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Drew Obston out to change the World

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A 21-year-old Granby man is out to change the world – one drop at a time. Drew Obston, a University of New Hampshire senior, is spending this summer in The Gambia, Africa for a non-profit group called Agua, Inc. The nonprofit brings drinkable water to areas where there is none. Obston, who hopes to make his career in micro-financing projects that improve people’s lives, is doing a seven-week, unpaid internship at Aqua, Inc.’s Gambian campus in West Africa. Part of his commit […]

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Granby Cub Scout Pack 325

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Join in the fun and excitement of America’s foremost youth program for boys—scouting Granby Cub Scout Pack 325 is looking for new members to join Cub Scouts! A joining event will be held at 6:30 p.m., September 10 in the Kearns School Multipurpose Room. Current scouts and their families will be present to discuss their scouting experience and what it means to them. Scouting is an excellent opportunity to grow and build strong bonds with family and friends in your local community. […]

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CTVV: Gina Barreca a woman of wit and wisdom

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CTVV: Gina Barreca a woman of wit and wisdom The old axiom that “when they made her, they broke the mold” applies to Gina Barreca, Ph.D., English Professor at UConn, author of eight books and multi-published columnist. Exuding warmth and enthusiasm, Gina is the friend you want to have and despite her “celebrity status” in the media world, when you meet her you feel you’ve known her all your life. Enjoy an animated and down-to-earth interview with this multi-faceted lady as she discusses the […]

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Bruce Porter Memorial Music Series

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Bruce Porter Memorial Music Series By Laura Mazza-Dixon The adventures in classical music at South Congregational Church begin again this fall with a concert on Sunday, November 2, at 4 p.m., with David Garrido Cid, piano and Alice Matteson, soprano, performing Bach, Brahms, Manuel de Falla, Richard Strauss, Schumann and contemporary Galician-Spanish composer Octavio Vazquez. The Bruce Porter Memorial Music Series was established in 2012 in memory of Bruce Porter’s leadership as music […]

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Used Book Sale

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Granby Friends Prepare for 2014 Used Book Sale By Carole Bernard As the summer sun begins to taper off, the Friends of Granby Public Library are heating up for its Used Book Sale. This year’s sale will be held on Friday through Sunday, September 26 – 28, at Holcomb Farm in West Granby. Proceeds from the book sale, the primary fundraising event sponsored by the Friends, support the mission and goals of Granby Public Library. Funds assist in the purchase of additions to the colle […]

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Camera Club

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Camera Club The Granby Camera Club will meet on Monday, Sept. 8 at 7 p.m. at the Granby Senior Center. The program for the evening will be Granby Camera Club on Parade. After a presentation of photographs that members have taken in recent years there will be an opportunity to see the photographs that were exhibited at Lost Acres Vineyard in the spring. Learn more about the club and have input in planning programs for the year. For more information, visit www.GranbyCameraClub.com. […]

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Warnke for Hartford Business Journal 40 under Forty, 2014

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Jason J. Warnke, 1995 GMHS graduate and current resident of Avon, was among those named to the Hartford Business Journal’s 40 Under Forty for 2014. 40 Under Forty recognizes young professionals in the Greater Hartford Region who are excelling in their industries and whom demonstrate leadership, entrepreneurism and community involvement. The 40 under Forty award recipients were featured in the July 21st issue of the Hartford Business Journal. Warnke began his financial planning career […]

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Square Dance Classes

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Are you looking for a new way to meet new people?  How about a way to exercise while having fun at the same time?  Maybe you are looking for a way to reconnect with your family or maybe even your spouse now that the nest is empty?  The Granby Park and Recreation Department has just the answer: MODERN WESTERN SQUARE DANCING MODERN WESTERN SQUARE DANCING is the perfect escape!  Exercise the body, stimulate the mind and make new friends, all while forgetting the day […]

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Scholarship Awarded

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Peter Sepelak, Branch Manager for Simsbury Bank in Granby, provides Granby High School scholarship award winner, Joseph Lavitt with a check for $1,000 for his tuition to the University of Connecticut. […]

People

Executive On-boarding Attracts and Retains Talent

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Flanagan, Pia Granby Resident Shares How Executive On-boarding Attracts and Retains Talent Do you have senior-level employees who are new to the area or have just been promoted to a role that necessitates increased community engagement?  Could you or your employees benefit from a deeper connection to the community, thereby your organization?  Pia Flanagan, Granby resident and Vice President & Senior Counsel, MassMutual Financial Group, participated in Leadership Greater Ha […]

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