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August 7, 2020 Kayla Fletcher Off features, News,

by Amy Haggerty

A quote from Benjamin Franklin 1722

Submitted by, Jane James an avid reader of Stockbridge Community News

“Whoever would overthrow the liberty of a nation must begin by subduing the freeness of speech.”

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Kayla Fletcher

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January

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			1 Family Storytime (Ages up to 6) 10:30 am-11:00 am 01/01/2025 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-6-11/2025-01-01/ Family Storytime (Ages up to 6), 10:30 to 11 a.m. at the Stockbridge Library	2	3	4
5	6	7	8 Family Storytime For Babies and Toddlers & Children. 10:30 am-11:00 am 01/08/2025 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-for-babies-and-toddlers-children/2025-01-08/ Family Storytime For Babies and Toddlers & Children. Join us for stories, songs, crafts, and activities to help build early literacy skills. Wednesdays: January 8, 15, 22, 29 and February 5, 12, 19, 26. Fridays: January 10, 17, 24, 31 and February 7, 14, 21, 28. 10:30-11 am Drop-in STEAM Activities 3:00 pm-5:00 pm 01/08/2025 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/drop-in-steam-activities/2025-01-08/ Drop-in STEAM Activities For Children, Tweens, Teens. Join us every Wednesday afternoon for a different hands-on activity. Younger children welcome with adult assistance. January 8, 15, 22, 29 and February 5, 12, 19, 26 3:00-5:00 pm	9 Coffee Chat 10:30 am-11:30 am 01/09/2025 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-6/2025-01-09/ Coffee Chat For Adults. Connect with other community members on Thursday mornings. Thursdays, January 9, 16, 23, 30 and February 6, 13, 20, 27 10:30-11:30 am Diabetes PATH 11:00 am-12:00 pm 01/09/2025 https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/diabetes-path/2025-01-09/ Tri-County Office on Aging is offering a diabetes workshop called Diabetes PATH that meets via weekly phone calls. It does not require in person meetings or a computer/internet—it just requires a working phone. We will provide all the materials needed to participate and it’s free. The workshop begins Thursday, January 9	10 Family Storytime For Babies and Toddlers & Children. 10:30 am-11:00 am 01/10/2025 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-for-babies-and-toddlers-children/2025-01-10/ Family Storytime For Babies and Toddlers & Children. Join us for stories, songs, crafts, and activities to help build early literacy skills. Wednesdays: January 8, 15, 22, 29 and February 5, 12, 19, 26. Fridays: January 10, 17, 24, 31 and February 7, 14, 21, 28. 10:30-11 am	11
12	13 Fiber Arts with the Flock 1:00 pm-2:00 pm 01/13/2025 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/fiber-arts-with-the-flock-2/2025-01-13/ Fiber Arts with the Flock For Tweens, Teens, Adults. Share, create and learn from fellow fiber arts crafters. Knitting, crochet, cross- stitch or whatever fiber crafts you enjoy are welcome. Second and Fourth Mondays; January 13 & 27 and February 10 & 24 1:00-2:00 pm	14	15 Family Storytime For Babies and Toddlers & Children. 10:30 am-11:00 am 01/15/2025 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-for-babies-and-toddlers-children/2025-01-15/ Family Storytime For Babies and Toddlers & Children. Join us for stories, songs, crafts, and activities to help build early literacy skills. Wednesdays: January 8, 15, 22, 29 and February 5, 12, 19, 26. Fridays: January 10, 17, 24, 31 and February 7, 14, 21, 28. 10:30-11 am Drop-in STEAM Activities 3:00 pm-5:00 pm 01/15/2025 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/drop-in-steam-activities/2025-01-15/ Drop-in STEAM Activities For Children, Tweens, Teens. Join us every Wednesday afternoon for a different hands-on activity. Younger children welcome with adult assistance. January 8, 15, 22, 29 and February 5, 12, 19, 26 3:00-5:00 pm	16 Coffee Chat 10:30 am-11:30 am 01/16/2025 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-6/2025-01-16/ Coffee Chat For Adults. Connect with other community members on Thursday mornings. Thursdays, January 9, 16, 23, 30 and February 6, 13, 20, 27 10:30-11:30 am Diabetes PATH 11:00 am-12:00 pm 01/16/2025 https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/diabetes-path/2025-01-16/ Tri-County Office on Aging is offering a diabetes workshop called Diabetes PATH that meets via weekly phone calls. It does not require in person meetings or a computer/internet—it just requires a working phone. We will provide all the materials needed to participate and it’s free. The workshop begins Thursday, January 9	17 Family Storytime For Babies and Toddlers & Children. 