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June 4, 2018 Hope Salyer 1 Sports, Stockbridge,

Coach Clyde Whitaker’s T-ball team held its first practice of the year Monday, June 4...

June 3, 2018 Hope Salyer 2 Community Events, events, News,

by Judy Williams Tim McGraw’s “Chase your dreams but always know the road that’ll lead...

June 2, 2018 Hope Salyer 0 Death notice, News, Obituary, Stockbridge,

Max Boyce, Stockbridge -died May 31, 2018, Memorial Service Tuesday June 5 11:00 a.m at Millville...

June 1, 2018 Hope Salyer 0 News, Obituary,

Edward Peter Grumelot, 79, born March 22nd, 1939, in Hamburg, MI passed away May 31st,...

June 1, 2018 Hope Salyer 0 News, Stockbridge Community Schools, Stockbridge High School, Uncaged Student News,

A special video project of Stockbridge High School’s student media outlet won first-place honors in...

June 1, 2018 Hope Salyer 0 Community Events, events, News, Stockbridge Township, Village of Stockbridge News,

revised 6/7/2018 by Matt Pegouskie Lakelands Trail State Park has been renamed in honor of...

May 31, 2018 Hope Salyer 0 Death notice, News, Obituary, Unadilla township,

Edward Peter Grumelot, Unadilla died May 31, 2018 - Visitation June 1, 2018 from 6-8 p,m....

May 30, 2018 Hope Salyer 0 Stockbridge, Stockbridge Community News, Stockbridge Community Schools, Stockbridge High School,

The Lady Panthers beat Livonia Ladywood on Tuesday night in the opening round of the MHSAA district...

May 30, 2018 Hope Salyer 0 News, Police, Stockbridge,

Stockbridge Police responded to the following complaints this week: 05/15/18, 9:40 pm: Assist Ingham Co....

May 30, 2018 Hope Salyer 0 News, Stockbridge Community Schools,

by Patrice Johnson The article below contains excerpts from an article by Judy Reed, reprinted...

