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February 15, 2019 Diane Rockall 2 features, Gregory, News, Stockbridge Community Schools, Stockbridge School Board,

By Cindy Lance Picture Courtesy of Carrie Graham Front row: Rachel Depottey, Oakley Graham, Noah...

February 15, 2019 Diane Rockall 16 News, Sports, Stockbridge Community Schools, Stockbridge High School,

by Cindy Lance Stockbridge High School Freshman Kalysta Connolly, daughter of Brian and Stephanie Connolly,...

February 14, 2019 Diane Rockall 0 features, News,

By Diane Rockall Wanda Outwater Wanda Outwater advises young women and men to follow their...

February 13, 2019 Diane Rockall 1 American Legion Mackinder-Glenn Post 510, events, Lions Club, News,

Stockbridge Lions will discontinue their Monday night Bingos on Monday February 25. In recent years...

February 13, 2019 Zabrina Yannella 0 News, Stockbridge,

by Tina Cole-Mullins Marjorie (Marge) Abbott (1910 – 2013) Marjorie Abbott of the Abbott &...

February 12, 2019 Diane Rockall 0 History, News,

By Ron and Arlene Kaiser As a group, many women of Michigan stepped up admirably...

February 11, 2019 Diane Rockall 0 column, History, News,

by Diane Rockall In recognition, preparation for and celebration of Women’s History Month, this column...

February 9, 2019 Diane Rockall 0 Death notice, News, Pleasant Lake,

Lorraine Baum, Pleasant Lake died Feb. 4, 2019. Private burial at a later date. Expressions of...

February 7, 2019 Hope Salyer 1 events, Lakelands Trails, News, Parks and Recreation, Stockbridge, Stockbridge Area Genealogical/Historical Society,

The Mike Levine Lakelands Trail announced Thursday its plans for a Heritage Project. Operated by...

February 5, 2019 Diane Rockall 10 Community Events, Heritage Elementary School, News,

Nikki Myers, 6th grade social studies teacher organized a spelling bee at Heritage on Jan. 16....

