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In Connecticut, schools have no mandate to teach about human sexuality. Simply listen to the news and it is understandable why many avoid the topic, and cover only the barest overview of puberty, pregnancy and HIV prevention. Research, however, has been clear. Comprehensive sexual health education leads to delayed sexual activity, reduces teen pregnancy and the transmission of STIs more effectively than abstinence-only education does.
Fall is right around the corner, and you need to look no further than your local YMCA to fill your fall social and activity calendar.
Hard work and determination have led goldsmith and jewelry designer Sarah Byrnes to realizing a dream: to make her living by weaving original gold, silver and gemstone designs into other people’s lives.
I recently was unexpectedly hospitalized for five days, and while I definitely didn’t want to be there, I encountered some kind and caring people.
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Dear Friendly Farmer,
My daughter has a pet rabbit and we like to feed it a little hay from time to time. Since we only need a little bit at a time, I usually just buy a bale at my local feed store, but the last time I went, hay DOUBLED in price! What gives? Can I get it cheaper from a local farmer?
Signed,
Hay Now
Stony Hill Village, 49 federally financed housing units for elderly and disabled residents, is located at 259 Salmon Brook Street in the heart of Granby.
Fresh Access in Action: Waste Not Want Not Community Kitchen, Trees! Trees! Trees!, and the season of celebration continues
Granby Congregational Church, UCC has called the Reverend Liz Miller to serve as its Designated Term Minister. At the end of this three-year period, Pastor Liz will have the option to accept the role and duties as the church’s Senior Minister.
Photo by Bill Regan Anna Wolfe, DVM, Yorkshire Terrier “Bebe” and CTVV host Susan Regan at Salmon Brook Veterinary Hospital in Granby. […]
Only about 60 residents attended the public hearing April 14. Referendum is set for April 28. Photo by Peter Dinella […]
Granby Dental welcomes new pediatric dentist Dr. M. Consuelo Sanchez […]
Bear 5K Challenge and Kid’s Fun Run to benefit Granby Bears Athletics Celebrate the beginning of summer by running the first ever Bear 5K Challenge. This event is sponsored by the Granby Memorial High School Athletic Booster Club and will be held entirely on the high school campus June 21. There will be fun for the whole family, beginning with the Kids’ Fun Run, followed by the 5K. The Kids’ Fun Run will start at 9:30 a.m. These runners can reserve their spot on the […]
The Granby Civic Club will meet on Thursday, May 15, 12:30–2:30 p.m. at Lost Acres Vineyard. Please note time change. With the Vineyard beginning its third year of operation, owner Michelle Niedermeyer will speak to the women on “what goes on in the vineyard in the spring.” The cost per person for the tasting is $6. Snacks will be provided by members. All women of the community are welcome to attend. Please contact Ginny@lostacres.com for more information. […]
Unico, Granby’s Italian service club, will hold its annual family pasta dinner May 9, from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. at the Camp Hall on scenic Manitook Lake. Unico will be showcasing its homemade tossed salad, meatballs, sausage with pasta marinara, crusty bread, ice cream sundae bar and coffee. Cost is $10 for adults; seniors and children 10 and under, $7. No charge for children under 5. A cash bar will be available with beer, wines and soda. For a family reservation, please text or call […]
The Granby Camera Club will meet on Monday, May 5 at 7 p.m. at the Granby Senior Center. The program for the evening will be on the Use of Light by Photographers and Artists. To celebrate the club’s 20th anniversary, The GCC is excited to present a Photographic Exhibit at Lost Acres Vineyard starting April 25 through May 19. The artist’s reception will be held on Friday, May 2 from 5:30-8 p.m. Go to: www.lostacresvineyard.com for more information. […]
A dinner dance to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is planned for Friday, May 2, from 6 – 11 p.m. at the Camp Hall on scenic Lake Manitook. The event is graciously supported by the Parrot Head Club of Connecticut and will feature a delicious dinner buffet by Katering by Karen and music by Jamie and the Junk Band and a cash bar. Advanced ticket sales only. For tickets and reservations, please contact Tim and Deb Lenihan at teamaj@cox.net or call 860-844-8759. […]
