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April 20, 2019 Patrice Johnson 0 alumni, News,

by Mary Lou Clifton The 123thStockbridge High School Alumni banquet will be held June 8,...

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April

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	1	2	3 FOR ADULTS: Coffee Chat Wednesdays, 11:00 am-12:00 pm 04/03/2019 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/for-adults-coffee-chat-wednesdays-2-2-2-2/ Coffee Chat Wednesdays, March 6, 13, 20 & 27; April 3, 10, 17 & 24; May 1, 8, 15, 22 • 11 a.m. Welcome Spring by connecting with other community members on Wednesday mornings. Talk about local events, favorite books or movies, new reads, or whatever comes up. FOR YOUNG CHILDREN: Preschool Storytimes with crafts (Ages 3-6) This series was designed especially for 3-6 year olds, but younger patrons are welcome with close adult supervision. Wednesdays, March 27, April 3, 10, 17, 24 and May 1 • 12:15 p.m 12:15 pm-1:00 pm 04/03/2019 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/for-young-children-preschool-storytimes-with-crafts-ages-3-6-this-series-was-designed-especially-for-3-6-year-olds-but-younger-patrons-are-welcome-with-close-adult-supervision-wednesdays-march-2/ Preschool Storytimes with crafts (Ages 3-6) This series was designed especially for 3-6 year olds, but younger patrons are welcome with close adult supervision. Wednesdays, March 27, April 3, 10, 17, 24 and May 1 • 12:15 p.m	4	5 FOR OLDER CHILDREN & TEENS: Escape from the Stockbridge Library! (Ages 13 & up) 6:45 pm-7:00 pm 04/05/2019 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/for-older-children-teens-escape-from-the-stockbridge-library-ages-13-up/ Escape from the Stockbridge Library! (Ages 13 & up) Can you escape from the library? Gather your friends and see if you can! Each date will have a different themed room. Fridays, April 5 and May 3 • 6:45-7 p.m. and 7:45 – 8:30 p.m. *Registration required. Call the library at 517/851-7810 or stop in to register.	6
7	8 St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea to offer series of free mental health classes this spring 6:30 pm-7:30 pm 04/08/2019 St. Joe’s Chelsea 775 S Main St, Chelsea, MI 48118, USA 775 S Main St, Chelsea, MI 48118, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/st-joseph-mercy-chelsea-to-offer-series-of-free-mental-health-classes-this-spring/ St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea to offer series of free mental health classes this spring CHELSEA, Mich. (April 2, 2019) – This spring, St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea will host a “Minding Your Health Series,” which includes three educational programs aimed at improving mental health in the community. These events are free and open to the public. All classes will be held inside the Chelsea Wellness Center, located at 14800 E. Old US Hwy. 12 in Chelsea. Please register by calling the Chelsea Wellness Center at 734-214-0220. The dates, times and class topics are: Date: April 8 Time: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Topic: Why Diets Fail Description: Learn to better understand the roles food and exercise play in our lives, and what might really be in the way of lasting change. Date: May 6 Time: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Topic: Finding Help: When to get it and where to go Description: Learn when to seek mental health treatment and where to find the support needed. Date: May 29 Time: 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Topic: Aging at Home: Is it safe? Description: Learn about the medical conditions and medications to watch for as you age, risk factors of living alone, how to complete a home safety assessment and when to consider a driving evaluation. Individuals will also learn about geriatric psychiatric evaluations and neuropsychological evaluations	9	10 FOR ADULTS: Coffee Chat Wednesdays, 11:00 am-12:00 pm 