Author: Hope Salyer

February 7, 2019 Hope Salyer 1 events, Lakelands Trails, News, Parks and Recreation, Stockbridge, Stockbridge Area Genealogical/Historical Society,

The Mike Levine Lakelands Trail announced Thursday its plans for a Heritage Project. Operated by...

October 29, 2018 Hope Salyer 3 News, Obituary,

Hans Josef Klockes. Family, love and a tremendous work ethic were the attributes that defined...

September 10, 2018 Hope Salyer 0 Town Hall Players,

Article and photo by James Clark-Swalla, DigitalCrumbs Photography On the weekend of Aug. 10, the...

September 7, 2018 Hope Salyer 0 Announcement, News,

“Given SCN’s mission to help build a stronger, healthier community through consistent, quality communications, it...

September 5, 2018 Hope Salyer 0 column,

by Chief Johnnie Torres, Jr. Well, another summer has come and gone and I’m proud,...

August 31, 2018 Hope Salyer 0 Sports, Stockbridge Community Schools, Stockbridge High School,

Article and photos by Hope Salyer Stockbridge Jr. High School Principal and Athletic Director Meghan...

August 30, 2018 Hope Salyer 0 Letters To The Editor,

Dear editor: From time to time, I’ve seen doubts expressed as to whether or not...

August 29, 2018 Hope Salyer 0 Sports, Stockbridge Community Schools, Stockbridge High School,

by Hope Salyer The Stockbridge U14 girls softball team won its championship game on Wednesday,...

August 29, 2018 Hope Salyer 0 Meeting Minutes, Village of Stockbridge News,

VILLAGE OF STOCKBRIDGE SYNOPSIS Minutes August 6, 2018 7 p.m. Meeting called to order by...

August 29, 2018 Hope Salyer 0 Meeting Minutes, Stockbridge Township,

STOCKBRIDGE TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING MINUTES August 20, 2018 Stockbridge Township Supervisor CG Lantis called the...

