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Dave Roberts, a resident of West Granby, has been appointed by the National Grange Patrons of Husbandry President Betsy Huber, to represent the Grange on the United Nations Council of Organizations.
Cindy and Richard Dixon would be your average couple were it not for their passions for gardening, nature, community, and animals—they have four rescue cats and a rescue dog. Cindy was always passionate about gardening but was too busy raising three daughters and teaching fitness classes to pursue her gardening hobby for any length of time. Richard, her husband, works full time as a mechanical engineer.
Join us for an author talk with Peter Floyd Sorenson, on his book Hazard Powder, the Powder Hollow Explosion of 1913.
In February, I wrote about an interview with my daughter Ellie. I asked her questions on six topics: first fishing experience; largest fish; next bucket list fish; most fun; lessons learned; lessons taught. This month, I sat down with my son Gage and asked him the same questions.
The Bright Spot Therapy dogs were the center of attention at Starbucks coffee shop’s Coffee with Canines in Granby center on Feb. 28 from 2 to 4 in the afternoon. The dogs’ owners frequently stop at the coffee shop after their weekly sessions with the dogs at Bradley International Airport, and the folks at Starbucks thought it would be fun to invite the dogs in so people could get to meet them and learn a bit about what therapy dogs do.
Carol Laun wrote many articles about the iconic Granby Oak, also referred to as the Granby-Dewey Oak. Three of her columns, spanning several decades, combine to commemorate Arbor Day, celebrated on April 29.
In 1872, the first Arbor Day was celebrated in Nebraska. J. Sterling Morton, a resident of Nebraska City, was a tree enthusiast who recognized that the lack of trees, and all their benefits, in tree-bare Nebraska Territory was a serious deficit to the land and its people. When he became secretary of the territory, he was in a position to advocate strongly for the widespread planting of trees and is credited for bringing the holiday into being.
Do you handle stress as well as you used to? With so many world events weighing on us, and our own family, work, and personal issues, it is no wonder that we often find ourselves overwhelmed.
Granby is again working with local towns to host hazardous waste collections this year. The first collection will be Saturday, April 23 from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. at 10 Monteith Drive, Farmington.
Come see us at the outdoor Lost Acres Vineyard Holiday Market on April 14, from 4 – 7 p.m. This is a wonderful opportunity to liven up your holiday meals and show your support for the farms that dot our landscape, and the hard-working farmers who run those farms.
The Friends of the Southwick Public Library will hold its Annual Book Sale on Thursday, April 30, Friday and Saturday, May 1 and 2, during library hours.
The Gardeners of Simsbury will host Garden Tool Time, with Kevin Wilcox, on Tuesday, April 28.
Do you know someone who is living with Alzheimer’s, dementia or other memory impairment? Join us to connect with others who understand the challenges you face in a safe, supportive and engaging environment.
Household Hazardous Waste: Granby will again partner with local towns to host hazardous waste collections. The first collection will be Saturday, April 25, 8 a.m.–1 p.m. at 10 Monteith Drive, Farmington.
Keeping you and your family healthy during this corona virus COVID-19 pandemic is utmost in our minds these days. There are many ways our pets can help us stay a little healthier.
The following events were being planned when the Drummer went to press. However, closures and cancellations may have occurred since that time. Please check organization websites or call contact numbers for updated information.
The Granby Parks and Recreation Department is closed as the Drummer goes to press. Updates will be posted on the website (granbyrec.com).
What do the Connecticut State Library and Cossitt Library have in common? George Seymour Godard of North Granby.
Tuesdays and Thursdays are important days at the Granby Senior Center. Those are the days we serve Community Café Lunch.
The Friends of Holcomb Farm invites everyone to visit a new project: the Holcomb Tree Trail at Holcomb Farm. This project is fully funded through the financial support of grants from the Hartford Foundation from Public Giving and some very generous individuals.
When she was asked to take some photos for a magazine article about the Salmon Brook Historical Society, Shirley Murtha knew the best time to do that is on a Thursday morning when many volunteers are present and busy working at their various specialties.
Tudor Holcomb passed away on Feb 11, 1978. He was highly respected and admired for his lifetime of giving and leading Granby.
“You catching anything?”
I have been watching the man and his boat for a while now, so I know he hasn’t had much luck. But I’m out of hooks and bait, and I don’t have the courage to just ask him if he has any to spare.
As citizens are being encouraged to stay home and practice “social distancing,” now is a good time to remind library patrons about some of the many online resources available.
As the Drummer went to press, the library was closed in compliance with CDC recommendations. Please check the library website (egpl.org) for updates.
Japanese Knotweed is an incredibly vigorous plant that forms dense mounds six feet high or more. Once established, it is extraordinarily difficult to remove.
In light of the current guidance to cancel or postpone public events, the Granby Senior Center does not have any April activities to publish in the Drummer.
Able Machine Tool Sales, an award-winning Northeast region distributor for top brand machine tool has appointed Granby resident Mark Perreault to vice president of sales.
With the caveat that we write this update in mid-March, at the start of Covid-19-related social distancing efforts that may result in postponements and cancellations of noted events, here’s what’s happening at Holcomb Farm.
Happy Spring everyone. Amid this pandemic, it is more important than ever to stay home and cook for yourself.