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May 6, 2025 Kayla Fletcher 0 column, features, Health, History, News, Stockbridge, Stockbridge Area Senior Center,

May is for mothers and mental health by Stacey Mason I’ve always loved Mother’s Day...

February 17, 2025 Kayla Fletcher 0 column, features, History, News, Stockbridge,

Paul Spadafore: This local businessman lived well, laughed often by Clyde Whitaker Hello, everyone! Stop...

January 22, 2025 Kayla Fletcher 0 column, features, History, Munith, News,

by Clyde Whitaker Hello again, everyone. Here we go, full speed ahead into February 2025...

December 14, 2024 Kayla Fletcher 0 events, Farm News, features, History, Holidays, News, Waterloo, Waterloo Farm Museum,

by Joan Tucker Christmas on the Farm is always a favorite time to explore the...

October 27, 2024 Kayla Fletcher 0 column, features, History, News, Stockbridge,

What 'small town' means to a proud Stockbridge Panther by Clyde Whitaker Hello again, everyone....

September 22, 2024 Kayla Fletcher 0 column, features, History, News, Stockbridge,

Baked tomatoes? Instinct may say 'yuck,' but taste buds can be pleasantly surprised by Mary...

September 19, 2024 Kayla Fletcher 0 column, features, History, Munith, News, Stockbridge,

by Clyde Whitaker Hello, everyone. The new school year is off and running, and local...

September 2, 2024 Kayla Fletcher 0 column, features, History, News, Stockbridge,

Stand back, Dad's bringing in his 'Kielbasa and Sauerkraut'! by Mary Jo David As many...

August 18, 2024 Kayla Fletcher 0 column, features, History, News, Stockbridge,

by Clyde Whitaker We have my wife, Mary, to thank for this month’s topic. She...

July 26, 2024 Kayla Fletcher 0 column, features, History, News, Stockbridge,

The 1960s called. They want their fish eyes back! by Mary Jo David What is...

