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Outreach provides community services with an eye to protecting the environment by Jo Mayer and...

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Ideas for living a purposeful life by Stacey Mason Active Aging is sponsored by the...

November 26, 2024 Kayla Fletcher 0 column, features, News, Parenting, Stockbridge,

This holiday season, focus on gratitude and simple traditions by Kelsey Rasmussen As we enter...

November 25, 2024 Kayla Fletcher 0 features, Holidays, News, Stockbridge,

by Joan Tucker Gee Farms held their fourth annual artisan vendor event, “Christmas at Gee...

November 25, 2024 Kayla Fletcher 0 features, News, Stockbridge,

Information provided by Tina Patterson Tina Patterson of Stockbridge reports on the excitement of being...

November 24, 2024 Kayla Fletcher 0 features, Music, News, Stockbridge,

Information provided by Kay Harper On November 22, emerging country artist Kay Harper, from Jackson,...

November 23, 2024 Kayla Fletcher 0 features, News, Police, Stockbridge,

by Mary Jo David Supporters of the Unadilla Township Police K-9 program were honored at...

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by Mary Jo David On Nov. 15, Crossroads Community Church in Stockbridge hosted the 18th...

November 22, 2024 Kayla Fletcher 0 column, features, Health, News, Stockbridge,

Managing the area's feral cat population is a community effort by Cindy Anderson, DVM The...

