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February 4, 2025 Kayla Fletcher 0 column, features, Holidays, Matters of the Heart, News, Stockbridge,

Forward-thinking groom saves the day when Gary and Kay Gee married in 1967 by Mary...

February 1, 2025 Kayla Fletcher 0 column, features, Holidays, Matters of the Heart, News, Stockbridge,

Innate skills and ongoing friendship fuel the marriage of Jim and Patrice Johnson by Kelsey...

January 30, 2025 Kayla Fletcher 0 column, features, Matters of the Heart, News,

The Hartkas’ friendship has fostered a happy union of 55 years by Mary Jo David...

January 28, 2025 Kayla Fletcher 0 column, features, Matters of the Heart, News, Stockbridge,

Pam and Fred Wilson focus on faith and family in their 62 years together by...

February 20, 2024 Kayla Fletcher 0 features, Holidays, Matters of the Heart, News, Stockbridge,

Campbell and Fran Laird: A love story that began ‘across the pond' by Mary Jo...

February 5, 2024 Kayla Fletcher 0 column, features, Holidays, Matters of the Heart, News, Stockbridge,

Jim and Paula Pietila: A marriage that began in Hell is still going strong! by...

February 1, 2024 Kayla Fletcher 0 column, Holidays, Matters of the Heart, News, Stockbridge,

Dan and Mary Wilson: A good friend’s instinct has led to a 50-year commitment by...

January 30, 2024 Kayla Fletcher 0 column, features, Holidays, Matters of the Heart, News, Stockbridge,

Jean and Marty Bliss overcome adversity together in a strong, 55-year marriage by Judy Williams...

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Mike and Marge Turner: 52 years of swaying to the music together by Mary Jo...