10:30 am-11:00 am 01/17/2025 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-for-babies-and-toddlers-children/2025-01-17/ Family Storytime For Babies and Toddlers & Children. Join us for stories, songs, crafts, and activities to help build early literacy skills. Wednesdays: January 8, 15, 22, 29 and February 5, 12, 19, 26. Fridays: January 10, 17, 24, 31 and February 7, 14, 21, 28. 10:30-11 am Stockbridge Community Outreach’s Winter & Spring Parent/Child Play & Learn Club 11:00 am-12:00 pm 01/17/2025 305 W Elizabeth St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 305 W Elizabeth St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 305 W Elizabeth St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/stockbridge-community-outreachs-winter-spring-parent-child-play-learn-club/2025-01-17/ Family Movie and Craft Night 4:00 pm-6:00 pm 01/17/2025 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-movie-and-craft-night/2025-01-17/ Family Movie and Craft Night Babies and Toddlers, Children, Tweens Come join us as we watch Ice Age and make a fun craft! Movie begins at 4:30. January 17, 4:00-6:00 pm	18
19 WINTER ORIENTEERING 2:00 pm-4:00 pm 01/19/2025 Eddy Discovery Center 17030 Bush Rd, Chelsea, MI 48118, USA 17030 Bush Rd, Chelsea, MI 48118, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/winter-orienteering-3/2025-01-19/ **Please note that the Eddy Discovery Center is closed due to ongoing renovations. All programs will be outdoors. Please park at the lower parking lot. We will walk to the Pavillion if it is still available, or leave from the lower parking lot.* WINTER ORIENTEERING: 2:00 – 4:00 p.m., Sunday, January 19. Bring the family and challenge yourselves to an afternoon adventure in the forest with outdoor enthusiast Meg Gower. Winter is a great time of year for learning how to use a compass to find your way in the woods. Winter’s lack of leaves provides great views of Waterloo’s unique topography. This program is suitable for all ages and skill levels. Compasses will be provided or bring your own. The program is all outdoors, so dress appropriately for the weather. Cost: $2/person or $5/family. Eddy Discovery Center, 17030 Bush Rd. in the Waterloo Recreation Area near Chelsea. Program limited to 30 participants. The building is closed so program will be entirely outdoors. Please register for this program by emailing [email protected] with your name, phone number and number of people attending. *NOTE – Due to the closure of the Discovery Center for renovations, the Old-Time Maple Sugar Festival will not be held this year.*	20	21 Third Tuesday Book Discussion Group 12:30 pm-1:30 pm 01/21/2025 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/third-tuesday-book-discussion-group/2025-01-21/ Third Tuesday Book Discussion Group For Adults. Read the chosen book of the month and join the discussion. This group meets at the Stockbridge Area Senior Center, 219 Elm Street, Stockbridge. January 21, Tom Lake by Anne Patchett February 18, The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride 12:30-1:30 pm	22 Family Storytime For Babies and Toddlers & Children. 10:30 am-11:00 am 01/22/2025 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-for-babies-and-toddlers-children/2025-01-22/ Family Storytime For Babies and Toddlers & Children. Join us for stories, songs, crafts, and activities to help build early literacy skills. Wednesdays: January 8, 15, 22, 29 and February 5, 12, 19, 26. Fridays: January 10, 17, 24, 31 and February 7, 14, 21, 28. 