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More than three decades ago, long before the term organic entered the popular lexicon, The Garlic Farm opened in West Granby. Over the years it transformed from a small weekend farm stand to a full-time operation offering dozens of vegetables as well as a community share program.
Brought together by a shared love for Granby, the Women’s Breakfast Group will celebrate 20 years in 2024. Every month from September to June the women gather to enjoy a breakfast cooked by volunteers, to share conversation and to enjoy a program of music or presentations. The program, which costs $5 to attend, welcomes women of all age groups.
The local chapter of UNICO is celebrating its 20th anniversary. The largest Italian-American service organization in the United States, UNICO is an acronym for Unity, Neighborliness, Integrity, Charity, Opportunity.
As reported in the April issue, Granby is repairing street lights in the historic district. Town electrician Mike Antonucci gets a helping hand from Granby Public Works employees Keven Slyne, and Hunter Stone.
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.
Registration is required for many of the library’s programs. To register, follow the links on the library’s website or call the library. To learn more about upcoming programs, sign up for the library’s monthly eNewsletter on the website or by telephone.
Granby resident Mary Munson recently released her debut children’s book, Love Will Turn You Around, published by Gnome Road Publishing, and illustrated by Australian native Kate Talbot. The book, which hit bookstores on April 4, is a heart-warming story that focuses on social-emotional mental health, early childhood reading and math skills, finding joy and showing love to others.
Farming News, Fresh Access and Granby Social Services, Invasives battle continues, and Volunteer Opportunities
It was an exciting April for the Granby Public Schools. Our students and staff continue to make our community proud in all areas of our school district.
Granby Celebrates Juneteenth will again fill Salmon Brook Park with music, speakers, education, food, and celebration. This second event, on Saturday, June 17, from 3:30 to 9 p.m., will be bigger and better than last year—and we’re counting on the weather to cooperate! Rain date is June 18.
The State Department of Energy and Environmental Protection has announced a hiking challenge. The Sky’s the Limit Hiking Challenge calls for participants to explore bridges, footbridges and boardwalks on 20 trails within various state parks and forests, officials said.
Beautiful luminaria, each with heartfelt reflections of remembrance marking one year of the pandemic, lit the sky above the McLean courtyard on the evening of April 5.
Norman Laverdiere and Jeanne Swanke of North Granby, announce the engagement of their daughter Kristie Jeanne Laverdiere to Wesley Thomas Gomez, son of Thomas and Tina Gomez of Canaan.
The Cub Scouts of Granby Pack 325 is proud to offer its second year of flag service to all Granby residents and businesses, and for anyone that wants to show support for the Granby Cub Scouts.
Whether it’s a warm, almost summer day, or a gray day with showers and rain, we remember you—for you are part of our hearts’ memories.
Many Granby residents will remember the late George Tuffin. He had something to say at every Town Meeting.
Get a start on your garden and find a great gift for Mom. Farmer Joe O’Grady is promising a three-day event this year, timed to be sure you have no excuse to come up empty-handed for Mothers’ Day.
Twelve years ago, Sue Canavan moved back to Connecticut where she had grown up in Woodstock. Her husband’s new job at the Travelers brought them both back to the kind of country town they both found so pleasing after stints in New York City and San Francisco.
Granby Parents for a Safe Graduation (GPSG), an all-volunteer, non-profit organization that organizes a substance-free Grad Night celebration for Granby Memorial High School graduates, is seeking donations from the community.
Even though I grew up in Granby, I lived in Arizona for years and lately I have been craving some good Mexican street tacos. I found a great recipe on Half-baked Harvest website and decided to give it a try, and WOW, amazing!
One of the most interesting things about living in Granby is that there’s a good chance you or your neighbor lives in a home important to Granby’s history. This month, I’ll be discussing my neighbor’s historic home and its importance to our town.
On June 19, the Simsbury Garden Club will host a garden tour entitled Beyond the Garden Gate. The one-day event, celebrating Simsbury’s 350th Anniversary, will be held rain or shine from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Have you put off scheduling well health visits, testing, or procedures? You are not alone, and that has many doctors concerned.
You can’t travel and you can’t see friends! You miss the hugging and you can’t be close to your friends. But much has happened.
Nancy J. Fischer, 77, passed away on Sept. 30, 2020, at her home in North Granby after a lengthy illness. Fischer was a member of First Congregational Church of Granby and headed up TAP (Transportation Action Program) for many years.
“Come on already!” said Emma to Princess. They were at the dog park, and Princess was not budging. “Okay,” said Emma. “Fine, I’ll carry you.”
Families are invited to stop by Granby Public Library’s lawn, near the patio, at any time this month to enjoy the GPL Story Stroll.
