Stockbridge Community News – A nonprofit newsletter for the common good and welfare of residents in the Stockbridge, Gregory, Munith and Fitchburg area.

Local students named winners of annual artwork contest

by Patrice Johnson If a picture is worth a thousand words, then a contest brimming...
Boyd Heating and Cooling ~ Free Estimates, Licensed and Insured

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Death Notice – Glenda F. Hartmann

Glenda F. Hartmann, Rives Junction, died January 13, 2019. Services will be held Feb. 6,...
Adiska Family Dental—Accepting New Patients

Adiska Family Dental is family owned and operated. We value our patient relationships providing gentle,...
January is school board recognition month

by Karl Heidrich The month of January presents an opportunity to appreciate the volunteer service...

January 17, 2019 Patrice Johnson 0 Farmers State Bank, Heritage Elementary School, News, Smith Elementary School, Stockbridge Community Schools, Stockbridge High School,

by Patrice Johnson If a picture is worth a thousand words, then a contest brimming...

January 16, 2019 Mary Krummrey 0 Business, Stockbridge,

We are focused on providing high-quality service and customer satisfaction - we will do everything...

January 16, 2019 Diane Rockall 0 Death notice, News,

Glenda F. Hartmann, Rives Junction, died January 13, 2019. Services will be held Feb. 6,...

January 16, 2019 Mary Krummrey 0 Adiska Family Dentistry, Business, Stockbridge,

Adiska Family Dental is family owned and operated. We value our patient relationships providing gentle,...

January 16, 2019 Patrice Johnson 5 column, News, Stockbridge Community Schools Middle School,

by Karl Heidrich The month of January presents an opportunity to appreciate the volunteer service...

January 16, 2019 Patrice Johnson 3 News, Stockbridge Community News,

The Board of Directors of the Stockbridge Community News unanimously elected Diane Rockall to the...

January 15, 2019 Diane Rockall 1 Munith, News, Pleasant Lake,

by Diane Rockall As a young girl, Tina Cole-Mullins learned from her ordained minister father...

January 15, 2019 Diane Rockall 4 Holidays, News,

by Diane Rockall The love story of Terry and Dianne (Reynolds) Outwater had an uncertain...

January 15, 2019 Diane Rockall 1 Death notice, News, Stockbridge,

James Robert Ruggles, died January 9, 2019 - visitation Caskey-Mitchell, Stockbridge Thursday January 17, 2-4 p.m....

January 15, 2019 Diane Rockall 7 News,

In 1964, Ron Kaiser met Arlene Potts at Stockbridge High School. At age 17, they...