04/10/2019 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/for-adults-coffee-chat-wednesdays-2-2-2-2-2/ Coffee Chat Wednesdays, March 6, 13, 20 & 27; April 3, 10, 17 & 24; May 1, 8, 15, 22 • 11 a.m. Welcome Spring by connecting with other community members on Wednesday mornings. Talk about local events, favorite books or movies, new reads, or whatever comes up. FOR YOUNG CHILDREN: Preschool Storytimes with crafts (Ages 3-6) This series was designed especially for 3-6 year olds, but younger patrons are welcome with close adult supervision. Wednesdays, March 27, April 3, 10, 17, 24 and May 1 • 12:15 p.m 12:15 pm-1:00 pm 04/10/2019 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/for-young-children-preschool-storytimes-with-crafts-ages-3-6-this-series-was-designed-especially-for-3-6-year-olds-but-younger-patrons-are-welcome-with-close-adult-supervision-wednesdays-march-2-2/ Preschool Storytimes with crafts (Ages 3-6) This series was designed especially for 3-6 year olds, but younger patrons are welcome with close adult supervision. Wednesdays, March 27, April 3, 10, 17, 24 and May 1 • 12:15 p.m FOR OLDER CHILDREN & TEENS: Kids Read to Oliver (Ages 6 & up) Kids will enjoy reading aloud to a specially trained golden retriever. Wednesdays, March 13, April 10, May 8 • 6–6:30 p.m. 6:00 pm-6:30 pm 04/10/2019 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/for-older-children-teens-kids-read-to-oliver-ages-6-up-kids-will-enjoy-reading-aloud-to-a-specially-trained-golden-retriever-wednesdays-march-13-april-10-may-8-%e2%80%a2-6-630-p-m-2/ Kids Read to Oliver (Ages 6 & up) Kids will enjoy reading aloud to a specially trained golden retriever. Wednesdays, March 13, April 10, May 8 • 6–6:30 p.m.	11	12	13 Open Air Market of Stockbridge is Indoors Saturday, April 13 11:00 am-3:00 pm 04/13/2019 First Presbyterian Church CE Building 101 S Center St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 101 S Center St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/open-air-market-of-stockbridge-is-indoors-this-saturday-january-12-2-2-2/ We will be in the First Presbyterian Church CE Building, 101 S. Center in Stockbridge 11 am to 3 pm on Saturdays. January 12, February 9, March 9 and April 13 Vendors will include cheese, honey, bread, baked goods, chocolates, lotions, art, woodworking, hot sauces, relishes and eggs. The Presbyterian women will be serving a soup, salad and sandwich luncheon during the market. Local musicians will perform from Noon to 2 pm. For more info, call Suzi 517-851-7437. Plainfield United Methodist Church Chicken and Biscuit Supper, April 13 12:37 pm 04/13/2019 Plainfield United Methodist Church 17929 Plainfield Rd, Gregory, MI 48137, USA 17929 Plainfield Rd, Gregory, MI 48137, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/plainfield-united-methodist-church-chicken-and-biscuit-supper-april-13/ The Plainfield United Methodist Church will be serving a Chicken and Biscuit Supper on April 13 beginning at 5 p.m. at 17845 M-36, north of Gregory. Free will donation. Take out available. All are welcomed. For more information contact Kate Humrich at 517-851-8932. Kate Humrich The Stockbridge American Legion Riders Post 510 will be hosting their 10th Chili Cook Off on April 13 from 1-4 p.m 1:00 pm-4:00 pm 04/13/2019 https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/the-stockbridge-american-legion-riders-post-510-will-be-hosting-their-10th-chili-cook-off-on-april-13-from-1-4-p-m/ The Stockbridge American Legion Riders Post 510 will be hosting their 10th Chili Cook Off on April 13 from 1-4 p.m at the Stockbridge American Legion Hall. $5 to enter gets attendees a chance to try all the unique chili dishes and vote for favorites. Door prizes, 50/50 drawings and raffles throughout the afternoon. The big raffle will be a Weber Grill, and this year the ARL has also added a photo booth. The ALR not only helps many veteran causes, but gives back to the community.
