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Christmas Craft Fair, Silent Book Club: Happy hour for introverts, FV Chorale sings with symphony orchestra, Harvest Crafts Fair, and Musical Club Events
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Connecticut District Office has officially launched the call for nominations for the 2024 National and District Small Business Week Awards, including the Small Business Person of the Year Award.
CTVV host Susan Regan interviewed Jeff Brown, chief information officer for the State of Connecticut to discuss the methods, objectives and strategy to protect the state from potential cyber attacks.
Women’s Breakfast, Men’s Breakfast, Camera Club, Civic Club, Support 4-H Robotics, Coffee House, Puzzle and Game Sale, Wilhelm Concert, and SBHS News
Questions? Please feel free to contact the Registrars, Laura Wolfe and Paul Willis, at 860-844-5322, registrarofvoters@granby-ct.gov or lwolfe@granby-ct.gov and pwillis@granby-ct.gov
Valley Pre-School (VPS) is the proud recipient of a generous grant from the Pomeroy-Brace Fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving.
Sen. Lisa Seminara announced the release of grant funding to help Avon, Canton and Granby Public Schools expand existing dual-credit course offerings and foster stronger partnerships with higher-education institutions.
The October issue had a photo of Lew McIntyre being recognized for his service to Stony Hill Village. Our caption read “retirement after 40 years of service.” Mr. McIntyre’s service with Stony Hill Village was 25 years.
Further, Town Clerk Scott Nolan was misidentified.
We apologize for these errors.
On Oct. 8, Connecticut State Grange Chief Deputy Peter Keefe and his Winchester Grange Installation Team visited Granby Grange to install the newly elected 2023-24 Granby Grange Officers.
As our canine companions age, they may start to show signs of dementia not all that different from the signs of dementia seen in aging people. Canine Cognitive Dysfunction, or CCD, is the dog’s version of Alzheimer’s disease.
Granby Churches:First Congregational Church219 N. Granby Rd. 860-653-4537Dec. 13 Sun. – 7 p.m. Acoustic ChristmasDec. 17 Thurs. – 7 p.m. Blue Christmas ServiceDec. 24 Thurs. – 5 p.m. Family Service & 9 p.m. Candlelight Service Pilgrim Covenant Church605 Salmon Brook St. 860-653-3800Dec. 11 Fri. – 6 p.m. Children’s Christmas PageantDec. 24 Thurs. – 7 and 11 p.m. Christmas Eve Services S […]
By Carol BressorOpened in April 2015, Center Grill in East Granby has quickly become a local favorite for breakfast and lunch. Located the Center Shops Plaza (Route 20), the grill is open every day from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. serving breakfast and lunch. Specials are listed on the entrance’s blackboard.“We serve comfort food,” said owner Rick Maholakis. “Everything is made from scratch each day, using fresh ingredients.” He is passionate about giving his patrons good food value for a fair pr […]
By Laura Mazza-Dixon Bring your family and friends with you on Friday, Jan. 15, at 7 p.m., to South Congregational Church, 242 Salmon Brook St., for a night at the movies. The silent film, with Buster Keaton as director and protagonist, is The Navigator, released by Metro-Goldwyn in 1924. The amazing Jason Roberts, in full improvisatory mode, will provide the music on the church’s Austin organ. Fast b […]
By Carole BernardBefore the major-league guilt of enjoying the sweet treats of the holiday season completely overtakes you, come and enjoy the bounty of the Cookies by the Pound sale at South Congregational Church. Lovingly made by hand, with incredible attention to detail and the best of ingredients, the variety of fl […]
By Kim Becker In response to a Board of Education query earlier this calendar year, district administrators presented raw data relating to the systems achievement gap. The data focused on problem areas for students with special needs and those from the Open Choice progra […]
As you all know, Connecticut has a medical marijuana law that allows for medicinal use under certain conditions. Our state has also removed jail time for possessing small amounts of marijuana. The decriminalization has lead to increases in cases of accidental exposure of pets across the country and in our & […]
By Audrey LampertThe First Congregational Church of Granby will host a community event to commemorate the Transgender Day of Remembrance on Nov. 20, at 6 p.m., to be followed immediately by a free dinner and informal Q and A session.The Transgender Day of Remembrance is an annual event that seeks to memorialize those who were killed due to anti-transgender hatred or prejudice in the prior year. The first event was held in the spring of 1999 in San Francisco as a memorial service to honor […]
By Marilyn SponzoOn Nov. 5, Tara’s Memory Café will host violinist Kate O’Brien, who will delight audiences with music from a variety of genres—elegant classical, swing and jazz, country fiddling, popular songs and ethnic music. She’ll also share the secrets of her custom violin and play personal favorites on request. The program will take place at the Granby Senior Center, 15C North Granby Road, from 2 to 4 p.m.O’Brien has been playing violin in orchestras s […]
