Stockbridge Community News – Page 2 – A nonprofit newsletter for the common good and welfare of residents in the Stockbridge, Gregory, Munith and Fitchburg area.

From the Superintendent’s Desk: Stockbridge Smith School ranks as a top performing elementary school in Ingham County

by Karl Heidrich Our Smith school staff are passionate educators, dedicated to the teaching and...
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WANTED BUS DRIVERS STOCKBRIDGE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS 517-851-8452 WE’RE HIRING 2 FULL-TIME DRIVERS PAID TRAINING-NO OUT...
HELPING PEOPLE MOVE FORWARD WITH THEIR LIVES

Gormley and Johnson Law Offices, PLC, is an established law firm that is dedicated to...
H.S. Jazz band and Crandall & Kroes captivate audience at Stockbridge Township Hall

Jazz band plays Sleigh Ride Jazz band hits its beat Crandall & Kroes on harmonica...
Winter roads claim life of local teen

Hannah Glair, 17, of Munith lost her life Thursday, Nov. 15 in Henrietta Township. Rescue...

November 16, 2018 Mary Krummrey 0 Business, Stockbridge,

Our goal, in addition to providing exceptional dentistry, is to treat every patient as a...

November 16, 2018 Rose Collison 0 Crossroads Community Church, events, News, Stockbridge Community News,

photos and article by Rose Collison The 2018 Buck Bash was again a success, with at...

November 16, 2018 Zabrina Yannella 0 column, News, Stockbridge, Stockbridge Community Schools,

by Cindy Lance Seventh-grader Jose Ortiz-Martinez loves soccer so much, he hopes to become a...

November 16, 2018 Mary Krummrey 0 Business, Stockbridge,

We are focused on providing high-quality service and customer satisfaction - we will do everything...

November 15, 2018 Diane Rockall 0 column, News, Police, Stockbridge,

by Stockbridge Police Chief Johnnie W. Torres, Jr. Stockbridge Police responded to the following complaints...

November 15, 2018 Mary Krummrey 0 Business, Stockbridge,

We compare several different top insurance companies for you. We have clients in all areas...

November 14, 2018 Mary Krummrey 0 events, SRSLY, Stockbridge,

Stockbridge youth in grades 7 -12 are invited for an overnight lock-in at the bowling...

November 13, 2018 Mary Krummrey 0 Adiska Family Dentistry, Business, Stockbridge,

Adiska Family Dental is family owned and operated. We value our patient relationships providing gentle,...

November 13, 2018 Zabrina Yannella 0 News, Stockbridge,

Dear Readers, Congratulations Teri Branstrom of Munith , November’s “Garden of the Month” contest winner. ...

November 13, 2018 Patrice Johnson 0 News, St. Joseph Mercy, Uncategorized,

by Tina Cole-Mullins St. Joseph Mercy of Chelsea and the U of M’s Michigan Medicine...

