Community Events
Christmas on the Farm holds a successful silent auction
by Joan Tucker Christmas on the Farm continues to be a local holiday event that attracts new visitors as well as the devoted winter crowd enjoying the Christmas spirit. One of the major attractions is the silent auction. Holiday baskets, a boy’s bike, a photo shoot and airplane ride gift certificate were part of this […]
TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH: HOLIDAY SERVICES
Located at 5758 W. M-36, 2 miles East of Gregory, Trinity Lutheran Church will be hosting holiday services this December. Holiday Services Dec 1, 8 and 15: Soup Supper ~ 5:30 pm ~ Advent Service following at 6:30 pm Christmas Eve: 6:30 pm Christmas Day: 10 am Church Office: (734) 878-5977 Rev. Michael R. Ruhl […]
Outreach needs your help to spread joy at the holidays
Holiday planning at Outreach begins before Halloween, as we gear up for our busiest time of year. 2021 promises to be busier than ever, with many new families in need of assistance during this pandemic crisis. Here are some dates and information for those who wish to apply for assistance and for those with the […]
Mother Nature Creates Winter Wonderland for Tenth Annual Festival of Lights Parade
Article and photos by Hope Salyer Falling snowflakes glisten in the wind as emcee Gordie Kunzelman announces the start of the tenth annual Festival of Lights parade. Area residents lined Main Street in downtown Stockbridge to watch the light snow and kick off the Christmas season on Saturday, Nov. 27. With Santa stopping by the […]
Behind the scenes of the 2021 Community Thanksgiving Dinner
by Mary Jo David “Many hands make light work.” And many hands are certainly what’s needed when you’re shopping for and preparing the Stockbridge Community Thanksgiving Dinner—a 27-year tradition (not counting the 2020 cancellation due to COVID). According to Erin Smith, who has been the volunteer coordinator of this monumental feat for the past three […]
Outreach needs your help to spread joy at the holidays
Holiday planning at Outreach begins before Halloween, as we gear up for our busiest time of year. 2021 promises to be busier than ever, with many new families in need of assistance during this pandemic crisis. Here are some dates and information for those who wish to apply for assistance and for those with the […]
Garden Club deck the hall–historic Stockbridge Township Hall
by Judy Williams It’s looking more like Christmas around Stockbridge thanks to 23 Stockbridge Area Garden Club members. The mighty members divided into four groups to conquer the holiday task. The hardier members took on the work of trimming the 9-foot spruce donated by Molly and Rick Howlett of the Howlett Tree Farm, […]
Outreach needs your help to spread joy at the holidays
Holiday planning at Outreach begins before Halloween, as we gear up for our busiest time of year. 2021 promises to be busier than ever, with many new families in need of assistance during this pandemic crisis. Here are some dates and information for those who wish to apply for assistance and for those with the […]
Friends of the Stockbridge Library Silent Auction fundraiser now taking place
The Silent Auction returns this year and runs Nov. 15 to 30 in the Stockbridge Library, 200 Wood Street, during open hours, call 517-851-7810 for more information. Stop by to see the offerings and bid often. Bids will be taken on all items through Nov. 30 and top bidders will be notified shortly afterwards.
Outreach needs your help to spread joy at the holidays
Holiday planning at Outreach begins before Halloween, as we gear up for our busiest time of year. 2021 promises to be busier than ever, with many new families in need of assistance during this pandemic crisis. Here are some dates and information for those who wish to apply for assistance and for those with the […]