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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 […]
Small Business Saturday Underway in Downtown Stockbridge
Small Business Saturday kicked off the Festival of Lights celebration on November 27 in downtown Stockbridge. The One Stop Holiday Shop, located at the Jr/Sr High School, will be open until 4 p.m. today. Local businesses around downtown Stockbridge are open today, and many are participating in the Elf Stops from 3-6 p.m. today, followed […]
10th Annual Festival of Lights is this Saturday in Downtown Stockbridge
Please join these activities on November 27: 3 – 6 pm in Township Hall: Santa & Mrs. Claus Crafts & letters to Santa workshop Hot cocoa & donuts for sale by Boy Scouts Gingerbread House Contest Treasure Hunt Ornament Sales 10 – 4 pm at High School: One Stop Holiday Shop Craft Show held by […]
A local look at Christmas, past and present
by Tina Cole-Mullins The Christmas season is here again and family, friends and community prepare to join as one to celebrate. Jack Frost is nipping at our noses as the weather turns cold and we get our first taste of winter. But this does not deter true Michigander shoppers from pushing through the hustle and […]
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 […]
From CADL Stockbridge
Some holiday events coming back to library by Head Librarian Sherri McConnell While some things have been put on hold, some of our much-anticipated holiday traditions have returned to the library this year. The reindeer are coming! Come by CADL Stockbridge on Monday, Dec. 13 from 3:30-5 p.m. to rub their noses and scratch their […]
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.
Pioneer Day brings area’s history to life
by Jenny Smith The grounds of the Waterloo Farm and Dewey School Museums swarmed with activity on the sunny morning of Oct. 10, as many turned out to learn more about the area’s pioneer days during a living history experience. Pioneer Day, an annual celebration of late 19th-century farm life, has been a tradition for […]
Munith Halloween Parade attracts onlookers—and the Easter Bunny!
Submitted by Janice Kitley On October 30, the Munith Halloween Parade—sponsored by Waterloo and Henrietta townships and local businesses—hit its stride for a large and appreciative crowd of onlookers who were on hand for the event. The Stockbridge High School marching band did a fantastic job leading the parade. The band was followed by many […]