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				1 Coffee Chat (Adults) 10:30 -23:30 2025.05.01 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-adults-15/2025-05-01/ Connect with other community members on Thursday mornings. Thursdays • 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Mar. 6, 13, 20, 27 Apr. 3, 10, 17, 24 May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29	2 Discovery Playtime (Ages up to 6) 10:30 -11:00 2025.05.02 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/discovery-playtime-ages-up-to-6/2025-05-02/ Discovery Playtime (Ages up to 6) Join us for stories, a craft and imaginative play that build early literacy skills. Fridays: March 7, 14, 21, 28 and April 4, 11, 18, 25 and May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 10:30-11:30 am Stockbridge Community Outreach’s Winter & Spring Parent/Child Play & Learn Club 11:00 -12:00 2025.05.02 305 W Elizabeth St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 305 W Elizabeth St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 305 W Elizabeth St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/stockbridge-community-outreachs-winter-spring-parent-child-play-learn-club/2025-05-02/	3
4 Stockbridge Farmers Market 11:00 -14:00 2025.05.04 S.A.E.S.A. 1009 S Clinton St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 1009 S Clinton St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/stockbridge-farmers-market-2/2025-05-04/ Stockbridge Farmers Market, every Sunday at SAESA in Stockbridge, 1009 S Clinton from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.	5	6 Sons of American Legion Meeting 19:00 -20:00 2025.05.06 American Legion Mackinder Glenn 830 S Clinton St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 830 S Clinton St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/sons-of-american-legion-meeting/2025-05-06/ Sons of American Legion; 1st Tuesday of the month at 7:00	7 Family Storytime (Ages up to 6) 10:30 -11:00 2025.05.07 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-6-12/2025-05-07/ Family Storytime (Ages up to 6) Join us for stories, songs, crafts, and activities to help build early literacy skills. Wednesdays: March 5, 12, 19, 26 and April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 and May 7, 14, 21, 28 10:30-11:00 am Drop-in STEAM Activities (Ages 8 and up) 15:00 -17:00 2025.05.07 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-ages-8-and-up-2/2025-05-07/ Drop-in STEAM Activities (Ages 8 and up) Join us every Wednesday afternoon for a different hands-on activity. Younger children welcome with adult assistance. Available while supplies last. Wednesdays: March 5, 12, 19, 26 and April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 and May 7, 14, 21, 28 3:00-5:00 pm Bingo every Wednesday 18:30 -21:00 2025.05.07 American Legion Mackinder Glenn 830 S Clinton St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 830 S Clinton St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/bingo-every-wednesday/2025-05-07/ Bingo every Wednesday at 6:30, doors open at 4:30.	8 Coffee Chat (Adults) 10:30 -23:30 2025.05.08 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-adults-15/2025-05-08/ Connect with other community members on Thursday mornings. Thursdays • 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Mar. 6, 13, 20, 27 Apr. 3, 10, 17, 24 May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29	9 Discovery Playtime (Ages up to 6) 10:30 -11:00 2025.05.09 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/discovery-playtime-ages-up-to-6/2025-05-09/ Discovery Playtime (Ages up to 6) Join us for stories, a craft and imaginative play that build early literacy skills. Fridays: March 7, 14, 21, 28 and April 4, 11, 18, 25 and May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 10:30-11:30 am	10
11 Stockbridge Farmers Market 11:00 -14:00 2025.05.11 S.A.E.S.A. 1009 S Clinton St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 1009 S Clinton St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/stockbridge-farmers-market-2/2025-05-11/ Stockbridge Farmers Market, every Sunday at SAESA in Stockbridge, 1009 S Clinton from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.	12 Fiber Arts with the Flock (Teens & Adults) 13:00 -14:00 2025.05.12 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-teens-adults-7/2025-05-12/ Share, create and learn from fellow fiber crafters. Knitting, crocheting, cross-stitch or whatever fiber crafts you enjoy are welcome. Second and Fourth Mondays • 1-2 p.m. Mar. 10 & 24 Apr. 14 & 28 May 12 American Legion Meeting 19:00 -20:00 2025.05.12 American Legion Mackinder Glenn 830 S Clinton St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 830 S Clinton St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/american-legion-meeting/2025-05-12/ American Legion; 2nd Monday of the month at 7:00	13	14 Family Storytime (Ages up to 6) 10:30 -11:00 2025.05.14 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-6-12/2025-05-14/ Family Storytime (Ages up to 6) Join us for stories, songs, crafts, and activities to help build early literacy skills. Wednesdays: March 5, 12, 19, 26 and April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 and May 7, 14, 21, 28 10:30-11:00 am Drop-in STEAM Activities (Ages 8 and up) 15:00 -17:00 2025.05.14 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-ages-8-and-up-2/2025-05-14/ Drop-in STEAM Activities (Ages 8 and up) Join us every Wednesday afternoon for a different hands-on activity. Younger children welcome with adult assistance. Available while supplies last. Wednesdays: March 5, 12, 19, 26 and April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 and May 7, 14, 21, 28 3:00-5:00 pm Bingo every Wednesday 18:30 -21:00 2025.05.14 American Legion Mackinder Glenn 830 S Clinton St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 830 S Clinton St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/bingo-every-wednesday/2025-05-14/ Bingo every Wednesday at 6:30, doors open at 4:30.	15 Coffee Chat (Adults) 10:30 -23:30 2025.05.15 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-adults-15/2025-05-15/ Connect with other community members on Thursday mornings. Thursdays • 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Mar. 6, 13, 20, 27 Apr. 3, 10, 17, 24 May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29	16 Discovery Playtime (Ages up to 6) 10:30 -11:00 2025.05.16 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/discovery-playtime-ages-up-to-6/2025-05-16/ Discovery Playtime (Ages up to 6) Join us for stories, a craft and imaginative play that build early literacy skills. Fridays: March 7, 14, 21, 28 and April 4, 11, 18, 25 and May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 10:30-11:30 am Family Movie/Craft Night! 16:00 -18:00 2025.05.16 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-craft-night-5/2025-05-16/ May 2025 We’re down on the farm this time with one of our favorite pigs – Babe! Enjoy the movie and hopefully won’t get too messy with the craft! Geared towards under 8 but all ages welcome! Fri. May 16, 4-6 pm	17