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October

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			1 Bingo every Wednesday 6:30 pm-9:00 pm 10/01/2025 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/2025-10-01/ Bingo every Wednesday at 6:30, doors open at 4:30.	2 Six-Week Program: Diabetes PATH 1:00 pm-3:30 pm 10/02/2025 https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/six-week-program-diabetes-path/2025-10-02/ Diabetes PATH: Thursdays from Sept. 18-Oct 23. 1:00-3:30. McLaren Greater Lansing Event Center. To register, call TCOA at 517-887-1465 or email histedc@tcoa.org Ladies Night 6:00 pm-9:00 pm 10/02/2025 140 S Clinton Street Stockbridge, MI 140 S Clinton Street Stockbridge, MI 140 S Clinton Street Stockbridge, MI https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/ladies-night/2025-10-02/ Ladies Night every Thursday 6-9pm. The address is 140 S Clinton St.	3 Open Air Market of Stockbridge 4:00 pm-7:00 pm 10/03/2025 https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/open-air-market-of-stockbridge-6/2025-10-03/	4
5 Stockbridge Farmers Market 11:00 am-2:00 pm 10/05/2025 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-2/2025-10-05/ Stockbridge Farmers Market, every Sunday at SAESA in Stockbridge, 1009 S Clinton from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.	6	7 Garden club 6:30 pm-7:30 pm 10/07/2025 140 S Clinton Street Stockbridge, MI 140 S Clinton Street Stockbridge, MI 140 S Clinton Street Stockbridge, MI https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/garden-club/2025-10-07/ Garden club Tuesdays at 6:30pm. The address is 140 S Clinton St. Drop-in Pickleball 6:30 pm-8:00 pm 10/07/2025 Veteran’s Park Stockbridge, MI 200 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/drop-in-pickleball/2025-10-07/ Drop-in Pickleball: Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m., at the Tennis/Pickleball Courts at Veteran’s Park in Stockbridge. Some paddles and balls will be available for drop-in play. Sons of American Legion Meeting 7:00 pm-8:00 pm 10/07/2025 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/2025-10-07/ Sons of American Legion; 1st Tuesday of the month at 7:00	8 Read To Brody 3:45 pm-4:45 pm 10/08/2025 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/read-to-brody/2025-10-08/ Oct. 8 and Oct. 22: Read To Brody: Sign up for a 15-minute slot between 3:45 – 4:45 p.m. Reading-aged children read to Brody, a story-loving black lab. Advanced sign-up is required due to limited spots. Email rnicholson@cwmars.org or call (413) 298-5501. Stockbridge Library. Bingo every Wednesday 6:30 pm-9:00 pm 10/08/2025 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/2025-10-08/ Bingo every Wednesday at 6:30, doors open at 4:30.	9 Cookbook Club 12:00 pm-1:00 pm 10/09/2025 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/cookbook-club/2025-10-09/ First Thursdays: Cookbook Club: NOTE: Due to the Jewish Holiday of Yom Kippur, the October meeting will be held on the second Thursday (Oct. 9). Noon to 1 p.m. At home, participants prepare a recipe from the month’s selected cookbook. (Copies are available at the Stockbridge Library to check out.) The group then meets in person at the Stockbridge library to share and discuss the dishes they prepared. Cookbook Club always proves to be quite the delicious feast! Six-Week Program: Diabetes PATH 1:00 pm-3:30 pm 10/09/2025 https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/six-week-program-diabetes-path/2025-10-09/ Diabetes PATH: Thursdays from Sept. 18-Oct 23. 1:00-3:30. McLaren Greater Lansing Event Center. To register, call TCOA at 517-887-1465 or email histedc@tcoa.org Ladies Night 6:00 pm-9:00 pm 10/09/2025 140 S Clinton Street Stockbridge, MI 140 S Clinton Street Stockbridge, MI 140 S Clinton Street Stockbridge, MI https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/ladies-night/2025-10-09/ Ladies Night every Thursday 6-9pm. The address is 140 S Clinton St.	10 Open Air Market of Stockbridge 4:00 pm-7:00 pm 10/10/2025 https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/open-air-market-of-stockbridge-6/2025-10-10/	11 Chicken Supper 5:00 pm-7:00 pm 10/11/2025 Plainfield United methodist Church 17845 M-36, Gregory, MI 48137, USA 17845 M-36, Gregory, MI 48137, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/chicken-supper/2025-10-11/ Oct. 11 Chicken Supper Plainfield Methodist Church 17845 M-36, Gregory 48137 Takeout only. Freewill donation. All are welcome
