events
Sky Theater Variety Show Full of Laughs and Music
If you get a chance, stop by the Stockbridge Town Hall Sunday afternoon for the last showing of the Sky Theater Variety Show for lots of laughs and some good musical numbers by local Stockbridge kids. The show is set up a lot like the old Muppet Show with some comedy skits, lots of jokes, […]
Community Thanksgiving speaks volumes about the big heart that is the Stockbridge community
by Roberta Ludtke and Mary Jo David Community Thanksgiving in Stockbridge and neighboring communities has been happening for so many years, it might not seem like a big deal to those who live here. After all, last year the dinner celebrated its 25th year and is still going strong. But the oversized commitment of those […]
Facing a Blue Christmas?
by Diane Rockall Christmas songs are starting to make their way into the stores, along with decorations and sales, and while many look forward to the holidays as a time of gathering with friends and families, there are those for whom the holidays are a dreaded time of year. Crossroads Community Church wants to offer […]
Saint Joseph Mercy Health System to host health ministry seminar in Manchester on October 15
CHELSEA, Mich. (Oct. 3, 2019) – Saint Joseph Mercy Health System will host a gathering of faith leaders and a national expert in Manchester on October 15 to explore the concept of Health Ministry. Attendees of the event, which will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., will have an opportunity to learn how […]
Stockbridge Area Tractor Show takes us back to our roots
by Judy Williams Stockbridge, once known as the vegetable basket of the country, went back to its roots, so to speak when on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 27 and 28, the community celebrated its agricultural roots with a tractor show. The show, an annual event since 2010, was organized by co-chairs Lynn and […]
Pedal Pull: Family highlight of tractor show
Photos by Sarah Heinz Rain did not dampen the family fun event of the kids pedal tractor pull, Saturday, Sept. 28. In all, 44 kids, ranging in age from 3 to 12, participated in the popular and fun event, always a highlight of the two-day tractor show. Weights pulled according to age groups were as […]
Stockbridge Area Tractor Show
Photos by Judy Williams The third annual Stockbridge Area Tractor Show is taking place at the American Legion Mackinder Glenn Post 510 Friday and Saturday, Sept. 27 , and 28.
Struggling with Chronic Pain? Attend a Chronic Pain PATH workshop
Chronic Pain PATH (Personal Action Toward Health) is a FREE 6-week interactive workshop to learn how to manage your pain Topics include: The Mind-Body Connection and Distraction Techniques Pacing and Planning, Fatigue Management Breathing Techniques, Relaxation, Using your Mind The Moving Easy Program (gentle physical activity) Dealing with Depression, Positive Thinking Healthy Eating Communication, Working […]
Munith girl wins her division in dock jumping
By Judy Williams Ten-year-old Dana Moody from Munith competed for the first time in dock jumping at this year’s Harvest Moon Festival in Stockbridge. Dana and her dog, Blue, a one-year old American Pitbull terrier won their division. Dana and Blue have been inseparable since she got the dog when it was six […]