Category: Stockbridge Community Outreach

October 2, 2023 Kayla Fletcher 0 column, features, News, Stockbridge, Stockbridge Community Outreach,

October kicks off the 2023 Outreach busy season by Jo Mayer and Paul Crandall The...

September 23, 2023 Kayla Fletcher 0 Farm News, features, News, Stockbridge, Stockbridge Community Outreach, Stockbridge Community Schools,

The Stockbridge Community Outreach is a non-profit organization that helps low-income Stockbridge families receive food...

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Emergency Preparedness: If chimps can do it, we can too by Jo Mayer Sharing a...

July 28, 2023 Kayla Fletcher Off column, features, News, Stockbridge, Stockbridge Community Outreach,

Cindy Ashley devotes time to two passions: Stockbridge Community Outreach and Celebrate Recovery by Jo...

June 23, 2023 Kayla Fletcher Off column, features, News, Stockbridge, Stockbridge Community Outreach,

by Jo Mayer and Paul Crandall Outreach has a new, “undercover” partner: a diaper and...

June 8, 2023 Kayla Fletcher Off features, News, Stockbridge, Stockbridge Community Outreach,

Information provided by Outreach supporter It is hard to believe we are almost through spring...

May 25, 2023 Kayla Fletcher Off column, features, News, Stockbridge, Stockbridge Community Outreach,

by Jo Mayer and Paul Crandall At last, summer is in the air. With it...

April 27, 2023 Kayla Fletcher Off column, features, News, Stockbridge, Stockbridge Community Outreach,

Lori Hendrick is an Outreach staple who wears many hats by Jo Mayer and Paul...

March 26, 2023 Kayla Fletcher Off column, features, News, Stockbridge, Stockbridge Community Outreach,

Got Milk? Clients of Stockbridge Community Outreach do! by Jo Mayer and Paul Crandall Thanks...

March 2, 2023 Kayla Fletcher Off features, News, Stockbridge, Stockbridge Community Outreach,

Volunteering is a way of life for Cheryl Holloway by Tina Cole-Mullins Retired Stockbridge teacher...

