Thank You Sponsors

We at the Stockbridge Community News are grateful to all who have expressed their encouragement and financial support. While those who have contributed their time and effort are too numerous to mention here, the News gratefully wishes to recognize our Annual 2017 and Charter Sponsors for their monetary donations:

Platinum ~ $5,000 to $7,999

SAEF, Charlotte and Robert Camp Memorial Endowment Fund*

Gold ~ $2,000 or $4,999

Silver ~ $1,000 to $1,999

Diane Rockall*

Michigan Press Women*

Roberta and Gary Ludtke*

Trinity Health*

Bronze ~ $500 to $999

Abbott and Fillmore*

Adiska Family Dental*

Angelo and Ruth Ann Parente*

Caskey Mitchell Funeral Home*

Eleanor R. Cosgray*

Granger*

Stockbridge Area Wellness Coalition*

5 Healthy Towns Foundation

Friend ~ $100 to $499

American Legion Post #510*

Andrea and William Stickney*

Annonymous*

Audrey Price

Bev and Dave Glynn*

Cameron and Debra Corts*

Carol Steingasser

Chuck and Nancy Wisman*

Connie Spadafore

Dale and Sue Kellenberger

Donna Erhart*

Don Hannewald Construction*

Dorothy and Aaron Craft*

Ed and Lori Zick*

Elaine and Clifford A. Skinner, III*

Elizabeth Potter & Marilyn Potter*

Farmers State Bank*

Glenn-Brooke Realty*

Harry and Marjorie Pregitzer

Hickory Ridge Farms*

Jane James

Janice and Robert Jacobs

Janice and Thomas Lovachis*

Jeannine Wayman*

Jim and Patrice Johnson*

Joe and Delta Kelly

Joseph Kelly

John & Nancy Ocwieja

Jon and Elizabeth Fillmore*

Judy and Bob Williams*

Linda and Clair Risner*

Linda Walker, Attorney at Law

Lois McGauley

Kenneth & Evelyn Stoffer

Minnie Lathrop

Molly and Rick Howlett*

Open Air Market of Stockbridge*

Roger Liebman*

Stan & Susan Daily

Stockbridge Area Arts Council*

Stockbridge Area Garden Club*

Stockbridge Area Genealogical/Historical Society

Stockbridge Community Education*

Stockbridge Lions Foundation*

Sts. Cornelius & Cyprian Catholic Church

Taylor Gary and Joan Allen

Todd and Carol Weddon

Vivian May*

Warren and Anita Scheppe

Wendy and Mitch Hause*

* Signifies Charter Sponsor

< 2019 >

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