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On May 7, the Granby Road Race ran for the 51st time. While organizers prepared all week for wet weather, they were surprised to see nary a drop of rain. The wind on the other hand posed a bit of a challenge. Nonetheless, the runners pushed through and had a great race.
In June, South Church will say a tearful farewell to senior minister Denny Moon, who is retiring, and to associate minister Sandra Fischer, who is moving on to the next stage in her ministerial career.
Thank you to Granby Camera Cub photographers Madeline Catania, Buzz Glazier, Jay Harder, Paula Johnson and Ed Judge for these shots of the participants.
Photos by Jay Harder, Granby Camera Club
The Salmon Brook Historical Society will share in Granby’s Juneteenth celebration with information about Black residents who lived here as early as the 1700s.
The Granby Memorial Track and Field teams are in the process of completing a grueling six-meet schedule. The boys’ team is currently 8-3 while the girls are currently 5-6.
Hazardous Waste: a household hazardous waste collection will be held Saturday, June 11, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Simsbury DPW facility, 66 Town Forest Road, Simsbury.
Baseball photos by David Frith
The collection of all donations for the Friends of Granby Public Library’s sale will ONLY take place at Holcomb Farm on Mondays and Wednesdays in June. Book sale donations will not be accepted at the library.
As you talk to your neighbors about their gardens this summer, don’t be surprised if a number of them say they got their start at the Friends’ May Plant sales.
The Sound of New England Chorus placed 1st in the small chorus division, and 5th overall, at the Sweet Adelines North Atlantic regional competition this spring in Springfield, Mass.
The Storyteller’s Cottage will host its signature “Victorian Parlor Magic: Summer Soiree” event on Saturday, July 20 from 8 – 9:30 p.m.
On Sunday, July 14, from 2 to 3:30 p.m., The Storyteller’s Cottage will host A Grand Adventure: A Mystery Game and Tea Party for Grandparents and Grandchildren.
McLean Home Care and the Simsbury Senior Center are co-sponsoring a free presentation on gay marriage equality at the Simsbury Public Library, 725 Hopmeadow Street, Simsbury, Tuesday, July 16, 6:30 p.m.
Does someone you care about have a drug, alcohol or related behavioral problem? Want to talk to other people who have “been there” and know what you’re going through?
The Friends of Cossitt Library continues its sale of new and gently used jigsaw puzzles through Saturday, July 13. Proceeds will enable Cossitt Friends to support programs at the North Granby library location.
Mary’s Kitty Korner, a no-kill cat shelter, is looking for volunteers to help care for its kitties until they find their “fur-ever” homes. If you love cats and have some time to spare on a weekday morning or evening or on a weekend morning or afternoon, they would love to hear from you.
The Granby Women’s Breakfast Group will meet on Wednesday, Sept. 11, at the Senior Center for breakfast at 8:30 a.m. and a program starting at 9, will feature Granby’s new librarian Amy McCue, who will talk about today’s hometown library and how libraries are changing to meet community needs.
All registered Republicans are invited to a caucus on July 18 for the purpose of nominating candidates for town offices for the Nov 5 election. Caucus to be held in Town Hall Meeting Room at 7 p.m.
Summer Open House Tours: Sundays, 2 p.m.—4 p.m. June-Sept., closed Sept. 1. Special Exhibits: Stitch in Time.
Celebrate summer with a fun-filled and free outdoor concert on Friday, July 5, at Lost Acres Vineyard. Lost Acres Vineyard welcomes back Folk/Americana duo Hoot and Holler to play a lively show set against the backdrop of its rolling vineyards.
The Granby Multiple Sclerosis Support Group meets at the Senior Center at 1 p.m. on the second and fourth Monday of each month. For more information, please contact Meaghan at 860-428-2463.
July 11 – Outdoor Storytime (check website for details)
Granby Public Library
Main Branch
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Tuesday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Cossitt Branch
Tuesday and Thursday: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., and 3 – 8 p.m.
Saturday: 12 – 5 p.m.
Holiday Closing
Both libraries will be closed on Monday, May 27. Beginning July 1, the Cossitt Branch Library will change its hours to: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursdays, 3 – 8 p.m. and Saturdays, 2 – 5 p.m.
Registration
To register for any program call 860-844-5275, email gplibrary@granby-ct.gov or register on the website, granby-ct.gov/library.
Last month my husband and I spent three weeks in Europe visiting eight different countries to celebrate our 50th birthdays. We went to places we had never been to before and while we enjoyed every place we saw, our favorite country was Sweden.
On May 27, Granby folks turned out for the annual Memorial Day Parade and convocation that honors Granby men and women who gave their lives for their country.
Professional genealogist, president of Connecticut Professional Genealogists Council; advanced instructor of Genealogical Research at Boston University
Summer Day Camp at Salmon Brook Park, Mission Adventure and a ton of other awesome adventures await you with Granby Recreation’s lineup of summer programs.
Sarah Howard, from the Tender Care Learning Center, East Granby receives the 2019 Terri Lynne Lokoff/Children’s Tylenol® National Child Care Teacher Award. The ceremony took place in Philadelphia, Penn.