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October

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1 SEVEN OUTDOOR SKILLS EVERYONE SHOULD KNOW! 2:00 pm-3:30 pm 10/01/2023 Eddy Discovery Center 17030 Bush Rd, Chelsea, MI 48118, USA 17030 Bush Rd, Chelsea, MI 48118, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/seven-outdoor-skills-everyone-should-know/2023-10-01/ SEVEN OUTDOOR SKILLS EVERYONE SHOULD KNOW! 2:00 – 3:30 p.m., Sunday, October 1. In this hands-on workshop, Meg Gower will show you traditional ways to navigate, as well as basic survival skills. Learn how to make fire without matches, build a shelter, locate water, signal, and more. Program geared to ages 10 to adult Cost: $2/person or $5/family with State Recreation Passport. Program will be held outdoors at the Eddy Discovery Center, 17030 Bush Rd. in the Waterloo Recreation Area near Chelsea. Program limited to 30 people. Call to reserve a space at 734-475-3170.	2	3 Sons of American Legion Meetings 7:00 pm-8:00 pm 10/03/2023 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-meetings/2023-10-03/ Sons of American Legion Meetings: Stockbridge. Post 510. 1st Tuesday every month. 7pm	4 Family Storytime (Ages up to 6) 10:30 am-11:00 am 10/04/2023 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-6-4-2-2/2023-10-04/ Come join us for stories, songs, crafts, and activities to help build early literacy skills. Wednesdays 10:30 t0 11am.	5 Coffee Chat (Adults) 10:30 am-11:30 am 10/05/2023 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-2/2023-10-05/ Connect with other community members on Thursday mornings. 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Coffee Chat (Adults) 10:30 am-11:30 am 10/05/2023 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-5/2023-10-05/ Connect with other community members on Thursday mornings. Thursdays, Oct. 5, 12, 19 & 26 • 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.	6 Art vs Science Drop-in Lab (Ages 8 & up) All day 10/06/2023 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/art-vs-science-drop-in-lab-ages-8-up-5-2-2-2-2/2023-10-06/ Is it arty science or sciency art? Every two weeks a new project comes out to stretch brain cells and tickle imaginations. Available while supplies last. Fridays, Oct. 6 & 20 • New project Keep Calm and Carry Yarn (Teens & Adults) 1:00 pm-2:00 pm 10/06/2023 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/keep-calm-and-carry-yarn-teens-adults-7/2023-10-06/ Bring your crochet, knitting, cross stitch, loom knitting or whatever fiber craft you enjoy. Meet with fellow fiber crafters to share your projects and learn from each other! Fridays, Oct. 6 & 20 • 1–2 p.m.	7
8 Waterloo Area Historical Society Pioneer Day 2023 10:00 am-5:00 pm 10/08/2023 Waterloo Farm Museum 13493 Waterloo Munith Rd, Grass Lake, MI 49240, USA 13493 Waterloo Munith Rd, Grass Lake, MI 49240, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/waterloo-area-historical-society-pioneer-day-2023/2023-10-08/ Waterloo Area Historical Society Pioneer Day 2023 Sunday, October 8th ~ 10 am to 5 pm 13493 Waterloo-Munith Rd. MICHIGAN BIRDS OF PREY 2:00 pm-3:00 pm 10/08/2023 Eddy Discovery Center 17030 Bush Rd, Chelsea, MI 48118, USA 17030 Bush Rd, Chelsea, MI 48118, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/michigan-birds-of-prey/2023-10-08/ MICHIGAN BIRDS OF PREY: 2:00 – 3:00 p.m., Sunday, October 8. Survival at its finest! Francie Krawcke of Michigan Avian Experience will bring live raptors to demonstrate their remarkable survival adaptations and behaviors. Enjoy a close-up look at these magnificent birds. Cost: $2/person or $5/family with State Recreation Passport. Program will be held at the Eddy Discovery Center, 17030 Bush Rd. in the Waterloo Recreation Area near Chelsea. Please register in advance at 734-475-3170.	9 American Legion Monthly Meetings 7:00 pm-8:00 pm 10/09/2023 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-monthly-meetings/2023-10-09/ American Legion Monthly Meetings: Stockbridge. Post 510. 2nd Monday every month. 7pm	10	11 Family Storytime (Ages up to 6) 10:30 am-11:00 am 10/11/2023 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-6-4-2-2/2023-10-11/ Come join us for stories, songs, crafts, and activities to help build early literacy skills. Wednesdays 10:30 t0 11am.	12 Coffee Chat (Adults) 10:30 am-11:30 am 10/12/2023 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-2/2023-10-12/ Connect with other community members on Thursday mornings. 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Coffee Chat (Adults) 10:30 am-11:30 am 10/12/2023 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-5/2023-10-12/ Connect with other community members on Thursday mornings. Thursdays, Oct. 5, 12, 19 & 26 • 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.	13	14 Plainfield Methodist Church Chicken Supper 5:00 pm-7:00 pm 10/14/2023 Plainfield United methodist Church 17845 M-36, Gregory, MI 48137, USA 17845 M-36, Gregory, MI 48137, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/plainfield-methodist-church-chicken-supper-3/2023-10-14/ Plainfield Methodist Church Chicken Supper, Oct. 14, 2023 from 5 pm -? Takeouts only. Freewill donation. All are invited. 17845 M-36, Gregory, MI 48137
