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February

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				1 Blind Date with a Book Take a chance on finding love at first page! Check out a book from our Blind Date display—you can’t see the title but you may just find your perfect partner. Some lucky readers will also unwrap a great prize, maybe even a Kindle Fire. Thursday, Feb. 1–Saturday, Feb. 17 • Open hours 08:00 -20:00 2018.02.01-2018.02.17 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/blind-date-with-a-book-take-a-chance-on-finding-love-at-first-page-check-out-a-book-from-our-blind-date-display-you-cant-see-the-title-but-you-may-just-find-your-perfect-partner-som/2018-02-01/ Blind Date with a Book Take a chance on finding love at first page! Check out a book from our Blind Date display—you can’t see the title but you may just find your perfect partner. Some lucky readers will also unwrap a great prize, maybe even a Kindle Fire. Thursday, Feb. 1–Saturday, Feb. 17 • Open hours Fiber Fun Drop in during our monthly knitting and crocheting circle. Bring a project or some yarn from your stash and find a new pattern to try. All experience levels welcome! Thursdays, Jan. 4 & Feb. 1 • 5–7 p.m. 17:00 -19:00 2018.02.01 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/fiber-fun-drop-in-during-our-monthly-knitting-and-crocheting-circle-bring-a-project-or-some-yarn-from-your-stash-and-find-a-new-pattern-to-try-all-experience-levels-welcome-thursdays-jan-4-feb-2/2018-02-01/ Fiber Fun Drop in during our monthly knitting and crocheting circle. Bring a project or some yarn from your stash and find a new pattern to try. All experience levels welcome! Thursdays, Jan. 4 & Feb. 1 • 5–7 p.m. LIVE ACOUSTIC MUSIC AT CRAVINGZ EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT 18:00 -20:00 2018.02.01 Cravingz 140 S Clinton St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 140 S Clinton St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/live-acoustic-music-at-cravingz-every-friday-night-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/2018-02-01/ Travel Michigan, maybe even the United States, and you’d be hard-pressed to find a lovelier garden cafe than we have right here in downtown Stockbridge. This Thursday from 6 to 8 pm, Cravingz will be featuring live jazz music. What better way to enjoy the evening than to sip on a chilled glass of beer or pinot grigio while jiving to upbeat tunes? And, don’t forget to order a tasty sandwich.	2	3 Chelsea’s Winter Farmers Market 09:00 -13:00 2018.02.03 Washington Street Education Center cafeteria 500 Washington St, Chelsea, MI 48118, USA 500 Washington St, Chelsea, MI 48118, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/chelseas-winter-farmers-market-2-2-2/2018-02-03/ Saturdays 9 am – 1 pm \| November 4th – March 31^st We are very pleased to announced the return of Chelsea’s Winter Farmers Market at our indoor location at the Washington Street Education Center. Many of your favorite summer vendors will be there plus a few new additions. Throughout the winter we will continue to have fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, honey, jams and jellies, meat, eggs, wreathes, and lots of artisan products. Indoors at the Washington St Education Center (WSEC) building 100 cafeteria 500 Washington St Chelsea, MI 48118 Information for Vendors Visit the Vendor Resources page for application and information about becoming a vendor in the Winter Farmers Market. 2018 Winter Farmers Market schedule: January 6, 13, 22, 27 February 3, 10, 17, 24 March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 April 28: Outdoor Farmers Market opens back up! Gregory Community Church Clothes Closet 10:00 -12:00 2018.02.03 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-2-2/2018-02-03/ Happens every 1st Saturday, 10-noon; 3rd Tuesday, 6-8pm of the month Free clothing: Men’s, Women’s, and Children’s Daddy Daughter Date Night 16:00 -22:00 2018.02.03 Back Street Meeting & Hall, North Center Street, Stockbridge, MI. 118 N Center St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 118 N Center St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/daddy-daughter-date-night/2018-02-03/ Just like “Cheers” we at Back Street Bar and Family Restaurant get to know your name and provide exceptional service and delicious food. We don’t claim to be like the chain restaurants. Our casual dining environment with a separate dining room for families and a bar for the adults has something for everyone. Join us for live music on select Friday & Saturday nights or stop by any time and sample one of our unique craft beers, beers on tap, glasses of wine or mixed drinks and don’t forget the appetizers! GIFT CERTIFICATES ARE NOW AVAILABLE and make Great Gifts! Join us for Friday Night Fish Fry, we’re looking forward to seeing you soon!
