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Stuff the Bus brightens holiday for local families
revised 12/13/2018 by Patrice Johnson. Photo credit: Amy Haggerty Saturday, Dec. 8, the Stockbridge Schools Transportation Department rolled Bus 18-19 to a stop and parked in front of the Township Hall. Then volunteers went to work with their annual “Stuff the Bus” project for Stockbridge Outreach. As always, donors proved generous. All gifts and cash donations […]
Sundaes with Santa
On Dec. 8 a group of Stockbridge Lions Club members helped Santa share sundaes with local residents old and young. About 40 young people and some older ones were able to share their afternoon with Santa. The Lions Club provided the sundaes. Bourree Dance and Boyer the magician provided entertainment.
Stockbridge Library rocks to holiday open house
by Paul Crandall and Patrice Johnson Sunday, Dec. 9, when the Generations band transitioned into “12th Street Rag,” a delighted, white-haired attendee turned to her friend to whisper, “This is the music we grew up on!” An estimated 160 people were treated to complimentary music and refreshments at the Stockbridge Library – CADL’s annual Holiday Open […]
Enbridge awards Outreach $15,000 check for utility shut-off prevention
by Patrice Johnson Noon, Dec. 3 brought tidings of cheer to Stockbridge Community Outreach as representatives of Enbridge arrived at Outreach’s new digs at the new Stockbridge Activity Center (old middle school) to award a check for $15,000 to help local residents stay warm and keep the lights on. Outreach’s application for an Enbridge Community […]
Christmas on the Farm brings Christmas Past to Christmas Present
revised 12/13/2018 by Patrice Johnson Rain pattered onto barn roofs and then snow dusted the bakehouse during the Waterloo Area Historical Society’s annual Christmas on the Farm, Dec. 1 and 2. But neither rain nor snow deterred hearty visitors from traveling to the Waterloo Farm Museum in order to step back in time to an […]
Seventh annual Festival of Lights kicks off holiday season with bangs and sparkles
revised 11/27/2018 By Joan Tucker and Jenny Smith The seventh annual Festival of Lights, organized by the Downtown Development Authorityand the Chamber of Commerce, kicked off the holiday season with bangs and sparkles as area families ignored a chill drizzle to attend this colorful, joyous event in Stockbridge, Saturday, Nov. 24. Twinkling lights and festive […]
Small Business Saturday ushers in the holiday season at Stockbridge
by Diane Rockall Despite intermittent showers, enthusiasm and a variety of opportunities reigned Small Business Saturday, SBS, on Nov. 24 in Stockbridge. The Open Air Market began its winter market at the Stockbridge Presbyterian Church Hall with women parishoners providing lunch, Larry Guenther filling the scene with music, and vendors offering their wares. Suzi Greenway’s […]
Stockbridge Community Thanksgiving
A wonderful burst of new volunteers from age 4 to well past that came forward to provide an admirable Community Thanksgiving to end the events 25th year and begin its 26th. Food service was provided from just before 11:30 a.m. starting time to just before 2 p.m. closing time. The meal consisted of Turkey, gravy, […]
SHS robotics team arrives in American Samoa
by Patrice Johnson On the robotics team’s arrive to American Samoa, SHS student Michelle Zemke wrote, “We have finally made it to American Samoa! The team was greeted by Jo, Gene, Bel from the National Marine Sanctuary, and was given flower leis. We loaded up all of our luggage and team gear and headed over to […]
H.S. Jazz band and Crandall & Kroes captivate audience at Stockbridge Township Hall
Jazz band plays Sleigh Ride Jazz band hits its beat Crandall & Kroes on harmonica and banjo Crandall & Kroes Croon by Diane Rockall Attendees gathered Saturday, Nov. 17, for a concert sponsored by Stockbridge Area Arts Council and OAM’s (Outdoor Area Market’s) Music Series. Admission was free, and as always, donations were welcomed. The first […]