events
Civil War Program, ‘Michigan at Antietam’ at Waterloo Farm Museum May 19
Free to public Michigan at Antietam-Speaker: Brian Egen Sunday, May 19, 2019, 2:30pm Waterloo Farm Museum, 13493 Waterloo-Munith Rd. Grass Lake, MI 49240 BRIAN JAMES EGEN is an award-winning film director and producer, Civil War historian and lifelong student of history. He has been employed at the Henry Ford, in Dearborn, Michigan for the […]
Celebrating 100th anniversary of American Legion: Up close and personal
by Mary Jo David To the families of those who have died in military service for the United States, May is the month we pay our respects for their ultimate sacrifice. But this year, prior to Memorial Day, many living veterans across the country have cause for celebration because May 8, 2019, is the 100th […]
Bumbershoot karaoke dodgeball raises laughter and funds for Outreach
by Jo Mayer The reigning Karaoke Dodgeball Champion, Nancy Taylor, was taken out of the running with a dodgeball hit to the head, thrown by her daughter, Erin Clifton. Stockbridge Community Outreach’s third contest in five years took place to a raucous crowd of more than 100 at Heritage School on Saturday, April 20. Bumbershoot […]
‘This Does Not Define Me” essay wins second place in ‘This I Believe’ contest
Brynn Tatar, 16, and a student at Stockbridge High School, earned second place for her ‘This I Believe’ essay. The semi-annual contest, offered in collaboration between the school and Stockbridge CADL library, recognizes outstanding works of local students. Below, Tatar’s words speak for themselves. This does not define me by Brynn Tatar I have always […]
Stockbridge Township Board discusses important issues
by Mary Wilson The March 18 meeting of Stockbridge Township Board Meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Cheyenne Johnson and Gabe Nielsen, students of Stockbridge Community Schools. Old business began with review of blueprints for the renovation of the new part of Township Hall, used by SAESA prior to moving to its […]
Golden Years Luncheon
Golden Years Senior Luncheon: social hour and bingo… By Tina Cole-Mullins Cold temperatures did not deter the “Golden Seniors” as they gathered at the Stockbridge Township hall on a recent Friday for their weekly social hour starting at 10:30 am, with lunch served at noon and then bingo. Hosted by volunteer Betti Wetherell the past […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Easter Egg Hunt
Stockbridge Lions traditional annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held at Noon on Saturday, April 20th at Veterans Park, Stockbridge. Children’s ages range from toddlers on up. This very popular event will be held rain or shine, as evidenced by this picture from last year’s hunt. Photo from last year’s event by Andrea Stickney