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April

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					1 Spring Break Movie (Ages 10 & up) 12:00 pm-3:00 pm 04/01/2022 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/spring-break-movie-ages-10-up/2022-04-01/ Enjoy a family movie with popcorn. The Librarian: Quest for the Spear Friday, April 1 • 12:00-3:00pm SUPER SECRET SATURDAY MATINEES 12:00 pm-2:30 pm 04/01/2022-04/02/2022 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/super-secret-saturday-matinees-2/2022-04-01/ Enjoy a family movie with popcorn! Saturdays • 12:00-2:30 p.m. Mar. 19 • 12-2:30 p.m. The Secret of Moonacre Apr. 2 • 12-2:30 p.m. The Librarian: Quest for the Spear Apr. 16 • 12-2:30 p.m. The Secret of Kells May 21 • 12-2:30 p.m. The Secret of Roan Inish STOCKBRIDGE BRANCH 200 Wood Street, Stockbridge 517-851-7810 \| cadl.org	2 Gregory Community Church Clothes Closet (FREE) 10:00 am-12:00 pm 04/02/2022 Gregory Community Church 126 Church Street, Gregory, MI 48137 126 Church Street, Gregory, MI 48137 https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/gregory-community-church-clothes-closet-free-2/2022-04-02/ Twice a month the clothes closet at Gregory Community Church is open to the public to select free clothing from donations. – Every first Saturday of the Month 10a-noon – Every third Tuesday of the Month 5p-7p Address: Gregory Community Church 126 Church St, Gregory, MI 48137
3	4 Take & Play Board Game Kits (Ages 6 & up) All day 04/04/2022 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/take-play-board-game-kits-ages-6-up/2022-04-04/ Play the world’s most popular board games with CADL! Each game kit has rules, history, a DIY gameboard, and game pieces. Available the 1st Monday of the month, while supplies last. Mar. 7, Apr. 4, May 2	5 Prepared meals for seniors through Stockbridge Area Senior Center 12:00 pm-2:00 pm 04/05/2022 Stockbridge Town Hall 125 South Clinton Street, Stockbridge, MI, United States 125 South Clinton Street, Stockbridge, MI, United States https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/prepared-meals-for-seniors-through-stockbridge-area-senior-center/2022-04-05/ Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays at noon: prepared meals for seniors through Stockbridge Area Senior Center. Stockbridge Town Hall basement meeting room. Drop-in LEGO Challenge 3:30 pm-5:30 pm 04/05/2022 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/drop-in-lego-challenge/2022-04-05/ Drop–in LEGO Challenge (Ages 8 & up) Each week drop by for a LEGO build challenge or construct your own design. Tuesdays from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Drop-in LEGO Challenge (Ages 8 & up) 3:30 pm-5:30 pm 04/05/2022 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/drop-in-lego-challenge-ages-8-up/2022-04-05/ Each week drop by for a LEGO build challenge or construct your own design. Tuesdays, Mar. 1-May 31 • 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.	6 SPRING MOVERS AND READERS STORYTIME 10:30 am-11:00 am 04/06/2022 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/spring-movers-and-readers-storytime/2022-04-06/ Wednesdays • 10:30am-11:00am March 2 thru May 25 Lively activities and stories for young children and their caregivers. For ages up to 3. Storytime-to-Go Can’t make it to Wednesday morning Movers and Readers? Grab the book list and activities for your own home storytime! STOCKBRIDGE BRANCH 200 Wood Street, Stockbridge 517-851-7810 \| cadl.org Movers & Readers Storytime (Ages up to 3) 10:30 am-11:00 am 04/06/2022 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/movers-readers-storytime-ages-up-to-3/2022-04-06/ Movers & Readers Storytime (Ages up to 3) Lively activities and stories for young children and their care givers. Wednesdays, Mar. 2-May 25.10:30-11 a.m. Movers & Readers Storytime (up age 3) 10:30-11am 