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July

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	1 Craft Drop-In (Ages 8 &up) All day 07/01/2024 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/craft-drop-in-ages-8-up/2024-07-01/ Join us every week for a different science-based activity to stretch brain cells and tickle imaginations. Younger children are welcome with adult assistance. We will have a new activity every Monday. Available while supplies last. Week of Jul. 1 Create a Neon Jellyfish Jul. 8 Build a Hoop Glider Jul. 15 Dot Painting Jul. 22 Make a Lego Portrait Jul. 29 Create a Dancing Puppet Wellness Social Hours sponsored by Stockbridge Area Outreach 3:00 pm-4:00 pm 07/01/2024 Outreach Rm 123 (in Stockbridge Activity Center). Cherry & Elm Streets 305 W Elizabeth St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 305 W Elizabeth St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/wellness-social-hours-sponsored-by-stockbridge-area-outreach/2024-07-01/ First Mondays of each month: Wellness Social Hours sponsored by Stockbridge Area Outreach. Behavioral health navigators from Chelsea Hospital will lead one-hour sessions focused on bringing people together and fighting social isolation. 3:00-4:00 p.m. Stockbridge Outreach Meeting Room (Room #123) in the Stockbridge Activity Center. Light refreshments provided.	2	3 Family Storytime (Ages up to 6) 10:00 am-10:30 am 07/03/2024 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-6-9/2024-07-03/ Join us for stories, songs, crafts, and activities to help build early literacy skills. Wednesdays • 10:00-10:30 a.m. (Note: change in start time) Jul. 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31	4	5	6
7	8 Craft Drop-In (Ages 8 &up) All day 07/08/2024 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/craft-drop-in-ages-8-up/2024-07-08/ Join us every week for a different science-based activity to stretch brain cells and tickle imaginations. Younger children are welcome with adult assistance. We will have a new activity every Monday. Available while supplies last. Week of Jul. 1 Create a Neon Jellyfish Jul. 8 Build a Hoop Glider Jul. 15 Dot Painting Jul. 22 Make a Lego Portrait Jul. 29 Create a Dancing Puppet	9 Fiber Arts with the Flock (Teens & Adults) 2:00 pm-3:00 pm 07/09/2024 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-4/2024-07-09/ Bring your fiber arts project and work and learn along with members of the Spinner’s Flock, a local fiber arts group. Tuesdays • 2-3 p.m. Jul. 9 & 23	10 Family Storytime (Ages up to 6) 10:00 am-10:30 am 07/10/2024 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-6-9/2024-07-10/ Join us for stories, songs, crafts, and activities to help build early literacy skills. Wednesdays • 10:00-10:30 a.m. (Note: change in start time) Jul. 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 Wednesday Wonders (All Ages) 10:30 am-11:30 am 07/10/2024 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/wednesday-wonders-all-ages-2/2024-07-10/ On select Wednesdays this summer we will host programs and performers to entertain and educate. All programs are Wednesday, 10:30-11:30 a.m. July 10 Jeff Wawrzaszek, magician – Magic Adventures at Your Library July 17 Kid Olympics! July 24 Genot Picor – Stories, Songs & Dances of the Mighty Inland Seas July 31 Michigan Avian Experience – Birds of Prey	11 Coffee Chat (Adults) 10:30 am-11:30 am 07/11/2024 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-12/2024-07-11/ Connect with other community members on Thursday mornings. Thursdays • 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. (No Coffee Chat July 4) Jul. 11, 18 & 25	12	13 Waterloo Village UMC hosts annual Ice Cream Social and Classic Vehicle Show 3:00 pm-7:00 pm 07/13/2024 Waterloo Village UMC (United Methodist Church) 8110 Washington St, Grass Lake, MI 49240, USA 8110 Washington St, Grass Lake, MI 49240, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/waterloo-village-umc-hosts-annual-ice-cream-social-and-classic-vehicle-show/2024-07-13/ The Waterloo Village United Methodist Church is hosting its 150th annual Ice Cream Social and Classic Vehicle Show on Saturday, July 13 from 3 to 7 p.m. The church is located within the Village of Waterloo at 8110 Washington St., Grass Lake. Classic cars, trucks, tractors and motorcycles are welcome! Dinner is a Free Will donation and includes: pulled pork, brats, hot dogs and hamburgers as well as many side dishes. Don’t forget the ice cream and pies for dessert. There will be a bake sale, horse picket line, face painting, door prizes for kids (while supplies last) and balloon twisting. Scheduled events include blessings of cars, motorcycles, tractors and horses and the following classic outdoor picnic games: sack race, 3-legged race, water balloon toss & more. See our Facebook page for a complete schedule! There will be a FREE Magic Show, featuring the Talents of John Dudley beginning at 4:30 p.m.
