has been growing leaves, not shedding them. Visitors have been adding leaves marked with things that make them thankful. Lots of thanks-giving in Granby!Caption: Photo by Deborah Kulwich […]

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Cossitt Library celebrates 125 years

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Dedication plaque is in recognition of 125 years of continuous service to the residents of Granby, gift of the Friends of Cossitt Library. Photos by Kelly Marszycki Lila Inness, former children’s librarian; Pat Bossler, former member of the Friends of Cossitt (FOC) board; Bruce Sullivan, treasurer of FOC; Holly Johnson, program and outreach coordinator; Lynn Stewart, branch supervisor; Deborah Woodsome, former president of FOC, and library technical assistant, Roberta Sullivan, curr […]

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FOGPLis accepting donations for the 34th annual used book sale

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By Kathleen MackThe Friends of Granby Public Library (FOGPL) will gladly accept your “gently loved” books, CDs, DVDs, puzzles, games, toys and other book-related items for the 34th Annual FOGPL Used-Book Sale. From June 6 – August 13, all items may be dropped off at three convenient locations: Granby Public Library, Farmington Valley YMCA and Geisslers’s Supermarket. Please note that if you are bringing your items to the YMCA, Granby Public Library or Geissler’s Supermarket, do […]