15 NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP 2:00 pm-3:30 pm 10/15/2023 Eddy Discovery Center 17030 Bush Rd, Chelsea, MI 48118, USA 17030 Bush Rd, Chelsea, MI 48118, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/nature-photography-workshop-2/2023-10-15/ NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP: 2:00 – 3:30 p.m., Sunday, October 15. Here is an opportunity to learn how to capture great images, whether you are using your cellphone or a DSLR camera. Photographer Thomas Nighswander, who specializes in State and National Parks photography, will begin this workshop indoors followed by a walk on the trails for hands-on practice with your camera. The focus will be on what creates a great photograph, how to see with a creative eye, and how your camera can best capture those special moments. Bring your own camera or cell phone. Cost: $2/person or $5/family. Eddy Discovery Center, 17030 Bush Rd. in the Waterloo Recreation Area near Chelsea. Program limited to 25 people. Call to reserve a space at 734-475-3170. Pianist Adam Knight “Performing the Great Composers 3:00 pm-4:30 pm 10/15/2023 Stockbridge Town Hall 125 South Clinton Street, Stockbridge, MI, United States 125 South Clinton Street, Stockbridge, MI, United States https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/pianist-adam-knight-performing-the-great-composers/2023-10-15/ October 15, 2023, 3:00 pm. Pianist Adam Knight “Performing the Great Composers.” Location: Stockbridge Township Hall. Sponsored by the Stockbridge Area Arts Council. Admission: Free.	16 SELF-GUIDED FALL COLOR AND SANDHILL CRANE TOUR. All day 10/16/2023 Eddy Discovery Center 17030 Bush Rd, Chelsea, MI 48118, USA 17030 Bush Rd, Chelsea, MI 48118, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/self-guided-fall-color-and-sandhill-crane-tour-2/2023-10-16/ SELF-GUIDED FALL COLOR AND SANDHILL CRANE TOUR. Large numbers of Sandhill Cranes can be seen in parts of the Waterloo Recreation Area through late November. Beginning October 10, free maps showing the best fall color routes and crane viewing areas around the Waterloo Recreation Area will be available at the Eddy Discovery Center or at www.wnha.org. The Discovery Center is located at 17030 Bush Rd. west of Chelsea.	17	18 Family Storytime (Ages up to 6) 10:30 am-11:00 am 10/18/2023 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-6-4-2-2/2023-10-18/ Come join us for stories, songs, crafts, and activities to help build early literacy skills. Wednesdays 10:30 t0 11am. After-Hours Book Discussion Group (Adults) 6:30 pm-7:30 pm 10/18/2023 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/after-hours-book-discussion-group-adults-6/2023-10-18/ Join a lively discussion at the Stockbridge Library. 3 rd Wednesdays • 6:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 18: The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner	19 Coffee Chat (Adults) 10:30 am-11:30 am 10/19/2023 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-2/2023-10-19/ Connect with other community members on Thursday mornings. 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Coffee Chat (Adults) 10:30 am-11:30 am 10/19/2023 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-5/2023-10-19/ Connect with other community members on Thursday mornings. Thursdays, Oct. 5, 12, 19 & 26 • 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Thursday Book Discussion Group 12:30 pm-1:30 pm 10/19/2023 ORGANIZER 1 https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/thursday-book-discussion-group/2023-10-19/ 3^rd Thursday Book Discussion Group at the Stockbridge Area Senior Center at 12:30 pm. Third Thursday Book Discussion Group (Adults) 12:30 pm-1:30 pm 10/19/2023 https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/third-thursday-book-discussion-group-adults-6/2023-10-19/ Join the discussion! New Time and Location: Stockbridge Area Senior Center, 219 Elm Street, Stockbridge 3rd Thursdays • 12:30-1:30pm Oct. 19: The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict	20 Art vs Science Drop-in Lab (Ages 8 & up) All day 10/20/2023 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/art-vs-science-drop-in-lab-ages-8-up-6/2023-10-20/ Is it arty science or sciency art? Every two weeks a new project comes out to stretch brain cells and tickle imaginations. Available while supplies last. Fridays, Oct. 6 & 20 • New project Keep Calm and Carry Yarn (Teens & Adults) 1:00 pm-2:00 pm 10/20/2023 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/keep-calm-and-carry-yarn-teens-adults-7-2/2023-10-20/ Bring your crochet, knitting, cross stitch, loom knitting or whatever fiber craft you enjoy. Meet with fellow fiber crafters to share your projects and learn from each other! Fridays, Oct. 6 & 20 • 1–2 p.m.	21
