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Morning Granby! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Unsure what to do with an injured bird in Granby?
  • How Granby Memorial's perfect volleyball season ended in Coventry Thursday night

Also on today's calendar: 26th Annual Empty Bowls and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 70 and low of 41 degrees.
  • Saturday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 67, low: 43.
  • Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 66 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Small Birds in Distress (ct.gov) — If you find an injured or fallen young bird in Granby, this guide explains when to leave it alone, when to intervene, and exactly who to call locally. It outlines simple steps for returning chicks to nests, recognizing true distress, and lists permitted rehabilitators, including Granby's own contact, so residents can get fast, legal help.
   

• Coventry sweeps Granby Memorial to hand the Bears their first loss, extend win streak to 10 (thechronicle.com) — Granby Memorial's undefeated girls volleyball run ended Thursday as Coventry swept the Bears in three sets, dropping Granby to 11-1. The tightly fought second set proved pivotal, with Coventry edging Granby 28-26 before cruising in the third. Local fans still have a powerhouse Granby team to follow as conference play continues.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Simsbury

  • Simsbury Weekend Guide: 'The Little Mermaid' Surfaces At Simsbury High And Heublein Tower's Fall Views (patch.com)

Ok Granby! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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