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				1 Coffee Chat (Adults) 10:30 am-11:30 pm 05/01/2025 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/coffee-chat-adults-15/2025-05-01/ Connect with other community members on Thursday mornings. Thursdays • 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Mar. 6, 13, 20, 27 Apr. 3, 10, 17, 24 May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29	2 Discovery Playtime (Ages up to 6) 10:30 am-11:00 am 05/02/2025 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/discovery-playtime-ages-up-to-6/2025-05-02/ Discovery Playtime (Ages up to 6) Join us for stories, a craft and imaginative play that build early literacy skills. Fridays: March 7, 14, 21, 28 and April 4, 11, 18, 25 and May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 10:30-11:30 am Stockbridge Community Outreach’s Winter & Spring Parent/Child Play & Learn Club 11:00 am-12:00 pm 05/02/2025 305 W Elizabeth St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 305 W Elizabeth St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 305 W Elizabeth St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/stockbridge-community-outreachs-winter-spring-parent-child-play-learn-club/2025-05-02/	3
4 Stockbridge Farmers Market 11:00 am-2:00 pm 05/04/2025 S.A.E.S.A. 1009 S Clinton St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 1009 S Clinton St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/stockbridge-farmers-market-2/2025-05-04/ Stockbridge Farmers Market, every Sunday at SAESA in Stockbridge, 1009 S Clinton from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.	5	6 Sons of American Legion Meeting 7:00 pm-8:00 pm 05/06/2025 American Legion Mackinder Glenn 830 S Clinton St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 830 S Clinton St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/sons-of-american-legion-meeting/2025-05-06/ Sons of American Legion; 1st Tuesday of the month at 7:00	7 Family Storytime (Ages up to 6) 10:30 am-11:00 am 05/07/2025 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/family-storytime-ages-up-to-6-12/2025-05-07/ Family Storytime (Ages up to 6) Join us for stories, songs, crafts, and activities to help build early literacy skills. Wednesdays: March 5, 12, 19, 26 and April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 and May 7, 14, 21, 28 10:30-11:00 am Drop-in STEAM Activities (Ages 8 and up) 3:00 pm-5:00 pm 05/07/2025 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/drop-in-steam-activities-ages-8-and-up-2/2025-05-07/ Drop-in STEAM Activities (Ages 8 and up) Join us every Wednesday afternoon for a different hands-on activity. Younger children welcome with adult assistance. Available while supplies last. Wednesdays: March 5, 12, 19, 26 and April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 and May 7, 14, 21, 28 3:00-5:00 pm Bingo every Wednesday 6:30 pm-9:00 pm 05/07/2025 American Legion Mackinder Glenn 830 S Clinton St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 830 S Clinton St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/bingo-every-wednesday/2025-05-07/ Bingo every Wednesday at 6:30, doors open at 4:30.	8 Coffee Chat (Adults) 10:30 am-11:30 pm 05/08/2025 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/coffee-chat-adults-15/2025-05-08/ Connect with other community members on Thursday mornings. Thursdays • 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Mar. 6, 13, 20, 27 Apr. 3, 10, 17, 24 May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29	9 Discovery Playtime (Ages up to 6) 10:30 am-11:00 am 05/09/2025 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/discovery-playtime-ages-up-to-6/2025-05-09/ Discovery Playtime (Ages up to 6) Join us for stories, a craft and imaginative play that build early literacy skills. Fridays: March 7, 14, 21, 28 and April 4, 11, 18, 25 and May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 10:30-11:30 am	10
11 Stockbridge Farmers Market 11:00 am-2:00 pm 05/11/2025 S.A.E.S.A. 1009 S Clinton St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 1009 S Clinton St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/stockbridge-farmers-market-2/2025-05-11/ Stockbridge Farmers Market, every Sunday at SAESA in Stockbridge, 1009 S Clinton from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.	12 Fiber Arts with the Flock (Teens & Adults) 1:00 pm-2:00 pm 05/12/2025 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/fiber-arts-with-the-flock-teens-adults-7/2025-05-12/ Share, create and learn from fellow fiber crafters. Knitting, crocheting, cross-stitch or whatever fiber crafts you enjoy are welcome. Second and Fourth Mondays • 1-2 p.m. Mar. 10 & 24 Apr. 14 & 28 May 12 American Legion Meeting 7:00 pm-8:00 pm 05/12/2025 American Legion Mackinder Glenn 830 S Clinton St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 830 S Clinton St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/american-legion-meeting/2025-05-12/ American Legion; 2nd Monday of the month at 7:00	13	14 Family Storytime (Ages up to 6) 10:30 am-11:00 am 05/14/2025 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/family-storytime-ages-up-to-6-12/2025-05-14/ Family Storytime (Ages up to 6) Join us for stories, songs, crafts, and activities to help build early literacy skills. Wednesdays: March 5, 12, 19, 26 and April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 and May 7, 14, 21, 28 10:30-11:00 am Drop-in STEAM Activities (Ages 8 and up) 3:00 pm-5:00 pm 05/14/2025 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/drop-in-steam-activities-ages-8-and-up-2/2025-05-14/ Drop-in STEAM Activities (Ages 8 and up) Join us every Wednesday afternoon for a different hands-on activity. Younger children welcome with adult assistance. Available while supplies last. Wednesdays: March 5, 12, 19, 26 and April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 and May 7, 14, 21, 28 3:00-5:00 pm Bingo every Wednesday 6:30 pm-9:00 pm 05/14/2025 American Legion Mackinder Glenn 830 S Clinton St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 830 S Clinton St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/bingo-every-wednesday/2025-05-14/ Bingo every Wednesday at 6:30, doors open at 4:30.	15 Coffee Chat (Adults) 10:30 am-11:30 pm 05/15/2025 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/coffee-chat-adults-15/2025-05-15/ Connect with other community members on Thursday mornings. Thursdays • 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Mar. 6, 13, 20, 27 Apr. 3, 10, 17, 24 May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29	16 Discovery Playtime (Ages up to 6) 10:30 am-11:00 am 05/16/2025 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/discovery-playtime-ages-up-to-6/2025-05-16/ Discovery Playtime (Ages up to 6) Join us for stories, a craft and imaginative play that build early literacy skills. Fridays: March 7, 14, 21, 28 and April 4, 11, 18, 25 and May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 10:30-11:30 am Family Movie/Craft Night! 4:00 pm-6:00 pm 05/16/2025 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/family-movie-craft-night-5/2025-05-16/ May 2025 We’re down on the farm this time with one of our favorite pigs – Babe! Enjoy the movie and hopefully won’t get too messy with the craft! Geared towards under 8 but all ages welcome! Fri. May 16, 4-6 pm	17