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November

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				1 Friends of the Stockbridge Library Silent Auction 11:00 am-7:00 pm 11/01/2018 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/friends-of-the-stockbridge-library-silent-auction-2/ Our Friends group hosts an annual silent auction throughout the month of November, all day, every day during open hours. Come in to bid on items and take away a bargain! Proceeds benefit the Friends. Thursday, Nov. 1–Friday, Nov. 30 (skip Nov. 12, 22 & 23) • Open hours American Red Cross Blood Drive 1:00 pm-6:45 pm 11/01/2018 First Presbyterian Church, 101 S Center St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 101 S Center St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/american-red-cross-blood-drive/ American Red Cross Blood Drive, Thursday November 1 at Stockbridge Presbyterian Church , 1 p.m. to 6:45 p.m	2 Friends of the Stockbridge Library Silent Auction 11:00 am-7:00 pm 11/02/2018 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/friends-of-the-stockbridge-library-silent-auction-2-2/ Our Friends group hosts an annual silent auction throughout the month of November, all day, every day during open hours. Come in to bid on items and take away a bargain! Proceeds benefit the Friends. Thursday, Nov. 1–Friday, Nov. 30 (skip Nov. 12, 22 & 23) • Open hours	3 Gregory Community Church Clothes Closet 10:00 am-12:00 pm 11/03/2018 Gregory Community Church, 126 Church Street, Gregory, MI, United States Gregory Community Church, 126 Church Street, Gregory, MI, United States Gregory Community Church, 126 Church Street, Gregory, MI, United States https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/gregory-community-church-clothes-closet-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/ Happens every 1st Saturday, 10-noon; 3rd Tuesday, 6-8pm of the month Free clothing: Men’s, Women’s, and Children’s Friends of the Stockbridge Library Silent Auction 11:00 am-5:00 pm 11/03/2018 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/friends-of-the-stockbridge-library-silent-auction-2-2-2/ Our Friends group hosts an annual silent auction throughout the month of November, all day, every day during open hours. Come in to bid on items and take away a bargain! Proceeds benefit the Friends. Thursday, Nov. 1–Friday, Nov. 30 (skip Nov. 12, 22 & 23) • Open hours
4 Friends of the Stockbridge Library Silent Auction 1:00 pm-5:00 pm 11/04/2018 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/friends-of-the-stockbridge-library-silent-auction-2-2-2-2/ Our Friends group hosts an annual silent auction throughout the month of November, all day, every day during open hours. Come in to bid on items and take away a bargain! Proceeds benefit the Friends. Thursday, Nov. 1–Friday, Nov. 30 (skip Nov. 12, 22 & 23) • Open hours	5 Friends of the Stockbridge Library Silent Auction 11:00 am-7:00 pm 11/05/2018 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/friends-of-the-stockbridge-library-silent-auction-2-3/ Our Friends group hosts an annual silent auction throughout the month of November, all day, every day during open hours. Come in to bid on items and take away a bargain! Proceeds benefit the Friends. Thursday, Nov. 1–Friday, Nov. 30 (skip Nov. 12, 22 & 23) • Open hours	6 Friends of the Stockbridge Library Silent Auction 11:00 am-7:00 pm 11/06/2018 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/friends-of-the-stockbridge-library-silent-auction-2-3-2/ Our Friends group hosts an annual silent auction throughout the month of November, all day, every day during open hours. Come in to bid on items and take away a bargain! Proceeds benefit the Friends. Thursday, Nov. 1–Friday, Nov. 30 (skip Nov. 12, 22 & 23) • Open hours	7 Friends of the Stockbridge Library Silent Auction 11:00 am-7:00 pm 11/07/2018 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/friends-of-the-stockbridge-library-silent-auction-2-3-2-2/ Our Friends group hosts an annual silent auction throughout the month of November, all day, every day during open hours. Come in to bid on items and take away a bargain! Proceeds benefit the Friends. Thursday, Nov. 1–Friday, Nov. 30 (skip Nov. 12, 22 & 23) • Open hours Coffee Chat 11:00 am-12:00 pm 11/07/2018 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/coffee-chat-4-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/ Connect with other community members on Wednesday mornings. Talk about local events, favorite books or movies, new reads, or whatever comes up. Wednesdays, Sept. 12–Dec. 19 • 11 a.m.