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Fall Reminders

Fall reminders from the Granby Building Department As we transition into fall, the Building Department would like to offer the following suggestions to residents. If you took out building permits for house projects this summer and completed them, please contact the Building Department to arrange for a final inspection. In some cases we find that, although contractors or residents have been diligent about progress inspections during a project, they neglect to have a final inspection to close […]

Granby Pets Featured

Granby pets featured in 2015 animal calendars Many a pet owner has thought his adorable furry friend was worthy of gracing a page in a national calendar. Two Granby families may now claim that honor. Scout, a golden retriever rescued by Tom and Patty Sawyer in 2012, will be featured as Mr. September in the 2015 calendar produced by the Yankee Golden Retriever Rescue organization. The calendar is available at Petco stores across New England, Dogology in Canton, the Kuttery in Windsor Locks […]

Performing at Walt Disney World Resort!

Students take part in the Disney Performing Arts Program in Orlando, Fla. Orlando, Fla., (October 23, 2014) — Members of A Dancer’s Palette Performance Company became stars of their own Disney show on October 10, 2014 when they entertained resort guests at the Waterside Stage in Downtown Disney. The group traveled over 1,200 miles from West Granby, Conn. to the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida to take part in the Disney Performing Arts program. The dance ensemble, under the […]

Public Access TV Speaks Out

Submitted by CT Valley Views Public Access TV has long been the orphan child of cable television programming. However, recently great strides established by Cox Enfield, the Cox Advisory Council and producers of a number of PA programs have collaborated to raise more awareness to the diversity, professionalism and entrepreneurial spirit to the greater viewing public in Connecticut. Senator Kissel, on his program “Senator Kissel and Friends” hosted guests: Peter Talbot, Cox Communications Sta […]

Safe Graduation Party

The next Safe Graduation Party Committee meeting is Monday November 10 at 7 p.m. at the GMHS Media Center. Update on Grad Night Committees are forming and volunteers are always welcome. Come join us at our next meeting on November 10 to see how you can help make this event come alive for the senior class.  About Grad Night For more than 27 years, the Safe Graduation Party Committee has hosted a party for graduating seniors! The Safe Graduation Party offers […]

Lunch For the Mind 

“I’m Nobody! Who are you?” Emily Dickinson: Her Life and Her Poetry. The Civic Engagement Education Team invites you to join us on Wednesday, Nov. 12 at 12:30 at the Granby Senior Center where we, along with David Garnes, will examine Dickinson’s place in world literature, as well as review aspects of her fascinating life and the remarkable posthumous recognition she has achieved. Emily Dickinson was the daughter of an eminent lawyer and politician living a reclusive, […]

Granby Camera Club Meeting

The Granby Camera Club will meet on Monday, Nov. 3 at 7 p.m. at the Granby Senior Center. The program for the evening will focus on composition. The scavenger hunt words for the meeting are: reflection, low-key, and favorite picture. These photographs must have been taken after the October meeting. To learn more about the club go to: www.GranbyCameraClub.com  […]

The Friends of Cossitt Library Cookbook Sale

Beginning at noon, Saturday Nov. l through 15, the Friends will offer a special collection of choice cookbooks, many suitable for gift giving. It’s the right time of year to create delicious new dishes and special holiday menus for family and friends. A warm welcome awaits. Drop in and enjoy the beautiful fall decorations and a hot cup of coffee, tea or cocoa. The Friends appreciate your support for the library. An Afternoon With Poe On Sunday, Nov. 16, 2 p […]

Granby Lions Annual Golf Tournament

The Granby Lions Club conducted their 32nd Annual Golf Tournament July 7 at the Suffield Country Club. Co-Chairmen Tom Sullivan and Paul Smith announced that a gross of $9,000 was realized from the 64 participating golfers. Conducting the affair was Lion Tom Conroy who reported that the event included lunch and dinner, followed by a raffle of prizes contributed by many local businesses. Proceeds are donated to selected Granby organizations and individuals, including college scholarship recipient […]

FAVARH 8th Annual Charity Event

Favarh 8th Annual Charity Event to Feature Canadian Band All Access Tickets are selling fast to Favarh’s 8th Annual Fall Fundraiser, “Extravaganza”, featuring, All Access, a popular Canadian show band. Rarely performing in the U.S. its non-stop, all dance repertoire, with costume changes to enhance hits from Chubby Checker and Elvis Presley, to music of today including songs from Michael Jackson, Robin Thicke, Lady Gaga and more. In addition to the electrifying performance the event w […]

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