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February

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					1 FOR TEENS & ADULTSEscape from the Stockbridge Library! (Age 13 & up) You were in the library’s restroom when the staff closed the building. Can you escape the library before the police show up?! Registration required; stop in or call 517-851-7810. Friday, Feb. 1 • 6:45–7:30 p.m. & repeated 7:45–8:30 p.m. 6:45 pm-8:30 pm 02/01/2019 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/for-teens-adultsescape-from-the-stockbridge-library-age-13-up-you-were-in-the-librarys-restroom-when-the-staff-closed-the-building-can-you-escape-the-library-before-the-police-show-u/ Escape from the Stockbridge Library! (Age 13 & up) You were in the library’s restroom when the staff closed the building. Can you escape the library before the police show up?! Registration required; stop in or call 517-851-7810. Friday, Feb. 1 • 6:45–7:30 p.m. & repeated 7:45–8:30 p.m.	2
3	4	5 FOR OLDER CHILDREN & TEENS Minute to Win It (Age 12 & up) Test your skills against your friends and the clock in Minute to Win It Challenges! Each session will have a different challenge. Come back each week and beat the clock for a chance at a prize! Tuesdays, Jan. 15, 22, 29 & Feb. 5 • 2:45–4:45 p.m. 2:45 pm-4:45 pm 02/05/2019 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/for-older-children-teens-minute-to-win-it-age-12-up-test-your-skills-against-your-friends-and-the-clock-in-minute-to-win-it-challenges-each-session-will-have-a-different-challenge-come-back-e-2-2-2/ Minute to Win It (Age 12 & up) Test your skills against your friends and the clock in Minute to Win It Challenges! Each session will have a different challenge. Come back each week and beat the clock for a chance at a prize! Tuesdays, Jan. 15, 22, 29 & Feb. 5 • 2:45–4:45 p.m.	6 FOR ADULTSPersonalized Technology Help Call 517-851-7810 to make an hour-long appointment between 11 a.m.– 3 p.m. to get personalized help with these topics: Computer Basics, Internet Basics, Microsoft Word Basics, Intermediate Word, Email Basics and Google Basics. Wednesdays, Feb. 6 & 20 • By appointment All day 02/06/2019 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/for-adultspersonalized-technology-help-call-517-851-7810-to-make-an-hour-long-appointment-between-11-a-m-3-p-m-to-get-personalized-help-with-these-topics-computer-basics-internet-basics/ Personalized Technology Help Call 517-851-7810 to make an hour-long appointment between 11 a.m.– 3 p.m. to get personalized help with these topics: Computer Basics, Internet Basics, Microsoft Word Basics, Intermediate Word, Email Basics and Google Basics. Wednesdays, Feb. 6 & 20 • By appointment Coffee Chat Shake off the chilly weather and connect with other community members on Wednesday mornings. Talk about local events, favorite books or movies, new reads, or whatever comes up. Wednesdays, Jan. 9–Feb. 27 • 11 a.m.–12 p.m. 11:00 am-12:00 pm 02/06/2019 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/coffee-chat-shake-off-the-chilly-weather-and-connect-with-other-community-members-on-wednesday-mornings-talk-about-local-events-favorite-books-or-movies-new-reads-or-whatever-comes-up-wednesdays-3-2-4/ Coffee Chat Shake off the chilly weather and connect with other community members on Wednesday mornings. Talk about local events, favorite books or movies, new reads, or whatever comes up. Wednesdays, Jan. 9–Feb. 27 • 11 a.m.–12 p.m.	7	8	9 Plainfield United Methodist Church Chicken and Biscuit Dinner, February 9 12:00 am-12:29 pm 02/09/2019 Plainfield United Methodist Church 17929 Plainfield Rd, Gregory, MI 48137, USA 17929 Plainfield Rd, Gregory, MI 48137, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/plainfield-united-methodist-church-chicken-and-biscuit-dinner/ The Plainfield United Methodist Church will be serving a Chicken and Biscuit Supper on February 9 beginning at 5 p.m. at 17845 M-36, north of Gregory. Free will donation. Take out available. All are welcomed. For more information contact Kate Humrich at 517-851-8932. Kate Humrich Open Air Market of Stockbridge is Indoors Saturday, February 9 11:00 am-3:00 pm 02/09/2019 First Presbyterian Church CE Building 101 S Center St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 101 S Center St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/open-air-market-of-stockbridge-is-indoors-this-saturday-january-12-2/ We will be in the First Presbyterian Church CE Building, 101 S. Center in Stockbridge 11 am to 3 pm on Saturdays. January 12, February 9, March 9 and April 13 Vendors will include cheese, honey, pesto and homemade chips, bread, baked goods, chocolates, lotions, art, woodworking, hot sauces, relishes and eggs. The Presbyterian women will be serving a soup, salad and sandwich luncheon during the market. Local musicians will perform from Noon to 2 pm. For more info, call Suzi 517-851-7437.