–12 p.m.	8 Friends of the Stockbridge Library Silent Auction 11:00 am-7:00 pm 11/08/2018 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/friends-of-the-stockbridge-library-silent-auction-2-3-2-2-2/ Our Friends group hosts an annual silent auction throughout the month of November, all day, every day during open hours. Come in to bid on items and take away a bargain! Proceeds benefit the Friends. Thursday, Nov. 1–Friday, Nov. 30 (skip Nov. 12, 22 & 23) • Open hours	9 Friends of the Stockbridge Library Silent Auction 11:00 am-7:00 pm 11/09/2018 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/friends-of-the-stockbridge-library-silent-auction-2-3-2-2-2-2/ Our Friends group hosts an annual silent auction throughout the month of November, all day, every day during open hours. Come in to bid on items and take away a bargain! Proceeds benefit the Friends. Thursday, Nov. 1–Friday, Nov. 30 (skip Nov. 12, 22 & 23) • Open hours	10 St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea to host free course on how to assist youth with mental health or addiction challenges 9:00 am-4:00 pm 11/10/2018 St. Joe’s Chelsea 775 S Main St, Chelsea, MI 48118, USA 775 S Main St, Chelsea, MI 48118, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/st-joseph-mercy-chelsea-to-host-free-course-on-how-to-assist-youth-with-mental-health-or-addiction-challenges/ CHELSEA, Mich. (Oct. 24, 2018) – St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea and SRSLY Coalitions will host a free Youth Mental Health First Aid course designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers and neighbors how to help adolescents (ages 12-18) who are experiencing mental health or addiction challenges. The course, which will be held Saturday, November 10 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in room 100 of the Washington Street Education Building (500 Washington St. in Chelsea), is primarily designed for adults who interact with young people and was created by the National Council for Behavioral Health. The course introduces attendees to common mental health challenges for youth, reviews typical adolescent development and teaches a five-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis or non-crisis situations. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, substance use, disorders in which psychosis may occur, disruptive behavior disorders (including AD/HD) and eating disorders. Registration to attend this event is required. To register, please email lindsay.baker@stjoeshealth.org. Please note that childcare for children in kindergarten or older will be available. Friends of the Stockbridge Library Silent Auction 11:00 am-5:00 pm 11/10/2018 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/friends-of-the-stockbridge-library-silent-auction-2-2-2-3-2/ Our Friends group hosts an annual silent auction throughout the month of November, all day, every day during open hours. Come in to bid on items and take away a bargain! Proceeds benefit the Friends. Thursday, Nov. 1–Friday, Nov. 30 (skip Nov. 12, 22 & 23) • Open hours Art With Jazz Save the Date Nov 10, 2018 7-10pm 7:00 pm-10:00 pm 11/10/2018 Stockbridge Town Hall 125 South Clinton Street, Stockbridge, MI, United States 125 South Clinton Street, Stockbridge, MI, United States https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/art-with-jazz-save-the-date-nov-10-2018-7-10pm/ Art with Jazz Save the Date: November 10, 2018 7-10pm Everyone is Welcome Stockbridge Townhall Artist: Colleen Redfield and Sculptor Mike Jones are teaming up to present their work with The Debbie Fogel Quartet
11 Friends of the Stockbridge Library Silent Auction 1:00 pm-5:00 pm 11/11/2018 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/friends-of-the-stockbridge-library-silent-auction-2-2-2-2-2/ Our Friends group hosts an annual silent auction throughout the month of November, all day, every day during open hours. Come in to bid on items and take away a bargain! Proceeds benefit the Friends. Thursday, Nov. 1–Friday, Nov. 30 (skip Nov. 12, 22 & 23) • Open hours	12	13 Friends of the Stockbridge Library Silent Auction 11:00 am-7:00 pm 11/13/2018 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/friends-of-the-stockbridge-library-silent-auction-2-3-2-2-2-2-2/ Our Friends group hosts an annual silent auction throughout the month of November, all day, every day during open hours. Come in to bid on items and take away a bargain! Proceeds benefit the Friends. Thursday, Nov. 1–Friday, Nov. 30 (skip Nov. 12, 22 & 23) • Open hours	14 Friends of the Stockbridge Library Silent Auction 11:00 am-7:00 pm 11/14/2018 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/friends-of-the-stockbridge-library-silent-auction-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2/ Our Friends group hosts an annual silent auction throughout the month of November, all day, every day during open hours. Come in to bid on items and take away a bargain! Proceeds benefit the Friends. Thursday, Nov. 1–Friday, Nov. 30 (skip Nov. 12, 22 & 23) • Open hours Coffee Chat 11:00 am-12:00 pm 11/14/2018 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/coffee-chat-4-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/ Connect with other community members on Wednesday mornings. Talk about local events, favorite books or movies, new reads, or whatever comes up. Wednesdays, Sept. 12–Dec. 19 • 11 a.m.