Stockbridge Community News

ABBOTT & FILLMORE AGENCY—FULL SERVICE SINCE 1946

We compare several different top insurance companies for you. We have clients in all areas...
School bond goals and rationale. Your vote matters.

by Brian Friddle On Nov. 4, residents in the Stockbridge Community School District will have...
Stockbridge Community Calendar
Staff Spotlight: Biology and physics teacher Abby Nicholson can even make the quadratic formula fun!

by Mary Jo David If she couldn't land a career as Hannah Montana, teaching was...
Rural Perspectives: Walkingsticks difficult to see high up in the trees

by Diane Constable The common, or northern walkingstick is a champion of camouflage. It can...

April 29, 2018 Hope Salyer 0 History, News,

by Diane Rockall On May 3, 1888, the Stockbridge Sun featured the Decoration Day custom...

April 29, 2018 Hope Salyer 0 Announcement, News, Stockbridge Community News,

by Judy Williams Stockbridge Community News’ own editor in chief, Patrice Johnson, was selected as...

April 29, 2018 Hope Salyer 0 News, Stockbridge Community Schools,

By Roberta Ludtke Forty years ago, a young couple graduated from MSU and made their...

April 28, 2018 Hope Salyer 0 News, Stockbridge,

American Red Cross Blood Drive. Thursday, May 3, 2018 at Stockbridge First Presbyterian Church (Church...

April 28, 2018 Hope Salyer 0 Announcement, Business, News,

by Patrice Johnson Louis Salow and Dawn Ransom were appointed to positions of Assistant Vice...

April 28, 2018 Hope Salyer 0 Death notice, Munith, News, Obituary, Stockbridge,

Betty F. McGlothen, formerly Munith and Jackson died April 24, 2018. Memorial service Wednesday, May 9,...

April 28, 2018 Hope Salyer 0 Sports, Stockbridge Community Schools, Stockbridge High School,

by Darren Hejnal Stockbridge Panthers took the lead in with a big third inning and...

April 28, 2018 Hope Salyer 0 Sports, Stockbridge Community Schools, Stockbridge High School,

by Darren Hejnal Stockbridge snatched the lead late in the game in an 8-3 victory...

April 27, 2018 Hope Salyer 0 column, News, Village of Stockbridge News,

by Molly Howlett Following up on the blight issue regarding unlicensed vehicles around the Village...

April 27, 2018 Hope Salyer 0 Announcement, events, News,

Article and photos by Patrice Johnson The sun broke gently through puffy white clouds during...

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February 18 - February 24

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*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 am-3:00 pm
02/20/2018
Stockbridge Library
200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA

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*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
6:00 pm-8:00 pm
02/20/2018
Gregory Community Church, 126 Church Street, Gregory, MI, United States
Gregory Community Church, 126 Church Street, Gregory, MI, United States

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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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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.
4:00 pm-5:00 pm
02/21/2018
Stockbridge Library
200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA

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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.
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LIVE ACOUSTIC MUSIC AT CRAVINGZ EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT
6:00 pm-8:00 pm
02/22/2018
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/
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.
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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 pm-1:00 pm
02/23/2018
Stockbridge Library
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/
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
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Chelsea’s Winter Farmers Market
9:00 am-1:00 pm
02/24/2018
Washington Street Education Center cafeteria
500 Washington St, Chelsea, MI 48118, USA

https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/chelseas-winter-farmers-market-2-2-2-2-2-2/
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
7:00 pm-9:00 pm
02/24/2018
Back Street Meeting & Hall, North Center Street, Stockbridge, MI.
118 N Center St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA

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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!

ABBOTT & FILLMORE AGENCY—FULL SERVICE SINCE 1946

School bond goals and rationale. Your vote matters.

Stockbridge Community Calendar

Staff Spotlight: Biology and physics teacher Abby Nicholson can even make the quadratic formula fun!

Rural Perspectives: Walkingsticks difficult to see high up in the trees

A Look Back In Time – May 2018

SCN Editor in Chief Patrice Johnson presents at writing conference touted as one of three best in country

Farewell and Godspeed to John and Nancy Ocwieja

Blood Drive May 3

Louis Salow and Dawn Ransom named FSB vice presidents

Death Notices

Girls varsity softball beats Webberville 14 – 7

Girls varsity softball beats Vandercook Lake HS/MS 8 – 3

Did you know?

Grant Whitaker Memorial Highway unveiled

*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

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.

LIVE ACOUSTIC MUSIC AT CRAVINGZ EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT

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

Chelsea’s Winter Farmers Market

Local Live Music Jam