14	15 Craft Drop-In (Ages 8 &up) All day 07/15/2024 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/craft-drop-in-ages-8-up/2024-07-15/ Join us every week for a different science-based activity to stretch brain cells and tickle imaginations. Younger children are welcome with adult assistance. We will have a new activity every Monday. Available while supplies last. Week of Jul. 1 Create a Neon Jellyfish Jul. 8 Build a Hoop Glider Jul. 15 Dot Painting Jul. 22 Make a Lego Portrait Jul. 29 Create a Dancing Puppet	16 Third Tuesday Book Discussion Group (Adults) 12:30 pm-1:30 pm 07/16/2024 Stockbridge Area Senior Center 401 S Center St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 401 S Center St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/third-tuesday-book-discussion-group-adults-4/2024-07-16/ Join the discussion! New Time and Location: Stockbridge Area Senior Center, 219 Elm Street, Stockbridge 3rd Tuesday • 12:30-1:30pm Jul. 16: The Book Woman’s Daughter by Kim Richardson	17 Family Storytime (Ages up to 6) 10:00 am-10:30 am 07/17/2024 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-6-9/2024-07-17/ Join us for stories, songs, crafts, and activities to help build early literacy skills. Wednesdays • 10:00-10:30 a.m. (Note: change in start time) Jul. 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 Wednesday Wonders (All Ages) 10:30 am-11:30 am 07/17/2024 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/wednesday-wonders-all-ages-2/2024-07-17/ On select Wednesdays this summer we will host programs and performers to entertain and educate. All programs are Wednesday, 10:30-11:30 a.m. July 10 Jeff Wawrzaszek, magician – Magic Adventures at Your Library July 17 Kid Olympics! July 24 Genot Picor – Stories, Songs & Dances of the Mighty Inland Seas July 31 Michigan Avian Experience – Birds of Prey Family & drive-in movie night! (All Ages) 5:30 pm-6:45 pm 07/17/2024 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-drive-in-movie-night-all-ages/2024-07-17/ Come join us as your kids create cardboard cars to sit in for a drive-in movie experience! We’ll enjoy some popcorn and drinks as we watch The Big Bad Fox and Other Tales. Wednesday, July 17th, 2024 5:30pm – 6:45pm	18 Coffee Chat (Adults) 10:30 am-11:30 am 07/18/2024 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-12/2024-07-18/ Connect with other community members on Thursday mornings. Thursdays • 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. (No Coffee Chat July 4) Jul. 11, 18 & 25 Eaton Community Bank Customer Appreciation Day at the Stockbridge branch 11:00 am-2:00 pm 07/18/2024 Eaton Community Bank 122 W Main St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 122 W Main St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/eaton-community-bank-customer-appreciation-day-at-the-stockbridge-branch/2024-07-18/ July 18 in Stockbridge, Eaton Community Bank Customer Appreciation Day at the Stockbridge branch. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Complimentary food, beverages, prizes and fun for the whole family. After-Hours Book Discussion Group (Adults) 5:30 pm-6:30 pm 07/18/2024 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/after-hours-book-discussion-group-adults-10/2024-07-18/ Join a lively discussion at the Stockbridge Library. 3rd Thursday • 5:30-6:30 p.m. Jul. 18: Dog On It by Spencer Quinn	19	20 Celebrating 25 Years of the Beckwith Preserve 10:00 am-12:00 pm 07/20/2024 https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/celebrating-25-years-of-the-beckwith-preserve/2024-07-20/ Saturday, July 20, 2024: Celebrating 25 Years of the Beckwith Preserve. 10 am to noon. Join the celebration at the Beckwith Preserve on M-106/Morton Rd. (west of Brogan Rd).