4 Super Bowl Party 16:00 -00:00 2018.02.04-2018.02.05 Back Street Meeting & Hall, North Center Street, Stockbridge, MI. 118 N Center St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 118 N Center St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/daddy-daughter-date-night-2/2018-02-04/ Just like “Cheers” we at Back Street Bar and Family Restaurant get to know your name and provide exceptional service and delicious food. We don’t claim to be like the chain restaurants. Our casual dining environment with a separate dining room for families and a bar for the adults has something for everyone. Join us for live music on select Friday & Saturday nights or stop by any time and sample one of our unique craft beers, beers on tap, glasses of wine or mixed drinks and don’t forget the appetizers! GIFT CERTIFICATES ARE NOW AVAILABLE and make Great Gifts! Join us for Friday Night Fish Fry, we’re looking forward to seeing you soon!	5	6 Personalized Technology Help Make an hour-long appointment to get personalized help with these topics: Computer Basics, Internet Basics, Microsoft Word Basics, Intermediate Word, Email Basics and Google Basics. Tuesdays, Feb. 6 & 20 • By appointment (available 11 a.m.–3 p.m.) 11:00 -15:00 2018.02.06 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/personalized-technology-help-make-an-hour-long-appointment-to-get-personalized-help-with-these-topics-computer-basics-internet-basics-microsoft-word-basics-intermediate-word-email-basics-and-goo/2018-02-06/ Personalized Technology Help Make an hour-long appointment to get personalized help with these topics: Computer Basics, Internet Basics, Microsoft Word Basics, Intermediate Word, Email Basics and Google Basics. Tuesdays, Feb. 6 & 20 • By appointment (available 11 a.m.–3 p.m.)	7 The Coyote–Our Urban Adapter Laurel Zoet from Nature on the Go presents a look at the biology of coyotes, as well as some misconceptions about them. Wednesday, Feb. 7 • 4–5 p.m. 16:00 -17:00 2018.02.07 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/the-coyote-our-urban-adapter-laurel-zoet-from-nature-on-the-go-presents-a-look-at-the-biology-of-coyotes-as-well-as-some-misconceptions-about-them-wednesday-feb-7-%e2%80%a2-4-5-p-m/2018-02-07/ The Coyote–Our Urban Adapter Laurel Zoet from Nature on the Go presents a look at the biology of coyotes, as well as some misconceptions about them. Wednesday, Feb. 7 • 4–5 p.m.	8 LIVE ACOUSTIC MUSIC AT CRAVINGZ EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT 18:00 -20:00 2018.02.08 Cravingz 140 S Clinton St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 140 S Clinton St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/live-acoustic-music-at-cravingz-every-friday-night-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/2018-02-08/ Travel Michigan, maybe even the United States, and you’d be hard-pressed to find a lovelier garden cafe than we have right here in downtown Stockbridge. This Thursday from 6 to 8 pm, Cravingz will be featuring live jazz music. What better way to enjoy the evening than to sip on a chilled glass of beer or pinot grigio while jiving to upbeat tunes? And, don’t forget to order a tasty sandwich.	9	10 Chelsea’s Winter Farmers Market 09:00 -13:00 2018.02.10 Washington Street Education Center cafeteria 500 Washington St, Chelsea, MI 48118, USA 500 Washington St, Chelsea, MI 48118, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/chelseas-winter-farmers-market-2-2-2-2/2018-02-10/ Saturdays 9 am – 1 pm \| November 4th – March 31^st We are very pleased to announced the return of Chelsea’s Winter Farmers Market at our indoor location at the Washington Street Education Center. Many of your favorite summer vendors will be there plus a few new additions. Throughout the winter we will continue to have fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, honey, jams and jellies, meat, eggs, wreathes, and lots of artisan products. Indoors at the Washington St Education Center (WSEC) building 100 cafeteria 500 Washington St Chelsea, MI 48118 Information for Vendors Visit the Vendor Resources page for application and information about becoming a vendor in the Winter Farmers Market. 