10:30 am-11:00 am 04/06/2022 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/movers-readers-storytime-up-age-3-1030-11am/2022-04-06/ Movers & Readers Storytime (up age 3) 10:30-11am Prepared meals for seniors through Stockbridge Area Senior Center 12:00 pm-2:00 pm 04/06/2022 Stockbridge Town Hall 125 South Clinton Street, Stockbridge, MI, United States 125 South Clinton Street, Stockbridge, MI, United States https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/prepared-meals-for-seniors-through-stockbridge-area-senior-center/2022-04-06/ Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays at noon: prepared meals for seniors through Stockbridge Area Senior Center. Stockbridge Town Hall basement meeting room. Pop-up food distribution for anyone in need 1:00 pm-3:00 pm 04/06/2022 Stockbridge Community Outreach 370 Cherry St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 370 Cherry St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/pop-up-food-distribution-for-anyone-in-need/2022-04-06/ Every Wednesday: Pop-up food distribution for anyone in need through Greater Lansing Food Bank. In parking lot outside Stockbridge Community Outreach (at Elm & Cherry Streets) between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.	7 Coffee Chat 10:30 am-11:30 am 04/07/2022 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/coffee-chat-6/2022-04-07/ Connect with other community members on Thursday mornings. Talk about local events, books, movies, or whatever comes up. Thursdays, 10:30am to 11:30am March 3 — May 27 STOCKBRIDGE BRANCH 200 Wood Street, Stockbridge 517-851-7810 Coffee Chat 10:30-11:30am 10:30 am-11:30 am 04/07/2022 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/coffee-chat-1030-1130am/2022-04-07/ Coffee Chat 10:30-11:30am Prepared meals for seniors through Stockbridge Area Senior Center 12:00 pm-2:00 pm 04/07/2022 Stockbridge Town Hall 125 South Clinton Street, Stockbridge, MI, United States 125 South Clinton Street, Stockbridge, MI, United States https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/prepared-meals-for-seniors-through-stockbridge-area-senior-center/2022-04-07/ Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays at noon: prepared meals for seniors through Stockbridge Area Senior Center. Stockbridge Town Hall basement meeting room. Drop-In STEAM Lab 3:30-5:30pm 3:30 pm-5:30 pm 04/07/2022 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/drop-in-steam-lab-330-530pm/2022-04-07/ Drop-In STEAM Lab 3:30-5:30pm	8 Keep Calm and Carry Yarn 1:00 pm-2:00 pm 04/08/2022 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/keep-calm-and-carry-yarn-2-2/2022-04-08/ Meet with fellow fiber crafters, show off your projects, and learn from each other! Fridays • 1:00-2:00pm Mar. 11 & 25, Apr. 8 & 22, May 13 & 27	9 Gardening with Native Plants 11:00 am-12:00 pm 04/09/2022 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/gardening-with-native-plants/2022-04-09/ “Gardening with Native Plants,” Saturday, April 9, at 11:00 a.m. CADL-Stockbridge Library. Betsy Hull, head of CADL Okemos, presenting. Open Air Market of Stockbridge 11:00 am-2:00 pm 04/09/2022 First Presbyterian Church, 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-5/2022-04-09/ Open Air Market of Stockbridge will hold one more winter market on Saturday, April 9 at the Presbyterian Church in Stockbridge, 11am-2pm. Variety of local food and goods available for purchase, plus a new local business selling rain barrels! Celebrate National Library Week with Splat the Cat 1:00 pm-2:00 pm 04/09/2022 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/celebrate-national-library-week-with-splat-the-cat/2022-04-09/ Celebrate National Library Week with Splat the Cat. CADL-Stockbridge, Saturday, April 9, at 1:00 p.m. Stop by for a story, a craft and a walk with Splat while he follows the StoryWalk at Veterans Park.
