MAY 2013
THE GRANBY DRUMMER
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Middle schoolers participate in walkathon
Granby Memorial Middle School students took part in a walkathon to raise funds for a community service project called Sharing to Learn. They raised money to collect school supplies to donate to Makuleke, an impoverished village in South Africa. Left: from l., Anna Wilson, Emma Sheahan and Madison Clark. Above: from l., Romelle Hardy, Malik Nedd and Dajon Wharton-Rodriguez. photos by Amaya DeSousa and Arielle Bocanegra
Salmon Brook Historical Society to hold May flea market by Heather Tomasetti The Salmon Brook Historical Society will hold its annual Spring Flea Market on the Society grounds, 208 Salmon Brook Street (Rte. 10/202) on May 18 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (rain or shine). The event and parking are free. Come find hidden treasures among numerous vendors and at the Society’s tent. A wide variety of items including antiques will be offered again this year. The food stand will offer coffee and Mrs. Murphy’s donuts for the early birds and hot dogs, soda and chips at lunchtime. Vendor space is available at $25 per 20-ft. x 20-ft. space; $35 if received after 5/10/13. Make check payable to Salmon Brook Historical Society and send to
David Laun, 16 Hummingbird Lane, Granby, 06035. Be sure to include your name, address and phone number. The Society is also accepting donated items for its tent; clean out your attic/basement and drop off items at 208 Salmon
Brook Street on Tuesdays or Thursdays from 9 a.m. to noon. (No plastic toys or children’s clothing, please.) For more information, call Dave at 860-653-3965 or Todd Vibert at 860-653-9506. The Flea Market is one of the Society’s
fundraisers with all proceeds supporting the continued ongoing expenses of the all-volunteer organization. Learn more at www.salmonbrookhistorical.org or follow it on Facebook.