In Town Focus
Civic Club
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Kim Becker, chair of Granby Education Foundation (GEF), will speak to the Granby Civic Club on Thursday, Sept. 19, 1 p.m. at the Senior Center.
Youth Services Bureau
Granby Youth Service Bureau’s Peer Educator Program: What it is and why it’s important
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Peer education is a method of information dissemination used in many public health initiatives. When a target population is in need of information that is deemed essential to maintain health, it is a well-documented fact that they are most likely to seek information and believe facts given to them by peers.
Events
Granby Women’s Breakfast Group Programs for 2019-2020
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Breakfast is at 8:30 a.m. with program 9–10 a.m., cost is $4/pp. Held at Granby Senior Center, 15C, North Granby Road
Events
Youth Services Bureau
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Join us for a discussion of the latest information coming from sources such as Yale’s just-completed $10 million grant exploring the risks associated with vaping. Join an exchange of ideas on how best to curb this latest trend amongst our youth.
Verse
Chorale invites young poets to submit entries
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To celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2020, the Farmington Valley Chorale has commissioned a new musical composition by Ellen Gilson Voth. For lyrics, the composer hopes to incorporate an original poem by a local teen with poetry of Connecticut’s past Poet Laureate Rennie McQuilken.
Out of Town
Used Bike and Sewing Machine Collection
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Pedals for Progress/Sewing Peace, in its continuing effort to recycle unwanted items properly, is having a used bike and sewing machine collection sponsored by Memorial United Methodist Church in Avon.
Fortune & Folly of a Female Farmer
Five reasons you need to attend Granby’s Open Farm day
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On Saturday, Sept. 14, from 10 a.m.–4 p.m., over a dozen Granby farms will open their gates to the public. Experience the variety of agriculture that Granby has to offer.
Out of Town
Seeking Crafters for Fall Artisan Craft Fair
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The Friends of the Southwick Public Library (a 501(c)(3) organization) are sponsoring a craft/artisan craft fair on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Southwick Town Hall.
Town/Govt
Browse & Borrow
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Granby Public Library
Main Branch
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Tuesday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Cossitt Branch
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday: 3 – 8 p.m.
Saturday: 2 – 5 p.m.
Holiday Closing
Both libraries will be closed on Monday, Sept. 2.
Out of Town
Noble Cooley Museum Events
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Noble & Cooley Center for Historic Preservation (NCCHP) has announced its fall schedule.