2018 Winter Farmers Market schedule: January 6, 13, 22, 27 February 3, 10, 17, 24 March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 April 28: Outdoor Farmers Market opens back up! Open Air Market indoors at Presbyterian Church 11:00 -15:00 2018.02.10 First Presbyterian Church CE Building 101 S Center St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 101 S Center St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/open-air-market-moved-indoors-2/2018-02-10/ Vendors and Soups will be the scene at the Presbyterian Church Community Building this Saturday, Feb. 10 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Patrons are invited to visit our vendor booths of the Open Air Market brought indoors. Enjoy a delicious lunch of a variety of soups, sandwiches and a dish of salad plus dessert. All your familiar vendors will be there with honey, eggs, soap, hot sauces and more, artwork, woodwork, embroidery, baskets, bread and pies. Winter dates are Jan. 13, Feb. 10, March 10 and April 14. See you there! Valentines Date Night / Steak Night 16:00 -22:00 2018.02.10 Back Street Meeting & Hall, North Center Street, Stockbridge, MI. 118 N Center St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 118 N Center St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/daddy-daughter-date-night-2-2/2018-02-10/ Just like “Cheers” we at Back Street Bar and Family Restaurant get to know your name and provide exceptional service and delicious food. We don’t claim to be like the chain restaurants. Our casual dining environment with a separate dining room for families and a bar for the adults has something for everyone. Join us for live music on select Friday & Saturday nights or stop by any time and sample one of our unique craft beers, beers on tap, glasses of wine or mixed drinks and don’t forget the appetizers! GIFT CERTIFICATES ARE NOW AVAILABLE and make Great Gifts! Join us for Friday Night Fish Fry, we’re looking forward to seeing you soon! Chicken and Bisquit Dinner 17:00 -19:00 2018.02.10 Plainfield United Methodist Church 17935 Plainfield Rd, Gregory, MI 48137, USA 17935 Plainfield Rd, Gregory, MI 48137, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/chicken-and-bisquit-dinner/2018-02-10/ A Chicken and Biscuit Supper 5:00 pm-7:00 pm 02/10/2018 Plainfield United Methodist Church 17845 M-36, Gregory, MI 48137, USA For Saturday, Feb.10, 2018. A Chicken and Biscuit Supper will be served at the Plainfield United Methodist Church, 17845 M-36, Gregory, MI 48137, starting at 5 pm. Free will donation. Take-outs available. All welcome. Contact 517-851-8932.
11	12 Kids Read to Oliver (Age 6 & up) 18:00 -18:30 2018.02.12 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-3-2/2018-02-12/ Kids Read to Oliver (Age 6 & up) Read aloud to a specially trained golden retriever Mondays, Jan. 8 & Feb. 12 • 6–6:30 p.m.	13 Kid’s Night Out Valentine Crafts 17:00 -19:00 2018.02.13 Back Street Meeting & Hall, North Center Street, Stockbridge, MI. 118 N Center St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 118 N Center St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/daddy-daughter-date-night-2-2-2/2018-02-13/ Just like “Cheers” we at Back Street Bar and Family Restaurant get to know your name and provide exceptional service and delicious food. We don’t claim to be like the chain restaurants. Our casual dining environment with a separate dining room for families and a bar for the adults has something for everyone. Join us for live music on select Friday & Saturday nights or stop by any time and sample one of our unique craft beers, beers on tap, glasses of wine or mixed drinks and don’t forget the appetizers! GIFT CERTIFICATES ARE NOW AVAILABLE and make Great Gifts! Join us for Friday Night Fish Fry, we’re looking forward to seeing you soon!	14 Valentine’s Day Stories & Fun (Ages 3–6) Join us for stories and a craft. Especially for 3–6 year olds but younger children welcome with close adult supervision. Wednesday, Feb. 14 • 12:15–1 p.m. 12:15 -13:00 2018.02.14 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/valentines-day-stories-fun-ages-3-6-join-us-for-stories-and-a-craft-especially-for-3-6-year-olds-but-younger-children-welcome-with-close-adult-supervision-wednesday-feb/2018-02-14/ Valentine’s Day Stories & Fun (Ages 3–6) Join us for stories and a craft. Especially for 3–6 year olds but younger children welcome with close adult supervision. Wednesday, Feb. 14 • 12:15–1 p.m.	15 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! Imaginative play helps develop skills used for reading and for life. 16:00 -17:00 2018.02.15 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-kids-help-pick-out-a-story-to-hear-for-inspiration-and-then-get-creative-with-our-lego-collection-imaginative-play-helps-develop-skills-used-for-r-2/2018-02-15/ 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! Imaginative play helps develop skills used for reading and for life. Thursdays, Jan. 18 & Feb. 15 • 4–5 p.m. Stockbridge Area Wellness Coalition (SWAC) Meeting every 3rd Thursday of the Month 17:30 -19:00 2018.02.15 https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/stockbridge-area-wellness-coalition-swac-meeting-every-3rd-thursday-of-the-month/2018-02-15/ We meet the 3rd Thursday of every month room 108, Middle School, 5:30. LIVE ACOUSTIC MUSIC AT CRAVINGZ EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT 18:00 -20:00 2018.02.15 Cravingz 140 S Clinton St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 140 S Clinton St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/live-acoustic-music-at-cravingz-every-friday-night-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/2018-02-15/ Travel Michigan, maybe even the United States, and you’d be hard-pressed to find a lovelier garden cafe than we have right here in downtown Stockbridge. This Thursday from 6 to 8 pm, Cravingz will be featuring live jazz music. What better way to enjoy the evening than to sip on a chilled glass of beer or pinot grigio while jiving to upbeat tunes? And, don’t forget to order a tasty sandwich.	16	17 Chelsea’s Winter Farmers Market 09:00 -13:00 2018.02.17 Washington Street Education Center cafeteria 500 Washington St, Chelsea, MI 48118, USA 500 Washington St, Chelsea, MI 48118, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/chelseas-winter-farmers-market-2-2-2-2-2/2018-02-17/ Saturdays 9 am – 1 pm \| November 4th – March 31^st We are very pleased to announced the return of Chelsea’s Winter Farmers Market at our indoor location at the Washington Street Education Center. Many of your favorite summer vendors will be there plus a few new additions. Throughout the winter we will continue to have fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, honey, jams and jellies, meat, eggs, wreathes, and lots of artisan products. Indoors at the Washington St Education Center (WSEC) building 100 cafeteria 500 Washington St Chelsea, MI 48118 Information for Vendors Visit the Vendor Resources page for application and information about becoming a vendor in the Winter Farmers Market. 2018 Winter Farmers Market schedule: January 6, 13, 22, 27 February 3, 10, 17, 24 March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 April 28: Outdoor Farmers Market opens back up!
18	19	20 Personalized Technology Help Make an hour-long appointment to get personalized help with these topics: Computer Basics, Internet Basics, Microsoft Word Basics, Intermediate Word, Email Basics and Google Basics. Tuesdays, Feb. 6 & 20 • By appointment (available 11 a.m.–3 p.m.) 11:00 -15:00 2018.02.20 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/personalized-technology-help-make-an-hour-long-appointment-to-get-personalized-help-with-these-topics-computer-basics-internet-basics-microsoft-word-basics-intermediate-word-email-basics-and-goo-2/2018-02-20/ Personalized Technology Help Make an hour-long appointment to get personalized help with these topics: Computer Basics, Internet Basics, Microsoft Word Basics, Intermediate Word, Email Basics and Google Basics. Tuesdays, Feb. 6 & 20 • By appointment (available 11 a.m.–3 p.m.) Gregory Community Church Clothes Closet 18:00 -20:00 2018.02.20 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-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/2018-02-20/ Happens every 1st Saturday, 10-noon; 3rd Tuesday, 6-8pm of the month Free clothing: Men’s, Women’s, and Children’s	21 The Secret Lives of Skunks Laurel Zoet from Nature on the Go explains how there is much more to skunks than their notorious smell. Grab your chance to meet a live, de-scented skunk! Wednesday, Feb. 21 • 4–5 p.m. 16:00 -17:00 2018.02.21 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/the-secret-lives-of-skunks-laurel-zoet-from-nature-on-the-go-explains-how-there-is-much-more-to-skunks-than-their-notorious-smell-grab-your-chance-to-meet-a-live-de-scented-skunk-wednesday-feb-21/2018-02-21/ The Secret Lives of Skunks Laurel Zoet from Nature on the Go explains how there is much more to skunks than their notorious smell. Grab your chance to meet a live, de-scented skunk! Wednesday, Feb. 21 • 4–5 p.m.	22 LIVE ACOUSTIC MUSIC AT CRAVINGZ EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT 18:00 -20:00 2018.02.22 Cravingz 140 S Clinton St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 140 S Clinton St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/live-acoustic-music-at-cravingz-every-friday-night-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/2018-02-22/ Travel Michigan, maybe even the United States, and you’d be hard-pressed to find a lovelier garden cafe than we have right here in downtown Stockbridge. This Thursday from 6 to 8 pm, Cravingz will be featuring live jazz music. What better way to enjoy the evening than to sip on a chilled glass of beer or pinot grigio while jiving to upbeat tunes? And, don’t forget to order a tasty sandwich.	