Holidays
To the mom who had everything. From her favorite child!
by Mary Jo David As people age and downsize their homes, many have all they can do to find a place for the things they treasure. This might explain why, when you ask your mom or dad what they want for Christmas, you shouldn’t be offended or frustrated when they say, “I have everything I […]
Eaton Community Bank announces donations to local non-profits through Charitable Giving contest
CHARLOTTE, Mich. – The vitality of a community is driven by the financial success of local businesses and the people who live and work there, yet those foundations are threatened more than ever by the COVID-19 pandemic. Help is needed. In virtually all aspects of life. Even non-profit organizations whose sole purpose is to help, […]
Good Manna Presents $1,058 Check to Dora’s Cupboard Food Pantry
Julie Acosta from Good Manna was honored to present a check for $1058 to Cheryl Erskine Allen, Coordinator at Dora’s Cupboard Food Pantry. The funds were raised in the community Halloween pole decorating contest and will help feed local families this holiday season and beyond. —feeling wonderful with Julie Danny Acosta.
2020 Halloween Lamppost Citywide Decorations
Below is a list of the 2020 lamppost decorating contest. Good Manna for Dora’s Cupboard $1058 Cathy Bliss for student scholarship $759 Kruger family for student scholarship $502 Simpy You for special education $391 Uihlein family for First Robotics $365 Elder Ridge for school lunches $347 Panther Cub PTO $373
Announcing the 2020 Ugly Sweater, Santa Paws contest
With the holidays fast approaching and COVID-19 jarring traditions, how about participating in something fun, regardless of your location? Put on your ugliest holiday sweater or dress your pet in its favorite Christmas outfit and snap a photo. Post it on Stockbridge Community News’ Facebook page or email it to stockbridgecommunitynews@gmail.com, and we’ll post it […]
Free Thanksgiving Meal from St. Joe’s
As in years past, members of our community who are unable to afford a Thanksgiving meal are invited for a free meal provided by St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the hospital is unable to organize a gathering this year, but meals will be available for curbside pickup at the Chelsea Senior […]
Stockbridge Annual Thanksgiving Dinner Canceled
Dear Community Members: I was informed last week that we are unable to have the Annual Thanksgiving Dinner this year. It is very unfortunate that we are unable to have it, but due to the many risk factors, that was our only option. We have decided to donate $500 to Stockbridge Community Outreach to help […]
Celebrate Veterans Day: Become part of America’s largest veterans’ service organization—The American Legion
by Mary Jo David In 2019 the LEGION Act was signed into law. The passage of this new Act simplifies American Legion eligibility and opens it up to any veteran with an honorable discharge anytime since the day Pearl Harbor was attacked, Dec. 7, 1941. This has extended membership opportunities to six million veterans who […]