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Artists provide insights and more at GLT Art Talk

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By Trish Percival“This is so exciting, I just want to soak this all in,” said Steve Linde, an accomplished artist and high school art teacher. “I’m used to talking to teenagers. You all are still listening!”In fact, about 45 people (admittedly all adults) were hanging on Linde’s every word. They had come together to hear Linde and other artists discuss their techniques, their artistic processes and their inspirations at the Granby Land Trust’s Art Talk. […]

The Arts

Granby Land Trust and Granby Artists Association host 10th annual art show

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By Trish PercivalTen years ago, Granby Land Trust President Rick Orluk had a vision to create a juried art show that celebrated Granby’s natural beauty. With the support of the GLT board of directors, he asked Carole Day and members of the Granby Artists Association for their help. He then approached a number of GLT supporters for financial backing. Before long, the land trust had an event sponsor and the funding to create 10 substantial awards. GLT members, GAA members and friends jumped into […]

People

Granby Community Fund Needs Your Support

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By Jean MillerGCF, Favarh representativeThe Granby Community Fund (GCF), a local 501(c) (3) organization, collects donations through a town-wide mailing to contribute to 15 organizations and social services that support the residents of Granby. Granby residents and member organization representatives serve as volunteers on the Board of Directors. When the GCF was established in 1960, the purpose was, and continues to be, to unite the annual charitable collections of Granby’s various non-profit […]

The Arts

​Granby Artists Association hosts Winter Wonders Fine Art Sale

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By Claudia KarimiSixteen members of the Granby Artists Association will sell their artwork at the fourth annual “Winter Wonders Sale,” held at Lost Acres Vineyard, 80 Lost Acres Road in North Granby. This is a popular and inspiring event with artists working in a variety of mediums, including blown glass, pottery, sculpture, lamps, calligraphy, paintings and high-quality prints.Experience an evening of fine art, meet the artists and be the first to see their exciting new pieces at th […]

The Arts

​Chorale to Present Holiday Concert

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Ten Granby area residents will perform in the Farmington Valley Chorale’s annual holiday concert on Sunday, Dec. 6 at 3 p.m. and Friday, Dec. 11 at 8 p.m., at First Church of Christ, 689 Hopmeadow St. (Route 10), Simsbury. The Chorale will present four settings of the Magnificat, or Cancticle of Mary, by Vivaldi, Mozart, Rutter and Stanford, along with traditional songs of the season.According to the chorale’s artist director, Ellen Gilson Voth, numerous composers over the centuries […]

School & Sports

Celebrating American Education Week

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In November, the nation celebrated American Education Week. The first observance of American Education Week occurred back in 1921, with a resolution for: “An educational week … observed in all communities annually for the purpose of informing the public of the accomplishments and needs of the public schools and to secure the cooperation and support of the public in meeting those needs.” In the spirit of that original resolution, the district opened its school doors in November to showca […]

Verse

​Book Discussion Groups – East Granby Public Library

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Join the East Granby Public Library’s Morning or Evening Book Discussion Group!The Morning Group meets the 1st Monday of the month, at 10am.The Evening Group meets the 3rd Wednesday of the month, at 7pm.Come share your thoughts on the current book, make new friends, enjoy free coffee! Drop-ins always welcome!*Large Print/CD/Ebooks available on request*Morning Book Group Dates and Titles for 2016:Distribution Date – Title – Discussion DateNov 14 – The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nigh […]

Town/Govt

Winter Hints

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Following these town ordinances, safety rules and suggestions will help ensure a safe winter season. Please check the Public Works page at www.granby-ct.gov for more information.Trash Barrels: During a winter storm, it is imperative that trash and recycling barrels are placed at the end of the driveway – not in the street! Barrels in the street pose a danger for drivers and do not allow safe snow removal operations. Paine’s rarely cancels trash services due to inclement weather so pl […]

Local Voices

​CTVV: Community Outreach is focus of First Congregational Church Of Granby

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These days religion is a major topic on many fronts: from families who have abandoned weekly attendance at church due to hectic schedules, individuals who have found renewed or change of faith, people who have lost spiritual belief, to those who use their sphere of worship as a “war room” in condemnation of those of other opposing creeds or cultures.Susan Regan, host of CT Valley Views, explores with Reverend Dr. Virginia McDaniel the transformation of First Congregational Church of Granby from […]

Events

Granby Churches:

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Granby Churches:First Congregational Church219 N. Granby Rd.  860-653-4537Dec. 13 Sun.  – 7 p.m. Acoustic ChristmasDec. 17 Thurs. – 7 p.m. Blue Christmas ServiceDec. 24 Thurs. – 5 p.m. Family Service & 9 p.m. Candlelight Service Pilgrim Covenant Church605 Salmon Brook St.           860-653-3800Dec. 11 Fri. – 6 p.m. Children’s Christmas PageantDec. 24 Thurs. – 7 and 11 p.m. Christmas Eve Services S […]