This November the Granby Memorial High School Drama Club presents Inherit the Wind. This powerful courtroom drama is based upon the 1925 Scopes Monkey Trial, involving a teacher from Tennessee who defied state law and taught the theory of evolution in his classroom, instead of the state-mandated theory of Creationism. This drama thrives on the intense disputes between lawyers based on William Jennings Bryan, a strict interpreter of the Bible, and Clarence Darrow, a defender of science and the ri […]
By Dave CaspoleLoren “Squire” Bressor has been named the 2015 Hagan Award recipient by the Westfield State University Athletics Hall of Fame Committee for his long-time contributions to the athletics department at Westfield State. Bressor received the award at the Athletics Hall of Fame banquet as part of homecoming festivities.Bressor served as Westfield State’s tennis coach in the 1970s and was also an adjunct professor at the University. He has been a part of the Westfield S […]
By Andrea BoyleThe Farmington Valley VNA’s Granby Food Bank Program is the grateful recipient of the recent generosity of Geissler’s Supermarket and the Archdiocese of Hartford.On Sept. 26, Geissler’s Supermarket in Granby hosted a food drive to benefit the Granby Food Bank Program and the East Granby Food Pantry. Along with Geissler’s store staff, volunteers from each Food Bank encouraged patrons to “fill the truck” that was parked in front of the store with […]
By Kim BeckerEmily Newman spent eighth grade on a labor of love and hope for a stranger she may never meet. That stranger will be the constant companion of Kelley, a yellow Labrador retriever puppy that Emily trained as a companion for a visually impaired person.Kelley stayed with the Newmans for 17 months as she learned basic house and walking manners and politely socialized in many different arenas. Emily and Kelley became a familiar sight at the grocery store, school, and library; amazing kid […]
The Granby Memorial High School class of 1975 held its 40th reunion over Labor Day weekend. On Sept. 5, the group gathered at Vito’s by the Water in Windsor. Thirty-five classmates and others enjoyed an evening of reminiscing and celebration. A few words were spoken by friends on behalf of lost classmates. DJ music was provided by Sonic Sound of Granby. A few former faculty members joined in the festivities.The class also held a pot luck picnic the following day at Salmon Brook Park for about […]
On Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 8:30 a.m., the Granby Women’s Breakfast Group will have breakfast served by the Granby Men’s Senior Breakfast Team headed by Leon Lanata. At 9 a.m., local resident Kathy Morgan will present a program entitled My Travels to Tanzania. For reservations, call Corinne Dickerson at 860-653-9891. Cost is $3 per person. […]
Blood Pressure ScreeningsThe Farmington Valley VNA’s free blood pressure screenings are available without appointment Mondays, Nov. 2, 10:30–11:30 a.m. at Hartland Town Hall, 22 South Rd., E. Hartland; 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m., at East Granby Senior Center and Nov. 16, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., at East Hartland First Church Parish House; Tuesday, Nov. 3, 9–10:30 a.m., at the Farmington Valley YMCA and Thursdays, Nov. 5, 12, 16 and 19, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m., at Granby Seni […]
The Youth from Pilgrim Covenant Church are hosting a Swedish Pancake Breakfast and Scandinavian Bake Sale on Saturday, Nov. 21, 8:30 – 10 a.m. at Pilgrim Covenant Church, 605 Salmon Brook Street, just before the state line. This is a donation breakfast benefiting the youth groups. Swedish pancakes, bacon, sausage and breakfast beverages will be served by the youth, and delicious Scandinavian and other home-baked goods will be available for sale.The Senior High Youth Group (grades 9& […]
A support group for those with Multiple Sclerosis meets the second and fourth Monday of each month, from 1 to 3 p.m., at the Granby Senior Center. Significant others and caregivers are welcome to attend. For more information call 860-653-1986 or 860-428-2463. […]
With the holidays rapidly approaching, the Granby Lions Club is getting ready for its annual Christmas tree sale. Five hundred trees will arrive from the Maine forests on Saturday, Nov. 28. At their Bank Street location, Granby Lions volunteers will assist customers to select and carry trees to their vehicle. The trees are six- or eight-feet-tall and will sell for $35 and $40. Profits from the sale are invested in Granby through high school scholarships, the Granby Senior Center, special […]
From Bach to Broadway: A Vocal Feast will begin at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 15, as part of the Bruce Porter Memorial Music Series at South Congregational Church at 242 Salmon Brook Street. Soprano Michelle Fiertek, baritone Robert Barefield and organist Stephen Scarlato join together for an afternoon of music for voice, organ and piano.Supported in part by an Artscape Grant from the Greater Hartford Arts Council, the concerts in the Bruce Porter Memorial Music Series are f […]
Granby’s Boy Scout Troop 125 will hold its annual wreath sale downtown during the holiday season. Sales will be held at the municipal lot on Bank Street on Friday, Nov. 27, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 28, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 29, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 5, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; and Sunday, Dec. 6, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Wreaths are supplied by Pat’s Greenhouse, Granville, Mass. The troop thanks you in advance for your continuing suppor […]