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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.
Inappetence (lack of appetite) is a big problem for older cats and dogs who may suffer from chronic disease. Animals have tremendous survival skills and have evolved to have robust appetites.
Susan Patricelli Regan, founder and president of the Sylvia Davis Fine Arts Scholarship, announced that the foundation is donating the still life Sunflowers by the internationally recognized Australian artist Sylvia Davis Patricelli to the Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford.
Northwest Community Bank has again generously contributed to the Foxfield F.A.R.M. Foundation through the Connecticut Neighborhood Assistance Tax Credit Act with a $2,500 gift for 2020 as in 2019.
Susan Patricelli Regan (left), host of CT Valley Views, again speaks with Dr. Jordan Grossman (right), superintendent of Granby Public Schools, regarding the COVID-19 challenges to the curriculum, budget, student and parent adjustments and planning for 2021 year.
The SAM CT Task Force was created in Connecticut in 2019 to provide real competition to the two-party monopoly that has had a stranglehold on voters for decades and that forces candidates into partisan camps focused on reelection rather than issues that concern the voters of the Constitution State.
One man’s adventure is another man’s waste of time. When asked what fish they most like to pursue, most fishermen will cite the “majestic” species: striped bass, northern pike, tuna, salmon.
If you’re sick and tired of the pandemic era and going a little stir-crazy, break through the winter blues by joining your neighbors to take action on invasive plants.
Date Night Yoga Class: Saturday, Feb. 13, 3–4 p.m., at Salmon Brook Park Gathering Room.
Ever since Dr. John Hitchiner was 13 years old and his brother was born, he knew he wanted a career in the medical field.
Virginia and JD Thomas send season’s greetings from North Carolina. They miss all their Granby friends and would love to hear from them.
Vaccines to prevent COVID-19 are currently the best hope for ending the pandemic. Knowing the benefits, how they work, possible side effects, and the importance of continued infection prevention steps is essential in this goal.
The next Granby Men’s Breakfast e-Group meeting is Friday, Feb. 12. The Granby Memorial High School Chorus, directed by Mindy Shilansky, will bring a musical experience to the Zoom environment,
The Granby Camera Club is not able to use the Granby Senior Center for its meetings at this time. However, the club continues sharing, communicating and enjoying photography with monthly Zoom meetings.
West Granby United Methodist Church is pleased to announce that our St. Pauly Shed has reopened for donations of clothing, shoes, sneakers, belts, purses, blankets, sheets/pillowcases and curtains/drapes.
The Granby Multiple Sclerosis Support Group will resume when the Granby Senior Center reopens. Meetings are at 1 p.m. on the second and fourth Monday of each month. For more information, please contact Meaghan at 860-428-2463.
Wednesday, Feb. 3 at 10 a.m. Author Janet Barrett will discuss her book Comanche and His Captain—the Warhorse and the Soldier of Fortune. Barrett remembers her father first telling her about Comanche when she was about eight years old.
Application seeking a Special Permit under Zoning Regulations Section 3.12.1 for a multi-family use, apartments, for property located at 17 Hartford Avenue, COCE Zone. File Z-28-20.
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. All programs are currently being held on Zoom.
Welcome to 2021. Things may seem very quiet at Holcomb Farm this time of year, but in fact the Friends of Holcomb Farm are busy welcoming almost 100 new members through our year-end fundraising appeals and building an army of Tree Trail Stewards to assure that the investments we are making in the fields and forests are accessible to the whole community.
Jack Lareau first encountered Holcomb Farm in the 1970s when he cross-country skied from Case Street through Enders and McLean’s to the Farm. That was back in the days before he knew much about the Farm and its educational programs and farming operation.