18 Stockbridge Farmers Market 11:00 -14:00 2025.05.18 S.A.E.S.A. 1009 S Clinton St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 1009 S Clinton St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/stockbridge-farmers-market-2/2025-05-18/ Stockbridge Farmers Market, every Sunday at SAESA in Stockbridge, 1009 S Clinton from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.	19	20 Third Tuesday Book Discussion Group (Adults) 12:30 -13:30 2025.05.20 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-adults-7/2025-05-20/ Join the discussion! Location: Stockbridge Area Senior Center, 219 Elm Street, Stockbridge 3rd Tuesday • 12:30-1:30pm March 18 A Fever in the Heartland: The Ku Klux Klan’s Plot to Take Over America by Timothy Egan April 15 Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife by Anna Johnston May 20 the Mostly True Story of Tanner and Louise by Colleen Oakley	21 Family Storytime (Ages up to 6) 10:30 -11:00 2025.05.21 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-6-12/2025-05-21/ Family Storytime (Ages up to 6) Join us for stories, songs, crafts, and activities to help build early literacy skills. Wednesdays: March 5, 12, 19, 26 and April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 and May 7, 14, 21, 28 10:30-11:00 am Drop-in STEAM Activities (Ages 8 and up) 15:00 -17:00 2025.05.21 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-ages-8-and-up-2/2025-05-21/ Drop-in STEAM Activities (Ages 8 and up) Join us every Wednesday afternoon for a different hands-on activity. Younger children welcome with adult assistance. Available while supplies last. Wednesdays: March 5, 12, 19, 26 and April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 and May 7, 14, 21, 28 3:00-5:00 pm Bingo every Wednesday 18:30 -21:00 2025.05.21 American Legion Mackinder Glenn 830 S Clinton St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 830 S Clinton St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/bingo-every-wednesday/2025-05-21/ Bingo every Wednesday at 6:30, doors open at 4:30.	22 Coffee Chat (Adults) 10:30 -23:30 2025.05.22 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-adults-15/2025-05-22/ Connect with other community members on Thursday mornings. Thursdays • 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Mar. 6, 13, 20, 27 Apr. 3, 10, 17, 24 May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29	23 Discovery Playtime (Ages up to 6) 10:30 -11:00 2025.05.23 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/discovery-playtime-ages-up-to-6/2025-05-23/ Discovery Playtime (Ages up to 6) Join us for stories, a craft and imaginative play that build early literacy skills. Fridays: March 7, 14, 21, 28 and April 4, 11, 18, 25 and May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 10:30-11:30 am	24
25 Stockbridge Farmers Market 11:00 -14:00 2025.05.25 S.A.E.S.A. 1009 S Clinton St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 1009 S Clinton St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/stockbridge-farmers-market-2/2025-05-25/ Stockbridge Farmers Market, every Sunday at SAESA in Stockbridge, 1009 S Clinton from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.	26	27 Legion Auxiliary Meeting 19:00 -20:00 2025.05.27 American Legion Mackinder Glenn 830 S Clinton St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 830 S Clinton St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/legion-auxiliary-meeting/2025-05-27/ Legion Auxiliary; 4th Tuesday of the month at 7:00	28 Family Storytime (Ages up to 6) 10:30 -11:00 2025.05.28 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-6-12/2025-05-28/ Family Storytime (Ages up to 6) Join us for stories, songs, crafts, and activities to help build early literacy skills. Wednesdays: March 5, 12, 19, 26 and April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 and May 7, 14, 21, 28 10:30-11:00 am Drop-in STEAM Activities (Ages 8 and up) 15:00 -17:00 2025.05.28 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-ages-8-and-up-2/2025-05-28/ Drop-in STEAM Activities (Ages 8 and up) Join us every Wednesday afternoon for a different hands-on activity. Younger children welcome with adult assistance. Available while supplies last. Wednesdays: March 5, 12, 19, 26 and April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 and May 7, 14, 21, 28 3:00-5:00 pm Bingo every Wednesday 18:30 -21:00 2025.05.28 American Legion Mackinder Glenn 830 S Clinton St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 830 S Clinton St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/bingo-every-wednesday/2025-05-28/ Bingo every Wednesday at 6:30, doors open at 4:30.	29 Coffee Chat (Adults) 10:30 -23:30 2025.05.29 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-adults-15/2025-05-29/ Connect with other community members on Thursday mornings. Thursdays • 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Mar. 6, 13, 20, 27 Apr. 3, 10, 17, 24 May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29	30 Discovery Playtime (Ages up to 6) 10:30 -11:00 2025.05.30 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/discovery-playtime-ages-up-to-6/2025-05-30/ Discovery Playtime (Ages up to 6) Join us for stories, a craft and imaginative play that build early literacy skills. Fridays: March 7, 14, 21, 28 and April 4, 11, 18, 25 and May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 10:30-11:30 am	31