Stockbridge Community News

ABBOTT & FILLMORE AGENCY—FULL SERVICE SINCE 1946

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School bond goals and rationale. Your vote matters.

by Brian Friddle On Nov. 4, residents in the Stockbridge Community School District will have...
Stockbridge Community Calendar
Staff Spotlight: Biology and physics teacher Abby Nicholson can even make the quadratic formula fun!

by Mary Jo David If she couldn't land a career as Hannah Montana, teaching was...
Rural Perspectives: Walkingsticks difficult to see high up in the trees

by Diane Constable The common, or northern walkingstick is a champion of camouflage. It can...

April 13, 2025 Kayla Fletcher 0 features, News,

Information provided by Eaton Community Bank Garrett Bensinger was officially approved as the fourth president...

April 12, 2025 Kayla Fletcher 0 News,

Information provided by Livingston County Health Department Between March 15 and March 17, 2025, the...

April 11, 2025 Mary Krummrey 0 Business, Stockbridge,

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April 11, 2025 Kayla Fletcher 0 column, features, News, Stockbridge, Stockbridge Community Schools, Uncaged Student News,

Is student leadership taken for granted? What really goes into school activities? How much time...

April 9, 2025 Mary Krummrey 0 SRSLY, Stockbridge,

SRSLY (text language for “seriously”) is a coalition of community members and partners working...

April 9, 2025 Kayla Fletcher 0 column, features, News, Stockbridge, Stockbridge Area Senior Center,

by Stacey Mason I am, like many of you, looking forward to “real spring.” Real...

April 8, 2025 Mary Krummrey 0 Business, Stockbridge,

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

April 7, 2025 Kayla Fletcher 0 column, features, News, Stockbridge,

This community cookbook ‘Clam Chowder’ hits the perfect flavor balance by Mary Jo David As...

April 6, 2025 Kayla Fletcher 0 News, Waterloo,

March 25, 2025 A regular meeting of the Waterloo Township Board of Trustees was called...

April 5, 2025 Kayla Fletcher 0 Death notice, News,

Michael Harold Vogel, age 75, of Bismarck, passed away on February 24, 2025. Dennis Earl...

< 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.
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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.
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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

Bensinger named president, Eaton Community Bank. Jewell is CEO.

Increase in overdoses prompts reminder of local harm reduction resources

ABBOTT & FILLMORE AGENCY—FULL SERVICE SINCE 1946

WHERE’D ALL THE LEADERS GO?

Get involved with SRSLY

Active Aging: April is a month for renewal—personally and at SASC

Adiska Family Dental—Accepting New Patients

Woah Nellie!

Summary of Waterloo Township Board Meeting

Death Notice for March

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)