–12 p.m. Kids Read to Oliver (Age 6 & up) 6:00 pm-6:30 pm 11/14/2018 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/kids-read-to-oliver-age-6-up-5-2-2/ Kids Read to Oliver (Age 6 & up) Kids will enjoy reading aloud to a specially trained golden retriever. Wednesdays, Sept. 12, Oct. 10 & Nov. 14 • 6–6:30 p.m.	15 BIG BUCK BASH 8:00 am-9:00 pm 11/15/2018 950 S Clinton St, Stockbridge, MI, United States 950 S Clinton St, Stockbridge, MI, United States 950 S Clinton St, Stockbridge, MI, United States https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/big-buck-bash/ BIG BUCK BASH November 15th 8am – 9pm FREE FOOD from 8am -8:30 pm Crossroads Community Church 950 South Clinton Stockbridge Bucks are Scored by Points & Width Prizes from: Larry’s Taxidermy – Shoulder mount Chelsea Taxidermy – Shoulder mount Ralph’s Gun Shop – Muzzleloader Mitchell Funeral Home – Yeti Cooler Mitchell Funeral Home – $500 to Rush Archery for Top Youth Friends of the Stockbridge Library Silent Auction 11:00 am-7:00 pm 11/15/2018 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/friends-of-the-stockbridge-library-silent-auction-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/ Our Friends group hosts an annual silent auction throughout the month of November, all day, every day during open hours. Come in to bid on items and take away a bargain! Proceeds benefit the Friends. Thursday, Nov. 1–Friday, Nov. 30 (skip Nov. 12, 22 & 23) • Open hours Third Thursday LEGO Junior Makers (Ages 4–7) 4:00 pm-5:00 pm 11/15/2018 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/third-thursday-lego-junior-makers-ages-4-7-2-2/ 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! Thursdays, Sept. 20, Oct. 18 & Nov.15 • 4–5 p.m. Stockbridge Area Wellness Coalition (SWAC) Meeting every 3rd Thursday of the Month 5:30 pm-7:00 pm 11/15/2018 https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/stockbridge-area-wellness-coalition-swac-meeting-every-3rd-thursday-of-the-month-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/ We meet the 3rd Thursday of every month room 108, Middle School, 5:30.	16 Friends of the Stockbridge Library Silent Auction 11:00 am-7:00 pm 11/16/2018 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/friends-of-the-stockbridge-library-silent-auction-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/ Our Friends group hosts an annual silent auction throughout the month of November, all day, every day during open hours. Come in to bid on items and take away a bargain! Proceeds benefit the Friends. Thursday, Nov. 1–Friday, Nov. 30 (skip Nov. 12, 22 & 23) • Open hours	17 free clothing and food items 10:00 am-12:00 pm 11/17/2018 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/ 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. Friends of the Stockbridge Library Silent Auction 11:00 am-5:00 pm 11/17/2018 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/friends-of-the-stockbridge-library-silent-auction-2-2-2-3-2-2/ Our Friends group hosts an annual silent auction throughout the month of November, all day, every day during open hours. Come in to bid on items and take away a bargain! Proceeds benefit the Friends. Thursday, Nov. 1–Friday, Nov. 30 (skip Nov. 12, 22 & 23) • Open hours
18 Friends of the Stockbridge Library Silent Auction 1:00 pm-5:00 pm 11/18/2018 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/friends-of-the-stockbridge-library-silent-auction-2-2-2-2-2-2/ Our Friends group hosts an annual silent auction throughout the month of November, all day, every day during open hours. Come in to bid on items and take away a bargain! Proceeds benefit the Friends. Thursday, Nov. 1–Friday, Nov. 30 (skip Nov. 12, 22 & 23) • Open hours	19 Friends of the Stockbridge Library Silent Auction 11:00 am-7:00 pm 11/19/2018 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/friends-of-the-stockbridge-library-silent-auction-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/ Our Friends group hosts an annual silent auction throughout the month of November, all day, every day during open hours. Come in to bid on items and take away a bargain! Proceeds benefit the Friends. Thursday, Nov. 1–Friday, Nov. 30 (skip Nov. 12, 22 & 23) • Open hours	20 Friends of the Stockbridge Library Silent Auction 11:00 am-7:00 pm 11/20/2018 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/friends-of-the-stockbridge-library-silent-auction-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/ Our Friends group hosts an annual silent auction throughout the month of November, all day, every day during open hours. Come in to bid on items and take away a bargain! Proceeds benefit the Friends. Thursday, Nov. 1–Friday, Nov. 30 (skip Nov. 12, 22 & 23) • Open hours Gregory Community Church Clothes Closet 6:00 pm-8:00 pm 11/20/2018 Gregory Community Church, 126 Church Street, Gregory, MI, United States Gregory Community Church, 126 Church Street, Gregory, MI, United States Gregory Community Church, 126 Church Street, Gregory, MI, United States https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/gregory-community-church-clothes-closet-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/ Happens every 1st Saturday, 10-noon; 3rd Tuesday, 6-8pm of the month Free clothing: Men’s, Women’s, and Children’s	21 Friends of the Stockbridge Library Silent Auction 11:00 am-7:00 pm 11/21/2018 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/friends-of-the-stockbridge-library-silent-auction-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/ Our Friends group hosts an annual silent auction throughout the month of November, all day, every day during open hours. Come in to bid on items and take away a bargain! Proceeds benefit the Friends. Thursday, Nov. 1–Friday, Nov. 30 (skip Nov. 12, 22 & 23) • Open hours Coffee Chat 11:00 am-12:00 pm 11/21/2018 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/coffee-chat-4-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/ Connect with other community members on Wednesday mornings. Talk about local events, favorite books or movies, new reads, or whatever comes up. Wednesdays, Sept. 12–Dec. 19 • 11 a.m.–12 p.m.	22 Gather With Others This Thanksgiving! 11:30 am-1:30 pm 11/22/2018 St. Joe’s Chelsea 775 S Main St, Chelsea, MI 48118, USA 775 S Main St, Chelsea, MI 48118, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/gather-with-others-this-thanksgiving/ Members of our community who would be alone on Thanksgiving or who cannot afford a Thanksgiving meal are invited to gather for a free meal at St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea. Thursday, November 22 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Registration is required. Space is limited. Please call the Chelsea Senior Center at 734-475-9242 to register.	23	24 Festival of Lights: November 24, 2018, downtown Stockbridge All day 11/24/2018 Stockbridge Town Square, South Center Street, Stockbridge, MI, United States Stockbridge Town Square, South Center Street, Stockbridge, MI, United States Stockbridge Town Square, South Center Street, Stockbridge, MI, United States https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/festival-of-lights-november-24-2018-downtown-stockbridge/ Participants wishing to be judged need to be lined up at the American Legion-Mackinder Glen Post 510 (near the corner of M106 and M-52) by 5:00pm when judging begins. All other entries must be ready at the Legion Hall at 5:30pm. ROUTE: Begins at the American Legion Post heading north on Clinton Street to the High School. WHO: Entries are limited only to your imagination. The only requirement is there are lights. Don’t have time to decorate a float or vehicle? Wear glow sticks and battery operated lights and your group or family can walk the route. We encourage everyone to participate no matter how big or small. ENTRY DEADLINE: Please register by November 20th, 2018 so we can get an idea of how many entries we will have. Click here for the Registration form. It will also be available on the day of the parade for late entries. PRIZES: SIX $100 Prizes will be presented! Entries will be judged in 6 categories: Best Equipment, Most Original, Most Creative, Most Detailed, Most Comical and Best Effort. Judges will be looking at originality of design, including lights, animation and/or sound and the effective and creative use of materials. In order to qualify for judging your entry must be at the Legion Hall by 5:00pm. RESTRICTIONS: No Live Santa Claus characters. Santa Claus will be riding in the parade as the finale. SAFETY CONCERNS: All Entries must use lights and be illuminated! No throwing candy or other items from floats and vehicles. You may have people walking along the route handing out items. Use caution and exercise proper safety precautions when using generators. No open flames such as candles, oil lanterns and tiki torches, etc. No use of sirens or horns. Have questions? Contact Kristi Brewster – 517-480-7103 or stockbridgeareachamber@gmail.com one-stop holiday shop 8:00 am-3:00 pm 11/24/2018 Heritage Elementary School, Western Avenue, Stockbridge, MI 49285, United States Heritage Elementary School, Western Avenue, Stockbridge, MI 49285, United States Heritage Elementary School, Western Avenue, Stockbridge, MI 49285, United States https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/one-stop-holiday-shop/ November 24, small business Saturday the Panther cubs PTO is hosting The one-stop holiday shop. This is a craft show in vendor event that will be held at Heritage elementary from 8 AM to 3 PM. Friends of the Stockbridge Library Silent Auction 11:00 am-5:00 pm 11/24/2018 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/friends-of-the-stockbridge-library-silent-auction-2-2-2-3-2-2-2/ Our Friends group hosts an annual silent auction throughout the month of November, all day, every day during open hours. Come in to bid on items and take away a bargain! Proceeds benefit the Friends. Thursday, Nov. 1–Friday, Nov. 30 (skip Nov. 12, 22 & 23) • Open hours The Open Air Market of Stockbridge Welcomes you to the 8th Annual Small Business Saturday 11:00 am-3:00 pm 11/24/2018 First Presbyterian Church, 101 S Center St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 