10	11 Take & Make STEAM Kits (Ages 8 & up) All day 04/11/2022 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/take-make-steam-kits-ages-8-up/2022-04-11/ Stretch your science know-how with a different STEAM kit every month. Most materials are provided. Available the 2nd Monday of the month, while supplies last. Mar. 21, Apr. 18, May 16 Stockbridge Community Outreach’s Fresh Food Distribution 4:00 pm-5:00 pm 04/11/2022 Jeruel Baptist Church, Plum Orchard Road, Munith, MI, United States 11440 Plum Orchard Rd, Munith, MI 49259, USA 11440 Plum Orchard Rd, Munith, MI 49259, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/stockbridge-community-outreachs-fresh-food-distribution/2022-04-11/ Second Monday each month: Stockbridge Community Outreach’s Fresh Food Distribution for anyone who needs food—no registration required, just show up—at Jeruel Baptist Church’s parking lot, 4-5pm. Curbside pick-up. For info: 517-851-7285.	12 Prepared meals for seniors through Stockbridge Area Senior Center 12:00 pm-2:00 pm 04/12/2022 Stockbridge Town Hall 125 South Clinton Street, Stockbridge, MI, United States 125 South Clinton Street, Stockbridge, MI, United States https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/prepared-meals-for-seniors-through-stockbridge-area-senior-center/2022-04-12/ Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays at noon: prepared meals for seniors through Stockbridge Area Senior Center. Stockbridge Town Hall basement meeting room. Drop-in LEGO Challenge 3:30 pm-5:30 pm 04/12/2022 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/drop-in-lego-challenge/2022-04-12/ Drop–in LEGO Challenge (Ages 8 & up) Each week drop by for a LEGO build challenge or construct your own design. Tuesdays from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Drop-in LEGO Challenge (Ages 8 & up) 3:30 pm-5:30 pm 04/12/2022 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/drop-in-lego-challenge-ages-8-up/2022-04-12/ Each week drop by for a LEGO build challenge or construct your own design. Tuesdays, Mar. 1-May 31 • 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.	13 SPRING MOVERS AND READERS STORYTIME 10:30 am-11:00 am 04/13/2022 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/spring-movers-and-readers-storytime/2022-04-13/ Wednesdays • 10:30am-11:00am March 2 thru May 25 Lively activities and stories for young children and their caregivers. For ages up to 3. Storytime-to-Go Can’t make it to Wednesday morning Movers and Readers? Grab the book list and activities for your own home storytime! STOCKBRIDGE BRANCH 200 Wood Street, Stockbridge 517-851-7810 \| cadl.org Movers & Readers Storytime (Ages up to 3) 10:30 am-11:00 am 04/13/2022 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/movers-readers-storytime-ages-up-to-3/2022-04-13/ Movers & Readers Storytime (Ages up to 3) Lively activities and stories for young children and their care givers. Wednesdays, Mar. 2-May 25.10:30-11 a.m. Movers & Readers Storytime (up age 3) 10:30-11am 10:30 am-11:00 am 04/13/2022 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/movers-readers-storytime-up-age-3-1030-11am/2022-04-13/ Movers & Readers Storytime (up age 3) 10:30-11am Prepared meals for seniors through Stockbridge Area Senior Center 12:00 pm-2:00 pm 04/13/2022 Stockbridge Town Hall 125 South Clinton Street, Stockbridge, MI, United States 125 South Clinton Street, Stockbridge, MI, United States https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/prepared-meals-for-seniors-through-stockbridge-area-senior-center/2022-04-13/ Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays at noon: prepared meals for seniors through Stockbridge Area Senior Center. Stockbridge Town Hall basement meeting room. Pop-up food distribution for anyone in need 1:00 pm-3:00 pm 04/13/2022 Stockbridge Community Outreach 370 Cherry St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 370 Cherry St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/pop-up-food-distribution-for-anyone-in-need/2022-04-13/ Every Wednesday: Pop-up food distribution for anyone in need through Greater Lansing Food Bank. In parking lot outside Stockbridge Community Outreach (at Elm & Cherry Streets) between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.	