14	15	16	17 FOR ADULTS: Coffee Chat Wednesdays, 11:00 am-12:00 pm 04/17/2019 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/for-adults-coffee-chat-wednesdays-2-2-2-2-2-2/ Coffee Chat Wednesdays, March 6, 13, 20 & 27; April 3, 10, 17 & 24; May 1, 8, 15, 22 • 11 a.m. Welcome Spring by connecting with other community members on Wednesday mornings. Talk about local events, favorite books or movies, new reads, or whatever comes up. FOR YOUNG CHILDREN: Preschool Storytimes with crafts (Ages 3-6) This series was designed especially for 3-6 year olds, but younger patrons are welcome with close adult supervision. Wednesdays, March 27, April 3, 10, 17, 24 and May 1 • 12:15 p.m 12:15 pm-1:00 pm 04/17/2019 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/for-young-children-preschool-storytimes-with-crafts-ages-3-6-this-series-was-designed-especially-for-3-6-year-olds-but-younger-patrons-are-welcome-with-close-adult-supervision-wednesdays-march-2-2-2/ Preschool Storytimes with crafts (Ages 3-6) This series was designed especially for 3-6 year olds, but younger patrons are welcome with close adult supervision. Wednesdays, March 27, April 3, 10, 17, 24 and May 1 • 12:15 p.m	18 Thursday April 18th 5:30PM – Maundy Thursday Service, Gregory Community Church, 126 Church Street, Gregory 5:30 pm-6:30 pm 04/18/2019 Gregory Community Church, 126 Church Street, Gregory, MI, United States Gregory Community Church, 126 Church Street, Gregory, MI, United States Gregory Community Church, 126 Church Street, Gregory, MI, United States https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/thursday-april-18th-530pm-maundy-thursday-service-gregory-community-church-126-church-street-gregory/ Thursday April 18th 5:30PM – Maundy Thursday Service, Gregory Community Church, 126 Church Street, Gregory	19	20 The church of Christ located at 4783 s. m-52 Stockbridge opens it’s doors for free food and clothing March 16 and April 20 from 10a.m. until noon. Food and clothing are available every 3rd Saturday of the month during 10 until noon 10:00 am-12:00 pm 04/20/2019 Church of Christ 4783 M-52, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 4783 M-52, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/the-church-of-christ-located-at-4783-s-m-52-stockbridge-opens-its-doors-for-free-food-and-clothing-march-16-and-april-20-from-10a-m-until-noon-food-and-clothing-are-available-every-3rd-saturday-2/ The church of Christ located at 4783 s. m-52 Stockbridge opens it’s doors for free food and clothing March 16 and April 20 from 10a.m. until noon. Food and clothing are available every 3rd Saturday of the month during 10 until noon Stockbridge Lions Traditional Annual Easter Egg Hunt 12:00 pm-1:30 pm 04/20/2019 Veteran’s Park Stockbridge, MI 200 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/stockbridge-lions-traditional-annual-easter-egg-hunt/ Stockbridge Lions traditional annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held at Noon on Saturday, April 20^th at Veterans Park, Stockbridge. Children’s ages range from toddlers on up. This very popular event will be held rain or shine. Lions Easter Egg Hunt, 2018, photo credit Andrea Stickney Karaoke Dodgeball Contest: Saturday, April 20 7:00 pm-8:30 pm 04/20/2019 Heritage Elementary School 222 Western Ave, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 222 Western Ave, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/karaoke-dodgeball-contest-saturday-april-20/ Bumbershoot is a fundraising show that solicits contestants for our Karaoke Dodgeball Contest and matches them with appropriate sponsors. Act Sponsors may opt to provide their own contestant for the Karaoke Dodgeball Competition. Audience members will be encouraged to buy balls to throw at contestants. 4 balls for $1 or unlimited pass for $5. It takes place at Heritage School cafeteria on Saturday, April 20, 2019 at 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The doors open at 6:30 p.m. General seating is $2 per person and $5 per family. For more info, contact Outreach at 517-851-7285, outreach49285@gmail.com or find us on Facebook. ANNUAL EASTER CANTATA — APRIL 20TH 7:00 pm-8:30 pm 04/20/2019 First Presbyterian Church, 101 S Center St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 101 S Center St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/annual-easter-cantata-april-20th/ The First Presbyterian Church of Stockbridge invites you to join us for a musical presentation of the Easter Cantata “Calvary’s Love, Christ’s Sacrifice and Triumph” on Saturday, April 20th at 7:00 pm. We are located at 101 South Center Street. The choir, along with musicians from Michigan State University and Alma College and led by Marina Stojanovska, will be performing together for the fourth year. Dale Schoenberg will be our guest narrator. Admission for the concert is free and there will be a light reception to follow with a free Will Offering to help Stockbridge Community Outreach. For questions, please contact 517-851-7015.
