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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.
E. B. Goddard, a man who wore many hats; Fundraiser photo shoot planned for Nov. 9; Don’t miss taking “A Stroll through Granby History!”
In a heartfelt recognition of his outstanding contributions to the community, Commander of the Granby American Legion Post Cliff Burrell has been honored as the Granby Grange #5 Community Citizen of the Year.
When I was a little girl in the 1950s, I went to Byram School in Greenwich. It had kindergarten through eighth grade, and the older children were taught to be protective of the younger ones on the playground.
Holcomb Hoedown Success!, Another Open Farm Day celebration, Summer is winding down, Last big event of the year: Harvest Dinner and Live Auction, and Purchase a Laura Eden print to benefit Fresh Access
Granby’s Open Farm Day, Sept. 14, was graced with perfect weather for the 19 agricultural businesses and organizations that participated.
In the past few years, there has been a lot of news and discussion about saving the bees. We know that honey bees are extremely important for food production around the world and without these pollinators, we would be in a grim situation.
Who would have expected that walking her poodle in Granby woods would have inspired Dana McSwain to write a creative non-fiction piece that was selected to appear in the 2024 Connecticut Literary Anthology? Everyone who knows McSwain, that’s who!
The girls of Girl Scout Troop 66362 have graduated high school.
Osborn, Charles Andrew, 71, husband of Lynn L. (LaBrecque) Osborn, August 15
Claire Newhall, of East Granby, graduated in May with a B.A. honors in fine arts from Saint Anselm College.
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.
On August 30, the doors to one of the best school districts in Connecticut opened for the 2022-23 school year. We welcomed our returning families and those new to our district to what promises to be a great school year for Granby Public Schools.
The Youth Service Bureau is excited for the start of a new school year.
From left, Patty Sansone, Mike Gantt and Diane Neumann-Hernsdorf preparing for the Republican and Democratic Primaries in August.
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.
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.
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.
“A picture is worth a thousand words” is a powerful saying found in many languages. How people and situations are portrayed in images can influence the viewer’s beliefs about the subject matter.
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.
As separate organizations, the Granby and Simsbury Chambers of Commerce ran many wonderful events, but together they will be even more impactful.
Enjoy Motown Magic Under the Stars on Saturday, Sept. 10, at Simsbury Meadows Performing Arts Center.
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.
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.
If you want to learn to cook delicious food the way people did in colonial times, now’s your chance. Join accomplished open-hearth cooking expert Becky Hendricks for an immersive experience cooking in an authentic colonial-era kitchen at Windsor Historical Society’s historic Strong-Howard House.
The Farmington Valley Quilters Sew Beautiful show will display over 275 quilts including traditional, art and modern quilts.
Calling all singers. The Farmington Valley Chorale is pleased to announce the start of its fall rehearsal season on Sept. 11.
The NCCHP—Noble and Cooley Center for Historic Preservation—Museum at the Drum Factory, 42 Water Street, Granville is open for tours on the second and fourth Sundays of the month from noon to 3 p.m.
The Musical Club of Hartford announces its first live music program of the 2022-23 season on Thursday, Sept. 15, 10 a.m., at Westminster Presbyterian Church in West Hartford.