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The Bluebirds are back!

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Bluebirds are being welcomed all over town this spring! Whether it has anything to do with climate change, it seems that there are more than usual appearing in our backyards. In addition to having difficulty contending with killing winter temperatures, another factor in their dwindling numbers in our area during the past several decades is that house wrens, tree swallows, alien house sparrows and starlings have crowded the gentle blues out of nearly all available nesting places.

Events

Granby Grange hosting fair on Open Farm Day

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The Granby Grange is holding an Agricultural Fair on Saturday, Sept. 14 that will coincide with Granby Open Farm Day. The Grange invites home producers to enter products from their gardens, kitchens, cameras and craft rooms for judging and to show off your skills to residents and out of town visitors alike.

Fun & Rec

Meet me at the Center

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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.

History

Here Comes the Bride — Wedding gowns from Granby’s past

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Salmon Brook Historical Society is exhibiting eight historic wedding gowns during the 2024 summer season. The gowns and accessories on display have a connection to Granby families and span the years 1866 through 1954. The exhibit will open for Sunday tours from 2 to 4 p.m. on June 2 through Sept. 29.

History

Salmon Brook Historical Society

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In the last issue of the Drummer, I wrote about Granby’s Civil War hero, Colonel Richard E. Holcomb, who died in battle at Port Hudson, Louisiana. When Holcomb’s body was returned to Granby for burial, many of his things were sent back in his trunk, such as his canteen, his uniform, with all the shoulder boards of his rank as Lieutenant, then Major, and finally Colonel.

Fun & Rec

Browse & Borrow — June 2024

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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.

People

Reward for getting out early

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Kathy McDonnell took this early morning photo of a bald eagle on the footbridge in Salmon Brook Park on March 21.

Events

The Senior Skinny

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

People

The Fall of a Landmark

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My husband, Maurice, and I were watching over my grandchildren in Granby when he received the kind of phone call from his brother that no one likes to receive. Their 96-year-old mother had suffered a major stroke. She had been rushed to the hospital in the small town of Calico Rock, Arkansas and was in very serious condition. My brother-in-law urged us to get there right away.

Waypoints

A day in the life

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Today looked like it was going to be a great day. A trouble-free day for hanging out; for taking what comes my way. I guess, given my lot in life, I should have known better.

Great Outdoors

Celebrate Trails Day with a family-friendly hike

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On June 4, celebrate Connecticut Trails Day by spending a morning with fellow outdoor enthusiasts on the Granby Land Trust’s Mary Edwards Mountain property. This family-friendly nature walk will be led by GLT Board Member and middle school science teacher Jennifer Plourde.

Events

Sunset Series returns to Salmon Brook Park

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The Town of Granby and Rider Productions, LLC are pleased to announce the return of the Sunset Concert Series in July. On three consecutive Saturdays, July 9, 16 and 23, the concerts will be held at Salmon Brook Park. Proceeds will benefit Granby Parks and Recreation, Habitat for Humanity, Waste Not Want Not food pantry, and Specialist Richard C. Emmons III Memorial Fund.

Fun & Rec

Parks & Recreation

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Junk in your Trunk Community Tag Sale: Saturday, May 14, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.Join us for our first-ever Junk in your Trunk Community Tag Sale.

School & Sports

New nature-based preschool to open in Granby

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Granby is known and loved as an extraordinary small town with over 30 farms, an abundance of nature trails and an interdependent community rich in service to others. Why not use Granby’s impressive assets as resources and classrooms? This bold concept is becoming a reality as a new preschool infuses the town’s longstanding values of farm, nature and community with education for young children.

Events

Please volunteer for Granby Celebrates Juneteenth

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The Granby Racial Reconciliation Group is seeking volunteers to help run its first Granby Celebrates Juneteenth arts festival on Saturday, June 18 from 3 to 8:30 p.m. in Salmon Brook Park.

CT Valley Views

CTVV interview covers education issues in Guilford

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CT Valley Views, with host Susan Patricelli Regan, interviewed Bill Maisano and David Holman, residents of Guilford, who provided a candid overview of the issues facing parents and their children relative to the Board of Education stance on the town’s educational curriculum.

People

Seniors Job Bank elects leadership team

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The Seniors Job Bank (SJB), a nonprofit community resource, chose officers and directors at its annual meeting. SJB connects people over 50 wanting to work with businesses, households and other entities that have work to be done.

Town/Govt

Public Works

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Trash Holiday: Monday, May 30, Memorial Day is a holiday for Paine’s. All trash and recycling pickups will be delayed by one day the week after the holiday.

People

Twins entertain at UNICO meeting

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At an Italian Heritage presentation in March, the Granby UNICO chapter members were delighted as 92-year-old identical twin sisters Bambina Grimaldi and Virginia Valente talked about their family who immigrated from Pratola Peligna in Abruzzo, Italy.

Browse & Borrow

Browse & Borrow

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Registration is required for many of the library’s programs. To register, follow the links on the library’s website or call the library. To learn more about upcoming programs, sign up for the library’s monthly eNewsletter in person, on the website or by phone.

People

Saluting Jim Hall: a community treasure

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In Granby, the American Legion Pancake Breakfast is synonymous with the opening day of fishing season—a maple-syrup-covered tradition anglers and breakfast lovers anticipate all year. On the second Saturday of April, you’ll find Jim Hall at the grill flipping the hundreds of pancakes served at the main fundraiser for the Shannon-Shattuck Post 182.