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From CADL Stockbridge
Library activities can brighten winter days by Head Librarian Sherri McConnell January is the time to stay cozy inside with something to read, something to watch and something to do. The Stockbridge Branch is your one-stop shop for all things cozy. Stop by the library for books and magazines, including audio books if you prefer […]
Community Resource Guide coming in February
by Kayla Fletcher For the seventh year, the Stockbridge Community News is planning a Community Resource Guide for groups and resources in the Stockbridge area. It will appear in the February 2024 print edition and sometime in late December on SCN’s webpage at stockbridgecommunitynews.com. This message is your chance to edit or alter the information […]
Woah Nellie!
‘Roly Poly’ beats out ‘Banana Salad with Popcorn’ and ‘Breakfast Mackerel’ for first recipe of the new year by Mary Jo David In honor of the New Year, we’re now turning the pages of old Stockbridge Brief-Sun newspapers to rediscover Nellie Maxwell recipes from the year 1924! As I perused the old January editions, I […]
Outreach in Action: In the new year, many things old can be new again
by Jo Mayer and Paul Crandall Happy New Year! Time to sweep out the old and usher in the new, right? But what to do with the old stuff? Stockbridge Community Outreach takes many reusable items and gives them to anyone who stops by our clothing and household goods “free store.” Our volunteers maintain a […]
Fun for all ages at a combined gathering of Stockbridge-area teens, seniors, and Masons
by Dana Blaszkowski On Wednesday, December 6, amidst the hustle and bustle of the lead-up to the holidays, the Stockbridge Teen Center, Stockbridge Area Senior Center and many of our Stockbridge Masons made time for a terrific meet-up at the Teen Center. Teen Center Director Bonnie Davidson and Senior Center Director Dana Blaszkowski had been […]
Positive Parenting: Oh no, my child is bored! What should I do?
by Amanda Mathews Sometimes the answer to the question in this headline is, “Nothing,” because that is when creativity and imaginative play happen. These are important parts of a child’s development because they make the mind grow in a new way. Your initial response may be, “Oh no, my child is bored. It is my […]
Rural Perspectives: Red-bellied woodpeckers common in our area
by Diane Constable The red-bellied woodpecker (Melanerpes carolinus) is a year-round visitor to local suet feeders. An adult is up to 10 inches long and is one of our larger woodpeckers. The black-and-white pattern, partially red head, and pale gray underside make it easy to identify. Females have red along the nape of their neck […]
Smith, Heritage students discover holiday joy at Winter Carnival
by Tina Cole-Mullins The smiling faces of merry children dressed in red and green, some wearing festive ribbons and bows, could be seen in the decked halls of Smith and Heritage schools. They were joined by parents, grandparents, family and friends for the annual Smith and Heritage Elementary Winter Carnival and Christmas program. Students of […]
Bridge to Wellness
Persistent depression? The winter blues? It’s important to know the difference. by Jennifer Matthews, RN [Ed. Note: On behalf of SCN and the Stockbridge Area Wellness Coalition, a special thank-you goes out to Emily Stewart and her team of writers who provided excellent Bridge to Wellness topics and tips in 2023. As this column begins […]
Clyde’s Corner
‘Whoa, oh, listen to the music’: 70s rock has endured by Clyde Whitaker This month I’d like to highlight some of the musical groups many of us listened to back in the 70s, groups I’m sure some of you remember and still listen to today on classic rock stations. The music of the 70s is […]