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Lunch for the Mind

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First Aid for Mental Health topic for April Lunch for the Mind Program By Eileen Longhi The Civic Engagement Education Team is pleased to have AnnMarie Heller Cox, Granby Youth Services, present an important community-based suicide prevention program called Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) for the Lunch for the Mind program at the Granby Senior Center on Wednesday, April 8 at 12:30 p.m.   QPR trains members to be gate keepers whereby they have the skills to identify the signs of someone […]

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Locally Grown

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Old Beech Farm – Case StreetWe just got back from the National Western Stock Show where we go to select the bulls that we will use for artificial insemination this year. The fall calves are growing out nicely; we have some outstanding heifers. Spring calving is almost here so time to get the birthing pens ready and prepare to take those 2 a.m. walks to the barn to check on expectant mothers. Cold weather always makes for extra chores. Maple View Farm – Salmon Brook Street We want YOU to come […]

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UConn Soccer Coming

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UConn Soccer Coming Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 18 when the UConn Huskies men’s soccer team comes to Granby Memorial High School. There will be a free kids soccer clinic at 5 p.m. followed by a men’s friendly game at 7 p.m. The event is sponsored by the Granby Rovers. For more information, visit www.granbyrovers.com. Christopher Bryant Co […]

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VPS Silent Auction

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Valley Pre-School will host a silent auction fundraiser on Saturday, April 25, 7-9:30 p.m. at Lost Acres Vineyard, featuring great deals on auction items including Disney Theme Park passes, children’s classes and activities, personal training and gym memberships, restaurant gift cards, summer camps, sports tickets and merchandise and beauty service. Tickets are $15 in advance, or $20 at the door and include a chance to win one of the door prizes. Proceeds will benefit Valley Pre-School, wi […]

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Farmington Valley VNA

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VNA Events Blood Pressure Screenings The Farmington Valley VNA’s free blood pressure screenings are available without appointment Tuesday, April 7, 9–10:30 a.m. at the Farmington Valley YMCA; Monday, April 6, 10:30–11:30 a.m. at East Hartland Town Hall, and 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at East Granby Community Center; and Thursdays, April 9, 16, 23 and 30, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at Granby Senior Center. Ready To Jump Into Spring Shake off those winter blues and get ready for […]

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Salmon Brook Historical Society

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Civil War Book Event The Salmon Brook Historical Society presents Dr. Lesley Gordon, author of A Broken Regiment: The 16th Connecticut’s Civil War, at 7 p.m., Wednesday, May 20, at the Senior Center, 15 N. Granby Road Tickets available at the door: members $3, non-members $5, students $2. Light refreshments included.  Gordon, a graduate of East Granby High School, will talk about her recently published book on the 16th Connecticut Regiment, which fought at Antietam. The soldiers in t […]

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Granby Camera Club

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The Granby Camera Club will meet on Monday, April 6 at 7 p.m. at the Granby Senior Center. The program for the evening will feature photographer Michael Zide (www.michaelzide.com). To learn more about the club visit: www.GranbyCameraClub.com.       […]

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Cossitt Events

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The Irish Built It! The Friends of Cossitt Library invite you (Irish or not) to attend Paddy On The Railway: Irish Labourers And The Building Of The Great Western Railroad presented by popular speaker Dennis Picard, director of Storrowton Village, on Sunday, April 19, at 2 p.m. Picard has presented several historic programs, in costume, at Cossitt to enthusiastic listeners. In Time For Mother’s Day The Friends invite children, ages 10 and up, accompanied by an adult, to a Mother’ […]

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Civic Club

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Farm in Granby Center? Come to the Civic Club on Thursday, April 16 and hear about the 50 acres farm in the center of Granby. Kate Bogli, along with husband Jason and four children own and operate Maple View Farm located almost in the center of Granby. Kate and family are the fourth generation family to own and operate the farm since 1950 when Jason’s grandparents moved to Granby. The farm is home to horses, cows, goats, pigs and chickens in addition to the farmers who have lived and work […]

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4-H Breakfast

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4-H Pancake Breakfast  Come join us for Granby 4-H’s annual pancake breakfast. On Saturday, April 25 from 7–10:30 a.m. at the South Congregational Church of Granby, 4-H’ers will provide breakfast specialties, as well as having 4-H items and additional baked goods for sale to the public. Cost for seniors and children ages 3-12 is $6; adults, $8; no charge for children under 3. Come support a club that strives to better the community and empower […]

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