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January

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6	7	8	9 Puppy & Adult Dog Obedience classes start through Community Ed. All day 01/09/2019 https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/puppy-adult-dog-obedience-classes-start-through-community-ed/ No additional detail for this event. Coffee Chat Shake off the chilly weather and connect with other community members on Wednesday mornings. Talk about local events, favorite books or movies, new reads, or whatever comes up. Wednesdays, Jan. 9–Feb. 27 • 11 a.m.–12 p.m. 11:00 am-12:00 pm 01/09/2019 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/coffee-chat-shake-off-the-chilly-weather-and-connect-with-other-community-members-on-wednesday-mornings-talk-about-local-events-favorite-books-or-movies-new-reads-or-whatever-comes-up-wednesdays-3/ Coffee Chat Shake off the chilly weather and connect with other community members on Wednesday mornings. Talk about local events, favorite books or movies, new reads, or whatever comes up. Wednesdays, Jan. 9–Feb. 27 • 11 a.m.–12 p.m.	10 January 10, Stockbridge High School Broadway Show Choir, Jr./Sr High school, 7pm, free 7:00 pm-8:00 pm 01/10/2019 Stockbridge High School 416 N Clinton St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 416 N Clinton St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/january-10-stockbridge-high-school-broadway-show-choir-jr-sr-high-school-7pm-free/ January 10, Stockbridge High School Broadway Show Choir, Jr./Sr High school, 7pm, free	11 January 11, Drop in Minecraft Game Night at the Stockbridge Library, 7pm 7:00 pm-9:00 pm 01/11/2019 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/january-11-drop-in-minecraft-game-night-at-the-stockbridge-library-7pm/ January 11, Drop in Minecraft Game Night at the Stockbridge Library, 7pm FOR OLDER CHILDREN & TEENS Drop-in Minecraft Game Night (Ages 8–15) Drop in after hours to play Minecraft! Bring your own device with Minecraft installed, or use our computers (no account needed; seating on a fi rst-come basis). We’ll provide refreshments plus other activities like LEGOs and board games. Younger children welcome with adult supervision. Friday, Jan. 11 • 7–8:30 p.m. 7:00 pm-10:30 pm 01/11/2019 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-drop-in-minecraft-game-night-ages-8-15-drop-in-after-hours-to-play-minecraft-bring-your-own-device-with-minecraft-installed-or-use-our-computers-no-account-need/ FOR OLDER CHILDREN & TEENS Drop-in Minecraft Game Night (Ages 8–15) Drop in after hours to play Minecraft! Bring your own device with Minecraft installed, or use our computers (no account needed; seating on a fi rst-come basis). We’ll provide refreshments plus other activities like LEGOs and board games. Younger children welcome with adult supervision. Friday, Jan. 11 • 7–8:30 p.m.	12 Open Air Market of Stockbridge is Indoors Saturday, January 12 11:00 am-3:00 pm 01/12/2019 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/ 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, eggs and fresh farm produce. 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.
13	14 January 14, Winter Collage HS band concert, Jr./Sr High School cafeteria, 7pm, free 7:00 pm-9:00 pm 01/14/2019 Stockbridge High School 416 N Clinton St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 416 N Clinton St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/january-14-winter-collage-hs-band-concert-jr-sr-high-school-cafeteria-7pm-free/ January 14, Winter Collage HS band concert, Jr./Sr High School cafeteria, 7pm, free	15 FOR OLDER CHILDREN & TEENS Minute to Win It (Age 12 & up) Test your skills against your friends and the clock in Minute to Win It Challenges! Each session will have a different challenge. Come back each week and beat the clock for a chance at a prize! Tuesdays, Jan. 15, 22, 29 & Feb. 5 • 2:45–4:45 p.m. 2:45 pm-4:45 pm 01/15/2019 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-minute-to-win-it-age-12-up-test-your-skills-against-your-friends-and-the-clock-in-minute-to-win-it-challenges-each-session-will-have-a-different-challenge-come-back-e/ Minute to Win It (Age 12 & up) Test your skills against your friends and the clock in Minute to Win It Challenges! Each session will have a different challenge. Come back each week and beat the clock for a chance at a prize! Tuesdays, Jan. 15, 22, 29 & Feb. 5 • 2:45–4:45 p.m.	16 Coffee Chat Shake off the chilly weather and connect with other community members on Wednesday mornings. Talk about local events, favorite books or movies, new reads, or whatever comes up. Wednesdays, Jan. 9–Feb. 27 • 11 a.m.–12 p.m. 11:00 am-12:00 pm 01/16/2019 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/coffee-chat-shake-off-the-chilly-weather-and-connect-with-other-community-members-on-wednesday-mornings-talk-about-local-events-favorite-books-or-movies-new-reads-or-whatever-comes-up-wednesdays-3-2/ Coffee Chat Shake off the chilly weather and connect with other community members on Wednesday mornings. Talk about local events, favorite books or movies, new reads, or whatever comes up. Wednesdays, Jan. 9–Feb. 27 • 11 a.m.–12 p.m. FOR TEENS & ADULTS Mindfulness Matters (Age 13 & up) Learn strategies for reducing stress and staying present in the current moment. Kathy Walz, a behavioral health professional with St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea, presents some essential aspects of mindfulness and tips for incorporating it into your life. Wednesdays, Jan. 16 & Feb. 13 • 4:30–5:30 p.m. 4:30 pm-5:30 pm 01/16/2019 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/for-teens-adults-mindfulness-matters-age-13-up-learn-strategies-for-reducing-stress-and-staying-present-in-the-current-moment-kathy-walz-a-behavioral-health-professional-with-st-joseph-mercy/ FOR TEENS & ADULTS Mindfulness Matters (Age 13 & up) Learn strategies for reducing stress and staying present in the current moment. Kathy Walz, a behavioral health professional with St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea, presents some essential aspects of mindfulness and tips for incorporating it into your life. Wednesdays, Jan. 16 & Feb. 13 • 4:30–5:30 p.m.	17 FOR YOUNG CHILDREN Third Thursday LEGO Junior Makers (Ages 4–7) Kids help pick out a story to hear for inspiration and then get creative with our LEGO collection! Imaginative play helps develop skills used for reading and for life. Thursdays, Jan. 17 & Feb. 21 • 3:45–4:45 p.m 3:45 pm-4:45 pm 01/17/2019 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-third-thursday-lego-junior-makers-ages-4-7-kids-help-pick-out-a-story-to-hear-for-inspiration-and-then-get-creative-with-our-lego-collection-imaginative-play-helps-develo/ FOR YOUNG CHILDREN Third Thursday LEGO Junior Makers (Ages 4–7) Kids help pick out a story to hear for inspiration and then get creative with our LEGO collection! Imaginative play helps develop skills used for reading and for life. Thursdays, Jan. 17 & Feb. 21 • 3:45–4:45 p.m	18 Family Game Night 5:00 pm-6:45 pm 01/18/2019 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/family-game-night-2/ Family Game Night Take a break from the cold with family and friends on selected Fridays this winter. We will have a variety of games for you to play, including Sushi Go Party!; Codenames; Spot it Junior!; Animal Upon Animal; Apples to Apples and more. Light snacks will be provided. Fridays, Dec. 14, Jan. 18, Feb. 15 • 5 — 6:45 p.m. Family Game Night Take a break from the cold with family and friends on selected Fridays this winter. Play Sushi Go Party!, Codenames, Spot it Junior!, Animal Upon Animal, Apples to Apples and more. We’ll have snacks, too. Fridays, Jan. 18 & Feb. 15 • 5–6:45 p.m. 5:00 pm-6:45 pm 01/18/2019 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/family-game-night-take-a-break-from-the-cold-with-family-and-friends-on-selected-fridays-this-winter-play-sushi-go-party-codenames-spot-it-junior-animal-upon-animal-apples-to-apples-and-more-w/ Family Game Night Take a break from the cold with family and friends on selected Fridays this winter. Play Sushi Go Party!, Codenames, Spot it Junior!, Animal Upon Animal, Apples to Apples and more. We’ll have snacks, too. Fridays, Jan. 18 & Feb. 15 • 5–6:45 p.m.	19 free clothing and food items 10:00 am-12:00 pm 01/19/2019 Stockbridge Church of Christ 4783 s m 52 stockbridge, mi 4783 s m 52 stockbridge, mi https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/free-clothing-and-food-items-2-2-2-2/ The church of Christ located at 4783 S.M-52 Stockbridge offers free clothing and food items every 3rd Saturday of each month. The items are available from 10a.m. until noon.
20 “Winter Is for the Birds” Reading Program Join us as we read our way through winter! Get a BIRD BINGO card at the library, or print one at cadl.org/winter. From Jan. 20–Feb. 26, use it to track your reading and earn prizes. All ages welcome! All day 01/20/2019-02/26/2019 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/winter-is-for-the-birds-reading-program-join-us-as-we-read-our-way-through-winter-get-a-bird-bingo-card-at-the-library-or-print-one-at-cadl-org-winter-from-jan-20-feb-26/ “Winter Is for the Birds” Reading Program Join us as we read our way through winter! Get a BIRD BINGO card at the library, or print one at cadl.org/winter. From Jan. 20–Feb. 26, use it to track your reading and earn prizes. All ages welcome!	21	22 FOR OLDER CHILDREN & TEENS Minute to Win It (Age 12 & up) Test your skills against your friends and the clock in Minute to Win It Challenges! Each session will have a different challenge. Come back each week and beat the clock for a chance at a prize! Tuesdays, Jan. 15, 22, 29 & Feb. 5 • 2:45–4:45 p.m. 2:45 pm-4:45 pm 01/22/2019 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-minute-to-win-it-age-12-up-test-your-skills-against-your-friends-and-the-clock-in-minute-to-win-it-challenges-each-session-will-have-a-different-challenge-come-back-e-2/ Minute to Win It (Age 12 & up) Test your skills against your friends and the clock in Minute to Win It Challenges! Each session will have a different challenge. Come back each week and beat the clock for a chance at a prize! Tuesdays, Jan. 15, 22, 29 & Feb. 5 • 2:45–4:45 p.m.	23 Coffee Chat Shake off the chilly weather and connect with other community members on Wednesday mornings. Talk about local events, favorite books or movies, new reads, or whatever comes up. Wednesdays, Jan. 9–Feb. 27 • 11 a.m.