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Season of Joy art show at Lost Acres Vineyard

The Granby Artists Association presents its annual Season of Joy Art Show at Lost Acres Vineyard from Dec. 13 to Jan. 6. A variety of pieces will be available for purchase including glass, pottery, paintings (watercolor, acrylic, oil), photography and seashell resin art.

Think Holcomb Farm for weddings and events

This space is special. The people who are from this area feel it deep in their bones. This is a treasured space. What is even more magical is that even non-locals can feel it. It is no surprise that people choose Holcomb Farm as their legacy event space, not only hosting their wedding here, but later a baby shower, anniversary, graduation, milestone celebration and even celebrations of life.

Prime rib is perfect for the holidays

This is one of the simplest recipes I have ever shared. With the holidays upon us and New Year’s around the corner, this makes a very special meal and it always comes out perfectly!

It’s time to celebrate

The town clock, situated at the entrance to the municipal complex, was originally donated to the town as an Eagle Scout’s qualifying project. Like many of us, Deb Kulwich expected the clock to reappear after the state was finished re-organizing Granby Center. Over the years, it had been especially important to her and her friends as a meet-up location. When the clock did not appear after the roadwork was completed, she decided to get to the bottom of the matter.

CTVV: Spin Room, post-election

Susan Regan, host of CT Valley Views, recently had a candid conversation with Joseph Markley, an astute veteran politician who was a member of the Connecticut state senate representing the 16th state district from 2011 to 2019.

Center Advisory Committee begins work

The firm Buckhurst Fish and Jacquemart (BFJ) was selected by the Granby Board of Selectmen on Oct. 7 to consult with the Granby Center Advisory Committee to help determine the best direction to take in updating the center.

Forbes and LeBlanc turn lemons into lemonade

Some things are just meant to be.
On Easter Sunday, Ashley Forbes and Branden LeBlanc of Windsor Locks came to Granby hoping to buy their dream home. After looking at the house and making an offer, they stopped at Icy Rolls at 10 Hartford Ave., one of their favorite spots in town.

Granby Horse Council Scholarship

The Granby Horse Council offers a $700 scholarship to a high school senior planning to attend a university, college or junior college in at least a two-year program in the field of animal studies. Accepted fields include, but are not limited to, pre-veterinary school, veterinary technician or assistant, equine studies, stable management, animal husbandry or equine assisted therapy.

Social Services — October 2023

The focus of the Social Services Department is to coordinate existing federal, state, regional and local services, to increase community awareness of these services and to develop new programs to meet the needs of Granby residents.

Tutorial on the DME loaner closet

The Granby Senior Center manages a Durable Medical Equipment (DME) loaner closet at Holcomb Farm. Citizens of Granby and surrounding towns can borrow, at no cost and for an indefinite period, equipment as needed for themselves and their families.

Jack O’ Lanterns at Old New-Gate

This October, the mine at Old New-Gate Prison and Copper Mine in East Granby will be illuminated by over 300 professionally carved Jack O’ Lanterns. 

Live Classical Chamber Music

On Thursday, Oct. 12, starting at 10 a.m., the Musical Club of Hartford presents a program of live classical music.
On Thursday, Oct. 19, starting at 10 a.m., the Musical Club of Hartford’s Jolidon Concert Series presents acclaimed pianist Henry Kramer in recital, performing Schubert’s Piano Sonata in A Major, D. 664; The Mendelssohn (both Fanny and Felix) Songs Without Words, and Ravel’s Tombeau de Couperin.

Holly Boutique Craft Fair

The 29th Annual Holly Boutique Craft Fair and Luncheon will be held Oct. 19, 20 and 21 at the North Canton Community United Methodist Church Hall, Route 179 and 3, Case St. in North Canton.

Book Festival

The Connecticut Authors and Publishers Association (CAPA) will hold its second-annual book festival on Saturday, Oct. 7, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the West Hartford Conference Center.

IWWC public hearing continued to Oct. 11

The Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission held its second public hearing on the Vessel RE Holdings’ application for a permit in connection with a proposed 48-unit apartment building at 37 Hartford Avenue on Sept. 13.

In Town Focus — October 2023

Senior Fall Social, Men’s Breakfast, Trunk or Treat, Civic Club, Women’s Breakfast, SBHS News, 4-H Sign-up, Camera Club, and UNICO Comedy Night

Community Serve Day planned at Stony Hill Village

On Saturday, Oct. 7, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, the Stony Hill Village Board of Directors will host a Community Serve Day at the village, to help spruce up the grounds of this 50+ year old affordable housing community and assist residents on various tasks as needed.

What is beer?

Beer is the third most popular beverage in the world. Right behind water, the most popular beverage, and tea, which comes in second. I assume tea’s more popular than beer because beer only contains between 88 percent and 97 percent water while tea is closer to 99.5 percent water, the most popular beverage.

McLean seeks Meals on Wheels drivers

McLean’s Meals on Wheels program is seeking additional volunteer drivers for weekday routes in Avon, Granby, East Granby, Canton, and Simsbury. Since its inception in 1978, McLean’s Meals on Wheels program has provided daily support for residents who have difficulty preparing meals due to disability, illness, or a recent surgery.

Drumroll

Lori Blackburn has been appointed Membership Administrator for the Granby-Simsbury Chamber of Commerce.

Moon Cusser Extraordinaire

You’ve probably driven along Route 10 North to Southwick hundreds of times, but have you ever noticed that we have a real live “Moon Cusser” right here in town?