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School & Sports

Trivia game night challenges attendees

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By Jim LofinkPolitical Trivia Game Night Out at Lost Acres Vineyard was a very successful fundraiser to benefit a graduating Granby Memorial High School senior. The event raised over $2,500 for the scholarship award presented by the Granby Democratic Town Committee.Captions:Top: Scholarship Chair Linda Markee and Congressman John Larson are thanked by DTC Chair Jim Lofink for their contributions. Above: Wayne Chapple calls out a challenging question on political trivia. Photos by Deborah Joyce […]

School & Sports

Focus on Education:  The new Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)

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By Alan Addley, Ed. D.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.” Annually, in the spirit of that original resolution, we opened up our school doors duri […]

Fun & Rec

Great day for Land Trust’s annual hike

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The Granby Land Trust held its annual meeting and hike on Oct. 23 at Holcomb Farm.At the meeting, the Mary Edwards Friend of the Land Trust Award, the land trust’s highest honor, was posthumously awarded to Ann Pelka, who left 143 acres of land in North Granby to the Granby Land Trust. Submitted photo […]

Town/Govt

Granby set some voting records in 2016

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So many records were broken during this tumultuous election season, here a few highlights:• Most new voter registrations processed in one year: 1,177 new voters• Most voter removals processed in one year: 689 removals• Most poll worker and moderator training sessions: 25 classes held, over 100 participants• Most voter registrations, new and changes, received in one day, on Nov. 1: 204(Includes the most online voter registrations received in one day, Nov. 1: 152)•Highest […]

Fun & Rec

What’s your favorite HOLIDAY movie? Movies to get you in the Christmas Spirit

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By Jesse StanhopeIt’s Christmas Time! And what does that mean? You guessed it: Christmas movies. Christmas movies are the pinnacle of the Christmas spirit. You may be thinking, “What about family dinners and presents?” Let me ask you this: Has a Christmas movie ever started an all-out brawl over the last piece of ham? Or has a Christmas movie ever put you in the uncomfortable situation of receiving a gift you already own and struggling to be thankful—but internally mappin […]

People

Humans of Granby

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By Emma Smith Bryanna CanfieldAge 17Granby high school senior, varsity basketball team captain, debate club member and employee at Lite-N-Up Café Tell about a season you like…Fall is my favorite due to the colors of the leaves and flowers (mums). I love going to an orchard for apples and also enjoy visiting New York City in the fall. Recently I went to the Museum of Modern Art to see some of Salvador Dali’s works and truly appreciated them since we have been lear […]

Town/Govt

Interested in helping Granby?

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Granby Democrats are seeking people interesting in helping Granby by serving on an advisory board or commission.Vacancies on the Commission on Aging, the Agricultural Commission, the Conservation Commission and the Parks and Recreation Board will be filled by appointment, not election. Most of these bodies meet once a month, and provide advice and assistance to the operation of the town. The Democratic Town Committee will be interviewing interested candidates in early December for terms beginnin […]

Events

Camera Club

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The Granby Camera Club will meet on Monday, Dec. 5, at the Senior Center at 7 p.m. The program is “Your Christmas Wish List.” Please bring ideas to share. Also bring any equipment to sell or swap. The scavenger hunt words for December are doorway, luminous and favorite.For the Jan. 9 meeting, Gene Suponski will present a program on Black and White Photography. There will be a follow-up members’ workshop on Monday, Jan. 23 to experiment with cameras and differing software. To learn more abo […]

Verse

Cossitt Library News

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Book Gift TreesPatrons and townspeople are invited to continue the tradition of sharing holiday cheer with gift books to children and seniors, distributed by Granby Social Services. Select a tag from the holiday tree in the Children’s Room, gender and age given, and/or from the Adult Room tree for a senior. Purchase and gift wrap a book(s) and return to Cossitt no later than Saturday, Dec. 10. The Friends of Cossitt Library thank you for your generous spirit and wish you holiday joy.Mini-F […]

Events

Habitat for Humanity House Dedication

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Please join Hartford Area Habitat for Humanity and Granby’s Wyman family on Saturday, Dec. 17, at noon for the Wyman’s home dedication ceremony at 259 West Granby Road. All are welcome to meet the family and tour the house. […]

Out of Town

Scoundrels who made America great

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The Noble & Cooley Center for Historic Preservation (NCCHP) museum, 42 Water Street in Granville, Mass., hosts Martin Henley, author and professor emeritus of Westfield State University, for a presentation on the heroic acts of some of America’s most notorious scoundrels on July 18 at 6:30 p.m.

