5 Things for Aug. 17: Police Log, Help the Food Bank, Tax Holiday

As the new school year draws near, The Granbys Patch is looking for players, coaches, parents and fans to share information and updates about their sports teams on the site.

Do you take photos of, keep score for or even write game reports about a team of Bears or Crusaders you care about? Sharing them with Patch will help your work reach a wider audience and keep the community informed about the local sports scene. The Granbys Patch will feature team records, standings and game stories as the fall season begins, but we want you to share your creations and contributions as well.

If you're interested, send me an email (perry.robbin@patch.com) and we can find the easiest and most effective way for you to add onto our sports coverage.

1. Tax-free week in Connecticut starts Sunday and runs through Aug. 25. The exemption applies to most clothes and footwear costing less than $300. .

2. The Hartford County 4-H Fair will have members from Granby participating in the competitions. The event offers a host of activities, including musical bands performances, exhibits, demonstrations, food and much more. .

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4. Granby's food bank is in serious need of donations as summer begins drawing to a close. A pair of area businesses, Granby Village Health and Anew Massage and Wellness, are offering customer incentives to increase donations to the food bank. For more information, click here.

5. The newest edition of Junk Food, a weekly series of one-panel cartoons from local creators Matt Ryan and Steve Kanaras, .