–12 p.m. 11:00 am-12:00 pm 01/23/2019 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/coffee-chat-shake-off-the-chilly-weather-and-connect-with-other-community-members-on-wednesday-mornings-talk-about-local-events-favorite-books-or-movies-new-reads-or-whatever-comes-up-wednesdays-3-2-2/ Coffee Chat Shake off the chilly weather and connect with other community members on Wednesday mornings. Talk about local events, favorite books or movies, new reads, or whatever comes up. Wednesdays, Jan. 9–Feb. 27 • 11 a.m.–12 p.m. Three Cheers for Snow! (Ages 3–6) There’s “snow” doubt your child will love this special program honoring the fl uffy stuff from the sky. Snowman craft included. Wednesday, Jan. 23 • 12:15–1 p.m. 12:15 pm-1:00 pm 01/23/2019 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/three-cheers-for-snow-ages-3-6-theres-snow-doubt-your-child-will-love-this-special-program-honoring-the-fl-uffy-stuff-from-the-sky-snowman-craft-included-wednes/ Three Cheers for Snow! (Ages 3–6) There’s “snow” doubt your child will love this special program honoring the fl uffy stuff from the sky. Snowman craft included. Wednesday, Jan. 23 • 12:15–1 p.m.	24 FOR TEENS & ADULTSBuild a Birdhouse (Age 12 & up) Gene Wasserman, Country Coordinator for Michigan Bluebird Society and owner of WoodCraft Kits, will show how to identify birds, feed them, and attract them to your yard for nesting. Then make a birdhouse of your own! Registration required; stop in or call 517-851-7810. Thursday, Jan. 24 • 4–5 p.m. 4:00 pm-5:00 pm 01/24/2019 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/for-teens-adultsbuild-a-birdhouse-age-12-up-gene-wasserman-country-coordinator-for-michigan-bluebird-society-and-owner-of-woodcraft-kits-will-show-how-to-identify-birds-feed-them-and-attrac/ Build a Birdhouse (Age 12 & up) Gene Wasserman, Country Coordinator for Michigan Bluebird Society and owner of WoodCraft Kits, will show how to identify birds, feed them, and attract them to your yard for nesting. Then make a birdhouse of your own! Registration required; stop in or call 517-851-7810. Thursday, Jan. 24 • 4–5 p.m.	25 FOR ADULTS Book Discussion Group Bring your brown-bag lunch at noon and discuss books with us! Refreshments served. Last Fridays • 12–1 p.m. Jan. 25: Spool of Blue Thread by Anne Tyler Feb. 22: News of the World by Paulette Jiles 12:00 pm-1:00 pm 01/25/2019 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/for-adults-book-discussion-group-bring-your-brown-bag-lunch-at-noon-and-discuss-books-with-us-refreshments-served-last-fridays-%e2%80%a2-12-1-p-m-jan-25-spool-of-blue-thread-by-anne-tyler/ FOR ADULTS Book Discussion Group Bring your brown-bag lunch at noon and discuss books with us! Refreshments served. Last Fridays • 12–1 p.m. Jan. 25: Spool of Blue Thread by Anne Tyler Feb. 22: News of the World by Paulette Jiles	26
27	28	29 FOR OLDER CHILDREN & TEENS Minute to Win It (Age 12 & up) Test your skills against your friends and the clock in Minute to Win It Challenges! Each session will have a different challenge. Come back each week and beat the clock for a chance at a prize! Tuesdays, Jan. 15, 22, 29 & Feb. 5 • 2:45–4:45 p.m. 2:45 pm-4:45 pm 01/29/2019 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-minute-to-win-it-age-12-up-test-your-skills-against-your-friends-and-the-clock-in-minute-to-win-it-challenges-each-session-will-have-a-different-challenge-come-back-e-2-2/ Minute to Win It (Age 12 & up) Test your skills against your friends and the clock in Minute to Win It Challenges! Each session will have a different challenge. Come back each week and beat the clock for a chance at a prize! Tuesdays, Jan. 15, 22, 29 & Feb. 5 • 2:45–4:45 p.m.	30 Coffee Chat Shake off the chilly weather and connect with other community members on Wednesday mornings. Talk about local events, favorite books or movies, new reads, or whatever comes up. Wednesdays, Jan. 9–Feb. 27 • 11 a.m.–12 p.m. 11:00 am-12:00 pm 01/30/2019 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/coffee-chat-shake-off-the-chilly-weather-and-connect-with-other-community-members-on-wednesday-mornings-talk-about-local-events-favorite-books-or-movies-new-reads-or-whatever-comes-up-wednesdays-3-2-3/ Coffee Chat Shake off the chilly weather and connect with other community members on Wednesday mornings. Talk about local events, favorite books or movies, new reads, or whatever comes up. Wednesdays, Jan. 9–Feb. 27 • 11 a.m.–12 p.m.	31 Stockbridge High School Jazz Band Concert Come out to support our local student-musicians and to hear some fun jazz tunes. Thursday, Jan. 31 • 7–7:45 p.m. 7:00 pm-7:45 pm 01/31/2019 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/stockbridge-high-school-jazz-band-concert-come-out-to-support-our-local-student-musicians-and-to-hear-some-fun-jazz-tunes-thursday-jan-31-%e2%80%a2-7-745-p-m/ Stockbridge High School Jazz Band Concert Come out to support our local student-musicians and to hear some fun jazz tunes. Thursday, Jan. 31 • 7–7:45 p.m.

