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Now that Halloween is near, and we are rolling into November, we realize that we have a bunch of fall decor and pumpkins adorning our porch steps and walkways if the bears haven’t dined on them. It would be nice to get some extra life out of the orange and white gourds, a warm and festive fall feel.
Interview with Senator Harding and Visit to the American School for the Deaf
A lot of progress has been made at Stony Hill Village this year. Achievements range from safety improvements, like re-established rail fencing and removing dangerous trees, to community enhancements, such as designated smoking areas and refurbishing mailboxes.
The sun shone bright and the weather was perfect for the fall cleanup at Stony Hill Village in the heart of Granby.
The Theatre Guild of Simsbury is proud to present Legally Blonde the Musical for its 51st season. The show will be presented at Simsbury High School on the second and third weekends of November.
Granby’s Stop & Shop fundraising coordinator Rosia Kennedy and store manager Marty Cusick say thank you to all of the customers who supported the pet food drive to support the Meriden Humane Society, as the society is in desperate need of pet food and supplies.
Wood burning stoves can be a way to lower fuel costs and aid in heating a residence. However, wood stoves and alternative heating devices can be a life-threatening hazard if not installed properly. A building permit is required for any alternative heating appliance prior to the installation.
Robert Flanigan of Granby captured the northern lights Oct. 7 at the Barkhamsted dam.
Connect with your local Granby artists at the annual Granby Artists Open Studio weekend on Oct. 19 and 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Open Studio tour invites visitors to artists’ studios to meet the artists, watch demonstrations and find art and gifts.
On an annual basis, shortly after the budget is approved, each department head prepares a work plan of departmental initiatives they plan to tackle with the funds put into place by the approved annual budget.
Wood-burning stoves can be a way to lower fuel costs and aid in heating a residence. Wood stoves and alternative heating devices can be a life-threatening hazard if not installed properly.
Preschool Programs, Youth Programs, After School Programs, Adult Programs, and Special Halloween Events
To learn more about upcoming programs, sign up for the library’s monthly eNewsletter.
Special Events, Trips, Lifelong Learning, Health and Wellness, and other Ongoing Programs hosted by the Granby Senior Center
The Granby Congregational Church’s Pumpkin Patch is back and open for business starting on Sunday, Oct. 1 at the south campus on 242 Salmon Brook Street.
Transfer Station hours, Household Hazardous waste collection, Winter preparation, Signs, Textile recycling, Plastic bag recycling, and Yard waste
Imagine yourself walking through a dark graveyard with unholy apparitions lurking just beyond sight making slight rustling sounds. A chill breeze brings goose bumps to your skin, and then you hear maniacal laughter and the horrific sound of a chain saw starting up right behind you, and you run screaming into the night!
On Sept. 9, the Granby Grange Hall opened its doors to the public for its traditional Agricultural Fair. Entries of jams and pickles, zucchini and watermelon, baked goods and flowers started arriving the evening before.
Granby 4-H sign-up night is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 4 at the Holcomb Farm Workshop. This open house from 7 to 8 p.m. will introduce the youth-officer team and project groups available for the 2023-24 program year.
Hay bale throwing contest at Maple View Farm.Chris Prosperi cooks up pasta dish using Holcomb Farm veggies.John O’Brien extols the benefits of autumn crocus at O’Brien Nursery.Tasting honey at the Grange.Selling apples at Lost Acres Orchard.Karen Dowd mans the cornhole game at the Granby Land Trust table at Sweet Pea Farm.Dorothy Hayes delivers lunch to the goats at Sweet Pea Farm.
Art Show to support Granby Land Trust and GLT Annual Meeting for members
For four years, I’ve written Not Wanted columns in a neutral, objective style. This one is different.
Are you struggling with negative thoughts or feeling overwhelmed by life’s demands? Are you juggling too many responsibilities and feeling like you can’t catch a break? You are not alone.
When Joe Doering wound down his working life, the East Granby resident had plans to get more involved in his community, travel and enjoy family time. He’d been a busy business owner in his working life and wanted to remain intellectually engaged and learning new things in retirement.
Hi! My name is Luke Osowiecki and I am a member of Granby 4-H. This is my third year in 4-H. I have learned a lot in 4-H, like how to make cheese, how to take better pictures and how to show my dog.
The Simsbury-Granby Rotary Club invites you to join the Simsbury River Run on Saturday, September 23, 2023. The River Run is the oldest road race in Simsbury and offers a variety of distances for runners of all ages and abilities.
I hope that you and your family are enjoying those last few beach days but feel, as I do, a sense of excitement as we turn to the new school year ahead. Before we launch into what promises to be an exciting year, I wanted to update the community on a few changes on the Granby Board of Education.
