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< 2023 >

February 12 - February 18

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Blind Date with a Book (All Ages)
All day
02/12/2023
Capital Area District Library - Stockbridge Library
134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA

https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/blind-date-with-a-book-all-ages/
You can’t judge a book by its cover. Really. Choose a wrapped book and besides
finding your next great read, you might win a prize. Randomly chosen books will include
a coupon for an instant prize and all will have an entry for a drawing. Books are on
display until February 22, but entry forms for the drawing can be turned in until the end
of the month.
Feb. 8 to 22 during open hours.
13
Blind Date with a Book (All Ages)
12:00 am
02/13/2023
Capital Area District Library - Stockbridge Library
134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA

https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/blind-date-with-a-book-all-ages/
You can’t judge a book by its cover. Really. Choose a wrapped book and besides
finding your next great read, you might win a prize. Randomly chosen books will include
a coupon for an instant prize and all will have an entry for a drawing. Books are on
display until February 22, but entry forms for the drawing can be turned in until the end
of the month.
Feb. 8 to 22 during open hours.
American Legion Monthly Meetings
7:00 pm-8:00 pm
02/13/2023
American Legion Mackinder Glenn
830 S Clinton St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA

https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/american-legion-monthly-meetings/
American Legion Monthly Meetings: Stockbridge. Post 510. 2nd Monday every month. 7pm
14
Blind Date with a Book (All Ages)
12:00 am
02/14/2023
Capital Area District Library - Stockbridge Library
134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA

https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/blind-date-with-a-book-all-ages/
You can’t judge a book by its cover. Really. Choose a wrapped book and besides
finding your next great read, you might win a prize. Randomly chosen books will include
a coupon for an instant prize and all will have an entry for a drawing. Books are on
display until February 22, but entry forms for the drawing can be turned in until the end
of the month.
Feb. 8 to 22 during open hours.
Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention—Tues/Thurs
7:00 am-8:00 am
02/14/2023
https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/tai-chi-for-arthritis-and-fall-prevention-tues-thurs/
Jan. 10 – Mar. 9, 2023, 7-8am, Online
Helps people with or without arthritis to improve balance, both mentally and physically, which helps significantly reduce the rate of falls experienced by older adults.
15
Blind Date with a Book (All Ages)
12:00 am
02/15/2023
Capital Area District Library - Stockbridge Library
134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA

https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/blind-date-with-a-book-all-ages/
You can’t judge a book by its cover. Really. Choose a wrapped book and besides
finding your next great read, you might win a prize. Randomly chosen books will include
a coupon for an instant prize and all will have an entry for a drawing. Books are on
display until February 22, but entry forms for the drawing can be turned in until the end
of the month.
Feb. 8 to 22 during open hours.
Family Storytime (Ages up to 6)
10:30 am-11:00 am
02/15/2023
Capital Area District Library - Stockbridge Library
134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA

https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/family-storytime-ages-up-to-6/
Join us Wednesdays for engaging stories, songs, and activities to help build early literacy skills.
Wednesdays, starting Jan. 11, 18 & 25 • 10:30–11:00 a.m.
Family Story Time
10:30 am-11:00 am
02/15/2023
Capital Area District Library - Stockbridge Library
134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA

https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/family-story-time/
Family Story Time on Wednesdays from 10:30- 11am
After-Hours Book Discussion Group (Adults)
6:30 pm-7:30 pm
02/15/2023
Capital Area District Library - Stockbridge Library
134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA

https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/after-hours-book-discussion-group-adults-2/
Join a lively discussion at the Stockbridge Library.
3 rd Wednesdays • 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Feb. 15: The Book of Hope by Jane Goodall
March 15: The Maid by Nita Prose
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Blind Date with a Book (All Ages)
12:00 am
02/16/2023
Capital Area District Library - Stockbridge Library
134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA

https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/blind-date-with-a-book-all-ages/
You can’t judge a book by its cover. Really. Choose a wrapped book and besides
finding your next great read, you might win a prize. Randomly chosen books will include
a coupon for an instant prize and all will have an entry for a drawing. Books are on
display until February 22, but entry forms for the drawing can be turned in until the end
of the month.
Feb. 8 to 22 during open hours.
Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention—Tues/Thurs
7:00 am-8:00 am
02/16/2023
https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/tai-chi-for-arthritis-and-fall-prevention-tues-thurs/
Jan. 10 – Mar. 9, 2023, 7-8am, Online
Helps people with or without arthritis to improve balance, both mentally and physically, which helps significantly reduce the rate of falls experienced by older adults.
Coffee Chat (Adults)
10:30 am-11:30 am
02/16/2023
Capital Area District Library - Stockbridge Library
134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA

