Stockbridge
Christmas-in-July Matching Grant Fundraiser at Outreach
Double your gift in July during the annual Christmas-in-July Matching Grant Opportunity to support the work of Stockbridge Community Outreach. The Board of Directors of Stockbridge Community Outreach will match monetary donations up to a total of $10,000 received by Saturday, July 31 for our Christmas in July fundraising program. Stockbridge Community Outreach has seen […]
The Stockbridge Area Chamber of Commerce thanks everyone who came out for this year’s A Day in the Village
Whereas we would have liked to have had the weather that was predicted on Monday of that week, the couple hundred people who did show up were very enthusiastic! To those of you who came out for the fireworks, shopped at the vendor tents, or just walked around and took it all in, it is […]
StockBIZ: Business news in and around Stockbridge
Market retail analysis points to promising retail potential by Mary Jo David Early this year, the Stockbridge Downtown Development Authority (SDDA) commissioned with The Gibbs Planning Group for a retail market analysis. The study involved reviewing existing retail businesses and space in and around the village of Stockbridge to assess the potential for attracting new […]
A glance in the rearview mirror: August 1921—Overcrowded livestock. Stitching a beating heart. Girl hero resents publicity.
by Mary Jo David The following excerpts are from August 1921 editions of the Stockbridge Brief-Sun newspaper. In general, these news excerpts are reproduced in the original, without edits or corrections. State Fair Like Great University: Few universities are enabled to disseminate as much knowledge along the lines of all of life’s activities as does […]
Good Manna: food worth walking about
Manna is a small (carry-out), seasonal restaurant located at the trailhead of the Mike Levine Lakelands Trail in Stockbridge. Our address is 915 S. Clinton Street, Stockbridge. We have a “Ride Up” window for your convenience. Items on our menu include: sandwiches, salads, hot dogs, baked goods, lemonade, ice cream and more! Our phone number […]
Rural Perspectives: Eastern gray tree frog (Hyla versicolor)
by Diane Constable You never know where you might find the adorable eastern gray tree frog (Hyla versicolor). I found this guy taking a nap in one of my day lily flowers. I also have found them on windows and screens looking for insects that are attracted to the outside lights, and I even had […]
The Open Air Market of Stockbridge is on the Town Square: July 23
This is the Market’s 11th season and each Friday through October 29 (26 weeks), we will be on the township square in downtown Stockbridge from 4 to 7 pm. This week, Pregitzer Farms returns with local produce including sweet corn, beans, potatoes, peppers, squash, beets, etc. Also, Joey’s little red wagon is back. And, […]
Don’t call it a comeback, for Panther Cubs PTO never left
by Jill Marie Ogden It was March 2020 and the Panther Cubs PTO was cruising along at full tilt. The organization had built up a lot of momentum over the past few years. The group was wrapping up Kids Night Out, an event in partnership with the Athletic Boosters, and was gearing up for a […]
Christmas-in-July Matching Grant Fundraiser at Outreach
Double your gift in July during the annual Christmas-in-July Matching Grant Opportunity to support the work of Stockbridge Community Outreach. The Board of Directors of Stockbridge Community Outreach will match monetary donations up to a total of $10,000 received by Saturday, July 31 for our Christmas in July fundraising program. Stockbridge Community Outreach has seen […]
SRSLY SAFE SUMMER FUN
SRSLY offers a variety of safe, fun activities for our youth & families! Pedal for Prevention, which is open to bikers, walkers, and runners, will take place between July 16 and August 13 at any of the local trails in the Chelsea, Dexter, Manchester and Stockbridge communities. The event will encourage healthy outdoor activity and […]