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January

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			1 Family Storytime (Ages up to 6) 10:30 am-11:00 am 01/01/2025 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/family-storytime-ages-up-to-6-11/2025-01-01/ Family Storytime (Ages up to 6), 10:30 to 11 a.m. at the Stockbridge Library	2	3	4
5	6	7	8 Family Storytime For Babies and Toddlers & Children. 10:30 am-11:00 am 01/08/2025 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/family-storytime-for-babies-and-toddlers-children/2025-01-08/ Family Storytime For Babies and Toddlers & Children. Join us for stories, songs, crafts, and activities to help build early literacy skills. Wednesdays: January 8, 15, 22, 29 and February 5, 12, 19, 26. Fridays: January 10, 17, 24, 31 and February 7, 14, 21, 28. 10:30-11 am Drop-in STEAM Activities 3:00 pm-5:00 pm 01/08/2025 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/drop-in-steam-activities/2025-01-08/ Drop-in STEAM Activities For Children, Tweens, Teens. Join us every Wednesday afternoon for a different hands-on activity. Younger children welcome with adult assistance. January 8, 15, 22, 29 and February 5, 12, 19, 26 3:00-5:00 pm	9 Coffee Chat 10:30 am-11:30 am 01/09/2025 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/coffee-chat-6/2025-01-09/ Coffee Chat For Adults. Connect with other community members on Thursday mornings. Thursdays, January 9, 16, 23, 30 and February 6, 13, 20, 27 10:30-11:30 am Diabetes PATH 11:00 am-12:00 pm 01/09/2025 https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/diabetes-path/2025-01-09/ Tri-County Office on Aging is offering a diabetes workshop called Diabetes PATH that meets via weekly phone calls. It does not require in person meetings or a computer/internet—it just requires a working phone. We will provide all the materials needed to participate and it’s free. The workshop begins Thursday, January 9	10 Family Storytime For Babies and Toddlers & Children. 10:30 am-11:00 am 01/10/2025 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/family-storytime-for-babies-and-toddlers-children/2025-01-10/ Family Storytime For Babies and Toddlers & Children. Join us for stories, songs, crafts, and activities to help build early literacy skills. Wednesdays: January 8, 15, 22, 29 and February 5, 12, 19, 26. Fridays: January 10, 17, 24, 31 and February 7, 14, 21, 28. 10:30-11 am	11
12	13 Fiber Arts with the Flock 1:00 pm-2:00 pm 01/13/2025 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/fiber-arts-with-the-flock-2/2025-01-13/ Fiber Arts with the Flock For Tweens, Teens, Adults. Share, create and learn from fellow fiber arts crafters. Knitting, crochet, cross- stitch or whatever fiber crafts you enjoy are welcome. Second and Fourth Mondays; January 13 & 27 and February 10 & 24 1:00-2:00 pm	14	15 Family Storytime For Babies and Toddlers & Children. 10:30 am-11:00 am 01/15/2025 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/family-storytime-for-babies-and-toddlers-children/2025-01-15/ Family Storytime For Babies and Toddlers & Children. Join us for stories, songs, crafts, and activities to help build early literacy skills. Wednesdays: January 8, 15, 22, 29 and February 5, 12, 19, 26. Fridays: January 10, 17, 24, 31 and February 7, 14, 21, 28. 10:30-11 am Drop-in STEAM Activities 3:00 pm-5:00 pm 01/15/2025 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/drop-in-steam-activities/2025-01-15/ Drop-in STEAM Activities For Children, Tweens, Teens. Join us every Wednesday afternoon for a different hands-on activity. Younger children welcome with adult assistance. January 8, 15, 22, 29 and February 5, 12, 19, 26 3:00-5:00 pm	16 Coffee Chat 10:30 am-11:30 am 01/16/2025 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/coffee-chat-6/2025-01-16/ Coffee Chat For Adults. Connect with other community members on Thursday mornings. Thursdays, January 9, 16, 23, 30 and February 6, 13, 20, 27 10:30-11:30 am Diabetes PATH 11:00 am-12:00 pm 01/16/2025 https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/diabetes-path/2025-01-16/ Tri-County Office on Aging is offering a diabetes workshop called Diabetes PATH that meets via weekly phone calls. It does not require in person meetings or a computer/internet—it just requires a working phone. We will provide all the materials needed to participate and it’s free. The workshop begins Thursday, January 9	17 Family Storytime For Babies and Toddlers & Children. 10:30 am-11:00 am 01/17/2025 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/family-storytime-for-babies-and-toddlers-children/2025-01-17/ Family Storytime For Babies and Toddlers & Children. Join us for stories, songs, crafts, and activities to help build early literacy skills. Wednesdays: January 8, 15, 22, 29 and February 5, 12, 19, 26. Fridays: January 10, 17, 24, 31 and February 7, 14, 21, 28. 10:30-11 am Family Movie and Craft Night 4:00 pm-6:00 pm 01/17/2025 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/family-movie-and-craft-night/2025-01-17/ Family Movie and Craft Night Babies and Toddlers, Children, Tweens Come join us as we watch Ice Age and make a fun craft! Movie begins at 4:30. January 17, 4:00-6:00 pm	18
19 WINTER ORIENTEERING 2:00 pm-4:00 pm 01/19/2025 Eddy Discovery Center 17030 Bush Rd, Chelsea, MI 48118, USA 17030 Bush Rd, Chelsea, MI 48118, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/winter-orienteering-3/2025-01-19/ **Please note that the Eddy Discovery Center is closed due to ongoing renovations. All programs will be outdoors. Please park at the lower parking lot. We will walk to the Pavillion if it is still available, or leave from the lower parking lot.* WINTER ORIENTEERING: 2:00 – 4:00 p.m., Sunday, January 19. Bring the family and challenge yourselves to an afternoon adventure in the forest with outdoor enthusiast Meg Gower. Winter is a great time of year for learning how to use a compass to find your way in the woods. Winter’s lack of leaves provides great views of Waterloo’s unique topography. This program is suitable for all ages and skill levels. Compasses will be provided or bring your own. The program is all outdoors, so dress appropriately for the weather. Cost: $2/person or $5/family. Eddy Discovery Center, 17030 Bush Rd. in the Waterloo Recreation Area near Chelsea. Program limited to 30 participants. The building is closed so program will be entirely outdoors. Please register for this program by emailing [email protected] with your name, phone number and number of people attending. *NOTE – Due to the closure of the Discovery Center for renovations, the Old-Time Maple Sugar Festival will not be held this year.