FOOD & DRINK
CT Families: Avon woman finds niche cutting hair for those on the autism spectrum
AVON, Conn. (WTNH) – Getting a haircut can be very difficult for someone with autism, but a woman in Avon has found her calling, helping kids and adults feel comfortable in a salon. These days, Rachel Marks of Simsbury looks forward to a trip to the salon, but that’s a big change from years ago. […]
A perfect pairing of food and fellowship
As a long-time Granby resident, I have frequently driven past the weathered sign reading “All Welcome Free Community Dinner Every Wednesday” in front of the community house on the south campus of Granby Congregational Church, 242 Salmon Brook Street, without much thought. I figured it was a church potluck or new member recruitment dinner. As I recently discovered, it is so much more.
Memorial Day Parade schedule
Make your plans to attend Granby’s annual Memorial Day Parade and program to be held on Monday, May 27. Parade Marshal and American Legion Post 182 Commander Wayne Adams announced that this year’s honorary parade marshal is United States Navy veteran James O. Hall. The parade will line...
Sidewalk expansion could pause outdoor dining for some in West Hartford Center
Changes coming to West Hartford Center next year could impact businesses utilizing the town’s on-street parking space. The area is known for its outside dining and construction could temporarily pause this option for many restaurants. “In West Hartford it’s essential,” said Whitney Gostyla, a waitress at Luna Pizza. “It’s...
Mary’s biscuits are the best ever
A Granby legend, Mary Werbitzkas proudly lived, worked and cooked for one of Granby’s original farms on Barndoor Hills Road for several decades. When I was growing up in Granby 4-H, one of our service projects was to provide holiday treats and entertainment at Holly Hill Nursing Home in Simsbury where Mary was the program director.
Safe Grad announces art contest winners
Granby Parents for a Safe Graduation (GPSG) announced the winners of its annual Senior Art Contest on April 16. Thank you to all the students who submitted an entry with this year’s theme, Adventure Awaits! in mind. All submissions were incredibly creative, and the committee had a very hard time choosing a winner.
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