22 FALL FORAGING 2:00 pm-3:30 pm 10/22/2023 Eddy Discovery Center 17030 Bush Rd, Chelsea, MI 48118, USA 17030 Bush Rd, Chelsea, MI 48118, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/fall-foraging/2023-10-22/ FALL FORAGING: 2:00 – 3:30 P.M., Sunday October 22. Join Rachel Mifsud from Will Forage for Food on a walk through the woods to discover what Mother Nature has to offer this fall. You will learn about edible, medicinal, and otherwise useful plants and mushrooms that can be found in the Waterloo area. Cost: $2/person or $5/family. Eddy Discovery Center, 17030 Bush Rd. in the Waterloo Recreation Area near Chelsea. Please register in advance at 734-475-3170.	23 SELF-GUIDED FALL COLOR AND SANDHILL CRANE TOUR. All day 10/23/2023 Eddy Discovery Center 17030 Bush Rd, Chelsea, MI 48118, USA 17030 Bush Rd, Chelsea, MI 48118, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/self-guided-fall-color-and-sandhill-crane-tour-2/2023-10-23/ SELF-GUIDED FALL COLOR AND SANDHILL CRANE TOUR. Large numbers of Sandhill Cranes can be seen in parts of the Waterloo Recreation Area through late November. Beginning October 10, free maps showing the best fall color routes and crane viewing areas around the Waterloo Recreation Area will be available at the Eddy Discovery Center or at www.wnha.org. The Discovery Center is located at 17030 Bush Rd. west of Chelsea.	24 American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Meetings 7:00 pm-8:00 pm 10/24/2023 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-ladies-auxiliary-meetings/2023-10-24/ American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Meetings: Stockbridge. Post 510. 4th Tuesday every month. 7pm	25 Family Storytime (Ages up to 6) 10:30 am-11:00 am 10/25/2023 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-6-4-2-2/2023-10-25/ Come join us for stories, songs, crafts, and activities to help build early literacy skills. Wednesdays 10:30 t0 11am. Halloween Storytime (Ages up to 6) 10:30 am-11:00 am 10/25/2023 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/halloween-storytime-ages-up-to-6/2023-10-25/ Wear your Halloween costume and join us for themed stories, crafts and activities to build early literacy skills. Wednesday, Oct. 25 • 10:30-11 a.m.	26 Coffee Chat (Adults) 10:30 am-11:30 am 10/26/2023 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-2/2023-10-26/ Connect with other community members on Thursday mornings. 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Coffee Chat (Adults) 10:30 am-11:30 am 10/26/2023 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-5/2023-10-26/ Connect with other community members on Thursday mornings. Thursdays, Oct. 5, 12, 19 & 26 • 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.	27	28 Halloween Oobleck Workshop All day 10/28/2023 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/halloween-oobleck-workshop/2023-10-28/ Drop in and make your own gloopy, gloppy mysterious Oobleck. Create your own potion with different colors and creepy add-ins like spiders. Younger creators will need adult assistance. Available while supplies last. Saturday, Oct. 28 & Sunday, Oct. 29, during open hours
29 Halloween Oobleck Workshop All day 10/29/2023 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/halloween-oobleck-workshop/2023-10-29/ Drop in and make your own gloopy, gloppy mysterious Oobleck. Create your own potion with different colors and creepy add-ins like spiders. Younger creators will need adult assistance. Available while supplies last. Saturday, Oct. 28 & Sunday, Oct. 29, during open hours SANDHILL CRANE TOUR 2:00 pm-4:00 pm 10/29/2023 Eddy Discovery Center 17030 Bush Rd, Chelsea, MI 48118, USA 17030 Bush Rd, Chelsea, MI 48118, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/sandhill-crane-tour-2/2023-10-29/ SANDHILL CRANE TOUR: 2:00 p.m. Sunday, October 29. Local crane enthusiast Bill Wells will begin this program at the Discovery Center with a short discussion of Sandhill Cranes and their fascinating behaviors. Afterwards, he will lead a driving tour to view cranes in the fields around the Waterloo Recreation Area. Visitors can expect to see some of these magnificent birds at close range. Bring binoculars and cameras. Cost: $2/person or $5/family with State Recreation Passport. Eddy Discovery Center, 17030 Bush Rd. in the Waterloo Recreation Area near Chelsea. Please register in advance at 734-475-3170.	30 SELF-GUIDED FALL COLOR AND SANDHILL CRANE TOUR. All day 10/30/2023 Eddy Discovery Center 17030 Bush Rd, Chelsea, MI 48118, USA 17030 Bush Rd, Chelsea, MI 48118, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/self-guided-fall-color-and-sandhill-crane-tour-2/2023-10-30/ SELF-GUIDED FALL COLOR AND SANDHILL CRANE TOUR. Large numbers of Sandhill Cranes can be seen in parts of the Waterloo Recreation Area through late November. Beginning October 10, free maps showing the best fall color routes and crane viewing areas around the Waterloo Recreation Area will be available at the Eddy Discovery Center or at www.wnha.org. The Discovery Center is located at 17030 Bush Rd. west of Chelsea.	31

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