14 Coffee Chat 10:30 am-11:30 am 04/14/2022 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/coffee-chat-6/2022-04-14/ Connect with other community members on Thursday mornings. Talk about local events, books, movies, or whatever comes up. Thursdays, 10:30am to 11:30am March 3 — May 27 STOCKBRIDGE BRANCH 200 Wood Street, Stockbridge 517-851-7810 Coffee Chat 10:30-11:30am 10:30 am-11:30 am 04/14/2022 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/coffee-chat-1030-1130am/2022-04-14/ Coffee Chat 10:30-11:30am Prepared meals for seniors through Stockbridge Area Senior Center 12:00 pm-2:00 pm 04/14/2022 Stockbridge Town Hall 125 South Clinton Street, Stockbridge, MI, United States 125 South Clinton Street, Stockbridge, MI, United States https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/prepared-meals-for-seniors-through-stockbridge-area-senior-center/2022-04-14/ Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays at noon: prepared meals for seniors through Stockbridge Area Senior Center. Stockbridge Town Hall basement meeting room. Drop-In STEAM Lab 3:30-5:30pm 3:30 pm-5:30 pm 04/14/2022 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/drop-in-steam-lab-330-530pm/2022-04-14/ Drop-In STEAM Lab 3:30-5:30pm Volunteer to Clean Up the Panther Disc Golf Course 6:00 pm-8:00 pm 04/14/2022 Smith Elementary School Emma Smith Elementary School 100 Price Ave., Stockbridge MI Emma Smith Elementary School 100 Price Ave., Stockbridge MI https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/volunteer-to-clean-up-the-panther-disc-golf-course/2022-04-14/ Spring is here! Volunteer with the Community Clean Up Club Step outside with others to help spruce up a public community site. Show up at the site listed, wear appropriate clothes for the job and bring gloves and tools that fit the work. Thursday & Friday, April 14 & 15: Panther Disc Golf Course—clearing brush, picking up litter, edging, weeding, repositioning and repairing baskets. Meet at Smith Elementary School east parking lot at 6 pm on Thursday, April 14 or come after 10 am on Friday, April 15. For more information about these opportunities and the Community Clean Up Club, please email Info@5healthytowns.org.	15 Volunteer to Clean Up the Panther Disc Golf Course 10:00 am-12:00 pm 04/15/2022 Smith Elementary School Emma Smith Elementary School 100 Price Ave., Stockbridge MI Emma Smith Elementary School 100 Price Ave., Stockbridge MI https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/volunteer-to-clean-up-the-panther-disc-golf-course-2/2022-04-15/ Spring is here! Volunteer with the Community Clean Up Club Step outside with others to help spruce up a public community site. Show up at the site listed, wear appropriate clothes for the job and bring gloves and tools that fit the work. Thursday & Friday, April 14 & 15: Panther Disc Golf Course—clearing brush, picking up litter, edging, weeding, repositioning and repairing baskets. Meet at Smith Elementary School east parking lot at 6 pm on Thursday, April 14 or come after 10 am on Friday, April 15. For more information about these opportunities and the Community Clean Up Club, please email Info@5healthytowns.org.	16 Church of Christ Clothes Closet, Food Pantry 10:00 am-12:00 pm 04/16/2022 Stockbridge Church of Christ 4783 s m 52 stockbridge, mi 4783 s m 52 stockbridge, mi https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/church-of-christ-clothes-closet-food-pantry-3-2/2022-04-16/ April 16 — Church of Christ Clothes Closet, Food Pantry 10 a.m. to Noon 4783 S. M-52 Stockbridge SUPER SECRET SATURDAY MATINEES 12:00 pm-2:30 pm 04/16/2022 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/super-secret-saturday-matinees-2-2/2022-04-16/ Enjoy a family movie with popcorn! Saturdays • 12:00-2:30 p.m. Mar. 19 • 12-2:30 p.m. The Secret of Moonacre Apr. 2 • 12-2:30 p.m. The Librarian: Quest for the Spear Apr. 16 • 12-2:30 p.m. The Secret of Kells May 21 • 12-2:30 p.m. The Secret of Roan Inish STOCKBRIDGE BRANCH 200 Wood Street, Stockbridge 517-851-7810 \| cadl.org
