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< 2017 >

July

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						1 St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea Farmers Markets 2:00 pm-6:00 pm 07/01/2017 https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/st-joseph-mercy-chelsea-farmers-markets-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/2017-07-01/ St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea Farmers Markets Hosted Wednesdays and Saturdays CHELSEA, Mich. (May 15, 2017) — Two Chelsea-area farmers markets, sponsored by St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea and The Wellness Foundation, opened earlier this month and are being held each week on Wednesdays and Saturdays. The Chelsea Farmers Market and the Bushel Basket Market bring fresh, locally grown or produced food to area residents at an affordable price. Both farmers markets have temporarily changed their regular location, as construction for a new and more permanent farmers market will be built in the coming months at the Palmer Lot. The Bushel Basket Market runs Wednesdays from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., and is located on the corner of M52 and Old US-12, in the Chelsea State Bank parking lot. The Chelsea Farmers Market is being held on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and is located in the lower library parking lot along Park Street. Parking will be behind the Purple Rose Theater (128 Park St., Chelsea, MI 48118) or on side streets.
2	3 Stockbridge Village Council Meeting 7:00 pm-9:00 pm 07/03/2017 Stockbridge Village Council 305 W Elizabeth St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 305 W Elizabeth St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/stockbridge-village-council-meeting-2/2017-07-03/ Stockbridge Village Council Meeting will be held at 305 W. Elizabeth Street, Room 112, starting at 7:00 p.m. Monday 07/03/2017 305 W. Elizabeth Street, Room 112 7:00 pm Monday 08/07/2017 305 W. Elizabeth Street, Room 112 7:00 pm Tuesday 09/05/2017 305 W. Elizabeth Street, Room 112 7:00 pm Monday 10/02/2017 305 W. Elizabeth Street, Room 112 7:00 pm Monday 11/06/2017 305 W. Elizabeth Street, Room 112 7:00 pm Monday 12/04/2017 305 W. Elizabeth Street, Room 112 7:00 pm	4 Gregory’s 43rd Annual 4th of July Celebration 12:00 pm-10:00 pm 07/04/2017 https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/gregorys-43rd-annual-4th-of-july-celebration/2017-07-04/ JOIN US ON JULY 4, 2017 IN DOWNTOWN GREGORY TO CELEBRATE OUR NATION’S FREEDOM Schedule of Events 10:00 am Early Chicken BBQ ticket sales at the Unadilla Twp. hall entry way 10:00 am Parade line up begins (M106 closed to general traffic.) All horse groups MUST include a ‘scooper’. Any CANDY tossing must be done by persons WALKING alongside the parade route. No candy is to be thrown from vehicles please. Noon Parade begins. Gordie Kunzelman as emcee. Merelyn and Cathie Snider as Grand Marshalls. National Anthem performed by Kate Dancer. 1:00 pm Unadilla Firefighters Famous Chicken BBQ dinner sales (Tickets sold early at the Twp. hall.) 4^th of July Committee Bake Sale in the Twp. Offices hallway Assorted vendors & activities in the park, playground, and on Webb St. throughout the afternoon. 1:30 pm Pie Eating Contest on Webb Street (3 age groups) 2:30 pm Survival Flight helicopter landing (in the field) 5:30 pm Music by The Renegades Band under the tent. (Bring your dancing shoes!) Dusk Fireworks! Park in the ball field	5 Stockbridge Library Howell Nature Center—Animal Architects 10:30 am-11:15 am 07/05/2017 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/stockbridge-library-howell-nature-center-animal-architects/2017-07-05/ Howell Nature Center—Animal Architects Animals are amazing builders! Learn how they create nests, dens and more. Wednesday, July 5 • 10:30–11:15 a.m.	6 Painterly Pottery Workshop (Age 13 & up) at Stockbridge Library 4:00 pm-5:00 pm 07/06/2017 