10	11	12	13 Coffee Chat Shake off the chilly weather and connect with other community members on Wednesday mornings. Talk about local events, favorite books or movies, new reads, or whatever comes up. Wednesdays, Jan. 9–Feb. 27 • 11 a.m.–12 p.m. 11:00 am-12:00 pm 02/13/2019 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/coffee-chat-shake-off-the-chilly-weather-and-connect-with-other-community-members-on-wednesday-mornings-talk-about-local-events-favorite-books-or-movies-new-reads-or-whatever-comes-up-wednesdays-3-2-5/ Coffee Chat Shake off the chilly weather and connect with other community members on Wednesday mornings. Talk about local events, favorite books or movies, new reads, or whatever comes up. Wednesdays, Jan. 9–Feb. 27 • 11 a.m.–12 p.m.	14 Valentine’s Day Stories & Fun (Ages 3–6) Join us for stories and a Valentine craft. Especially for 3–6 year olds but younger children welcome with close adult supervision. Thursday, Feb. 14 • 12:15–1 p.m. 12:15 pm-1:00 pm 02/14/2019 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/valentines-day-stories-fun-ages-3-6-join-us-for-stories-and-a-valentine-craft-especially-for-3-6-year-olds-but-younger-children-welcome-with-close-adult-supervision-thur/ Valentine’s Day Stories & Fun (Ages 3–6) Join us for stories and a Valentine craft. Especially for 3–6 year olds but younger children welcome with close adult supervision. Thursday, Feb. 14 • 12:15–1 p.m.	15 Family Game Night 5:00 pm-6:45 pm 02/15/2019 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/family-game-night-2-2/ Family Game Night Take a break from the cold with family and friends on selected Fridays this winter. We will have a variety of games for you to play, including Sushi Go Party!; Codenames; Spot it Junior!; Animal Upon Animal; Apples to Apples and more. Light snacks will be provided. Fridays, Dec. 14, Jan. 18, Feb. 15 • 5 — 6:45 p.m. Family Game Night Take a break from the cold with family and friends on selected Fridays this winter. Play Sushi Go Party!, Codenames, Spot it Junior!, Animal Upon Animal, Apples to Apples and more. We’ll have snacks, too. Fridays, Jan. 18 & Feb. 15 • 5–6:45 p.m. 5:00 pm-6:45 pm 02/15/2019 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/family-game-night-take-a-break-from-the-cold-with-family-and-friends-on-selected-fridays-this-winter-play-sushi-go-party-codenames-spot-it-junior-animal-upon-animal-apples-to-apples-and-more-w-2/ Family Game Night Take a break from the cold with family and friends on selected Fridays this winter. Play Sushi Go Party!, Codenames, Spot it Junior!, Animal Upon Animal, Apples to Apples and more. We’ll have snacks, too. Fridays, Jan. 18 & Feb. 15 • 5–6:45 p.m.	16 free clothing and food items 10:00 am-12:00 pm 02/16/2019 Stockbridge Church of Christ 4783 s m 52 stockbridge, mi 4783 s m 52 stockbridge, mi https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/free-clothing-and-food-items-2-2-2-2-2/ The church of Christ located at 4783 S.M-52 Stockbridge offers free clothing and food items every 3rd Saturday of each month. The items are available from 10a.m. until noon.
17	18	19	20 FOR ADULTSPersonalized Technology Help Call 517-851-7810 to make an hour-long appointment between 11 a.m.– 3 p.m. to get personalized help with these topics: Computer Basics, Internet Basics, Microsoft Word Basics, Intermediate Word, Email Basics and Google Basics. Wednesdays, Feb. 6 & 20 • By appointment All day 02/20/2019 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/for-adultspersonalized-technology-help-call-517-851-7810-to-make-an-hour-long-appointment-between-11-a-m-3-p-m-to-get-personalized-help-with-these-topics-computer-basics-internet-basics-2/ Personalized Technology Help Call 517-851-7810 to make an hour-long appointment between 11 a.m.– 3 p.m. to get personalized help with these topics: Computer Basics, Internet Basics, Microsoft Word Basics, Intermediate Word, Email Basics and Google Basics. Wednesdays, Feb. 6 & 20 • By appointment Coffee Chat Shake off the chilly weather and connect with other community members on Wednesday mornings. Talk about local events, favorite books or movies, new reads, or whatever comes up. Wednesdays, Jan. 9–Feb. 27 • 11 a.m.–12 p.m. 11:00 am-12:00 pm 02/20/2019 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/coffee-chat-shake-off-the-chilly-weather-and-connect-with-other-community-members-on-wednesday-mornings-talk-about-local-events-favorite-books-or-movies-new-reads-or-whatever-comes-up-wednesdays-3-2-6/ Coffee Chat Shake off the chilly weather and connect with other community members on Wednesday mornings. Talk about local events, favorite books or movies, new reads, or whatever comes up. Wednesdays, Jan. 9–Feb. 27 • 11 a.m.