17	18 Take & Make Craft Kits (Ages 8 & up) All day 04/18/2022 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/take-make-craft-kits-ages-8-up/2022-04-18/ Be creative with a different craft project every month. Most materials are provided. Available the 3rd Monday of the month, while supplies last. Mar. 14, Apr. 11, May 16	19 Prepared meals for seniors through Stockbridge Area Senior Center 12:00 pm-2:00 pm 04/19/2022 Stockbridge Town Hall 125 South Clinton Street, Stockbridge, MI, United States 125 South Clinton Street, Stockbridge, MI, United States https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/prepared-meals-for-seniors-through-stockbridge-area-senior-center/2022-04-19/ Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays at noon: prepared meals for seniors through Stockbridge Area Senior Center. Stockbridge Town Hall basement meeting room. Drop-in LEGO Challenge 3:30 pm-5:30 pm 04/19/2022 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/drop-in-lego-challenge/2022-04-19/ Drop–in LEGO Challenge (Ages 8 & up) Each week drop by for a LEGO build challenge or construct your own design. Tuesdays from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Drop-in LEGO Challenge (Ages 8 & up) 3:30 pm-5:30 pm 04/19/2022 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/drop-in-lego-challenge-ages-8-up/2022-04-19/ Each week drop by for a LEGO build challenge or construct your own design. Tuesdays, Mar. 1-May 31 • 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Gregory Community Church Clothes Closet (FREE) 5:00 pm-7:00 pm 04/19/2022 Gregory Community Church 126 Church Street, Gregory, MI 48137 126 Church Street, Gregory, MI 48137 https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/gregory-community-church-clothes-closet-free/2022-04-19/ Twice a month the clothes closet at Gregory Community Church is open to the public to select free clothing from donations. – Every first Saturday of the Month 10a-noon – Every third Tuesday of the Month 5p-7p Address: Gregory Community Church 126 Church St, Gregory, MI 48137	20 SPRING MOVERS AND READERS STORYTIME 10:30 am-11:00 am 04/20/2022 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/spring-movers-and-readers-storytime/2022-04-20/ Wednesdays • 10:30am-11:00am March 2 thru May 25 Lively activities and stories for young children and their caregivers. For ages up to 3. Storytime-to-Go Can’t make it to Wednesday morning Movers and Readers? Grab the book list and activities for your own home storytime! STOCKBRIDGE BRANCH 200 Wood Street, Stockbridge 517-851-7810 \| cadl.org Movers & Readers Storytime (Ages up to 3) 10:30 am-11:00 am 04/20/2022 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/movers-readers-storytime-ages-up-to-3/2022-04-20/ Movers & Readers Storytime (Ages up to 3) Lively activities and stories for young children and their care givers. Wednesdays, Mar. 2-May 25.10:30-11 a.m. Movers & Readers Storytime (up age 3) 10:30-11am 10:30 am-11:00 am 04/20/2022 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/movers-readers-storytime-up-age-3-1030-11am/2022-04-20/ Movers & Readers Storytime (up age 3) 10:30-11am Prepared meals for seniors through Stockbridge Area Senior Center 12:00 pm-2:00 pm 04/20/2022 Stockbridge Town Hall 125 South Clinton Street, Stockbridge, MI, United States 125 South Clinton Street, Stockbridge, MI, United States https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/prepared-meals-for-seniors-through-stockbridge-area-senior-center/2022-04-20/ Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays at noon: prepared meals for seniors through Stockbridge Area Senior Center. Stockbridge Town Hall basement meeting room. Pop-up food distribution for anyone in need 1:00 pm-3:00 pm 04/20/2022 Stockbridge Community Outreach 370 Cherry St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 370 Cherry St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/pop-up-food-distribution-for-anyone-in-need/2022-04-20/ Every Wednesday: Pop-up food distribution for anyone in need through Greater Lansing Food Bank. In parking lot outside Stockbridge Community Outreach (at Elm & Cherry Streets) between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.	