Foraging for food, fun and fitness – nature’s bounty
By Tina Cole Mullins As the days grow longer and the temperatures become warmer, some Michiganders turn from foraging in their cupboards for that last can of soup, to foraging outdoors where delicious edibles flow forth as sap from maple trees, or springs up as fresh greens. Out come the eager tree tappers, looking forward […]
Welcome Spring in Community Outdoor Locations
bridge in Beckwith Preserve by Jo Mayer I urge you to accept nature’s invitation to venture outside this spring. We are blessed with many areas to walk, play, and socialize. Not only is moving more good for your health, but doing so in the company of friends is, too! While there is construction on the […]
The Rough & Readys of Stockbridge
by Amy Haggerty Wes Perry worked for two years researching the idea of an historically accurate baseball team to exemplify the Civil War era. Now Saturday, June 2, at 1:00 p.m his vision is set to become a reality. The local Rough & Ready team will launch its first season at the Gregory Field, playing […]
Play catch up on recycling
by Michael Sweet April 22 is Earth Day, a day to reflect on all of our recycling efforts. We take our carbonated beverage containers back to the store. We put our paper in the proper bins at work, and we even put our plastic containers in the recycling bins whenever we see one. But how do […]
Stockbridge Area Educational Foundation annual fundraiser
by Jill Ogden Nearly 20 years ago the Stockbridge Area Educational Foundation (SAEF) was developed to fulfill the need of supporting educational development in the Stockbridge area. The foundation achieves this through distributing grants and scholarships. In the beginning the foundation was fueled through grassroots efforts like mailings that were often funded from the […]
Thursday night music at Cravingz in Stockbridge
by Diane Rockall Thursday night music is alive and well in downtown Stockbridge. Cravingz has been operating on Thursday evening for the usual two hour musical performances by a number of regular and special area favorites. On March 7, Gary Allen performed. Then on the 14th Paul Crandall provided entertainment. March 21 was Greg Adsit, […]
Llama Llama
Children beamed with delight at a recent book reading of Anna Dewdny’s “Llama Llama” when the fuzzy character himself popped in for a visit. The March 9th reading featured the tremendously popular children’s book read by librarian Rose Marshall. By the end of the program, 22 children and parents had the opportunity to meet and […]
History of Hispanic outlaws in America
On March 13th, Carlos Villegas-Castaneda presented an informative lecture on the history of 19th century Hispanic outlaws at the Stockbridge Library. This little known part of American history had a big impact on the shaping of our nation, and even served as inspiration for the folk character Zorro. Villegas-Castaneda is an instructor of Spanish language, […]
Kids Read to Oliver
On Wednesday, March 13 young people from 6 and up were invited to visit with Oliver, a specially trained golden retriever, at the Stockbridge Branch of the CADL library group. Oliver was on his third visit with “grandma” Shannon and dog trainer Ruth. He will be. looking for visitors again on April 10 and May […]
Death Notice – Bates
Perry Keith Patrick, Jackson, died March 7, 2019 funeral service were held March 11, at Church of Christ Stockbridge, burial Oaklawn.