Holidays
Christmas on the Farm
by Joan Tucker Waterloo Area Historical Society hosted this year’s 47th Christmas on the Farm on December 7th and 8th. With the help of experienced board members and approximately a hundred dedicated volunteers, it was very successful. The preparation and decorating began weeks ahead. The volunteers worked this two-day event and also made beautiful and […]
St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea to host Christmas meal
CHELSEA, Michigan (Dec. 11, 2019) – St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea, located at 775 S. Main St. in Chelsea, will open its doors to the community on Christmas Day (Wednesday, December 25) for anyone that cannot afford a meal or for anyone that would otherwise be alone during the holiday. Food will be served from 11:30 […]
Annual Bev Penix Memorial Toy Drive
by Jo Mayer “Grandma Bev had a heart of gold,” recalls Allison Cole as she worked at the annual Bev Penix Memorial Toy Drive. “Even though we weren’t related, my kids called her Grandma—she was just like that.” On Saturday, December 7, at the Mackinder-Glenn American Legion Hall, Bev’s two daughters remembered their mother by encouraging […]
Small Business Saturday, a burst of activity in the community
by Diane Rockall Opportunities for shopping and beginning the Christmas season close to home were everywhere in Stockbridge on Nov. 30, Small Business Saturday. I began my adventure at 11 with the Open Air Market goes indoors at Stockbridge Presbyterian Church. Joan Tucker covered that event in a separate article. So I will just add […]
Volunteers, the true heroes of Community Thanksgiving 2019
by Diane Rockall Another successful annual Community Thanksgiving is in the past. Workers now can move on to begin planning for next year’s event set for Nov. 27, 2020. But first, the hardworking volunteers will get some much-deserved rest. Because of their efforts, many were able to enjoy a holiday meal, visit with others and […]
Randy Napoleon works with Stockbridge High School Jazz Band
by Jo Mayer Stockbridge Jr./Sr. High Jazz Band students and the public were treated to a special visit from a top-flight Michigan-based jazz guitarist on Tuesday, November 26. MSU Associate Professor and professional jazz guitarist Randy Napoleon and three of his MSU music students visited to work with teacher Patty Pniewski to sharpen the band’s […]
Eighth Annual Festival of Lights Brings Cheer and Joy to Stockbridge Residents
article and photos by Hope Salyer Christmas music flows through the breeze of the crisp winter air in downtown Stockbridge. The Stockbridge Township Hall is lit up with white Christmas lights. The smell of freshly made kettle corn travels through the air as residents from all around fill the streets awaiting the highly anticipated eighth […]
Reflections – December 2019 Look Back In Time
by Diane Rockall History is not always long ago or far away. The past is past, whether yesterday or an hour ago. For many, December may seem to be the busiest month of the year, and a birthday during the month adds to the thoughts of aging. Visiting and reconnecting with friends and loved ones, […]