21 Coffee Chat 10:30 am-11:30 am 04/21/2022 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/coffee-chat-6/2022-04-21/ Connect with other community members on Thursday mornings. Talk about local events, books, movies, or whatever comes up. Thursdays, 10:30am to 11:30am March 3 — May 27 STOCKBRIDGE BRANCH 200 Wood Street, Stockbridge 517-851-7810 Coffee Chat 10:30-11:30am 10:30 am-11:30 am 04/21/2022 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/coffee-chat-1030-1130am/2022-04-21/ Coffee Chat 10:30-11:30am Book discussion Group 11:30 am-12:30 pm 04/21/2022 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/book-discussion-group-6/2022-04-21/ Third Thursday Book Discussion Group Enjoy refreshments and discuss this month’s book! Thursday, Mar. 17, 11:30-12:30pm The World According to Fannie Davis: My Mother’s Life in the Detroit Numbers by Bridgett M. Davis Thursday, Apr. 21, 11:30-12:30pm Operation Joktan by Amir Tsarfati Thursday, May 19, 11:30-12:30pm Firekeeper’s Daughter by Angeline Boulley STOCKBRIDGE BRANCH 200 Wood Street, Stockbridge 517-851-7810 Book Group 11:30 am-12:30 pm 04/21/2022 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/book-group/2022-04-21/ 3rd Thursday Book Group 11:30-12:30 Prepared meals for seniors through Stockbridge Area Senior Center 12:00 pm-2:00 pm 04/21/2022 Stockbridge Town Hall 125 South Clinton Street, Stockbridge, MI, United States 125 South Clinton Street, Stockbridge, MI, United States https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/prepared-meals-for-seniors-through-stockbridge-area-senior-center/2022-04-21/ Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays at noon: prepared meals for seniors through Stockbridge Area Senior Center. Stockbridge Town Hall basement meeting room. Drop-In STEAM Lab 3:30-5:30pm 3:30 pm-5:30 pm 04/21/2022 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/drop-in-steam-lab-330-530pm/2022-04-21/ Drop-In STEAM Lab 3:30-5:30pm	22 Keep Calm and Carry Yarn 1:00 pm 04/22/2022 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/keep-calm-and-carry-yarn-2-2-2/2022-04-22/ Meet with fellow fiber crafters, show off your projects, and learn from each other! Fridays • 1:00-2:00pm Mar. 11 & 25, Apr. 8 & 22, May 13 & 27 Dinner at the Stockbridge Presbyterian Church. 5:00 pm-7:00 pm 04/22/2022-05/20/2022 First Presbyterian Church, 101 S Center St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 101 S Center St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/dinner-at-the-stockbridge-presbyterian-church/2022-04-22/ Fourth Friday, every month: Dinner (free with donation) at the Stockbridge Presbyterian Church.	23 Volunteer to Clean Up Beckwith Preserve and Lakeland Trail 10:00 am-11:30 am 04/23/2022 Beckwith Preserve Beckwith Preserve, 2792 E M 106, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA Beckwith Preserve, 2792 E M 106, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/volunteer-to-clean-up-beckwith-preserve-and-lakeland-trail/2022-04-23/ Spring is here! Volunteer with the Community Clean Up Club Step outside with others to help spruce up a public community site. Show up at the site listed, wear appropriate clothes for the job and bring gloves and tools that fit the work. Saturday, April 23: SRSLY Stockbridge is celebrating Earth Day by scheduling a workday at Beckwith Preserve & Lakeland Trail. Help “spruce up” the preserve from 10 am – 11:30 am, clearing brush, cleaning up trash, widening path, marking trails and more. Meet at east Beckwith parking lot off M-106. For more information about these opportunities and the Community Clean Up Club, please email Info@5healthytowns.org.
