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Highlights from the meeting held on January 25, 2022
Ted and Sandy Christensen were married on Feb. 17, 1962, at the Horace Bushnell Church in Hartford, by Ted’s twin brother, the Rev. William Christensen. After the reception they left for Vermont on their honeymoon but after running into a blizzard, they stayed overnight in Northampton, Mass.
Day Camp, Mission Adventure and a plethora of summer sports, enrichment, fitness and wellness camps for children of all ages just announced!
I hope that you’re finding this monthly column informative. It’s meant to highlight the good work that is being accomplished by our municipal employees and volunteers. It also lets folks know about important issues and activities in town. Great things are happening every day, and I hope to share some of them each month.
Granby artist Bill Simpson’s charcoal drawing, Fishing with Nick, has been included in the Mattatuck Museum’s 2022 Juried Members exhibition.
The Ivoryton Playhouse in Ivoryton, is kicking off its 2022 season with the world premiere of an exciting new musical by Granby resident Jeff Blaney.
Native American women– their past and impact on our lives today–will be the focus of a talk that George G. Ducharme, Ph.D. will present to the Granby Women’s Breakfast Group on Wednesday, April 6, at 9 a.m. at the Granby Senior Center.
On June 18 Granby will celebrate its inaugural Granby Celebrates Juneteenth event in Salmon Brook Park. Sponsored by Granby Racial Reconciliation (GRR), it promises to be a fun day of music, dance, food, and entertainment for the entire family.
Hive you been hankering for a night out with friends? Looking to show off your queen bee costume skills? Does trivia sweeten the honey pot? The 17th (not quite annual) Gran-Bee flies into view on Friday, April 22 at 6:30 p.m. in the GMHS Auditorium.
It was an exciting month of February for the Granby Public Schools. We celebrated our 100th day of school with spirit and excitement. I cannot believe that over half the school year is complete. Our students and staff continue to make the community proud in all areas of our school district.
Mark your calendars for the first annual Granby’s Got Talent show on Sunday, May 12, at Granby Memorial High School. The event starts at 4 p.m. and seats will fill up fast.
The Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore, 413 Main St. in Middletown, will host an author night with four poets, on Monday, April 29, 7 p.m.
On Saturday, May 4, the Friends of the Southwick Senior Center will hold an outside “space only” sale on the grounds of the Southwick Town Hall from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., with set-up starting at 8 a.m.
Martha Hall Kelly will be hosted by the East Granby Library on Thursday, May 23, 6 p.m., for a talk and book signing.
On Sunday, May 5, at 2 p.m., the Storyteller’s Cottage will host professional storyteller Jennifer Munro’s workshop for women; Taking a Stand.
The Simsbury Grange and Green Monster e-Cycling will co-host a recycling event on Saturday, May 11, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Andy’s Market, 836 Hopmeadow Street (Route 10) in Simsbury.
On Saturday, May 11, shop at the plant sale at Boy Scout Hall in Simsbury, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Welcome spring on Saturday, May 4, with a Tag and Bake Sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Copper Hill United Methodist Church, 27 Copper Hill Road, in East Granby.
The Intonations, a choral group of Farmington Valley senior citizens, will entertain the Granby Women’s Breakfast Group on Wednesday, May 1 at the Granby Senior Center.
The Lost Acres Fire Department Auxiliary will hold its Rummage and Bake Sale on Saturday, May 4, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Center Fire House on Route 10.
The Granby Camera Club will meet on Monday, May 6, at the Granby Senior Center at 6:45 p.m.
Join us Friday, May 10, at the Granby Senior Center. The center may be senior, but you do not need to be.
The Granby Art Gallery at 2 Park Place will hold a pop-up Mother’s Day Art shopping experience, on Friday, May 10, and Saturday, May 11, between 12 and 4 p.m. on both days.
The Granby Civic Club will meet on Thursday, May 16, at 1 p.m. at the Senior Center.
Join us on May 16 for the Granby Artists Association’s Third Thursday event, featuring Debby Reelitz on the Art of Creating Books, 7 – 9 p.m. at Granby Art Gallery, 2 Park Place.
The Granby UNICO Club will host a Pasta Dinner on Friday, May 17 at Manitook Camp, 70 Lakeside Drive, with open seating, 5 – 8 p.m.
Mary’s Kitty Korner, Granby’s no-kill cat shelter, is looking for volunteers to help care for its kitties until they find their “fur-ever” homes.
Spring Flea Market: On Saturday, May 18, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. on the society’s grounds. For vendor info contact Dave at 860-653-3965.
The Granby Multiple Sclerosis Support Group meets at the Senior Center at 1 p.m. on the second and fourth Monday of each month.
The annual Spring Flea Market will be held on Saturday, May 18, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hot dogs, soda and Mrs. Murphy’s donuts will be sold at the concession stand.