The Arts

Granby Land Trust and Granby Artists Association host 10th annual art show

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By Trish PercivalTen years ago, Granby Land Trust President Rick Orluk had a vision to create a juried art show that celebrated Granby’s natural beauty. With the support of the GLT board of directors, he asked Carole Day and members of the Granby Artists Association for their help. He then approached a number of GLT supporters for financial backing. Before long, the land trust had an event sponsor and the funding to create 10 substantial awards. GLT members, GAA members and friends jumped into […]

People

Granby Community Fund Needs Your Support

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By Jean MillerGCF, Favarh representativeThe Granby Community Fund (GCF), a local 501(c) (3) organization, collects donations through a town-wide mailing to contribute to 15 organizations and social services that support the residents of Granby. Granby residents and member organization representatives serve as volunteers on the Board of Directors. When the GCF was established in 1960, the purpose was, and continues to be, to unite the annual charitable collections of Granby’s various non-profit […]

The Arts

​Granby Artists Association hosts Winter Wonders Fine Art Sale

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By Claudia KarimiSixteen members of the Granby Artists Association will sell their artwork at the fourth annual “Winter Wonders Sale,” held at Lost Acres Vineyard, 80 Lost Acres Road in North Granby. This is a popular and inspiring event with artists working in a variety of mediums, including blown glass, pottery, sculpture, lamps, calligraphy, paintings and high-quality prints.Experience an evening of fine art, meet the artists and be the first to see their exciting new pieces at th […]

The Arts

​Chorale to Present Holiday Concert

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Ten Granby area residents will perform in the Farmington Valley Chorale’s annual holiday concert on Sunday, Dec. 6 at 3 p.m. and Friday, Dec. 11 at 8 p.m., at First Church of Christ, 689 Hopmeadow St. (Route 10), Simsbury. The Chorale will present four settings of the Magnificat, or Cancticle of Mary, by Vivaldi, Mozart, Rutter and Stanford, along with traditional songs of the season.According to the chorale’s artist director, Ellen Gilson Voth, numerous composers over the centuries […]

School & Sports

Celebrating American Education Week

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In November, the nation celebrated American Education Week. The first observance of American Education Week occurred back in 1921, with a resolution for: “An educational week … observed in all communities annually for the purpose of informing the public of the accomplishments and needs of the public schools and to secure the cooperation and support of the public in meeting those needs.” In the spirit of that original resolution, the district opened its school doors in November to showca […]

Verse

​Book Discussion Groups – East Granby Public Library

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Join the East Granby Public Library’s Morning or Evening Book Discussion Group!The Morning Group meets the 1st Monday of the month, at 10am.The Evening Group meets the 3rd Wednesday of the month, at 7pm.Come share your thoughts on the current book, make new friends, enjoy free coffee! Drop-ins always welcome!*Large Print/CD/Ebooks available on request*Morning Book Group Dates and Titles for 2016:Distribution Date – Title – Discussion DateNov 14 – The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nigh […]

Town/Govt

Winter Hints

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Following these town ordinances, safety rules and suggestions will help ensure a safe winter season. Please check the Public Works page at www.granby-ct.gov for more information.Trash Barrels: During a winter storm, it is imperative that trash and recycling barrels are placed at the end of the driveway – not in the street! Barrels in the street pose a danger for drivers and do not allow safe snow removal operations. Paine’s rarely cancels trash services due to inclement weather so pl […]

Local Voices

​CTVV: Community Outreach is focus of First Congregational Church Of Granby

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These days religion is a major topic on many fronts: from families who have abandoned weekly attendance at church due to hectic schedules, individuals who have found renewed or change of faith, people who have lost spiritual belief, to those who use their sphere of worship as a “war room” in condemnation of those of other opposing creeds or cultures.Susan Regan, host of CT Valley Views, explores with Reverend Dr. Virginia McDaniel the transformation of First Congregational Church of Granby from […]

Events

Granby Churches:

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Granby Churches:First Congregational Church219 N. Granby Rd.  860-653-4537Dec. 13 Sun.  – 7 p.m. Acoustic ChristmasDec. 17 Thurs. – 7 p.m. Blue Christmas ServiceDec. 24 Thurs. – 5 p.m. Family Service & 9 p.m. Candlelight Service Pilgrim Covenant Church605 Salmon Brook St.           860-653-3800Dec. 11 Fri. – 6 p.m. Children’s Christmas PageantDec. 24 Thurs. – 7 and 11 p.m. Christmas Eve Services S […]

People

​Center Grill

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By Carol BressorOpened in April 2015, Center Grill in East Granby has quickly become a local favorite for breakfast and lunch. Located the Center Shops Plaza (Route 20), the grill is open every day from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. serving breakfast and lunch. Specials are listed on the entrance’s blackboard.“We serve comfort food,” said owner Rick Maholakis. “Everything is made from scratch each day, using fresh ingredients.” He is passionate about giving his patrons good food value for a fair pr […]