24	25 Stockbridge Area Arts Council Meeting 5:30 pm-6:30 pm 04/25/2022 Stockbridge Activity Center 305 W Elizabeth St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 305 W Elizabeth St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/stockbridge-area-arts-council-meeting-2/2022-04-25/ The Stockbridge Area Arts Council Meeting at the Stockbridge Activity Center and on Zoom at 5:30 p.m. every fourth Monday of the month.	26 Prepared meals for seniors through Stockbridge Area Senior Center 12:00 pm-2:00 pm 04/26/2022 Stockbridge Town Hall 125 South Clinton Street, Stockbridge, MI, United States 125 South Clinton Street, Stockbridge, MI, United States https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/prepared-meals-for-seniors-through-stockbridge-area-senior-center/2022-04-26/ Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays at noon: prepared meals for seniors through Stockbridge Area Senior Center. Stockbridge Town Hall basement meeting room. Drop-in LEGO Challenge 3:30 pm-5:30 pm 04/26/2022 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/drop-in-lego-challenge/2022-04-26/ Drop–in LEGO Challenge (Ages 8 & up) Each week drop by for a LEGO build challenge or construct your own design. Tuesdays from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Drop-in LEGO Challenge (Ages 8 & up) 3:30 pm-5:30 pm 04/26/2022 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/drop-in-lego-challenge-ages-8-up/2022-04-26/ Each week drop by for a LEGO build challenge or construct your own design. Tuesdays, Mar. 1-May 31 • 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.	27 SPRING MOVERS AND READERS STORYTIME 10:30 am-11:00 am 04/27/2022 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/spring-movers-and-readers-storytime/2022-04-27/ Wednesdays • 10:30am-11:00am March 2 thru May 25 Lively activities and stories for young children and their caregivers. For ages up to 3. Storytime-to-Go Can’t make it to Wednesday morning Movers and Readers? Grab the book list and activities for your own home storytime! STOCKBRIDGE BRANCH 200 Wood Street, Stockbridge 517-851-7810 \| cadl.org Movers & Readers Storytime (Ages up to 3) 10:30 am-11:00 am 04/27/2022 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/movers-readers-storytime-ages-up-to-3/2022-04-27/ Movers & Readers Storytime (Ages up to 3) Lively activities and stories for young children and their care givers. Wednesdays, Mar. 2-May 25.10:30-11 a.m. Movers & Readers Storytime (up age 3) 10:30-11am 10:30 am-11:00 am 04/27/2022 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/movers-readers-storytime-up-age-3-1030-11am/2022-04-27/ Movers & Readers Storytime (up age 3) 10:30-11am Prepared meals for seniors through Stockbridge Area Senior Center 12:00 pm-2:00 pm 04/27/2022 Stockbridge Town Hall 125 South Clinton Street, Stockbridge, MI, United States 125 South Clinton Street, Stockbridge, MI, United States https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/prepared-meals-for-seniors-through-stockbridge-area-senior-center/2022-04-27/ Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays at noon: prepared meals for seniors through Stockbridge Area Senior Center. Stockbridge Town Hall basement meeting room. Pop-up food distribution for anyone in need 1:00 pm-3:00 pm 04/27/2022 Stockbridge Community Outreach 370 Cherry St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 370 Cherry St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/pop-up-food-distribution-for-anyone-in-need/2022-04-27/ Every Wednesday: Pop-up food distribution for anyone in need through Greater Lansing Food Bank. In parking lot outside Stockbridge Community Outreach (at Elm & Cherry Streets) between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.	28 Coffee Chat 10:30 am-11:30 am 04/28/2022 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/coffee-chat-6/2022-04-28/ Connect with other community members on Thursday mornings. Talk about local events, books, movies, or whatever comes up. Thursdays, 10:30am to 11:30am March 3 — May 27 STOCKBRIDGE BRANCH 200 Wood Street, Stockbridge 517-851-7810 Coffee Chat 10:30-11:30am 10:30 am-11:30 am 04/28/2022 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/coffee-chat-1030-1130am/2022-04-28/ Coffee Chat 10:30-11:30am Prepared meals for seniors through Stockbridge Area Senior Center 12:00 pm-2:00 pm 04/28/2022 Stockbridge Town Hall 125 South Clinton Street, Stockbridge, MI, United States 125 South Clinton Street, Stockbridge, MI, United States https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/prepared-meals-for-seniors-through-stockbridge-area-senior-center/2022-04-28/ Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays at noon: prepared meals for seniors through Stockbridge Area Senior Center. Stockbridge Town Hall basement meeting room. Drop-In STEAM Lab 3:30-5:30pm 3:30 pm-5:30 pm 04/28/2022 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/drop-in-steam-lab-330-530pm/2022-04-28/ Drop-In STEAM Lab 3:30-5:30pm Beginning Backyard Vegetable Gardening 5:00 pm-6:00 pm 04/28/2022 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/beginning-backyard-vegetable-gardening/2022-04-28/ “Beginning Backyard Vegetable Gardening,” Thursday, April 28, at 5:00 p.m. CADL-Stockbridge Library. Bring gardening questions; pick up seeds from the seed library.	29	30