Community Calendar

The Friends of the Library Silent Auction is Nov. 14-30.

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, visitors may pick up free maps to the best fall color routes and crane viewing areas around the Waterloo Recreation Area.

Wednesdays (through Dec. 14 except Nov. 23): 10:30-11:00 a.m. Fall Family Storytime! Ages 6 & Up. Stockbridge Library. 200 Wood St. 517-851-7810

Family Story Time on Wednesdays from 10:30- 11am

Wednesdays (Sept 7 through Dec. 14 except Nov. 23): 10:30-11:00 a.m. Fall Family Storytime! Ages 6 & Up. Stockbridge Library. 200 Wood St. 517-851-7810

Movers & Readers Storytime (up age 3) 10:30-11am

Wednesdays (through Dec. 14 except Nov 23.): 12 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Kids Construction Zone. LEGOs and beyond! Ages 6 & Up. Stockbridge Library. 200 Wood St. 517-851-7810

Wednesdays (Sept 7 through Dec. 14 except Nov.): 12 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Kids Construction Zone. LEGOs and beyond! Ages 6 & Up. Stockbridge Library. 200 Wood St. 517-851-7810

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays at noon: prepared meals for seniors through Stockbridge Area Senior Center. Stockbridge Town Hall basement meeting room.

Every Wednesday: Pop-up food distribution for anyone in need through Greater Lansing Food Bank. In parking lot outside Stockbridge Community Outreach (at Elm & Cherry Streets) between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Thursdays (through Dec. 22 except Thanksgiving): 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Coffee Chat! Stockbridge Library. 200 Wood St. 517-851-7810

Thursdays (Sept 1 through Dec. 22 except Thanksgiving): 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Coffee Chat! Stockbridge Library. 200 Wood St. 517-851-7810

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays at noon: prepared meals for seniors through Stockbridge Area Senior Center. Stockbridge Town Hall basement meeting room.

Keep Calm and Carry Yarn.  Nov. 4 & 18 and Dec. 2 & 16, 1 to 2 pm

Occasional Fridays (Call Library for dates): 1:00-2:00 p.m. Keep Calm and Carry Yarn. Stockbridge Library. 200 Wood St. 517-851-7810.

Waterloo Farm Museum offers a glance into the past as it recreates the Christmas season on an 1880’s farm. German ancestry is evident in many
of the activities and decorations. The Christmas tree, mantels, tabletops and doorways are adorned with glass bead garlands, paper cones filled with candy and gilded nuts, crepe paper flowers, soft cotton or wool Santas and angels, cornucopias, paper chains, spirals and snowflakes. Many items are handmade, some immigrated from Germany with family. Kugels, originally heavy glass balls suspended by chains or ribbons, later developed into more delicate ornaments often shaped into fruit, nut and pinecones. These lovely glass ornaments were made more beautiful as they reflected sun or candlelight. St. Nicholas rewards good children while his counterpart, Krampus with his claw and horns, swats wicked children and takes them to his lair. Both gentlemen wander the grounds spreading their cheer (or fear!). Gifts were few and simple. Much singing, toasting and eating take up time during gatherings The dining table is heaped with the best food available, delicious smells of baking and cooking fill the air, and singing and music are heard in the parlor. Do step back in time and
experience Christmas on the Farm.

First Saturdays: Art vs. Science. New Projects for kids. Stockbridge Library. 200 Wood St. 517-851-7810