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Browse & Borrow — May 2024

Registration is required for most library programs. To register, visit granby-ct.gov/Library, and click on “Register for a Program” or call the library at 860-844-5275. To learn more about upcoming programs, sign up for the library’s monthly eNewsletter.

Meet me at the Center — May 2024

Please visit granby-ct.gov/senior-services or check your Center Life Newsletter for a complete listing of health services, support groups, clubs and ongoing activities.

A perfect pairing of food and fellowship

As a long-time Granby resident, I have frequently driven past the weathered sign reading “All Welcome Free Community Dinner Every Wednesday” in front of the community house on the south campus of Granby Congregational Church, 242 Salmon Brook Street, without much thought. I figured it was a church potluck or new member recruitment dinner. As I recently discovered, it is so much more.

Good Company production was a solid hit

Granby’s own Good Company Theater presented its spring production of Murder by Indecision in April with more than 250 patrons enjoying this Agatha Crispy farce during evening and matinee performances at the Granby Congregational Church, South Campus. The production team is already working on a fall musical.

Got pollinators?

The signs are all over town, as Granby residents celebrate the essential roles that bees, birds and bugs play in the health and vitality of our world.

Lions Club awards scholarships

The Granby Lions Club awarded scholarships to three Granby Memorial High School seniors. Granby Lions scholarships are based upon financial need, academic achievement, school and extracurricular activities, community service, recommendation letters and personal essays.

School Records Notice

On or about Nov. 1, 2022, the special services department of the Granby Public Schools will destroy all special education and related records of students who are no longer enrolled in the school system for a period of seven years or greater.

Getting ready for the primary

From left, Patty Sansone, Mike Gantt and Diane Neumann-Hernsdorf preparing for the Republican and Democratic Primaries in August.

Volunteer opportunity at the FVVNA

Are you a compassionate person who loves to provide companionship, provide a listening ear and help someone smile? Consider being a hospice volunteer with the Farmington Valley Visiting Nurse Association.

July Book Sale raised $13,500

The Friends of Granby Public Library (FOGPL) wrapped up another successful book sale at the end of July—the sale generated over $13,500! All proceeds support the Granby Public Library with books, magazines, DVDs, museum passes and special programs for all patrons.

Dialogues on Race offered this fall

The Faith Subcommittee of Granby Racial Reconciliation will offer Dialogues on Race on seven consecutive Tuesdays from Sept. 27 to Nov. 8, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. via Zoom.

Public Works

Trash holiday: Monday, Sept. 5, is a holiday for Paine’s Inc. All trash/recycling pickups will be delayed by one day the week after the Labor Day holiday.

Chamber of Commerce fall events

As separate organizations, the Granby and Simsbury Chambers of Commerce ran many wonderful events, but together they will be even more impactful.

Artisan Craft Fair

The Friends of the Southwick Public Library, a 501(c)(3) organization, are sponsoring an Arts and Craft Fair on Saturday, Sept. 24, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Southwick Town Hall, 454 College Highway.

Crafters Wanted

The Suffield Fire Department Auxiliary will host the return of its Annual Harvest Crafts Fair on Saturday, Nov. 5, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Center Firehouse, 73 Mountain Road (Rt. 168), Suffield.