12 Stockbridge Farmers Market 11:00 am-2:00 pm 10/12/2025 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-2/2025-10-12/ Stockbridge Farmers Market, every Sunday at SAESA in Stockbridge, 1009 S Clinton from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.	13 American Legion Meeting 7:00 pm-8:00 pm 10/13/2025 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/2025-10-13/ American Legion; 2nd Monday of the month at 7:00	14 Garden club 6:30 pm-7:30 pm 10/14/2025 140 S Clinton Street Stockbridge, MI 140 S Clinton Street Stockbridge, MI 140 S Clinton Street Stockbridge, MI https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/garden-club/2025-10-14/ Garden club Tuesdays at 6:30pm. The address is 140 S Clinton St. Drop-in Pickleball 6:30 pm-8:00 pm 10/14/2025 Veteran’s Park Stockbridge, MI 200 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/drop-in-pickleball/2025-10-14/ Drop-in Pickleball: Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m., at the Tennis/Pickleball Courts at Veteran’s Park in Stockbridge. Some paddles and balls will be available for drop-in play.	15 Bingo every Wednesday 6:30 pm-9:00 pm 10/15/2025 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/2025-10-15/ Bingo every Wednesday at 6:30, doors open at 4:30.	16 Six-Week Program: Diabetes PATH 1:00 pm-3:30 pm 10/16/2025 https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/six-week-program-diabetes-path/2025-10-16/ Diabetes PATH: Thursdays from Sept. 18-Oct 23. 1:00-3:30. McLaren Greater Lansing Event Center. To register, call TCOA at 517-887-1465 or email histedc@tcoa.org Ladies Night 6:00 pm-9:00 pm 10/16/2025 140 S Clinton Street Stockbridge, MI 140 S Clinton Street Stockbridge, MI 140 S Clinton Street Stockbridge, MI https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/ladies-night/2025-10-16/ Ladies Night every Thursday 6-9pm. The address is 140 S Clinton St.	17 Open Air Market of Stockbridge 4:00 pm-7:00 pm 10/17/2025 https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/open-air-market-of-stockbridge-6/2025-10-17/	18
19 Stockbridge Farmers Market 11:00 am-2:00 pm 10/19/2025 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-2/2025-10-19/ Stockbridge Farmers Market, every Sunday at SAESA in Stockbridge, 1009 S Clinton from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.	20	21 Garden club 6:30 pm-7:30 pm 10/21/2025 140 S Clinton Street Stockbridge, MI 140 S Clinton Street Stockbridge, MI 140 S Clinton Street Stockbridge, MI https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/garden-club/2025-10-21/ Garden club Tuesdays at 6:30pm. The address is 140 S Clinton St. Drop-in Pickleball 6:30 pm-8:00 pm 10/21/2025 Veteran’s Park Stockbridge, MI 200 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/drop-in-pickleball/2025-10-21/ Drop-in Pickleball: Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m., at the Tennis/Pickleball Courts at Veteran’s Park in Stockbridge. Some paddles and balls will be available for drop-in play.	22 Review Upcoming Changes to Medicare 12:30 pm-1:30 pm 10/22/2025 Stockbridge Area Senior Center 401 S Center St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 401 S Center St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/review-upcoming-changes-to-medicare/2025-10-22/ Oct. 22. 12:30 p.m. Review Upcoming Changes to Medicare in 2026 with Sue Thurma from the Tri-County Office on Aging. At the Stockbridge Area Senior Center in Stockbridge. Call 517-480- 0353 for information. Visit stockbridgeareaseniors.org United Women in Faith- our semi-annual sale 3:00 pm-7:00 pm 10/22/2025 https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/united-women-in-faith-our-semi-annual-sale-2/2025-10-22/ United Women in Faith- our semi-annual sale Jackson First United Methodist Church Rummage & Book Sale Wednesday, October 22 3 pm – 7 pm Thursday, October 23 9 am – 3 pm First United Methodist Church 275 W Michigan Ave Jackson Michigan Proceeds to benefit four local groups SOAR, Jackson Friendly Home, John George Home, Laundry Angels Poster attached. 517-750-1486 if you have questions. Thank you for your time. United Women in Faith- our semi-annual sale 3:00 pm-7:00 pm 10/22/2025 https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/united-women-in-faith-our-semi-annual-sale/2025-10-22/ United Women in Faith- our semi-annual sale Jackson First United Methodist Church Rummage & Book Sale Wednesday, October 22 3 pm – 7 pm Thursday, October 23 9 am – 3 pm First United Methodist Church 275 W Michigan Ave Jackson Michigan Proceeds to benefit four local groups SOAR, Jackson Friendly Home, John George Home, Laundry Angels Poster attached. 