21 Sunday April 21st 9:30AM – Free Community Breakfast, Gregory Community Church, 126 Church Street, Gregory 9:30 am-10:30 am 04/21/2019 Gregory Community Church, 126 Church Street, Gregory, MI, United States Gregory Community Church, 126 Church Street, Gregory, MI, United States Gregory Community Church, 126 Church Street, Gregory, MI, United States https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/sunday-april-21st-930am-free-community-breakfast-gregory-community-church-126-church-street-gregory/ Sunday April 21st 9:30AM – Free Community Breakfast, Gregory Community Church, 126 Church Street, Gregory Sunday April 21st 10:30AM – Kids Egg Hunt, Gregory Community Church, 126 Church Street, Gregory 10:30 am-11:30 am 04/21/2019 Gregory Community Church, 126 Church Street, Gregory, MI, United States Gregory Community Church, 126 Church Street, Gregory, MI, United States Gregory Community Church, 126 Church Street, Gregory, MI, United States https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/sunday-april-21st-1030am-kids-egg-hunt-gregory-community-church-126-church-street-gregory/ Sunday April 21st 10:30AM – Kids Egg Hunt, Gregory Community Church, 126 Church Street, Gregory Sunday April 21st 11:00AM – Resurrection Day Service, Gregory Community Church, 126 Church Street, Gregory 11:00 am-12:00 pm 04/21/2019 Gregory Community Church, 126 Church Street, Gregory, MI, United States Gregory Community Church, 126 Church Street, Gregory, MI, United States Gregory Community Church, 126 Church Street, Gregory, MI, United States https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/sunday-april-21st-1100am-resurrection-day-service-gregory-community-church-126-church-street-gregory/ Sunday April 21st 11:00AM – Resurrection Day Service, Gregory Community Church, 126 Church Street, Gregory	22	23	24 FOR ADULTS: Coffee Chat Wednesdays, 11:00 am-12:00 pm 04/24/2019 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/for-adults-coffee-chat-wednesdays-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/ Coffee Chat Wednesdays, March 6, 13, 20 & 27; April 3, 10, 17 & 24; May 1, 8, 15, 22 • 11 a.m. Welcome Spring by connecting with other community members on Wednesday mornings. Talk about local events, favorite books or movies, new reads, or whatever comes up. FOR YOUNG CHILDREN: Preschool Storytimes with crafts (Ages 3-6) This series was designed especially for 3-6 year olds, but younger patrons are welcome with close adult supervision. Wednesdays, March 27, April 3, 10, 17, 24 and May 1 • 12:15 p.m 12:15 pm-1:00 pm 04/24/2019 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/for-young-children-preschool-storytimes-with-crafts-ages-3-6-this-series-was-designed-especially-for-3-6-year-olds-but-younger-patrons-are-welcome-with-close-adult-supervision-wednesdays-march-2-2-2-2/ Preschool Storytimes with crafts (Ages 3-6) This series was designed especially for 3-6 year olds, but younger patrons are welcome with close adult supervision. Wednesdays, March 27, April 3, 10, 17, 24 and May 1 • 12:15 p.m	25	26 Adult Book Discussion 12:00 pm-1:00 pm 04/26/2019 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/adult-book-discussion-4/ Adult Book Discussion Bring your brown-bag lunch at noon and discuss books with us! Refreshments served. Friday, March 29 • 12 p.m.: The Hate U Give, by Angie Thomas [This title is the 2019 Capital Area One Read book] Friday, April 26 • 12 p.m.: The Postmistress, by Sarah Blake Friday, May 31 • 12 p.m.: The First 15 Lives of Harry August, by Claire North FOR ALL AGES Family Game Night 5:00 pm-6:45 pm 04/26/2019 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/for-all-ages-family-game-night-2/ Family Game Night Take a break with family and friends on selected Fridays. Play Sushi Go Party!, Codenames, Spot it Junior!, Animal upon Animal, Apples to Apples and more. We’ll have snacks, too. Fridays, March 22, April 26, May 17 • 5:00 – 6:45 p. m.	27
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