–12 p.m.	21 FOR YOUNG CHILDREN Third Thursday LEGO Junior Makers (Ages 4–7) Kids help pick out a story to hear for inspiration and then get creative with our LEGO collection! Imaginative play helps develop skills used for reading and for life. Thursdays, Jan. 17 & Feb. 21 • 3:45–4:45 p.m 3:45 pm-4:45 pm 02/21/2019 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/for-young-children-third-thursday-lego-junior-makers-ages-4-7-kids-help-pick-out-a-story-to-hear-for-inspiration-and-then-get-creative-with-our-lego-collection-imaginative-play-helps-develo-2/ FOR YOUNG CHILDREN Third Thursday LEGO Junior Makers (Ages 4–7) Kids help pick out a story to hear for inspiration and then get creative with our LEGO collection! Imaginative play helps develop skills used for reading and for life. Thursdays, Jan. 17 & Feb. 21 • 3:45–4:45 p.m	22 FOR ADULTS Book Discussion Group Bring your brown-bag lunch at noon and discuss books with us! Refreshments served. Last Fridays • 12–1 p.m. Jan. 25: Spool of Blue Thread by Anne Tyler Feb. 22: News of the World by Paulette Jiles 12:00 pm-1:00 pm 02/22/2019 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/for-adults-book-discussion-group-bring-your-brown-bag-lunch-at-noon-and-discuss-books-with-us-refreshments-served-last-fridays-%e2%80%a2-12-1-p-m-jan-25-spool-of-blue-thread-by-anne-tyler-2/ FOR ADULTS Book Discussion Group Bring your brown-bag lunch at noon and discuss books with us! Refreshments served. Last Fridays • 12–1 p.m. Jan. 25: Spool of Blue Thread by Anne Tyler Feb. 22: News of the World by Paulette Jiles	23 Sixth Annual Soup Cook Off, Saturday, February 23, 12-2pm. Donation of $5. for a boil of soup or 5 samples! Millville UMC, 1932 N. M-52 Stockbridge. Info at 517-851-7853 12:00 pm-2:00 pm 02/23/2019 Millville United Methodist Church, 1932 Michigan 52, Stockbridge, MI, United States Millville United Methodist Church, 1932 Michigan 52, Stockbridge, MI, United States Millville United Methodist Church, 1932 Michigan 52, Stockbridge, MI, United States https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/sixth-annual-soup-cook-off-saturday-february-23-12-2pm-donation-of-5-for-a-boil-of-soup-or-5-samples-millville-umc-1932-n-m-52-stockbridge-info-at-517-851-7853/ We need taste testers to vote on their favorite soup! This will be our Sixth Annual Soup Cook Off on Saturday, February 23 from 12-2pm at Millville United Methodist Church. We are asking for a donation of $5 for a bowl of soup or 5 samples! So come in out of the cold, bring some friends and enjoy a hot cup of soup and good fellowship with family and friends. Free bread sticks and a beverage to go with the soup! We look forward to seeing you! Millville UMC is located at 1932 N. M-52, which is 5 miles north of Stockbridge or 9 miles south of I-96 on M-52. For more information contact the church at 517-851-7853. Sixth Annual Soup Cook Off, Saturday, February 23, 12-2pm. Donation of $5. for a boil of soup or 5 samples! Millville UMC, 1932 N. M-52 Stockbridge. Info at 517-851-7853. 12:00 pm-2:00 pm 02/23/2019 Millville United Methodist Church, 1932 Michigan 52, Stockbridge, MI, United States Millville United Methodist Church, 1932 Michigan 52, Stockbridge, MI, United States Millville United Methodist Church, 1932 Michigan 52, Stockbridge, MI, United States https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/sixth-annual-soup-cook-off-saturday-february-23-12-2pm-donation-of-5-for-a-boil-of-soup-or-5-samples-millville-umc-1932-n-m-52-stockbridge-info-at-517-851-7853-2/ We need taste testers to vote on their favorite soup! This will be our Sixth Annual Soup Cook Off on Saturday, February 23 from 12-2pm at Millville United Methodist Church. We are asking for a donation of $5 for a bowl of soup or 5 samples! So come in out of the cold, bring some friends and enjoy a hot cup of soup and good fellowship with family and friends. Free bread sticks and a beverage to go with the soup! We look forward to seeing you! Millville UMC is located at 1932 N. M-52, which is 5 miles north of Stockbridge or 9 miles south of I-96 on M-52. For more information contact the church at 517-851-7853.
24	25	26	27 Coffee Chat Shake off the chilly weather and connect with other community members on Wednesday mornings. Talk about local events, favorite books or movies, new reads, or whatever comes up. Wednesdays, Jan. 9–Feb. 27 • 11 a.m.–12 p.m. 11:00 am-12:00 pm 02/27/2019 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/coffee-chat-shake-off-the-chilly-weather-and-connect-with-other-community-members-on-wednesday-mornings-talk-about-local-events-favorite-books-or-movies-new-reads-or-whatever-comes-up-wednesdays-3-2-7/ Coffee Chat Shake off the chilly weather and connect with other community members on Wednesday mornings. Talk about local events, favorite books or movies, new reads, or whatever comes up. Wednesdays, Jan. 9–Feb. 27 • 11 a.m.–12 p.m.	28

