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< 2018 >

April 15 - April 21

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*Drawing with Droids
16:00 -17:00
2018.04.17
Stockbridge Library
200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA

https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/drawing-with-droids/
Learn how to build a Droid with snap-together circuit technology, then use it
to create masterful pieces of art!
Tuesday, April 17 • 4–5 p.m
Gregory Community Church Clothes Closet
18:00 -20:00
2018.04.17
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/
Happens every 1st Saturday, 10-noon; 3rd Tuesday, 6-8pm of the month
Free clothing: Men’s, Women’s, and Children’s
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Coffee Chat
11:00 -12:00
2018.04.18
Stockbridge Library
200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA

https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/coffee-chat-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/
Welcome spring by connecting with other community members on Wednesday
mornings. Talk about local events, favorite books or movies, new reads, or whatever
comes up.
Wednesdays, March 7–May 30 • 11 a.m.–12 p.m
Preschool Storytime with Crafts (Ages 3–6)
12:15 -13:00
2018.04.18
Stockbridge Library
200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA

https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/preschool-storytime-with-crafts-ages-3-6-2-2-2/
This series was designed especially for 3–6 year olds, but
younger patrons are welcome with close adult
supervision.
Wednesdays, March 28–April 25 • 12:15–1
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LEGO Junior Makers (Ages 4–7)
16:00 -17:00
2018.04.19
Stockbridge Library
200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA

https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/lego-junior-makers-ages-4-7-6-2/
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, March 15, April 19 & May 17• 4–5 p.m.
Stockbridge Area Wellness Coalition (SWAC) Meeting every 3rd Thursday of the Month
17:30 -19:00
2018.04.19
https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/stockbridge-area-wellness-coalition-swac-meeting-every-3rd-thursday-of-the-month-2-2/
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
2018.04.19
Cravingz
140 S Clinton St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA

https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/live-acoustic-music-at-cravingz-every-friday-night-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/
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.

St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea to host peer-to-peer mental illness educational program
18:00 -20:00
2018.04.19
St. Joe's Chelsea
775 S Main St, Chelsea, MI 48118, USA

https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/st-joseph-mercy-chelsea-to-host-peer-to-peer-mental-illness-educational-program-2-2-2-2-2/
St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea and The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Washtenaw County will host a free peer-to-peer educational program for families, friends and caregivers of individuals diagnosed with a mental illness such as major depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder and posttraumatic stress disorder. The class will be led by trained peer mentors who also live with mental illness. This is not a support group, but a supportive, safe and confidential program.
This course teaches the basics about serious brain disorders and treatments, helps connect people to others who share a similar experience and teaches important skills and coping techniques for their difficult journey.
Class meets weekly and starts:
Date: Thursday, March 15, 2018 for 12 weeks.
Time: 6 – 8 p.m.
Location: St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea, 775 S. Main Street, Chelsea, MI
There is no cost for this class but registration is required. Please call Kathy Walz, Behavioral Health Navigator at 734-680-5312 to register.
St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea to host family-to-family mental illness educational program
18:00 -20:30
2018.04.19
St. Joe's Chelsea
775 S Main St, Chelsea, MI 48118, USA

https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/st-joseph-mercy-chelsea-to-host-family-to-family-mental-illness-educational-program-2-2-2-2-2/
St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea and The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Washtenaw County will host a free family-to-family educational program for families, friends and caregivers of individuals diagnosed with a mental illness such as major depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder and posttraumatic stress disorder.
This course will teach the basics about serious brain disorders and treatments, help connect people to community resources and teach important skills and coping techniques for their difficult journey.
The educational program consists of a series of 12 weekly classes structured to help parents, friends, and caregivers understand and support individuals with serious mental illness while maintaining their own well-being.
Class meets weekly and starts:
Date: Thursday, March 15, 2018 for 12 weeks.
Time: 6 – 8:30 p.m.
Location: St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea, 775 S. Main Street, Chelsea, MI
Please call 734-680-5312 to register and to speak with Kathy Walz, Behavioral Health Navigator at St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea.
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Minecraft Game Night (Ages 8–15)
19:00 -20:30
2018.04.20
Stockbridge Library
200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA

https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/minecraft-game-night-ages-8-15/
Get your game on with fellow Minecrafters in an afterhours
event open to beginner, intermediate and
advanced players. Refreshments, too! Friday, April 20
• 7–8:30 p.m
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Kids Read to Oliver (Age 6 & up)
12:00 -12:30
2018.04.21
Stockbridge Library
200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA

https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/kids-read-to-oliver-age-6-up-4-2/
Read aloud to a
specially trained golden retriever. Saturdays, March
24, April 21 & May 19 12–12:30 p.m.
'Cardio Drumming'
18:00 -19:30
2018.04.21
Smith Elementary School
Emma Smith Elementary School 100 Price Ave., Stockbridge MI

https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/nutritional-hacks-2-2-2/
The Stockbridge Area Wellness Coalition and the 5 Healthy Towns Foundation are very proud and excited to host the BRIDGE TO WELLNESS CHALLENGE. The BTWC is a FREE 15-week weight loss and wellness challenge which kicked off on March 3^rd and runs through June 15^th.
As part of the CHALLENGE we will be hosting a “Wellness Series” of six community events focused on “Moving More” and “Eating Better”. These events are not only OPEN to the CHALLENGE participants, but FREE AND OPEN to all community members. We welcome and encourage everyone to participate and take advantage of these educational and physical programs.
April 21st – 6:00 p.m., “Cardio Drumming” – Instructor Martha Soraruf
Location: Smith Elementary School’s Extended Learning Center

Sunshine and smiles pave the way for the 2025 Stockbridge Homecoming Parade

ABBOTT & FILLMORE AGENCY—FULL SERVICE SINCE 1946

Stockbridge FFA Farm Tractor Show September 26-27

2025 Homecoming Parade Line-up

All You Can Eat Country Breakfast: Sept. 21

Newspapers, including SCN, hit hard by rising costs

Community Calendar

Bridge to Wellness

Outreach in Action: In its 16th year, Tide Me Over helps about 100 families each week

HELPING PEOPLE MOVE FORWARD WITH THEIR LIVES

Voices of Service

ABBOTT & FILLMORE AGENCY—FULL SERVICE SINCE 1946

Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp nurtures Stockbridge talent

Get involved with SRSLY

Boyd Heating and Cooling ~ Free Estimates, Licensed and Insured

*Drawing with Droids

Gregory Community Church Clothes Closet

Coffee Chat

Preschool Storytime with Crafts (Ages 3–6)

LEGO Junior Makers (Ages 4–7)

Stockbridge Area Wellness Coalition (SWAC) Meeting every 3rd Thursday of the Month

LIVE ACOUSTIC MUSIC AT CRAVINGZ EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT

St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea to host peer-to-peer mental illness educational program

St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea to host family-to-family mental illness educational program

Minecraft Game Night (Ages 8–15)

Kids Read to Oliver (Age 6 & up)

'Cardio Drumming'