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/painterly-pottery-workshop-age-13-up-at-stockbridge-library/2017-07-06/ *Painterly Pottery Workshop (Age 13 & up) Choose a mug or bowl from our supply, then paint a skyline on it in this step-by-step process led by an instructor. Registration required! Call 517/851-7810 to register. Thursday, July 6, 4 p.m. Fiber Fun for Adults at Stockbridge Library 5:00 pm-7:00 pm 07/06/2017 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-fun-for-adults-at-stockbridge-library-2/2017-07-06/ Fiber Fun! Drop in during our casual knitting and crocheting circle. Bring your current project or some yarn from your stash and find a new pattern to try. All levels of experience welcome—if you are just beginning, we will teach you to make a simple hat to donate to charity! Thursdays, June 1, July 6 & Aug. 3 • 5–7 p.m.	7 Activities in the Park 10:00 am-10:45 am 07/07/2017 https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/activities-in-the-park/2017-07-07/ Bring the family to Veterans Park for stories and games, offered by Stockbridge Community Education and the Friends of Stockbridge Library. Pick up some Build a Better World coupons to redeem for prizes at the library, while supplies last. Prizes sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Fridays, July 7–Aug. 18 • 10–10:45 a.m. Open Air Market of Stockbridge 4:00 pm-7:00 pm 07/07/2017 Stockbridge Town Hall 125 South Clinton Street, Stockbridge, MI, United States 125 South Clinton Street, Stockbridge, MI, United States https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/open-air-market-of-stockbridge-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2/2017-07-07/ On the Township Square in downtown Stockbridge Market starts up Friday, May 5, 2017 and run weekly into October.	8 YOUNG EAGLE AVIATION DAYS 10:00 am-2:00 pm 07/08/2017 https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/young-eagle-aviation-days-2/2017-07-08/ Experimental Aircraft Association – Chapter 55 is pleased to invite pilots and non-pilots alike to join us as the Chapter hosts a variety of events this summer. Young Eagle Aviation Days from 10 a.m. until 2 pm. on Saturday, June 10; Saturday, July 8, and Saturday, August 12. Local pilots will be offering area youngsters ages 8 to 17 an opportunity to go flying in a general aviation airplane (weather permitting). These flights are offered FREE of charge and are made possible through the generosity of EAA member pilots and volunteers. Flights will be on a first come, first served bases; approximately 20 minutes in length. A parent or guardian MUST be present or provide a signed permission slip. Young Eagles Aviation Day is part of the National EAA Young Eagles Program. Local Chapter 55 pilots have flown over 4,000 youngsters from the mid-Michigan area. All Chapter 55 events are held at Mason Jewett Airport; Eden Road @ Kipp Road (south of the Ingham County Fairgrounds). Admission and parking for all events is FREE. Donations benefit the Newberry Aviation Scholarship Fund. “Peter Pan” at Dansville Community Center 2:00 pm-3:00 pm 07/08/2017 Dansville Community Center 1317 Mason St, Dansville, MI, United States 1317 Mason St, Dansville, MI, United States https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/peter-pan-at-dansville-community-center/2017-07-08/ A free presentation of “Peter Pan” will be given by Timeless Tales Theatre on Saturday, July 8th from 2-3pm at the Dansville Community Center, located at 1317 Mason Street. Come see the show and enjoy free drinks and popcorn! This show is great for Pre-K and up! Dansville Community Center/Peter Pan 2:00 pm-3:00 pm 07/08/2017 Dansville Community Center 1317 Mason St, Dansville, MI, United States 1317 Mason St, Dansville, MI, United States https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/millville-united-methodist-church-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2/2017-07-08/ FREE TIMELESS TALES THEATRE presents Peter Pan! Saturday, July 8^th from 2-3pm.