https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/coffee-chat-adults-2/
Connect with other community members on Thursday mornings.
10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Third Thursday Book Discussion Group (Adults)
11:30 am-12:30 pm
02/16/2023
Capital Area District Library - Stockbridge Library
134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA

https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/third-thursday-book-discussion-group-adults-2/
Enjoy refreshments and join the discussion!
3rd Thursdays • 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Feb. 16: Horse by Geraldine Brooks
March 16: Last Summer Boys by Bill Rivers
Mindfulness for Wellbeing
7:00 pm-9:00 pm
02/16/2023
https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/mindfulness-for-wellbeing/
Jan. 5 – Feb. 23, 2023, 7-9pm (Thursdays), Online
A science-based mindfulness training. Discover how mindfulness can make dramatically positive shifts in your physical and mental health.
17
Art vs Science Drop-in Lab (Ages 8 & up)
All day
02/17/2023
Capital Area District Library - Stockbridge Library
134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA

https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/art-vs-science-drop-in-lab-ages-8-up-3-2/
Is it arty science or sciency art? Every two weeks a new project comes out to stretch
brain cells and tickle imaginations. Available while supplies last.
Fridays, Feb. 3, Valentine Rocks and Feb. 17, Binary Code Bracelets
Blind Date with a Book (All Ages)
All day
02/17/2023
Capital Area District Library - Stockbridge Library
134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA

https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/blind-date-with-a-book-all-ages/
You can’t judge a book by its cover. Really. Choose a wrapped book and besides
finding your next great read, you might win a prize. Randomly chosen books will include
a coupon for an instant prize and all will have an entry for a drawing. Books are on
display until February 22, but entry forms for the drawing can be turned in until the end
of the month.
Feb. 8 to 22 during open hours.
18
Blind Date with a Book (All Ages)
All day
02/18/2023
Capital Area District Library - Stockbridge Library
134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA

https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/blind-date-with-a-book-all-ages/
You can’t judge a book by its cover. Really. Choose a wrapped book and besides
finding your next great read, you might win a prize. Randomly chosen books will include
a coupon for an instant prize and all will have an entry for a drawing. Books are on
display until February 22, but entry forms for the drawing can be turned in until the end
of the month.
Feb. 8 to 22 during open hours.

ABBOTT & FILLMORE AGENCY—FULL SERVICE SINCE 1946

School bond goals and rationale. Your vote matters.

Stockbridge Community Calendar

Staff Spotlight: Biology and physics teacher Abby Nicholson can even make the quadratic formula fun!

Rural Perspectives: Walkingsticks difficult to see high up in the trees

Rural Perspectives: Opossums called ‘Nature’s Sanitation Engineers’

CTS: Call today to schedule an appointment

Obituary: Hollace Ann “Holly” Steffey

Clyde’s Corner: Happy Mother’s Day, Mom. You are dearly missed!

Accepting Vendor Applications for the 2025 Open Air Market Season

ABBOTT & FILLMORE AGENCY—FULL SERVICE SINCE 1946

Get involved with SRSLY

Adiska Family Dental—Accepting New Patients

Celebration of Life for Pat Williams: April 26, 11 AM

SHS Panther Jazz All Stars Concert: April 27, 3 PM

Blind Date with a Book (All Ages)

Blind Date with a Book (All Ages)

American Legion Monthly Meetings

Blind Date with a Book (All Ages)

Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention—Tues/Thurs

Blind Date with a Book (All Ages)

Family Storytime (Ages up to 6)

Family Story Time

After-Hours Book Discussion Group (Adults)

Blind Date with a Book (All Ages)

Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention—Tues/Thurs

Coffee Chat (Adults)

Third Thursday Book Discussion Group (Adults)

Mindfulness for Wellbeing

Art vs Science Drop-in Lab (Ages 8 & up)

Blind Date with a Book (All Ages)

Blind Date with a Book (All Ages)