Category: News

Women Matter – Carrie Graham

SHS Kalysta Connolly makes women’s wrestling history

Businesswoman Wanda Outwater calls family her greatest achievement

Lions Bingo Ends

The woman, beside the man, behind the name…

Michigan women play roles in Civil War

Looking Back – March 2019

Death Notice – Lorraine Baum

Mike Levine Lakelands Trail Project Announces Heritage Project

Heritage Spelling Bee

Coffee Chat Shake off the chilly weather and connect with other community members on Wednesday mornings. Talk about local events, favorite books or movies, new reads, or whatever comes up. Wednesdays, Jan. 9–Feb. 27 • 11 a.m.–12 p.m.

Plainfield United Methodist Church Chicken and Biscuit Dinner, February 9

Open Air Market of Stockbridge is Indoors Saturday, February 9

Coffee Chat Shake off the chilly weather and connect with other community members on Wednesday mornings. Talk about local events, favorite books or movies, new reads, or whatever comes up. Wednesdays, Jan. 9–Feb. 27 • 11 a.m.–12 p.m.

Valentine’s Day Stories & Fun (Ages 3–6) Join us for stories and a Valentine craft. Especially for 3–6 year olds but younger children welcome with close adult supervision. Thursday, Feb. 14 • 12:15–1 p.m.

Family Game Night

Family Game Night Take a break from the cold with family and friends on selected Fridays this winter. Play Sushi Go Party!, Codenames, Spot it Junior!, Animal Upon Animal, Apples to Apples and more. We’ll have snacks, too. Fridays, Jan. 18 & Feb. 15 • 5–6:45 p.m.

free clothing and food items

Coffee Chat Shake off the chilly weather and connect with other community members on Wednesday mornings. Talk about local events, favorite books or movies, new reads, or whatever comes up. Wednesdays, Jan. 9–Feb. 27 • 11 a.m.–12 p.m.

FOR YOUNG CHILDREN Third Thursday LEGO Junior Makers (Ages 4–7) Kids help pick out a story to hear for inspiration and then get creative with our LEGO collection! Imaginative play helps develop skills used for reading and for life. Thursdays, Jan. 17 & Feb. 21 • 3:45–4:45 p.m

FOR ADULTS Book Discussion Group Bring your brown-bag lunch at noon and discuss books with us! Refreshments served. Last Fridays • 12–1 p.m. Jan. 25: Spool of Blue Thread by Anne Tyler Feb. 22: News of the World by Paulette Jiles

Sixth Annual Soup Cook Off, Saturday, February 23, 12-2pm. Donation of $5. for a boil of soup or 5 samples! Millville UMC, 1932 N. M-52 Stockbridge. Info at 517-851-7853

Sixth Annual Soup Cook Off, Saturday, February 23, 12-2pm. Donation of $5. for a boil of soup or 5 samples! Millville UMC, 1932 N. M-52 Stockbridge. Info at 517-851-7853.

Coffee Chat Shake off the chilly weather and connect with other community members on Wednesday mornings. Talk about local events, favorite books or movies, new reads, or whatever comes up. Wednesdays, Jan. 9–Feb. 27 • 11 a.m.–12 p.m.