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Many members of Granby American Legion Shannon-Shattuck Post #182 joined with eight local service organizations to support the Fifth Annual American Flag Retirement Ceremony.
Minor injuries and illnesses are as much a part of summer camp as S’mores. With a little planning, you can help your kids avoid bug bites and other summer camp bugaboos like poison ivy rashes and dehydration. Here are six ways to prepare your kids for a day or sleepaway camp.
Farmington Valley Chorale, based in Simsbury, received a $4,171 grant through the Connecticut Office of the Arts. This award offers support for general operations for theaters and performing groups.
The animal looked noble, poised and totally alert as it guided the person across the street, navigating through pedestrians and traffic. It exuded confidence despite the din of downtown Hartford and all the obstacles around which it maneuvered. I saw the white cane the human carried and the harness worn by the German shepherd.
Congratulations to the winners of the annual Granby Parents for a Safe Graduation Art Contest. Seniors were invited to submit original artwork and the winning submission was featured on the Safe Grad t-shirt and used for the party invitation.
The Granby Artists Association (GAA) is presenting its 2023 All Members Art Show from Aug. 10 to Aug. 24 at the East Granby Public Library. The GAA works to create a vibrant and supportive community for the arts in Granby and is proud to share this amazing variety of artwork from local artists with the community.
Please visit granby-ct.gov/senior-services or check your Center Life Newsletter for a complete listing of the health services, support groups, clubs, and ongoing activities.
Last month the CT Healthy Living Collective announced the expansion of the CT LGBTQ+ Moveable Senior Center Program to coincide with the celebration of Pride Month.
Thursdays through Oct. 26, 11–11:45 a.m. Enjoy fresh produce graciously donated from the Fresh Access Program through the Holcomb Farm CSA.
On June 4, members of Granby Congregational Church, United Church of Christ gathered to dedicate a prayer request box
The annual town budget process for fiscal year 2023 has begun with elected officials again seeking to find a balance between what people want with what people can afford in their property taxes.
Highlights from meetings held on December 6th 2021, December 20th, 2021, and January 3rd, 2022
The Granby Lions Club and the Granby Memorial High School Leo Club collected toys from its members to benefit the Connecticut Children’s Hospital.
Something about white twinkling lights enhance the Christmas spirit in all of us. They brighten the night and leave us with a sense of joy and wonderment.
My name is Megan Allshouse, and I am one of the first student members of Granby Racial Reconciliation (GRR) from Granby Memorial High School.
Senators Chris Murphy and Richard Blumenthal can help create a slaughter-free America, with all the good that entails, by increasing federal funding for cultivated-meat research.
Check Town of Granby website or call Town Manager’s office to verify date, time, location, and get information on how to participate on Zoom, if needed.
My path recently crossed two icons of nostalgia in the arts: first, Don Mclean’s classic song, American Pie, as well as Rockwell’s Four Freedoms paintings, all serving as a picture to mourn the loss of baby boomer innocence.
There are many facets to educational reform, but they originate primarily from one source—parents and, yes, grandparents as well. The concern is that what today’s youth are experiencing in their academic curriculum regarding books on sexual reference and Critical Race Theory (CRT).
Highlights from the meetings held on November 17th, 2021, December 1st, 2021, and December 15th, 2021
In January, the Granby Racial Reconciliation Steering Committee welcomed its first youth representatives, Grace Evangelista and Megan Allshouse.
Granby Parents for a Safe Graduation (GPSG), an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization that organizes a substance-free Grad Night celebration for Granby Memorial High School graduates, is seeking volunteers to help with the event. For the past two years, due to COVID-19, GPSG has been unable to throw a party for graduates.
The Abigail Phelps Chapter of the DAR is pleased to announce the 2021 Good Citizens Awards. Karen DiMenna, chair of the DAR Good Citizens Committee, recognized four area seniors for their dependability, service, leadership and patriotism.
Parents must pre-register their eligible children for kindergarten on the Kelly Lane Primary School website beginning Feb. 1.
The Connecticut Press Club is holding its first Communications Contest for high school students, with entries being accepted in 23 writing, editing, broadcast and visual arts categories.
The state legislature convenes for the short, second session of the 2021-2022 term from Feb. 9 through May 4.
On June 18, the town of Granby will enjoy its inaugural Granby Celebrates Juneteenth event, sponsored by Granby Racial Reconciliation (GRR).
Play a fun game created in the 1630s that will sharpen your wits and meet new people in our community.
“You thought you would be left alone?” Asteria stopped in her tracks. She knew that voice, better than herself. The same voice she heard a month ago, on that fateful night.