Hampstead Hill Club, located on Rte. 20 in West Granby, will host an open house on Saturday, May 17 from 12 to 3 p.m. for prospective members. This beloved Granby institution offers swimming in a spring-fed pond, a sandy beach and an historic clubhouse. It is a great place for families to relax and enjoy summer days swimming, and socializing. Grills are available for member use. Hampstead Hill sponsors many social events during the season including the opening day party, family beach party, Ok […]
The Granby Women’s Breakfast Group will meet on Wednesday, May 7 at the Granby Senior Center at 8:30 a.m. Entertainment by barbershop harmony group The Four Tune Seekers with Granby’s own Don Dickey. Cost $3 person. Call Corinne Dickerson at 860-653-9891 to make a reservation. […]
Blood Pressure Screenings The Farmington Valley VNA’s free blood pressure screenings are available without appointment on: Tuesday, May 6, 9–10:30 a.m. at the Farmington Valley YMCA and 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at East Hartland Town Hall; Thursdays, May 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at Granby Senior Center; Monday, May 19, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at First Church Parish House, East Hartland; Thursday, May 22, 10:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m. at Granby Senior Cente […]
Chorale to present Brahms’ A German Requiem at GMHS By Molly Mead The Farmington Valley Chorale, with Ellen G. Voth, artistic director, will present Brahms’ A German Requiem on Saturday, May 3 at 7:30 p.m. at Granby Memorial High School with professional orchestra and soloists soprano Rochelle Bard and baritone Sumner Thompson. Two years in the planning, the concert will feature more than 100 singers, including nine from the Granby area and an orchestra of more than 50 instrume […]
Gary Melnysyn’s photo of a snowy owl was chosen to be included in a new National Geographic book, Sublime Nature: Photographs that Awe and Inspire. Compiled by conservationist and photojournalist Cristina Mittermeier, the book is available on Amazon.comGary Melnysyn’s favorite photos can be found on the Granby Camera Club website. […]
The McLovins (featuring Granby’s own Jake Huffman) have taken their band to the next level, releasing their 4th studio album (Beautiful Lights) with producer Anthony Krizan of the Spin Doctors and embarking on a national tour. In January, the band toured the southeast for a month, going as far as Miami, FL. They will begin an even more rigorous tour in Colorado in June and July, so their local Connecticut fan base will not be able to see them live until their appearance at the Gathe […]
The English Lady presents gardening lecture Renowned landscape designer Maureen Haseley-Jones, also known as The English Lady, will present a lecture entitled Garden Earth at MeadowBrook of Granby, on May 20, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Haseley-Jones will talk about reconnecting people’s hearts and hands with the nourishing energy of Mother Nature’s life-giving gardens. In her naturally humorous and upbeat manner, The English Lady will teach how to oxygenate our environment and feed our s […]
Candace Adams, President and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties and Nancy Reardon of the Granby Office. Photo by Tim Becker Nancy Reardon of BHHS New England Properties of Granby ranks #1 in houses sold Sandy Fine, Office Leader of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties’ Granby and Simsbury offices, announced that sales executive Nancy Reardon has ranked number one in the company for number of houses sold in 2013. The distinction earned […]
In mid-March, two of the local authors of Just Ordinary Moms – Linda Spevacek and Maureen Wolf – gathered with an audience of over 200 professional women. Over half of the attendees were award hopefuls, as over 100 applications had been submitted for one of four Ladies Making History Awards, sponsored by Ladies Who Launch – Connecticut. The award criteria included having a high likelihood of success and making a social impact. After inspiring remarks by Linda […]
At the public session of the April 3 Planning and Zoning meeting, Attorney Mark Branse, speaking for Carol Day of 96 Lost Acres Road, read a letter written by her in which she stated her opposition to the activities going on at the Lost Acres Vineyard, and her disappointment that the commission did not adequately address the special permit issue at its last meeting when vineyard owner Michelle Niedermeyer presented an account of the products and activities of her business. The issue of what […]
