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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Audrey M. Phelps beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, and Friend, of West Suffield, CT who peacefully passed away at home on January 22, 2025 at the age of 89.
Granby-Simsbury Chamber Golf Tournament, All-aboard for 85 years!, Scavenger Hunt at Old New-Gate, Farmington Valley Chorale concert, and Beginner’s acting class at Suffield Players
Women’s Breakfast, Civic Club, Men’s Breakfast, Camera Club, and SBHS Events
On Sunday, May 18, the Yevshan Ukrainian Vocal Ensemble, under the direction of Alexander Kuzma, and the Windy Hill Guitar Ensemble, under the direction of Laura Mazza-Dixon, will present a concert at 4 p.m. at the South Campus of Granby Congregational Church, 242 Salmon Brook Street.
The Granby Unico is preparing to kick off its annual golf tournament—the 18th year that Unico has held the tournament.
In addition to Saturday hours, Granby’s Transfer Station will be open on Wednesday mornings starting now, and ending in December. For a list of all accepted items and fees, check the town website.
In 1999, May was established as Military Appreciation Month. It was created to honor and acknowledge the work and sacrifice that military members do for our country. We celebrate holidays like Memorial Day and Loyalty Day. In honor of Military Appreciation Month, I’d like to share the voice and story of a local veteran.
Previous parades honoring those who gave their lives for our freedom
The Granby Lions Club’s tradition of flying dedicated American flags in and around Granby center from Memorial Day through Veteran’s Day has provided a tangible way of reminding Granby citizens of the dedication and sacrifices made by our veterans.
Lions International is the world’s largest service organization with 1.4 million members serving those in need locally and around the world.
Mikayla Kai Thompson graduated from Saint Michael’s College in May where she was named to the dean’s list for the spring semester.
During the lazy, hazy days of summer, public schools go on a welcome hiatus. Children enjoy staying up late, attending camp, playing with friends and setting out on family vacations while teachers and administrators sleep late and loll around the pool, right? Wrong.
The Sylvia Davis Art Foundation has made a financial donation, for the second year, to the Oak Hill School special education students’ creative arts program.
The focus of the Social Services Department is to coordinate existing federal, state, regional and local services, to increase community awareness of these services and to develop new programs to meet the needs of Granby residents.
The Friends of Granby Public Libraries (FOGPL) wrapped up another successful book sale at the end of July. The sales generated over $12,500!
and the Simsbury Public Library in welcoming local filmmaker, Ray Asselin, as he presents the latest episode in his five-part Beaver Pond Wildlife series documenting a full year’s time at New England beaver ponds.
The Suffield Players is thrilled to announce its upcoming production of the timeless comedy Arsenic and Old Lace by Joseph Kesselring. Directed by the talented Becca Coolong, this uproarious play promises to entertain audiences with its witty humor and eccentric characters.
Become a Memory Care Volunteer with McLean, and help support those in our community who are living with dementia and their caregivers.
On Aug. 5, Mary’s Place, A Center for Grieving Children and Families, hosted The Vineyard Mingle, the largest fundraising event of the year to benefit its important mission.
Susan Regan, host of CT Valley Views, interviewed Ana Wittig, chief administrator of Oak Hill School in an informative dialogue about this venerable institution that is celebrating its 130th year serving the citizens of New England communities.
Bennett, Sydney M. “Syd”, 91, husband of Gertrude (Allen) Bennett, May 1
Civic Club Begins 110th Year, Farmington River Clean-up, UNICO Charity Golf Tournament, Women’s Breakfast, and SBHS News
Come see your neighbors’ skills and produce at the Granby Grange Agricultural Fair on Saturday, Sept. 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Everyone is invited to show off their baked goods, vegetables, jams, jellies, art or needle work and vie for the blue ribbon and a cash prize.
Here is what is planned for the upcoming year, so mark your calendars!
Monrovia has been leasing the land at its Granby location since 2014.
Applications to receive an absentee ballot are being collected now by the Town Clerk for those who know they will be away from home on Nov. 7. The form is available at Town Hall or at sots.ct.gov
After the success of last year’s sold-out comedy night, the Granby chapter of UNICO will hold its second comedy night Nov. 3, 8 p.m. at The Brass Rail Meetinghouse in Southwick.
Moving into the fall, we are invigorated by the cooler temps, changing leaves, and bright skies. A welcome relief from a hot and humid summer! However, transitioning to shorter and busier fall days can be challenging. Preparing for the fall into winter months can make this change of seasons easier. Here are some reminders that may help.
Trash holiday: Monday, Sept. 4, is Labor Day and a holiday for Paine’s Inc. All trash/recycling pickups will be delayed by one day the week after the holiday.