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Stockbridge Community News to celebrate 10th anniversary with online fundraising auction

Stockbridge Community News (SCN) is celebrating 10 years of serving the community with an online fundraising auction scheduled for November 7–13, 2026. The auction will feature a variety of items donated by local businesses, organizations and community members, including gift certificates, handmade goods, gift baskets, services and experiences. All proceeds will benefit SCN and help […]

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Around the Open Air Market

From market to table: Bringing ‘Friday finds’ home by Kristen Stromski Every Friday brings a special time for market-goers, especially as we transition into the cozy days of fall. The Open Air Market is more than a place to shop—it is a place to gather, connect, and enjoy our community. Families can visit the playground, […]

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Active Aging

From Harvest to Health: Gather today, plan for tomorrow by: Alexa M. Ten Eyck and Rachel Stanley October is harvest season throughout the Stockbridge area. Fields are to be cleared while gardens give up the last of their produce. Preparations begin for the colder months ahead. Annual harvests are also a time to take stock […]

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Bridge to Wellness: Wellness Connection program inspired participants to build healthy habits

by 5 Healthy Towns Foundation staff In May, 5 Healthy Towns Foundation and the 5HF Wellness Centers launched the first ever Wellness Connection social media campaign. Designed in partnership with Chelsea Hospital Nutrition Department and Timber Creek Foundation, this free, 8-week program aimed to connect participants to their wellness goals and to the many resources […]

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Outreach in Action: How Lions Club and others ensure Outreach Christmas giving is a roaring success

by Jo Mayer and Paul Crandall As we slide headlong into another beautiful Michigan autumn, attention at Outreach turns to planning the annual Adopt-a-family Christmas program. Fortunately, Outreach is not alone. Many churches, school and community groups, and individuals make plans to participate in the program by adopting one or more families. Among the most […]