Americans like heroes to wear white hats and villains to wear black. Henley takes a fresh view of heroism by using dramatic events in the life of each scoundrel to illustrate how disreputable labels can obscure heroic deeds. 

Come hear what Benedict Arnold had in common with John Brown, Tokyo Rose and other scoundrels in America’s history.

In Town Focus

Band Members Needed

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A funky swing band director is forming a community jazz band in Granby, and seeking members to play at venues in the Granbys, Hartlands and Simsbury. The director received the entire set of music from the Valley Swing Shift Big Band upon its retirement and is set to share this glorious music with other volunteers interested in sustaining the rich heritage.

In Town Focus

Songwriter Concerts

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The seasonal songwriter concert series at West Granby United Methodist Church, 87 Simsbury Road, will be on Saturday, July 14, 7–8:30 p.m. Mark your calendars and plan to enjoy an evening featuring Nick Depuy, Julia Davis and Carrie Johnson. Enjoy a night of original acoustic music performed by these acclaimed songwriters as they share their songs and stories.

In Town Focus

MS Support

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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.

In Town Focus

Volunteers Needed

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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. If you love cats and have some time to spare on a weekday morning or evening or on a weekend morning or afternoon please contact the shelter.

In Town Focus

Learn About Skin Cancer

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On Thursday, July 19, at 1 p.m., Jean Pickens, RN at Farmington Valley Visiting Nurse Association, will speak at the Granby Senior Center on A Guide to Skin Cancer Awareness. Identification, prevention, and treatment of skin cancers will be presented.

In Town Focus

Volunteers in Psychotherapy

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Volunteers In Psychotherapy allows you to earn strictly private therapy (no reports to insurers of your private discussions) in exchange for volunteer work you supply, privately and independently, for the charity of your choice. VIP’s local service has been granted awards and funding from the Connecticut Psychological Association.

Events

Salmon Brook Park Sounds of Summer concert series

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Get ready to rock and roll this summer. The Granby Recreation Department has announced the lineup for its free Sounds of Summer concert series that will take place Thursday nights at 6:30 p.m. in Salmon Brook Park for three weeks in July. Everyone is invited to bring a chair or blanket and enjoy ample parking, the concession stand and great live music in the park this summer.

The Arts

Granby Artists Association enters new phase

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The Granby Artists Association has been through its share of changes in the past 17 years and is excited to be shifting its approach to fostering the visual arts. Over the years, with the enthusiastic support of the Granby community, members of Granby Artists have taught and demonstrated, while hosting family art days, community art projects, exhibits, holiday gift shows, and 16 open studio tours.

People

McLean Auxiliary presents grants and scholarship awards at Strawberry Festival

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For the past 46 years the McLean Auxiliary has supported volunteer services and grants that directly benefit McLean residents, staff and the entire community. On Monday, June 4, the group awarded over $16,500 in grants at its annual meeting and Strawberry Festival, including funding for assisted living therapeutic and memory care programs; home care and hospice; art/ceramics; musical entertainment; a patient personal needs fund, and specialized equipment for post-acute care and rehabilitation.

Events

Browse & Borrow

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Granby Public Library
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 Public Library
Tuesday and Thursday: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., and 3 – 8 p.m.

Saturday: 12 – 5 p.m.

Find us online

Town of Granby (www.granby-ct.gov); use the links for Facebook and Pinterest. Holiday Closings

Both libraries will be closed on Wednesday, July 4; Saturday, Sept.

Events

GPL Friends Used Book Table

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Beach reads and the latest books are offered for purchase at the Friends of Granby Public Library Used Book Table near the checkout desk. Annual FOGPL Used Book Sale

The 36th Annual Book Sale will be held Sept.

Health Notes

Skin cancer identification, treatment, prevention

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As much as everyone loves the sunshine and long summer days at the beach, the sun is not always our friend. Combined with familial tendencies for skin cell mutations, the risks of skin cancer increase with sun exposure.