*	20	21 Third Tuesday Book Discussion Group 12:30 pm-1:30 pm 01/21/2025 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/third-tuesday-book-discussion-group/2025-01-21/ Third Tuesday Book Discussion Group For Adults. Read the chosen book of the month and join the discussion. This group meets at the Stockbridge Area Senior Center, 219 Elm Street, Stockbridge. January 21, Tom Lake by Anne Patchett February 18, The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride 12:30-1:30 pm	22 Family Storytime For Babies and Toddlers & Children. 10:30 am-11:00 am 01/22/2025 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/family-storytime-for-babies-and-toddlers-children/2025-01-22/ Family Storytime For Babies and Toddlers & Children. Join us for stories, songs, crafts, and activities to help build early literacy skills. Wednesdays: January 8, 15, 22, 29 and February 5, 12, 19, 26. Fridays: January 10, 17, 24, 31 and February 7, 14, 21, 28. 10:30-11 am Drop-in STEAM Activities 3:00 pm-5:00 pm 01/22/2025 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/drop-in-steam-activities/2025-01-22/ Drop-in STEAM Activities For Children, Tweens, Teens. Join us every Wednesday afternoon for a different hands-on activity. Younger children welcome with adult assistance. January 8, 15, 22, 29 and February 5, 12, 19, 26 3:00-5:00 pm	23 Coffee Chat 10:30 am-11:30 am 01/23/2025 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/coffee-chat-6/2025-01-23/ Coffee Chat For Adults. Connect with other community members on Thursday mornings. Thursdays, January 9, 16, 23, 30 and February 6, 13, 20, 27 10:30-11:30 am Diabetes PATH 11:00 am-12:00 pm 01/23/2025 https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/diabetes-path/2025-01-23/ Tri-County Office on Aging is offering a diabetes workshop called Diabetes PATH that meets via weekly phone calls. It does not require in person meetings or a computer/internet—it just requires a working phone. We will provide all the materials needed to participate and it’s free. The workshop begins Thursday, January 9	24 Family Storytime For Babies and Toddlers & Children. 10:30 am-11:00 am 01/24/2025 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/family-storytime-for-babies-and-toddlers-children/2025-01-24/ Family Storytime For Babies and Toddlers & Children. Join us for stories, songs, crafts, and activities to help build early literacy skills. Wednesdays: January 8, 15, 22, 29 and February 5, 12, 19, 26. Fridays: January 10, 17, 24, 31 and February 7, 14, 21, 28. 10:30-11 am	25
26	27 Fiber Arts with the Flock 1:00 pm-2:00 pm 01/27/2025 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/fiber-arts-with-the-flock-2/2025-01-27/ Fiber Arts with the Flock For Tweens, Teens, Adults. Share, create and learn from fellow fiber arts crafters. Knitting, crochet, cross- stitch or whatever fiber crafts you enjoy are welcome. Second and Fourth Mondays; January 13 & 27 and February 10 & 24 1:00-2:00 pm	28	29 Family Storytime For Babies and Toddlers & Children. 10:30 am-11:00 am 01/29/2025 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/family-storytime-for-babies-and-toddlers-children/2025-01-29/ Family Storytime For Babies and Toddlers & Children. Join us for stories, songs, crafts, and activities to help build early literacy skills. Wednesdays: January 8, 15, 22, 29 and February 5, 12, 19, 26. Fridays: January 10, 17, 24, 31 and February 7, 14, 21, 28. 10:30-11 am Drop-in STEAM Activities 3:00 pm-5:00 pm 01/29/2025 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/drop-in-steam-activities/2025-01-29/ Drop-in STEAM Activities For Children, Tweens, Teens. Join us every Wednesday afternoon for a different hands-on activity. Younger children welcome with adult assistance. January 8, 15, 22, 29 and February 5, 12, 19, 26 3:00-5:00 pm	30 Coffee Chat 10:30 am-11:30 am 01/30/2025 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/coffee-chat-6/2025-01-30/ Coffee Chat For Adults. Connect with other community members on Thursday mornings. Thursdays, January 9, 16, 23, 30 and February 6, 13, 20, 27 10:30-11:30 am Diabetes PATH 11:00 am-12:00 pm 01/30/2025 https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/diabetes-path/2025-01-30/ Tri-County Office on Aging is offering a diabetes workshop called Diabetes PATH that meets via weekly phone calls. It does not require in person meetings or a computer/internet—it just requires a working phone. We will provide all the materials needed to participate and it’s free. The workshop begins Thursday, January 9	31 Family Storytime For Babies and Toddlers & Children. 10:30 am-11:00 am 01/31/2025 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/family-storytime-for-babies-and-toddlers-children/2025-01-31/ Family Storytime For Babies and Toddlers & Children. Join us for stories, songs, crafts, and activities to help build early literacy skills. Wednesdays: January 8, 15, 22, 29 and February 5, 12, 19, 26. Fridays: January 10, 17, 24, 31 and February 7, 14, 21, 28. 10:30-11 am

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Family Storytime (Ages up to 6)

Family Storytime For Babies and Toddlers & Children.

Drop-in STEAM Activities

Coffee Chat

Diabetes PATH

Family Storytime For Babies and Toddlers & Children.

Fiber Arts with the Flock

Family Storytime For Babies and Toddlers & Children.

Drop-in STEAM Activities

Coffee Chat

Diabetes PATH

Family Storytime For Babies and Toddlers & Children.

Family Movie and Craft Night

WINTER ORIENTEERING

Third Tuesday Book Discussion Group

Family Storytime For Babies and Toddlers & Children.

Drop-in STEAM Activities

Coffee Chat

Diabetes PATH

Family Storytime For Babies and Toddlers & Children.

Fiber Arts with the Flock

Family Storytime For Babies and Toddlers & Children.

Drop-in STEAM Activities

Coffee Chat

Diabetes PATH

Family Storytime For Babies and Toddlers & Children.