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Calling all singers. The Farmington Valley Chorale is pleased to announce the start of its fall rehearsal season on Sept. 11.
The NCCHP—Noble and Cooley Center for Historic Preservation—Museum at the Drum Factory, 42 Water Street, Granville is open for tours on the second and fourth Sundays of the month from noon to 3 p.m.
The Musical Club of Hartford announces its first live music program of the 2022-23 season on Thursday, Sept. 15, 10 a.m., at Westminster Presbyterian Church in West Hartford.
The Windsor Freedom Trail Committee’s annual run will be held on Saturday, Sept. 17, from 5:30 to 8:30 a.m. The start point is Archer Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church, 320 Hayden Station Road, Windsor.
The annual Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Rose Ball will be honoring five Connecticut Corporate Titan’s at this year’s ball to be held at the Hartford Marriott Downtown on Oct. 15.
Membership in the Salmon Brook Historical Society, 208 Salmon Brook Street, offers many benefits including free tours, newsletters, the annual dinner in April, the Christmas house tour and Wassail party in December and the opportunity to learn and help preserve Granby history.
Obesity in adults is when Body Mass Index (BMI) is over 30. To check whether an adult is obese, they can use the BMI calculator on the CDC’s website.
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
Please register for events online at egpl.org or call 860-653-3002.
The Seniors Job Bank, a nonprofit community resource that connects men and women over 50 looking for work with businesses, households and other employers in need of workers, has named Linda Guzzo, Ed.D, R.D. its Executive Director.
Holiday Dinner: Wednesday, Dec. 11, 5 p.m. Sponsored by The Residence at Brookside. Your dinner includes stuffed pork roast, mashed potatoes, vegetables and dessert.
The Granby Senior Center offers a variety of affordable exercise classes throughout the week for anyone 25 and older. Only $6/class for Granby residents when you pay the session price.
Both libraries will be closed on Dec. 25 for Christmas Day, Jan. 1 for New Year’s Day, and Jan. 20 for Martin Luther King Day. The libraries will close early on Dec. 24 and 31.
A mysterious gravestone was found face down in a corner of the Cooley Cemetery on East Street in spring 2018. It was discovered by Cheryl and Chris Klemmer when they stopped to take a picture of the new cemetery sign.
Both major parties will be hosting caucuses in mid-January to elect Town Committee members. Details will be posted as soon as the dates are announced.
Marissa P. Gillett is the new chair of the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) and recently stated that affordability across all customer classes will be a focus during her five-year term, but warned that it will likely take a few years to draft and enact policies that have meaningful impacts on Connecticut’s ranking as one of the most expensive for energy costs in the lower 48 states.
We all are aware of the daily issues of playing defense against a barrage of ransomware challenges when it comes to managing the personal and business information on our computers. We need to constantly monitor and update firewalls to protect our private and critical data on the internet or we become victims of nation states and/or mercenaries.
I know that Winter is coming, but I am still dreaming of warm weather and tropical beaches. And even though I am looking forward to some winter comfort food, I had to share one more recipe that tastes like summer to me.
Moulton, Frank Neil, 90, husband of Amy (McCormack) Moulton and the late Mildred “Millie” (Bechle) Moulton, Oct. 27.
Foxfield F.A.R.M. (For A Recovery Mission) is a non-profit dedicated to contributing toward renewing the quality of life for veterans and first responders impacted by the challenges of PTSD through its groundwork equine program.
Given the importance of recognizing Veterans Day, Foxfield F.A.R.M. Foundation was grateful to have been featured on morning interviews on both WTIC with Pastor Will and WDRC Talk of Connecticut Gary Byron co-host.
Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2020, is the suggested postmark deadline for mailed voter registration applications in order to switch political party to be eligible to vote in the Presidential Primary on April 28, 2020
One of the great benefits of being a farmer is knowing where to get the best food. You don’t have to farm in the same town for generations and generations to find where the best food in your area is.
On Nov. 3, the Granby Land Trust held its annual meeting at Holcomb Farm’s North Barn. About 70 people turned out to enjoy the company of conservation-minded neighbors over a delicious potluck supper and to learn about the many 2019 accomplishments of the Granby Land Trust.
The Cossitt Library was under construction by Spring of 1890. The letters and papers pertaining to the architect’s specifications are still preserved in the library safe.
The U.S. prides itself on being advanced in the field of medicine and health. We have eradicated many diseases that once caused mass destruction.
Salmon Brook Veterinary Hospital will be holding its seventh annual pet food drive on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., collecting dog and cat food, as well as monetary donations.
Bittersweet is an extremely vigorous woody vine that can grow dozens of feet, smothering the tops of small trees, strangling them, and pulling them down, similar to the southern kudzu vine. In large mature trees, bittersweet can wrap around the trunk, climb 60 feet or more and follow branches out in search of sun.
Lovers of art and nature from across the state came to Lost Acres Vineyard for Opening Night of the Granby Land Trust’s annual art show: Celebrating New England’s Natural Beauty. The show will be on display through Dec. 8 at the vineyard.