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February

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					1 FOR TEENS & ADULTSEscape from the Stockbridge Library! (Age 13 & up) You were in the library’s restroom when the staff closed the building. Can you escape the library before the police show up?! Registration required; stop in or call 517-851-7810. Friday, Feb. 1 • 6:45–7:30 p.m. & repeated 7:45–8:30 p.m. 6:45 pm-8:30 pm 02/01/2019 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/for-teens-adultsescape-from-the-stockbridge-library-age-13-up-you-were-in-the-librarys-restroom-when-the-staff-closed-the-building-can-you-escape-the-library-before-the-police-show-u/ Escape from the Stockbridge Library! (Age 13 & up) You were in the library’s restroom when the staff closed the building. Can you escape the library before the police show up?! Registration required; stop in or call 517-851-7810. Friday, Feb. 1 • 6:45–7:30 p.m. & repeated 7:45–8:30 p.m.	2
3	4	5 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 02/05/2019 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-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-2-2-2/ 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.	6 FOR ADULTSPersonalized Technology Help Call 517-851-7810 to make an hour-long appointment between 11 a.m.– 3 p.m. to get personalized help with these topics: Computer Basics, Internet Basics, Microsoft Word Basics, Intermediate Word, Email Basics and Google Basics. Wednesdays, Feb. 6 & 20 • By appointment All day 02/06/2019 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/for-adultspersonalized-technology-help-call-517-851-7810-to-make-an-hour-long-appointment-between-11-a-m-3-p-m-to-get-personalized-help-with-these-topics-computer-basics-internet-basics/ Personalized Technology Help Call 517-851-7810 to make an hour-long appointment between 11 a.m.– 3 p.m. to get personalized help with these topics: Computer Basics, Internet Basics, Microsoft Word Basics, Intermediate Word, Email Basics and Google Basics. Wednesdays, Feb. 6 & 20 • By appointment 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 02/06/2019 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-3-2-4/ 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.	7	8	9 Plainfield United Methodist Church Chicken and Biscuit Dinner, February 9 12:00 am-12:29 pm 02/09/2019 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-dinner/ The Plainfield United Methodist Church will be serving a Chicken and Biscuit Supper on February 9 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 Open Air Market of Stockbridge is Indoors Saturday, February 9 11:00 am-3:00 pm 02/09/2019 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/ 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, pesto and homemade chips, 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.
10	11	12	13 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 02/13/2019 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-3-2-5/ 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.	14 Valentine’s Day Stories & Fun (Ages 3–6) Join us for stories and a Valentine craft. Especially for 3–6 year olds but younger children welcome with close adult supervision. Thursday, Feb. 14 • 12:15–1 p.m. 12:15 pm-1:00 pm 02/14/2019 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/valentines-day-stories-fun-ages-3-6-join-us-for-stories-and-a-valentine-craft-especially-for-3-6-year-olds-but-younger-children-welcome-with-close-adult-supervision-thur/ Valentine’s Day Stories & Fun (Ages 3–6) Join us for stories and a Valentine craft. Especially for 3–6 year olds but younger children welcome with close adult supervision. Thursday, Feb. 14 • 12:15–1 p.m.	15 Family Game Night 5:00 pm-6:45 pm 02/15/2019 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-2-2/ 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 02/15/2019 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-2/ 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.	16 free clothing and food items 10:00 am-12:00 pm 02/16/2019 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-2-2-2-2-2/ 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.
17	18	19	20 FOR ADULTSPersonalized Technology Help Call 517-851-7810 to make an hour-long appointment between 11 a.m.– 3 p.m. to get personalized help with these topics: Computer Basics, Internet Basics, Microsoft Word Basics, Intermediate Word, Email Basics and Google Basics. Wednesdays, Feb. 6 & 20 • By appointment All day 02/20/2019 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/for-adultspersonalized-technology-help-call-517-851-7810-to-make-an-hour-long-appointment-between-11-a-m-3-p-m-to-get-personalized-help-with-these-topics-computer-basics-internet-basics-2/ Personalized Technology Help Call 517-851-7810 to make an hour-long appointment between 11 a.m.– 3 p.m. to get personalized help with these topics: Computer Basics, Internet Basics, Microsoft Word Basics, Intermediate Word, Email Basics and Google Basics. Wednesdays, Feb. 6 & 20 • By appointment 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 02/20/2019 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-3-2-6/ 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.	21 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 02/21/2019 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-2/ 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	22 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 02/22/2019 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/for-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-2/ 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	23 Sixth Annual Soup Cook Off, Saturday, February 23, 12-2pm. Donation of $5. for a boil of soup or 5 samples! Millville UMC, 1932 N. M-52 Stockbridge. Info at 517-851-7853 12:00 pm-2:00 pm 02/23/2019 Millville United Methodist Church, 1932 Michigan 52, Stockbridge, MI, United States Millville United Methodist Church, 1932 Michigan 52, Stockbridge, MI, United States Millville United Methodist Church, 1932 Michigan 52, Stockbridge, MI, United States https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/sixth-annual-soup-cook-off-saturday-february-23-12-2pm-donation-of-5-for-a-boil-of-soup-or-5-samples-millville-umc-1932-n-m-52-stockbridge-info-at-517-851-7853/ We need taste testers to vote on their favorite soup! This will be our Sixth Annual Soup Cook Off on Saturday, February 23 from 12-2pm at Millville United Methodist Church. We are asking for a donation of $5 for a bowl of soup or 5 samples! So come in out of the cold, bring some friends and enjoy a hot cup of soup and good fellowship with family and friends. Free bread sticks and a beverage to go with the soup! We look forward to seeing you! Millville UMC is located at 1932 N. M-52, which is 5 miles north of Stockbridge or 9 miles south of I-96 on M-52. For more information contact the church at 517-851-7853. Sixth Annual Soup Cook Off, Saturday, February 23, 12-2pm. Donation of $5. for a boil of soup or 5 samples! Millville UMC, 1932 N. M-52 Stockbridge. Info at 517-851-7853. 12:00 pm-2:00 pm 02/23/2019 Millville United Methodist Church, 1932 Michigan 52, Stockbridge, MI, United States Millville United Methodist Church, 1932 Michigan 52, Stockbridge, MI, United States Millville United Methodist Church, 1932 Michigan 52, Stockbridge, MI, United States https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/sixth-annual-soup-cook-off-saturday-february-23-12-2pm-donation-of-5-for-a-boil-of-soup-or-5-samples-millville-umc-1932-n-m-52-stockbridge-info-at-517-851-7853-2/ We need taste testers to vote on their favorite soup! This will be our Sixth Annual Soup Cook Off on Saturday, February 23 from 12-2pm at Millville United Methodist Church. We are asking for a donation of $5 for a bowl of soup or 5 samples! So come in out of the cold, bring some friends and enjoy a hot cup of soup and good fellowship with family and friends. Free bread sticks and a beverage to go with the soup! We look forward to seeing you! Millville UMC is located at 1932 N. M-52, which is 5 miles north of Stockbridge or 9 miles south of I-96 on M-52. For more information contact the church at 517-851-7853.
24	25	26	27 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 02/27/2019 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-3-2-7/ 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.	28

Author: Hope Salyer

Mike Levine Lakelands Trail Project Announces Heritage Project

Obituary: Hans Joseph Klockes

Stockbridge Town Hall Players present ‘The Superhero Ultraferno’

Political advertising and announcements

School safety is paramount to our goal

First annual fall Meet the Team Night a success at Stockbridge Jr./Sr. High School

Letters we receive

Stockbridge U14 softball wins championship game

Village of Stockbridge Meeting Minutes August 6, 2018

STOCKBRIDGE TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING MINUTES August 20, 2018

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.

Plainfield United Methodist Church Chicken and Biscuit Dinner, February 9

Open Air Market of Stockbridge is Indoors Saturday, February 9

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.

Valentine’s Day Stories & Fun (Ages 3–6) Join us for stories and a Valentine craft. Especially for 3–6 year olds but younger children welcome with close adult supervision. Thursday, Feb. 14 • 12:15–1 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

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

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

Sixth Annual Soup Cook Off, Saturday, February 23, 12-2pm. Donation of $5. for a boil of soup or 5 samples! Millville UMC, 1932 N. M-52 Stockbridge. Info at 517-851-7853

Sixth Annual Soup Cook Off, Saturday, February 23, 12-2pm. Donation of $5. for a boil of soup or 5 samples! Millville UMC, 1932 N. M-52 Stockbridge. Info at 517-851-7853.

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.