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District 23B Lions Clubs again offers all students in Hartford and Litchfield Counties in Grades 9-12 the opportunity to compete in the Student Speaking Contest. Students attending public, private or charter schools, being homeschooled, members of Leo Clubs or other youth groups are eligible.
Thrills and Chills at Historic Mansion, Fit intellectual stimulation into your schedule, East Granby Library Pro-grams, Holiday Craft Fair, Quilt Show and Craft Fair, Suffield Players plan exciting season, and Tag and Bake Sale
PFLAG Granby will present a free community concert on Sunday, Nov. 1, featuring the music of New England Pride 365. An intergenerational collective of queer artists and allies, the group is composed of vocalists, dancers, actors, musicians and poets who sing for those who cannot. Their repertoire includes music from a wide variety of genres, including Broadway musicals, pop, choral and blues.
Karen Doherty received an Honorable Mention from the Connecticut Press Club for her article, “Ride with the Granby Pony Club,” which appeared in the September 2025 issue of the Drummer.
Shirley Murtha has been writing for the Drummer since she retired from her career as a biology teacher in 1992. Since then, Murtha has published hundreds of articles, reporting on everything from the Board of Selectmen to the plight of fireflies, town governance to local farms and environmental issues.
A Cedar Waxwing perched on a fallen tree overlooking Spring Pond at the McLean Game refuge.
Last month, our introductory column started to re-explore virtues pushed out of our lives. Think of it as re-plowing a field for a new “crop” of thoughts. Per Ben Franklin’s recommendation last month, we’ll start with humility.
In the knitting and crocheting world, there is one word that divides us all: gauge.
In my last column, I covered the many options for flea and tick prevention. Heartworm disease is becoming more common in New England. We are not only seeing a lot of dogs coming from the southern US, where heartworms are endemic, but we also see many home-grown heartworm cases. Annual prevention is a fraction of the cost of treatment—and treatment is painful and can be dangerous in certain cases.
Registration is required for all library programs unless noted. To register visit granby-ct.gov/Library, and click on “Register for a Program” or call the library at 860-844-5275. To learn more about upcoming programs, sign up for the library’s monthly eNewsletter.
This Gorgonzola bread recipe has been a family favorite for years and it’s one that brings back wonderful memories every time I make it. It has graced our table for countless gatherings, and there never seems to be much left over!
Salomon, Debera Grace Wheeler, 82, wife of the late Mark Alan Salomon, August 13
Wagemaker, Emily M., 92, wife of the late William “Bill” Wagemaker, August 13
The Granby Memorial High school drama club is excited to announce its rendition of Matt Cox’s comedy, Puffs, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic, for the fall play in November.
Every spring, with great appreciation for the farmers who swap a busy fall workday for one filled with visitors, a dedicated group of Granby women start planning the annual Granby Open Farm Day.
Extending an invitation to the upcoming Granby Artists 25th Anniversary Showcase and Celebration was the finale of the presentation at the September Granby Women’s Breakfast at the Senior Center.
A phenomenal breakfast spread on the morning of Sept. 14 honored the retirement of two of Granby’s important contributors: Kirk Severance of Public Works and Paul Willis of the Registrar’s office. Members of both Granby and East Granby public works were present in addition to Granby officials and friends of the honorees.
Transfer Station hours: In addition to Saturdays, the transfer station will be open Wednesday mornings (8 a.m. to noon) through Nov. 25.
We wonder if it is also true of sunflowers that “two heads are better than one.”
The Granby Registrars of Voters are preparing for a busy voting season this fall. On Nov. 3 there will be a general election that includes voting for candidates running for Governor, for U.S. Congress and for other regional and state offices. On Dec. 8 there will be a town vote on five local bonding questions.
The Salmon Brook Music Series is kicking off its 12th season with a multi-generational concert. Families and music lovers of all ages are invited to enjoy an afternoon of live music on Sunday, Oct. 18, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Granby Congregational Church Fellowship Building, South Campus, 242 Salmon Brook Street.
Last month’s column highlighted how helpful the cadets of the Lost Acres Fire Department were in building the July 3 bonfire that celebrated our nation’s 250th anniversary. Those cadets are taught by a dedicated group of volunteers at the Lost Acres Fire Department, which is celebrating its 90th year of service.
This summer, Alyssa Klebart reached out to Town Manager Mike Walsh to complete a Girl Scout summer project that benefited Granby. The project titled “Canine Poop Bags” was the result.
Have you noticed more children walking through town with their heads down, looking at their phones? Or wondered what parents can do about the growing impact of social media and excessive screen use on our children?
GLT’s 19th Annual Juried Art Show; Annual Meeting and Community Supper set for Oct. 18
Events are picking up at the Granby Senior Center for autumn. If you’re a senior, you’re invited to join classes, wellness events, social events including the monthly breakfasts—one for men and another for women, and lunch on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Before the Granby Ambulance Association existed, a Cadillac station wagon kept in a barn responded to motor vehicle accidents and household injuries. The late Cal Heminway and other concerned citizens put an end to that and established a trained volunteer service to handle such emergencies. That was in 1963.
An open letter to the Granby Parks & Recreation Department regarding unleashed dogs, and the response from the Director of Community Services, Sandra Yost.
Effective Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, for safety reasons, the Town of Granby bans the use of e-bikes and non-medically required electric scooters within all Town parks. Such e-bikes and scooters can be parked at the entrance to the park in the designated areas.
Further, traditional bikes are prohibited from operating on the walking path within Salmon Brook Park.