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In Memory of...

In Memory of . . .

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Harris, Ezra (Zeb) Ripple, 87, husband of the late Mary Serena Jones Harris, September 13
Deni, James M. “Skip”, Sr., 87, husband of the late Julianne M. (Gobeille) Deni, December 14

Events

Volunteers and donations needed for Safe Grad

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Granby Parents for a Safe Graduation (GPSG) has been working hard to create a memorable evening to celebrate the Class of 2026. The party, held Graduation Night (June 11), absolutely cannot happen without volunteers. The committee has done the legwork; now volunteers are needed to help with day-of-event preparation and chaperoning the party itself.

Events

Chamber Golf Classic is May 15

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Friday, May 15 is the date for this year’s Granby-Simsbury Chamber of Commerce Golf Classic, to be held at Simsbury Farms. Cost for players is $150, which includes golf, breakfast, barbecue lunch, drink tickets, beer keg, raffle, auction and driving range.

Fun & Rec

Spring and summer programs at the Y

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Spring is an exciting time at the Farmington Valley YMCA as we look ahead to warmer weather, outdoor activities and opportunities for families to connect and stay active together. As the season changes, the YMCA is excited to offer several programs and events that bring the community together while helping kids and families build healthy habits.

Salmon Brook Historical Society

When hair wreaths were the rage

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The Salmon Brook Historical Society has two framed hair wreaths in the parlor of the historic Weed-Ender House. These two hair wreaths were made in the mid- to late-nineteenth century and were crafted in memory of members of the Emmons-Case families as well as the Messenger family. During the Victorian Era, hair art was a common way for families to preserve the memory of a loved one.

Friends of Holcomb Farm

Summer CSA signup is open

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The seeding greenhouse is quickly filling with the promise of the summer season. Soon, the seedlings will be planted in the fields, the growing season will be in full swing, and the summer harvest will begin.
Sign up today for our CSA and enjoy nutrient-rich, delicious, chemical-free produce all summer long. CSA shares are selling quickly. Don’t miss out.

Friends of Holcomb Farm

Tree trail volunteer workshop

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Members of the Holcomb Farm Tree Trail team cast an invitation to anyone interested in becoming a volunteer or in expanding their already existing volunteer role on the trail to meet at the Farm’s workshop on March 14. Several folks arrived that morning to learn about the tree trail and what part they might play in maintaining it.

Browse & Borrow

Browse & Borrow — April 2026

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Registration is required for all library programs unless noted. To learn more about upcoming programs, sign up for the library’s monthly eNewsletter. For the most updated information on dates and programs, refer to the library’s online calendar.

College Scholarships

Scholarships: Granby Men’s Golf League

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The Granby Men’s Golf League has a scholarship fund available for high school seniors from Granby Memorial High School or a Granby resident who attends a different high school, who is an athlete or intends to pursue a career in an athletics-related field who will be entering their first year of college, university or technical/vocational school as a full-time student.

College Scholarships

Scholarships: CBG / Drummer

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Citizens for a Better Granby, publisher of The Granby Drummer, is pleased to announce a $1,500 scholarship to a graduating Granby senior who will be attending an accredited post-secondary school to pursue a career in communications or journalism. Students with exceptional community service are invited to apply.

Granby Land Trust

GLT Earth Day Roadside Cleanup

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It’s that time of year again. In what has become a Granby tradition, the Granby Land Trust will take part in the Great Global Cleanup® over Earth Day Weekend, April 23–26. This worldwide campaign removes billions of pieces of trash from neighborhoods, beaches, rivers, lakes, trails and parks—reducing waste and plastic pollution, improving habitats and preventing harm to wildlife and people.

Granby Land Trust

Ephemeral Wildflower Walk

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On Wednesday, April 29, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., the Granby Land Trust will host a Spring Ephemeral Wildflower Walk on the GLT’s Katan-Ensor Preserve. The forest floor awakens at this time of year with vibrant colors and delicate blooms.