517-750-1486 if you have questions. Thank you for your time. Read To Brody 3:45 pm-4:45 pm 10/22/2025 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/read-to-brody/2025-10-22/ Oct. 8 and Oct. 22: Read To Brody: Sign up for a 15-minute slot between 3:45 – 4:45 p.m. Reading-aged children read to Brody, a story-loving black lab. Advanced sign-up is required due to limited spots. Email rnicholson@cwmars.org or call (413) 298-5501. Stockbridge Library. Bingo every Wednesday 6:30 pm-9:00 pm 10/22/2025 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/2025-10-22/ Bingo every Wednesday at 6:30, doors open at 4:30.	23 Six-Week Program: Diabetes PATH 1:00 pm-3:30 pm 10/23/2025 https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/six-week-program-diabetes-path/2025-10-23/ Diabetes PATH: Thursdays from Sept. 18-Oct 23. 1:00-3:30. McLaren Greater Lansing Event Center. To register, call TCOA at 517-887-1465 or email histedc@tcoa.org Ladies Night 6:00 pm-9:00 pm 10/23/2025 140 S Clinton Street Stockbridge, MI 140 S Clinton Street Stockbridge, MI 140 S Clinton Street Stockbridge, MI https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/ladies-night/2025-10-23/ Ladies Night every Thursday 6-9pm. The address is 140 S Clinton St.	24 Open Air Market of Stockbridge 4:00 pm-7:00 pm 10/24/2025 https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/open-air-market-of-stockbridge-6/2025-10-24/	25 Halloween Celebration after the Munith Parade 2:00 pm-3:00 pm 10/25/2025 Munith, MI 49259, United States Munith, MI 49259, United States Munith, MI 49259, United States https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/halloween-celebration-after-the-munith-parade/2025-10-25/ Saturday, October 25, 2025 Halloween Celebration after the Munith Parade. Donuts, Cider, Candy and Crafts Munith United Methodist Church
26 Stockbridge Farmers Market 11:00 am-2:00 pm 10/26/2025 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-2/2025-10-26/ Stockbridge Farmers Market, every Sunday at SAESA in Stockbridge, 1009 S Clinton from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Ballsters Kickball Game 2:00 pm-4:00 pm 10/26/2025 https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/ballsters-kickball-game/2025-10-26/ July 6, 2025: Ballsters Kickball Game. 2:00 p.m. at the Gregory ballfield. For game “theme” look here: stockbridgecommunitynews.com/local-kickball-group-gets-the-ball-rolling-for-2025-season/ Stocktoberfest 2:00 pm-5:00 pm 10/26/2025 Veteran’s Park Stockbridge, MI 200 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/stocktoberfest/2025-10-26/ Stocktoberfest Sunday, Oct. 26 2-5 p.m. Veterans Memorial Park An all-ages event showcasing the park, with everything you need for fun on the sports courts as well as bike rides around the path and pump track — and much more! • Ride your own bike or borrow one from Redbear – kid and adult bikes plus loaner helmets available • Bike repair stations for hands-on safety checks and bike maintenance demos • Refreshments, group activities and more! Watch Stockbridge Facebook groups for details as we get closer!	27	28 Garden club 6:30 pm-7:30 pm 10/28/2025 140 S Clinton Street Stockbridge, MI 140 S Clinton Street Stockbridge, MI 140 S Clinton Street Stockbridge, MI https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/garden-club/2025-10-28/ Garden club Tuesdays at 6:30pm. The address is 140 S Clinton St. Drop-in Pickleball 6:30 pm-8:00 pm 10/28/2025 Veteran’s Park Stockbridge, MI 200 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/drop-in-pickleball/2025-10-28/ Drop-in Pickleball: Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m., at the Tennis/Pickleball Courts at Veteran’s Park in Stockbridge. Some paddles and balls will be available for drop-in play. Legion Auxiliary Meeting 7:00 pm-8:00 pm 10/28/2025 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/2025-10-28/ Legion Auxiliary; 4th Tuesday of the month at 7:00	29 Bingo every Wednesday 6:30 pm-9:00 pm 10/29/2025 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/2025-10-29/ Bingo every Wednesday at 6:30, doors open at 4:30.	30 Ladies Night 6:00 pm-9:00 pm 10/30/2025 140 S Clinton Street Stockbridge, MI 140 S Clinton Street Stockbridge, MI 140 S Clinton Street Stockbridge, MI https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/ladies-night/2025-10-30/ Ladies Night every Thursday 6-9pm. The address is 140 S Clinton St.	31