SANTA VISITS GRANBY LIONS CLUB CHILDREN’S PARTY!

It was a cold dreary wintry Saturday, but that was not the atmosphere inside the new “Granby After Dark” Event Center where the Granby Lions had organized a Christmas party for the Newton County Foster children with the hope that Santa would pay them a visit too. Unlike outside the mood inside was warm and full of excitement. After a welcome snack and beverage, the children quickly enjoyed doing several crafts led by the Lions membership and thanks to the “Merry Makers” FCE club, the story time corner, proved very popular too.

After lunch, heaven behold, Santa arrived with a load of presents, answering wishes sent to Santa via the Neosho Methodist Church’s angel tree. The anxious faces quickly changed to big broad smiles and a happy contented group of children finished the event with arms full of presents. That made for another happy, contented group, the Granby Lions Club members and volunteers who finished the event with a “great job well done” feeling ( photo being self-explanatory) and already added it to the next year’s schedule of community activities.

Slideshow from Ron and Theresia's daughter Ashley

To view a nice slideshow of pictures taken by Ron and Theresia's daughter Ashley click on the title above.

Ron and Theresia Forgey Celebrate 40 Years of Marriage

The first event held at Granby After Dark was Ron and Theresia Forgey's 40th wedding anniversary party. Music was provided by DeWayne Bowman and Friends. Catered by Busseys BBQ of Miami Ok. This was a great party that included over 90 family members and friends. A great time of dining and dancing in honor of one of Granby's favorite couples. Congratulations Ron and Theresia!

1st Event Preparations

Our first ever event will be Ron and Theresia Forgey's 40th Anniversary Party. Lovely ladies from Belgium, Las Vegas, and Granby are hard at work getting the decorations for the party in place.

Closer and Closer to completion !

Floor is in. Stage is covered with carpet. Now just a few last minute touch ups, a good cleaning and we're ready to move the equipment in.

Johnny Hiland - Chicken Pickin'

Dawn Landes - Young Folks

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Which do you like the most ? This Logo ?

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Or, This Logo ?

Ray Price - I saw my castles fall today

Ray Price with Jimmy Day on steel guitar. Jimmy and I were friends from the time he spent in the Clay Blaker and the Honky Tonk Band in Texas in the late 70's early 80's Rest in peace Jimmy.

Waylon Jennings - Ain't Worn Out

Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder - I`m ready to go!

More Progress - Floor Tile Installation Begins

THe WaLLFLoWeRS - OnE HeaDLiGHT

Bob's boy Jakob.

Good Times - Lance Sitton

Another talented young man from Springfield.

Cindy Woolf Singing

Cindy plays often in the Springfield area. She has one CD out and a new one on the way, check her out at http://www.cindywoolf.com/

Eric Clapton - Bell Bottom Blues - Live

John Fogerty - Who'll stop the rain

Ben Kweller - On My Way

One step closer to completion

The ceiling is in. Now on to the flooring and trim work.

If you don't love your neighbor....

Road Trip

GAD members attend the Bikes Blues and BBQ Festival in Fayetteville, AR and a good time was had by all.

Progress... it's a beautiful thing !

Hoedown - Bela Fleck and the Flecktones

Give this a chance... it's like no Hoedown you've ever heard. Bassoon and Picolo solo's.... far out. Not bluegrass but still some awesome musicianship.

Bryan Sutton - Texas Gales

This kid can pick.