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Coffee Chat Shake off the chilly weather and connect with other community members on Wednesday mornings. Talk about local events, favorite books or movies, new reads, or whatever comes up. Wednesdays, Jan. 9–Feb. 27 • 11 a.m.–12 p.m.

January 10, Stockbridge High School Broadway Show Choir, Jr./Sr High school, 7pm, free

January 11, Drop in Minecraft Game Night at the Stockbridge Library, 7pm

Open Air Market of Stockbridge is Indoors Saturday, January 12

January 14, Winter Collage HS band concert, Jr./Sr High School cafeteria, 7pm, free

Coffee Chat Shake off the chilly weather and connect with other community members on Wednesday mornings. Talk about local events, favorite books or movies, new reads, or whatever comes up. Wednesdays, Jan. 9–Feb. 27 • 11 a.m.–12 p.m.

FOR YOUNG CHILDREN Third Thursday LEGO Junior Makers (Ages 4–7) Kids help pick out a story to hear for inspiration and then get creative with our LEGO collection! Imaginative play helps develop skills used for reading and for life. Thursdays, Jan. 17 & Feb. 21 • 3:45–4:45 p.m

Family Game Night

Family Game Night Take a break from the cold with family and friends on selected Fridays this winter. Play Sushi Go Party!, Codenames, Spot it Junior!, Animal Upon Animal, Apples to Apples and more. We’ll have snacks, too. Fridays, Jan. 18 & Feb. 15 • 5–6:45 p.m.

free clothing and food items

“Winter Is for the Birds” Reading Program Join us as we read our way through winter! Get a BIRD BINGO card at the library, or print one at cadl.org/winter. From Jan. 20–Feb. 26, use it to track your reading and earn prizes. All ages welcome!

Coffee Chat Shake off the chilly weather and connect with other community members on Wednesday mornings. Talk about local events, favorite books or movies, new reads, or whatever comes up. Wednesdays, Jan. 9–Feb. 27 • 11 a.m.–12 p.m.

Three Cheers for Snow! (Ages 3–6) There’s “snow” doubt your child will love this special program honoring the fl uffy stuff from the sky. Snowman craft included. Wednesday, Jan. 23 • 12:15–1 p.m.

FOR ADULTS Book Discussion Group Bring your brown-bag lunch at noon and discuss books with us! Refreshments served. Last Fridays • 12–1 p.m. Jan. 25: Spool of Blue Thread by Anne Tyler Feb. 22: News of the World by Paulette Jiles

Coffee Chat Shake off the chilly weather and connect with other community members on Wednesday mornings. Talk about local events, favorite books or movies, new reads, or whatever comes up. Wednesdays, Jan. 9–Feb. 27 • 11 a.m.–12 p.m.

Stockbridge High School Jazz Band Concert Come out to support our local student-musicians and to hear some fun jazz tunes. Thursday, Jan. 31 • 7–7:45 p.m.