101 S Center St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/the-open-air-market-of-stockbridge-welcomes-you-to-the-8th-annual-small-business-saturday/ This year, the event is November 24, 2018 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church Christian Education Building, located at 101 South Center, Stockbridge, Michigan. Vendors specialize in cheese, honey, baskets, bread & baked goods, chocolates, homemade soaps & candles, art & woodworking, hot sauces, and fresh farm produce too! PW Luncheon from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Soup Menu: Chicken Noodle, Cheese Broccoli, Chili, Corn Chowder, Baked Potato and Vegetable Beef. Sandwich Menu: Chicken, Ham, Egg, or Tuna Salad, PB&J. $5 Luncheon Special Select Choice of 2: Soup, Tossed Salad or Sandwich. A cookie and drink are included. For more info on this Holiday Sale, call Suzi 517-851-7437. All Proceeds from the Luncheon support the Presbyterian Women Mission Projects. Local Musicians will perform from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m.
25 Friends of the Stockbridge Library Silent Auction 1:00 pm-5:00 pm 11/25/2018 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/friends-of-the-stockbridge-library-silent-auction-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/ Our Friends group hosts an annual silent auction throughout the month of November, all day, every day during open hours. Come in to bid on items and take away a bargain! Proceeds benefit the Friends. Thursday, Nov. 1–Friday, Nov. 30 (skip Nov. 12, 22 & 23) • Open hours	26 Friends of the Stockbridge Library Silent Auction 11:00 am-7:00 pm 11/26/2018 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/friends-of-the-stockbridge-library-silent-auction-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/ Our Friends group hosts an annual silent auction throughout the month of November, all day, every day during open hours. Come in to bid on items and take away a bargain! Proceeds benefit the Friends. Thursday, Nov. 1–Friday, Nov. 30 (skip Nov. 12, 22 & 23) • Open hours	27 Friends of the Stockbridge Library Silent Auction 11:00 am-7:00 pm 11/27/2018 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/friends-of-the-stockbridge-library-silent-auction-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/ Our Friends group hosts an annual silent auction throughout the month of November, all day, every day during open hours. Come in to bid on items and take away a bargain! Proceeds benefit the Friends. Thursday, Nov. 1–Friday, Nov. 30 (skip Nov. 12, 22 & 23) • Open hours	28 Friends of the Stockbridge Library Silent Auction 11:00 am-7:00 pm 11/28/2018 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/friends-of-the-stockbridge-library-silent-auction-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/ Our Friends group hosts an annual silent auction throughout the month of November, all day, every day during open hours. Come in to bid on items and take away a bargain! Proceeds benefit the Friends. Thursday, Nov. 1–Friday, Nov. 30 (skip Nov. 12, 22 & 23) • Open hours Coffee Chat 11:00 am-12:00 pm 11/28/2018 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/coffee-chat-4-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/ Connect with other community members on Wednesday mornings. Talk about local events, favorite books or movies, new reads, or whatever comes up. Wednesdays, Sept. 12–Dec. 19 • 11 a.m.–12 p.m.	29 Friends of the Stockbridge Library Silent Auction 11:00 am-7:00 pm 11/29/2018 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/friends-of-the-stockbridge-library-silent-auction-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/ Our Friends group hosts an annual silent auction throughout the month of November, all day, every day during open hours. Come in to bid on items and take away a bargain! Proceeds benefit the Friends. Thursday, Nov. 1–Friday, Nov. 30 (skip Nov. 12, 22 & 23) • Open hours	30 Friends of the Stockbridge Library Silent Auction 11:00 am-7:00 pm 11/30/2018 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/friends-of-the-stockbridge-library-silent-auction-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/ Our Friends group hosts an annual silent auction throughout the month of November, all day, every day during open hours. Come in to bid on items and take away a bargain! Proceeds benefit the Friends. Thursday, Nov. 1–Friday, Nov. 30 (skip Nov. 12, 22 & 23) • Open hours Book Discussion Group 12:00 pm-1:00 pm 11/30/2018 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/book-discussion-group-4-2-2/ Book Discussion Group Selected Fridays • 12–1 p.m. Enjoy refreshments and join the discussion! Sept. 28: Sons and Soldiers: The untold story of the Jews who escaped the Nazis and returned with the U.S. Army to fight Hitler, by Bruce B. Henderson Oct. 26: Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage murders and the birth of the FBI, by David Grann Nov. 30: Dead Wake: The last crossing of the Lusitania, by Erik Larson