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< 2019 >

September 22 - September 28

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Oaklawn Cemetery Tour
4:00 pm-5:00 pm
09/22/2019
Oaklawn Cemetery
230 S Williams St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA

https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/oaklawn-cemetery-tour-3/
The Stockbridge Area Genealogical/Historical Society presents its 11th tour of beautiful Oaklawn Cemetery on Sunday, September 22 at 4:00 P.M.
Groups will be sent out every ten or fifteen minutes until approximately 5:00 P.M., so don’t worry about being late. We will be bringing back to life eight people from the past who lived in the Stockbridge area. Stories of individuals will include a young man who lost his life in France during World War I, merchants, teachers and plain ordinary folks. A highly trained professional tour guide will lead you around the cemetery.
Oaklawn Cemetery is located at the south end of Williams Street. Travelling east from downtown, turn right at the funeral home.
Admission is free although we will be happy to accept small donations.
Find us on Facebook: Stockbridge Area Genealogical/Historical Society.
Farm to Table Event to Benefit 5 Healthy Towns Foundation’s Farmers Markets
4:00 pm-8:00 pm
09/22/2019
Gordon Hall
8341 Island Lake Rd, Dexter, MI 48130, USA

https://farm2table_dexter.eventbrite.com
WHAT: 5 Healthy Towns Farm to Table Fabulous Feast, a 7-course dinner!
WHEN: Sunday, September 22, 2019, at 4 pm
WHERE: Gordon Hall, 8341 Island Lake Rd, Dexter, Michigan
HOW MUCH: Tickets are $50. Available online at Eventbrite (link below) or at the Dexter Wellness Center, and Farmers Markets in Chelsea, Stockbridge, Dexter, Grass Lake, and Manchester.
Online:
https://farm2table_dexter.eventbrite.com
www.facebook.com/5healthytownsfarmtotable

For more information about the 5 Healthy Towns Foundation or the Farmers Markets, visit www.5healthytowns.org.
FARM TO TABLE MENU
Beverages
- Lone Oak Vineyard Estate & Tootsie’s Brewery and Dexter Cider Mill.
Appetizer Courses
- Bruschetta by Chef Samuel @ Fresh Forage (Baguettes from La Baguette and Owl Hollow Bakery)
- Caprese Salad by Chef Cheryl @ Two Black Sheep (Fresh Mozzarella from Fluffy Bottom Creamery)
- Spring Rolls by Chef Cheryl @ Two Black Sheep
First Courses
- Greens Salad by Chef Samuel @ Fresh Forage
- Seasonal Soup by Chef Thomas Zigman @ Silver Maples of Chelsea
Main Course & Sides
- Smokehouse Barbeque by Chef Phil @ Smokehouse 52
- And Barbeque Baked Beans by Chef Mark @ The Cedars
- And Southern Style Potato Salad by Chef Mark @ The Cedars
- And Pesto dish by Chef Samuel @ Fresh Forage
- Vegetarian Option-Chef Miguel @ Dexter Pub
The Grand Finale – Dessert!
- Raspberry pastry by Chef Paul Cousins (Raspberries from Berry Hill Farm and Mooville ice cream from Dexter Creamery)
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Drop-in LEGO Club
4:00 pm-5:30 pm
09/24/2019
Stockbridge Library
200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA

https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/drop-in-lego-club-3-2-2/
Kids love getting creative with our LEGO collection! Imaginative play helps develop skills used for reading.
Tuesdays, Sept. 3 – Dec. 17. 4–5:30 p.m.
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SRSLY to offer free parenting workshop in Stockbridge to improve family bonding, reduce risk of teenage drug use
10:00 am-12:00 pm
09/25/2019
Stockbridge Activity Center
305 W Elizabeth St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA

https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/srsly-to-offer-free-parenting-workshop-in-stockbridge-to-improve-family-bonding-reduce-risk-of-teenage-drug-use/
In a workshop series called Guiding Good Choices being offered in Stockbridge, parents will learn how to improve family bonding and reduce the risk of drug use among their children. From September 25 to October 23, this five-week program will be offered every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to noon at the Stockbridge Activity Center, located at 305 W Elizabeth Street in Stockbridge.
Guiding Good Choices is an interactive program for parents of children in grades 4 through 8. In a lively and open atmosphere, parents will learn specific strategies to help their children avoid drug use and other adolescent problem behaviors, and develop into healthy adults. Parents will learn to set clear family guidelines on drugs, learn and practice skills to increase their children’s family involvement, and strengthen family bonds.
Dr. J. David Hawkins and Dr. Richard F. Catalano of the University of Washington developed the Guiding Good Choices program. Their research has shown that when children are bonded to parents, school and non-drug using peers, they are less likely to become involved in drug use or other behavior problems.
SRSLY and St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea are sponsors of the workshop. This series is free to attend, however, registration is required. Childcare is available upon request. Parents that attend all five sessions will be entered into a drawing to win a gift card.
To register for the workshop or for more information, please visit www.srslystockbridge.org/ggc/ or contact Emily Griswold at 734-593-6806 or Emily.griswold@stjoeshealth.org.
About SRSLY
SRSLY’s mission is to empower and equip youth to achieve their potential by remaining substance-free. SRSLY coalition members include the schools, law enforcement, faith communities, the library, businesses, parents, and youth. SRSLY focuses on primary prevention and is open to anyone interested in preventing youth substance use by promoting a more positive and healthy Stockbridge. SRSLY promotes positive school and community involvement; works to limit youth access to alcohol and other drugs; and aims to reduce parental and peer approval of youth substance use. SRSLY receives support from the Office of National Drug Control Policy’s Drug Free Communities Support Program, St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea, the 5 Healthy Towns Foundation, Stockbridge Community Schools and the Coghlan Family Foundation. For more information, visit www.srslystockbridge.org.
Coffee Chat
11:00 am-12:00 pm
09/25/2019
Stockbridge Library
200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA

https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/coffee-chat-5-2-2/
Connect with other community members on Wednesday mornings. Talk about local events, books and movies, or whatever comes up.
Wednesdays, Sept. 11-Dec. 18.11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Movers & Readers Playtime (AGES UP TO 3)
11:00 am-12:00 pm
09/25/2019
Stockbridge Library
200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA

https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/movers-readers-playtime-ages-up-to-3-2/
Lively activities and stories for young children and their caregivers
Wednesdays, Sept. 11-Dec. 18 (skip Nov. 27) 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
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Thinking Thursdays (AGES 8-15)
4:00 pm-5:30 pm
09/26/2019
Stockbridge Library
200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA

https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/thinking-thursdays-ages-8-15-2-2-2/
You be the inventor with self-guided, hands-on activities from CADL’s Library of Things collection and other materials.
Thursdays, Sept. 5-Dec. 19 (skip Nov. 28) • 4–5:30 p.m.
Award-winning Botley Robot Coding Activity Set
Celebrate Recovery
7:00 pm-9:00 pm
09/26/2019
Crossroads Community Church
Crossroads Community Church, South Clinton Street, Stockbridge, MI, United States

https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/celebrate-recovery-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/
Celebrate Recovery every Thursday night from 7-9 p.m. at Crossroads Community Church Stockbridge. For everyone with hurts, hang ups and addictions. Come as you are!
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Stockbridge Area Tractor Show
8:00 am-6:00 pm
09/27/2019
American Legion Mackinder Glenn
830 S Clinton St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA

https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/stockbridge-area-tractor-show/
Make plans to attend the third annual Stockbridge Area Tractor Show on September 27 and 28 from 8 am to dusk. It’s sponsored by Sons of the American Legion Mackinder Glenn Post 510 and will be held at 830 S. Clinton, Stockbridge, MI.
Registration starts Thursday, Sept. 26. Bring any old Iron!
There will be tractor games and other activities along with free primitive camping on the grounds. (Donations are welcome.)
On site food will be available.
DAILY RAFFLES will be held!
Vendors, local pickers and singers are welcome.
Friday Evening:
Fish Fry
Saturday:
10:00 am: Kids Stuff
12:00 noon: Parade
3:00 pm: Mid-Michigan Pedal Pullers ~ Registration at 2 pm
Tractor Information: Kim Smith (517) 851-7069
Camping & Vendor Information: Lynn & Vickie Osborne (734) 498-2321
Book Discussion Group
12:00 pm-1:00 pm
09/27/2019
Stockbridge Library
200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA

https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/book-discussion-group-5/
Enjoy refreshments and join the discussion! Call 517-851-7810 for titles.
Fridays, Sept. 27, Oct. 25 & Nov. 22. 12–1 p.m.
Open Air Market of Stockbridge is on the Town Square
4:00 pm-7:00 pm
09/27/2019
Stockbridge Town Square, South Center Street, Stockbridge, MI, United States
Stockbridge Town Square, South Center Street, Stockbridge, MI, United States

https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/open-air-market-of-stockbridge-is-on-the-town-square-friday-may-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/
Your hometown Market will have seasonal vegetables and fruit, frozen chicken and pork, cheese, honey, eggs, maple syrup, bread, pies, baked goods and more.
We would like to thank Farmers State Bank, our sponsor of the month.
Full Circles will play for Market Music from 5:30 to 7 pm.
The Market is open through October!
Contact Suzi for more info: 517-851-7437.

Welcome to the Graveyard (TEENS & ADULTS)
5:30 pm-6:30 pm
09/27/2019
Stockbridge Library
200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA

https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/welcome-to-the-graveyard-teens-adults/
Join Brenda Sullivan of the Gravestone Girls on a virtual tour of cemetery art, history and symbolism from colonial burial grounds to the 21st century. Friday, Sept. 27. 5:30–6:30 p.m.
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Stockbridge Area Tractor Show
8:00 am-6:00 pm
09/28/2019
American Legion Mackinder Glenn
830 S Clinton St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA

https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/stockbridge-area-tractor-show-2/
Stockbridge Area Tractor Show: September 27 & 28
Make plans to attend the third annual Stockbridge Area Tractor Show on September 27 and 28 from 8 am to dusk. It’s sponsored by Sons of the American Legion Mackinder Glenn Post 510 and will be held at 830 S. Clinton, Stockbridge, MI.
Registration starts Thursday, Sept. 26. Bring any old Iron!
There will be tractor games and other activities along with free primitive camping on the grounds. (Donations are welcome.)
On site food will be available.
DAILY RAFFLES will be held!
Vendors, local pickers and singers are welcome.
Friday Evening:
Fish Fry
Saturday:
10:00 am: Kids Stuff
12:00 noon: Parade
3:00 pm: Mid-Michigan Pedal Pullers ~ Registration at 2 pm
Tractor Information: Kim Smith (517) 851-7069
Camping & Vendor Information: Lynn & Vickie Osborne (734) 498-2321

STOCKBRIDGE TOWNSHIP REGULAR MEETING MINUTES September 15, 2025

Get involved with SRSLY

CTS: Call today to schedule an appointment

Adiska Family Dental—Accepting New Patients

Woah Nellie!

Community Spotlight on Dewayne (Bud) Kitley

Stockbridge Township’s property tax valuations rise 25 percent in one year; 62 percent over three years

SHS Class of 1973 holds reunion

Obituary: Joyce Millhouse

Native son Chris Schoenberg to have Discovery Channel broadcast one of his episodes

Coach Clyde Whitaker’s T-ball team holds its first practice of the summer

SHS Class of 2018 graduation: Youth cross bridge to a promising future

Death Notice

Obituary: Edward Peter Grumelot

STOCKBRIDGE HS VIDEO PROJECT WINS MIPA SPECIAL PROJECTS CONTEST

Oaklawn Cemetery Tour

Farm to Table Event to Benefit 5 Healthy Towns Foundation’s Farmers Markets

Drop-in LEGO Club

SRSLY to offer free parenting workshop in Stockbridge to improve family bonding, reduce risk of teenage drug use

Coffee Chat

Movers & Readers Playtime (AGES UP TO 3)

Thinking Thursdays (AGES 8-15)

Celebrate Recovery

Stockbridge Area Tractor Show

Book Discussion Group

Open Air Market of Stockbridge is on the Town Square

Welcome to the Graveyard (TEENS & ADULTS)

Stockbridge Area Tractor Show