9	10 SRSLY in the Park 6:00 pm-8:00 pm 07/10/2017 https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/srsly-in-the-park-2/2017-07-10/ Join SRSLY for games and fun activities in Vet’s Park on Monday nights this summer from 6-8 p.m. Youth in 5th grade and above welcome! July 10, 17, 24, & 31. August 7 & 14.	11	12 Music Duo Gemini at Stockbridge Library 10:30 am-11:15 am 07/12/2017 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/music-duo-gemini-at-stockbridge-library/2017-07-12/ Music Duo Gemini The talented twins share stories and songs that celebrate family life. Wednesday, July 12 • 10:30–11:15 a.m.	13 Steampunk Magnets (Age 12 & up) at Stockbridge Library 4:00 pm-5:00 pm 07/13/2017 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/steampunk-magnets-age-12-up-at-stockbridge-library/2017-07-13/ Steampunk Magnets (Age 12 & up) Steampunk is a mashup of Victorian style and Industrial Revolution technology. Come in to craft a steampunk magnet to adorn your locker, fridge or file cabinet (while supplies last). Thursday, July 13 • 4-5 p.m.	14 Open Air Market of Stockbridge 4:00 pm-7:00 pm 07/14/2017 Stockbridge Town Hall 125 South Clinton Street, Stockbridge, MI, United States 125 South Clinton Street, Stockbridge, MI, United States https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/open-air-market-of-stockbridge-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2/2017-07-14/ On the Township Square in downtown Stockbridge Market starts up Friday, May 5, 2017 and run weekly into October.	15 Dansville Community Center 9:00 am-11:00 am 07/15/2017 Dansville Community Center 1317 Mason St, Dansville, MI, United States 1317 Mason St, Dansville, MI, United States https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/millville-united-methodist-church-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-3/2017-07-15/ LEGO TIME! BRICK-A-PALOOZA! Saturday, July 15 and August 19^th from 9-11am. Local Author Book Signing 2:00 pm-4:00 pm 07/15/2017 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/local-author-book-signing/2017-07-15/ Join Local Author Patrice Johnson for a book signing at the Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library on Sqaturday, July 15 at 2 pm. Johnson will be signing for her new release The Fall and Rise of Tyler Johnson: Based on the Journals of a Young Man Turned Fugitive. Visit with a Local Author: Patrice Johnson 2:00 pm-3:00 pm 07/15/2017 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/visit-with-a-local-author-patrice-johnson/2017-07-15/ Saturday, July 15, 2 p.m. at the Stockbridge Library. Refreshments served Join us for a book talk and signing by Patrice Johnson. She will talk about her new book, publishing the account of the life of her son, Tyler, to tell the true story. Patrice Johnson weaves a powerful account of her son’s life as a fugitive of the US government. Her 487 page creative nonfiction work shows the price of living in a post 9/11 world and the limitations of law and order. It reveals the degradations of homelessness and the resilience of the human spirit. CreateSpace Dansville Community Center 4:00 pm-7:00 pm 07/15/2017 Dansville Community Center 1317 Mason St, Dansville, MI, United States 1317 Mason St, Dansville, MI, United States https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/millville-united-methodist-church-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-3-2-2/2017-07-15/ FREE BLOCK PARTY is on Saturday, July 15 from 4-7pm.
16	17 SRSLY in the Park 6:00 pm-8:00 pm 07/17/2017 https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/srsly-in-the-park-2-2/2017-07-17/ Join SRSLY for games and fun activities in Vet’s Park on Monday nights this summer from 6-8 p.m. Youth in 5th grade and above welcome! July 17, 24, & 31. August 7 & 14. Stockbridge Community School Board Meeting 7:00 pm-9:00 pm 07/17/2017 Old Middle School, 305 Elizabeth Street, Stockbridge, mI 49285 Old Middle School, 305 Elizabeth Street, Stockbridge, mI 49285 Old Middle School, 305 Elizabeth Street, Stockbridge, mI 49285 https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/stockbridge-community-school-board-meeting/2017-07-17/ Due to construction, Monday’s School Board meeting has moved to the former middle school library at 7:00 p.m., July 17. Stockbridge Township Board Meetings for 2017 7:30 pm-9:00 pm 07/17/2017 Stockbridge Town Hall 125 South Clinton Street, Stockbridge, MI, United States 125 South Clinton Street, Stockbridge, MI, United States https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/stockbridge-township-board-meetings-for-2017/2017-07-17/ All Township Board Meetings will take place at the Township Hall unless otherwise noted. July 17 @ 7:30 pm August 21 @ 7:30 pm September 18 @ 7:30 pm October 16 @ 7:30 pm November 20 @ 7:30 pm December 18 @ 7:30 pm	18	19 Cameron Zvara Variety Show at Stockbridge Library 10:30 am-11:15 am 07/19/2017 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/cameron-zvara-variety-show-at-stockbridge-library/2017-07-19/ Cameron Zvara Variety Show Jam packed with magic, juggling, music and more, this energetic show has it all. Wednesday, July 19 • 10:30–11:15 a.m.	20 Arts & Crafts with Colleen (Ages 10–18) at Stockbridge Library 11:00 am-12:00 pm 07/20/2017 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/arts-crafts-with-colleen-ages-10-18-at-stockbridge-library/2017-07-20/ Arts & Crafts with Colleen (Ages 10–18) Local artist Colleen Redfield will delight your senses and challenge your artistic side. Walk away with a new project each week! Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Thursdays, July 20, July 27 & Aug. 3 • 11 a.m.–12 p.m. Minecraft Game Nights (Ages 8-15) at Stockbrdige Library 7:00 pm-8:30 pm 07/20/2017 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/minecraft-game-nights-ages-8-15-at-stockbrdige-library-2/2017-07-20/ Minecraft Game Nights (Ages 8-15) Third Thursdays • 7-8:30 p.m. Get your game on in these fun events open to beginner, intermediate and advanced players. Registration required, starting on the dates listed below. Call 517/851-7810 to register. June 22:* Registration opens May 12 July 20: Registration opens June 16 Aug. 17: Registration opens July 14	21 Open Air Market of Stockbridge 4:00 pm-7:00 pm 07/21/2017 Stockbridge Town Hall 125 South Clinton Street, Stockbridge, MI, United States 125 South Clinton Street, Stockbridge, MI, United States https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/open-air-market-of-stockbridge-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2/2017-07-21/ On the Township Square in downtown Stockbridge Market starts up Friday, May 5, 2017 and run weekly into October.	22
23	24 SRSLY in the Park 6:00 pm-8:00 pm 07/24/2017 https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/srsly-in-the-park-2-2-2/2017-07-24/ Join SRSLY for games and fun activities in Vet’s Park on Monday nights this summer from 6-8 p.m. Youth in 5th grade and above welcome! July 24, & 31. August 7 & 14.	25	26 Acting Up Theatre Company at Stockbridge Library 10:30 am-11:15 am 07/26/2017 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/acting-up-theatre-company-at-stockbridge-library/2017-07-26/ Acting Up Theatre Company Brothers Bill and Buddy Builder will need to learn to cooperate if that new world is ever going to get built! Wednesday, July 26 • 10:30–11:15 a.m.	27 Arts & Crafts with Colleen (Ages 10–18) at Stockbridge Library 11:00 am-12:00 pm 07/27/2017 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/arts-crafts-with-colleen-ages-10-18-at-stockbridge-library-2/2017-07-27/ Arts & Crafts with Colleen (Ages 10–18) Local artist Colleen Redfield will delight your senses and challenge your artistic side. Walk away with a new project each week! Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Thursdays, July 20, July 27 & Aug. 3 • 11 a.m.–12 p.m. Michigan Kit Houses at Stockbridge Library 6:30 pm-8:00 pm 07/27/2017 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/michigan-kit-houses-at-stockbridge-library/2017-07-27/ Michigan Kit Houses Dreams of home ownership once began on the pages of a mail order catalog. Hear about the history of kit houses and the pivotal role Michigan played in the industry. Presented by Andrew and Wendy Mutch, owners of a 1926 Sears Hamilton kit house. Thursday, July 27 • 6:30–8 p.m.	28 Open Air Market of Stockbridge 4:00 pm-7:00 pm 07/28/2017 Stockbridge Town Hall 125 South Clinton Street, Stockbridge, MI, United States 125 South Clinton Street, Stockbridge, MI, United States https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/open-air-market-of-stockbridge-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2/2017-07-28/ On the Township Square in downtown Stockbridge Market starts up Friday, May 5, 2017 and run weekly into October.	29
30	31 SRSLY in the Park 6:00 pm-8:00 pm 07/31/2017 https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/srsly-in-the-park-2-2-2-2/2017-07-31/ Join SRSLY for games and fun activities in Vet’s Park on Monday nights this summer from 6-8 p.m. Youth in 5th grade and above welcome! July 31. August 7 & 14.