18 Stockbridge Farmers Market 11:00 am-2:00 pm 05/18/2025 S.A.E.S.A. 1009 S Clinton St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 1009 S Clinton St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/stockbridge-farmers-market-2/2025-05-18/ Stockbridge Farmers Market, every Sunday at SAESA in Stockbridge, 1009 S Clinton from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.	19	20 Third Tuesday Book Discussion Group (Adults) 12:30 pm-1:30 pm 05/20/2025 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/third-tuesday-book-discussion-group-adults-7/2025-05-20/ Join the discussion! Location: Stockbridge Area Senior Center, 219 Elm Street, Stockbridge 3rd Tuesday • 12:30-1:30pm March 18 A Fever in the Heartland: The Ku Klux Klan’s Plot to Take Over America by Timothy Egan April 15 Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife by Anna Johnston May 20 the Mostly True Story of Tanner and Louise by Colleen Oakley	21 Family Storytime (Ages up to 6) 10:30 am-11:00 am 05/21/2025 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/family-storytime-ages-up-to-6-12/2025-05-21/ Family Storytime (Ages up to 6) Join us for stories, songs, crafts, and activities to help build early literacy skills. Wednesdays: March 5, 12, 19, 26 and April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 and May 7, 14, 21, 28 10:30-11:00 am Drop-in STEAM Activities (Ages 8 and up) 3:00 pm-5:00 pm 05/21/2025 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/drop-in-steam-activities-ages-8-and-up-2/2025-05-21/ Drop-in STEAM Activities (Ages 8 and up) Join us every Wednesday afternoon for a different hands-on activity. Younger children welcome with adult assistance. Available while supplies last. Wednesdays: March 5, 12, 19, 26 and April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 and May 7, 14, 21, 28 3:00-5:00 pm Bingo every Wednesday 6:30 pm-9:00 pm 05/21/2025 American Legion Mackinder Glenn 830 S Clinton St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 830 S Clinton St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/bingo-every-wednesday/2025-05-21/ Bingo every Wednesday at 6:30, doors open at 4:30.	22 Coffee Chat (Adults) 10:30 am-11:30 pm 05/22/2025 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/coffee-chat-adults-15/2025-05-22/ Connect with other community members on Thursday mornings. Thursdays • 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Mar. 6, 13, 20, 27 Apr. 3, 10, 17, 24 May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29	23 Discovery Playtime (Ages up to 6) 10:30 am-11:00 am 05/23/2025 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/discovery-playtime-ages-up-to-6/2025-05-23/ Discovery Playtime (Ages up to 6) Join us for stories, a craft and imaginative play that build early literacy skills. Fridays: March 7, 14, 21, 28 and April 4, 11, 18, 25 and May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 10:30-11:30 am	24
25 Stockbridge Farmers Market 11:00 am-2:00 pm 05/25/2025 S.A.E.S.A. 1009 S Clinton St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 1009 S Clinton St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/stockbridge-farmers-market-2/2025-05-25/ Stockbridge Farmers Market, every Sunday at SAESA in Stockbridge, 1009 S Clinton from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.	26	27 Meeting of the Stockbridge Area Genealogical/Historical Society (SAGHS) board 7:00 pm-8:00 pm 05/27/2025 Stockbridge Town Hall 125 South Clinton Street, Stockbridge, MI, United States 125 South Clinton Street, Stockbridge, MI, United States https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/meeting-of-the-stockbridge-area-genealogical-historical-society-saghs-board/2025-05-27/ Tuesday, May 27, 7 p.m. Meeting of the Stockbridge Area Genealogical/Historical Society (SAGHS) board. Location: Lower level of the Stockbridge Township hall (the door left of the main stair facing Clinton Street will be open). This meeting is open to all members, so if you are interested in future plans and projects, please be sure to attend. Legion Auxiliary Meeting 7:00 pm-8:00 pm 05/27/2025 American Legion Mackinder Glenn 830 S Clinton St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 830 S Clinton St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/legion-auxiliary-meeting/2025-05-27/ Legion Auxiliary; 4th Tuesday of the month at 7:00	28 Family Storytime (Ages up to 6) 10:30 am-11:00 am 05/28/2025 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/family-storytime-ages-up-to-6-12/2025-05-28/ Family Storytime (Ages up to 6) Join us for stories, songs, crafts, and activities to help build early literacy skills. Wednesdays: March 5, 12, 19, 26 and April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 and May 7, 14, 21, 28 10:30-11:00 am Drop-in STEAM Activities (Ages 8 and up) 3:00 pm-5:00 pm 05/28/2025 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/drop-in-steam-activities-ages-8-and-up-2/2025-05-28/ Drop-in STEAM Activities (Ages 8 and up) Join us every Wednesday afternoon for a different hands-on activity. Younger children welcome with adult assistance. Available while supplies last. Wednesdays: March 5, 12, 19, 26 and April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 and May 7, 14, 21, 28 3:00-5:00 pm Bingo every Wednesday 6:30 pm-9:00 pm 05/28/2025 American Legion Mackinder Glenn 830 S Clinton St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 830 S Clinton St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/bingo-every-wednesday/2025-05-28/ Bingo every Wednesday at 6:30, doors open at 4:30.	29 Coffee Chat (Adults) 10:30 am-11:30 pm 05/29/2025 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/coffee-chat-adults-15/2025-05-29/ Connect with other community members on Thursday mornings. Thursdays • 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Mar. 6, 13, 20, 27 Apr. 3, 10, 17, 24 May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29	30 Discovery Playtime (Ages up to 6) 10:30 am-11:00 am 05/30/2025 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/discovery-playtime-ages-up-to-6/2025-05-30/ Discovery Playtime (Ages up to 6) Join us for stories, a craft and imaginative play that build early literacy skills. Fridays: March 7, 14, 21, 28 and April 4, 11, 18, 25 and May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 10:30-11:30 am Open Air Market of Stockbridge 4:00 pm-7:00 pm 05/30/2025 https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/open-air-market-of-stockbridge-6/2025-05-30/	31