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Cindy and Richard Dixon would be your average couple were it not for their passions for gardening, nature, community, and animals—they have four rescue cats and a rescue dog. Cindy was always passionate about gardening but was too busy raising three daughters and teaching fitness classes to pursue her gardening hobby for any length of time. Richard, her husband, works full time as a mechanical engineer.
Join us for an author talk with Peter Floyd Sorenson, on his book Hazard Powder, the Powder Hollow Explosion of 1913.
In February, I wrote about an interview with my daughter Ellie. I asked her questions on six topics: first fishing experience; largest fish; next bucket list fish; most fun; lessons learned; lessons taught. This month, I sat down with my son Gage and asked him the same questions.
The Bright Spot Therapy dogs were the center of attention at Starbucks coffee shop’s Coffee with Canines in Granby center on Feb. 28 from 2 to 4 in the afternoon. The dogs’ owners frequently stop at the coffee shop after their weekly sessions with the dogs at Bradley International Airport, and the folks at Starbucks thought it would be fun to invite the dogs in so people could get to meet them and learn a bit about what therapy dogs do.
Carol Laun wrote many articles about the iconic Granby Oak, also referred to as the Granby-Dewey Oak. Three of her columns, spanning several decades, combine to commemorate Arbor Day, celebrated on April 29.
In 1872, the first Arbor Day was celebrated in Nebraska. J. Sterling Morton, a resident of Nebraska City, was a tree enthusiast who recognized that the lack of trees, and all their benefits, in tree-bare Nebraska Territory was a serious deficit to the land and its people. When he became secretary of the territory, he was in a position to advocate strongly for the widespread planting of trees and is credited for bringing the holiday into being.
Do you handle stress as well as you used to? With so many world events weighing on us, and our own family, work, and personal issues, it is no wonder that we often find ourselves overwhelmed.
Granby is again working with local towns to host hazardous waste collections this year. The first collection will be Saturday, April 23 from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. at 10 Monteith Drive, Farmington.
Come see us at the outdoor Lost Acres Vineyard Holiday Market on April 14, from 4 – 7 p.m. This is a wonderful opportunity to liven up your holiday meals and show your support for the farms that dot our landscape, and the hard-working farmers who run those farms.
Susan Patricelli Regan, 2022 Connecticut Republican gubernatorial candidate, continues to present her campaign platform to groups around Connecticut.
The owners of the Vineyard, Michelle and Kevin, have invited Carole and John to do a two-person show from May 24 through June 16. The Lost Acres Vineyard and Gallery is at 80 Lost Acres Road, North Granby.
The municipal ballot for Nov. 5 will contain openings for many different boards and offices, and over 20 candidates are expected to run for both Board of Selectman and Board of Education seats.
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.