21	22 Craft Drop-In (Ages 8 &up) All day 07/22/2024 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/craft-drop-in-ages-8-up/2024-07-22/ Join us every week for a different science-based activity to stretch brain cells and tickle imaginations. Younger children are welcome with adult assistance. We will have a new activity every Monday. Available while supplies last. Week of Jul. 1 Create a Neon Jellyfish Jul. 8 Build a Hoop Glider Jul. 15 Dot Painting Jul. 22 Make a Lego Portrait Jul. 29 Create a Dancing Puppet	23 Fiber Arts with the Flock (Teens & Adults) 2:00 pm-3:00 pm 07/23/2024 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-4/2024-07-23/ Bring your fiber arts project and work and learn along with members of the Spinner’s Flock, a local fiber arts group. Tuesdays • 2-3 p.m. Jul. 9 & 23	24 Family Storytime (Ages up to 6) 10:00 am-10:30 am 07/24/2024 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-6-9/2024-07-24/ Join us for stories, songs, crafts, and activities to help build early literacy skills. Wednesdays • 10:00-10:30 a.m. (Note: change in start time) Jul. 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 Wednesday Wonders (All Ages) 10:30 am-11:30 am 07/24/2024 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/wednesday-wonders-all-ages-2/2024-07-24/ On select Wednesdays this summer we will host programs and performers to entertain and educate. All programs are Wednesday, 10:30-11:30 a.m. July 10 Jeff Wawrzaszek, magician – Magic Adventures at Your Library July 17 Kid Olympics! July 24 Genot Picor – Stories, Songs & Dances of the Mighty Inland Seas July 31 Michigan Avian Experience – Birds of Prey	25 Coffee Chat (Adults) 10:30 am-11:30 am 07/25/2024 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-12/2024-07-25/ Connect with other community members on Thursday mornings. Thursdays • 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. (No Coffee Chat July 4) Jul. 11, 18 & 25	26 School Safety Training at Stockbridge Community Schools 9:00 am-12:00 pm 07/26/2024 Stockbridge Jr/Sr High School 416 N Clinton St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 416 N Clinton St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/school-safety-training-at-stockbridge-community-schools/2024-07-26/ Stockbridge Community Schools, in collaboration with the Stockbridge Police Department and the Ingham County Sheriff Department, will be hosting a school safety training exercise. This event will also involve various departments from around the region, ensuring a comprehensive and coordinated training experience. · Date: July 26 · Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm · Location: Stockbridge Jr. Sr. High School and the area north of town During this time, there will be a significant presence of emergency response vehicles and personnel in the vicinity. To ensure the safety and effectiveness of the training, community members not participating in the exercise are encouraged to avoid this area during the specified three-hour period. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work together to enhance the safety and preparedness of our community.	27 Local Vendor in the Square All day 07/27/2024 Stockbridge Town Square, South Center Street, Stockbridge, MI, United States Stockbridge Town Square, South Center Street, Stockbridge, MI, United States Stockbridge Town Square, South Center Street, Stockbridge, MI, United States https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/local-vendor-in-the-square/2024-07-27/
28	29 Craft Drop-In (Ages 8 &up) All day 07/29/2024 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/craft-drop-in-ages-8-up/2024-07-29/ Join us every week for a different science-based activity to stretch brain cells and tickle imaginations. Younger children are welcome with adult assistance. We will have a new activity every Monday. Available while supplies last. Week of Jul. 1 Create a Neon Jellyfish Jul. 8 Build a Hoop Glider Jul. 15 Dot Painting Jul. 22 Make a Lego Portrait Jul. 29 Create a Dancing Puppet	30	31 Family Storytime (Ages up to 6) 10:00 am-10:30 am 07/31/2024 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-6-9/2024-07-31/ Join us for stories, songs, crafts, and activities to help build early literacy skills. Wednesdays • 10:00-10:30 a.m. (Note: change in start time) Jul. 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 Wednesday Wonders (All Ages) 10:30 am-11:30 am 07/31/2024 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/wednesday-wonders-all-ages-2/2024-07-31/ On select Wednesdays this summer we will host programs and performers to entertain and educate. All programs are Wednesday, 10:30-11:30 a.m. July 10 Jeff Wawrzaszek, magician – Magic Adventures at Your Library July 17 Kid Olympics! July 24 Genot Picor – Stories, Songs & Dances of the Mighty Inland Seas July 31 Michigan Avian Experience – Birds of Prey