10:30-11 am Drop-in STEAM Activities 3:00 pm-5:00 pm 01/22/2025 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/drop-in-steam-activities/2025-01-22/ Drop-in STEAM Activities For Children, Tweens, Teens. Join us every Wednesday afternoon for a different hands-on activity. Younger children welcome with adult assistance. January 8, 15, 22, 29 and February 5, 12, 19, 26 3:00-5:00 pm	23 Coffee Chat 10:30 am-11:30 am 01/23/2025 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-6/2025-01-23/ Coffee Chat For Adults. Connect with other community members on Thursday mornings. Thursdays, January 9, 16, 23, 30 and February 6, 13, 20, 27 10:30-11:30 am Diabetes PATH 11:00 am-12:00 pm 01/23/2025 https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/diabetes-path/2025-01-23/ Tri-County Office on Aging is offering a diabetes workshop called Diabetes PATH that meets via weekly phone calls. It does not require in person meetings or a computer/internet—it just requires a working phone. We will provide all the materials needed to participate and it’s free. The workshop begins Thursday, January 9	24 Family Storytime For Babies and Toddlers & Children. 10:30 am-11:00 am 01/24/2025 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-for-babies-and-toddlers-children/2025-01-24/ Family Storytime For Babies and Toddlers & Children. Join us for stories, songs, crafts, and activities to help build early literacy skills. Wednesdays: January 8, 15, 22, 29 and February 5, 12, 19, 26. Fridays: January 10, 17, 24, 31 and February 7, 14, 21, 28. 10:30-11 am Stockbridge Community Outreach’s Winter & Spring Parent/Child Play & Learn Club 11:00 am-12:00 pm 01/24/2025 305 W Elizabeth St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 305 W Elizabeth St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 305 W Elizabeth St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/stockbridge-community-outreachs-winter-spring-parent-child-play-learn-club/2025-01-24/	25
26	27 Fiber Arts with the Flock 1:00 pm-2:00 pm 01/27/2025 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/fiber-arts-with-the-flock-2/2025-01-27/ Fiber Arts with the Flock For Tweens, Teens, Adults. Share, create and learn from fellow fiber arts crafters. Knitting, crochet, cross- stitch or whatever fiber crafts you enjoy are welcome. Second and Fourth Mondays; January 13 & 27 and February 10 & 24 1:00-2:00 pm	28	29 Family Storytime For Babies and Toddlers & Children. 10:30 am-11:00 am 01/29/2025 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-for-babies-and-toddlers-children/2025-01-29/ Family Storytime For Babies and Toddlers & Children. Join us for stories, songs, crafts, and activities to help build early literacy skills. Wednesdays: January 8, 15, 22, 29 and February 5, 12, 19, 26. Fridays: January 10, 17, 24, 31 and February 7, 14, 21, 28. 10:30-11 am Drop-in STEAM Activities 3:00 pm-5:00 pm 01/29/2025 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/drop-in-steam-activities/2025-01-29/ Drop-in STEAM Activities For Children, Tweens, Teens. Join us every Wednesday afternoon for a different hands-on activity. Younger children welcome with adult assistance. January 8, 15, 22, 29 and February 5, 12, 19, 26 3:00-5:00 pm	30 Coffee Chat 10:30 am-11:30 am 01/30/2025 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-6/2025-01-30/ Coffee Chat For Adults. Connect with other community members on Thursday mornings. Thursdays, January 9, 16, 23, 30 and February 6, 13, 20, 27 10:30-11:30 am Diabetes PATH 11:00 am-12:00 pm 01/30/2025 https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/diabetes-path/2025-01-30/ Tri-County Office on Aging is offering a diabetes workshop called Diabetes PATH that meets via weekly phone calls. It does not require in person meetings or a computer/internet—it just requires a working phone. We will provide all the materials needed to participate and it’s free. The workshop begins Thursday, January 9	31 Family Storytime For Babies and Toddlers & Children. 10:30 am-11:00 am 01/31/2025 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-for-babies-and-toddlers-children/2025-01-31/ Family Storytime For Babies and Toddlers & Children. Join us for stories, songs, crafts, and activities to help build early literacy skills. Wednesdays: January 8, 15, 22, 29 and February 5, 12, 19, 26. Fridays: January 10, 17, 24, 31 and February 7, 14, 21, 28. 10:30-11 am Stockbridge Community Outreach’s Winter & Spring Parent/Child Play & Learn Club 11:00 am-12:00 pm 01/31/2025 305 W Elizabeth St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 305 W Elizabeth St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 305 W Elizabeth St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/stockbridge-community-outreachs-winter-spring-parent-child-play-learn-club/2025-01-31/

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