23 Book Discussion Group Bring your brown-bag lunch at noon and discuss books with us! Refreshments served. Last Fridays • 12–1 p.m. Jan. 26: Destiny of the Republic by Candice Millard Feb. 23: Miller’s Valley by Anna Quindlen 12:00 -13:00 2018.02.23 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-bring-your-brown-bag-lunch-at-noon-and-discuss-books-with-us-refreshments-served-last-fridays-%e2%80%a2-12-1-p-m-jan-26-destiny-of-the-republic-by-candice-millard-fe-2/2018-02-23/ Book Discussion Group Bring your brown-bag lunch at noon and discuss books with us! Refreshments served. Last Fridays • 12–1 p.m. Jan. 26: Destiny of the Republic by Candice Millard Feb. 23: Miller’s Valley by Anna Quindlen	24 Chelsea’s Winter Farmers Market 09:00 -13:00 2018.02.24 Washington Street Education Center cafeteria 500 Washington St, Chelsea, MI 48118, USA 500 Washington St, Chelsea, MI 48118, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/chelseas-winter-farmers-market-2-2-2-2-2-2/2018-02-24/ Saturdays 9 am – 1 pm \| November 4th – March 31^st We are very pleased to announced the return of Chelsea’s Winter Farmers Market at our indoor location at the Washington Street Education Center. Many of your favorite summer vendors will be there plus a few new additions. Throughout the winter we will continue to have fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, honey, jams and jellies, meat, eggs, wreathes, and lots of artisan products. Indoors at the Washington St Education Center (WSEC) building 100 cafeteria 500 Washington St Chelsea, MI 48118 Information for Vendors Visit the Vendor Resources page for application and information about becoming a vendor in the Winter Farmers Market. 2018 Winter Farmers Market schedule: January 6, 13, 22, 27 February 3, 10, 17, 24 March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 April 28: Outdoor Farmers Market opens back up! Local Live Music Jam 19:00 -21:00 2018.02.24 Back Street Meeting & Hall, North Center Street, Stockbridge, MI. 118 N Center St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 118 N Center St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/daddy-daughter-date-night-2-2-2-2/2018-02-24/ Just like “Cheers” we at Back Street Bar and Family Restaurant get to know your name and provide exceptional service and delicious food. We don’t claim to be like the chain restaurants. Our casual dining environment with a separate dining room for families and a bar for the adults has something for everyone. Join us for live music on select Friday & Saturday nights or stop by any time and sample one of our unique craft beers, beers on tap, glasses of wine or mixed drinks and don’t forget the appetizers! GIFT CERTIFICATES ARE NOW AVAILABLE and make Great Gifts! Join us for Friday Night Fish Fry, we’re looking forward to seeing you soon!
25	26	27 CADL Digital Downloads Learn about downloading library eBooks, audiobooks, and magazines to your smartphone or tablet. Tuesday, Feb. 27 • 4–5 p.m. 16:00 -17:00 2018.02.27 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/cadl-digital-downloads-learn-about-downloading-library-ebooks-audiobooks-and-magazines-to-your-smartphone-or-tablet-tuesday-feb-27-%e2%80%a2-4-5-p-m/2018-02-27/ CADL Digital Downloads Learn about downloading library eBooks, audiobooks, and magazines to your smartphone or tablet. Tuesday, Feb. 27 • 4–5 p.m.	28 LAST DAY TO REGISTER FOR THE BRIDGE TO WELLNESS CHALLENGE All day 2018.02.28 https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/bridge-to-wellness-challenge-kick-off-2/2018-02-28/ Registration for the BRIDGE TO WELLNESS CHALLENGE will begin Jan. 2^nd, 2018 and run through Feb. 28^th. The CHALLENGE will kick-off on Saturday, March 3^rd, concluding on Friday, June 15^th at the DAY IN THE VILLAGE. It’s easy to register, registration forms will be available at the Stockbridge Wellness Center, Stockbridge Pharmacy, Cravingz Coffee Shop and the Stockbridge Community Library. You can also request an electronic registration form at bridgetowellnesschallenge@gmail.com. Simply put “registration form request” in the subject line. We look forward to building a strong community of like-minded individuals ready to step up and take the CHALLENGE!! Coffee Chat Shake off the chilly weather and connect with other community members on Wednesday mornings. Talk about local events, favorite books or movies, new reads, or whatever comes up. Wednesdays, Jan. 3–Feb. 28 • 11 a.m.–12 p.m. 11:00 -12:00 2018.02.28 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/coffee-chat-shake-off-the-chilly-weather-and-connect-with-other-community-members-on-wednesday-mornings-talk-about-local-events-favorite-books-or-movies-new-reads-or-whatever-comes-up-wednesdays-2/2018-02-28/ Coffee Chat Shake off the chilly weather and connect with other community members on Wednesday mornings. Talk about local events, favorite books or movies, new reads, or whatever comes up. Wednesdays, Jan. 3–Feb. 28 • 11 a.m.–12 p.m.