2022 Festival Chorus Recruitment/Rehearsals

STEAM Weekends (Ages 8 & up)
Join us the first and third weekends of the month for a different science-based activity to stretch brain cells and
tickle imaginations. Younger children are welcome with adult assistance. Available while supplies last.
Apr. 5 Cloud Viewer
Apr. 19 Decorate a pot & plant a posy

April 15-19: Book Fair at Smith Elementary

STRANGE CREATURES OF THE SPRING POND: 2:00 – 3:00 p.m., Sunday, April 21. Come and meet many of
the fascinating and little-known creatures that live in our spring ponds – from delicate fairy shrimp to ferocious diving
beetles. No boots required, as we will be viewing these in our special “pour-a-ponds” outside on the deck. Wildlife
educator Megan Lotz will provide magnifying glasses and help you identify these tiny animals. 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.

Fiber Arts with the Flock (Teens & Adults)
Bring your fiber arts project and work and learn along with members of the Spinner’s Flock, a local fiber arts
group.
Tuesdays • 2-3 p.m.
Apr. 9 & 23

Stockbridge Open Craft Night (Teens & Adults)
Bring your own project or create from provided materials.
Light snacks are provided or bring your own.
Last Wednesdays • 5-7 p.m.
Apr. 24 Create a ribbon mobile.

Coffee Chat (Adults)
Connect with other community members on Thursday mornings.
Thursdays • 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Apr. 4, 11, 18 & 25

Upcoming Stockbridge Lions events: Annual White Cane Collection: Saturday, 27 April 2024
and Friday, 3 May 2024. The Lions are always looking for new members – if you would like to
join us in the mission of community service contact Eric Holmes at 517.574.8264 or Mike St.
Dennis 734.498.2662. Our monthly dinner meeting is the first Tuesday of the month at
Stockbridge Twp Hall.

BEES AND WANNA-BEES, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m., Sunday, April 28. Do you know how to tell if that buzzing insect flying
around your head or nesting in your house is a bee, wasp, or fly? Join Becky Green, Beekeeper and Certified Pollinator
Champion to learn how to spot the difference, and then try your hand at doing so with the Bee or Wanna Bee challenge.
You will also learn to identify the most common bees that you might find taking up residence in or close to your home, to
help you know when to call your local honey bee expert for help! Becky will also have some of her local honey available
for sale. Please register in advance at 734-475-3170.

First Mondays of each month: Wellness Social Hours sponsored by Stockbridge Area Outreach. Behavioral health navigators from Chelsea Hospital will lead one-hour sessions focused on bringing people together and fighting social isolation. 3:00-4:00 p.m. Outreach Meeting Room in the Stockbridge Activity Center. Light refreshments provided