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VILLAGE OF STOCKBRIDGE Council Meeting 305 W. Elizabeth Street, Room #112 April 9, 2018 at 7:00pm...

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< 2017 >

October 08 - October 14

08
Jazz Series
4:00 pm-7:00 pm
10/08/2017
118 N Center St, Stockbridge, MI, United States
118 N Center St, Stockbridge, MI, United States

https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/jazz-series-2/
The Stockbridge Area Arts Council & the New Back Street Bar & Family Restaurant ANNOUNCE A FALL 2017 ENTERTAINMENT SERIES 5 TO 7PM ON SUNDAY 9/17, 10/8, 11/12
PROFESSIONAL JAZZ SERIES FREE EVENT 114 N. CENTER ST. STOCKBRIDGE with Randy Napoleon, Brian Delaney and Pat Cronley
Dinner Specials 4-5pm
09
Homes for Heroes: Sock Donation
12:00 am
10/09/2017-10/15/2017
https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/homes-for-heroes-sock-donation/
In October we will be working with Homes for Heroes to collect new and gently used socks for homeless Veterans in Michigan.
Socks are the #1 needed item at homeless shelters.
Three ways you can help!
1. If you live in Livingston County, we will be distributing bags to as many homes as possible October 9-12 and then picking them up October 14 & 15.
2. Drop your new or gently used socks off at RE/MAX Platinum 6870 Grand River Ave, Brighton, MI during the week of October 9-15
3. Join our team to help on the ground! We will need help distributing and collecting the bags during this week. If you live in a neighborhood and are willing to take responsibility for that area, perfect.
Call 810-775-5077 if you have any questions!
Kids Read to Oliver (Age 6 & up)
4:00 pm-5:00 pm
10/09/2017
Stockbridge Library
200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA

https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/kids-read-to-oliver-age-6-up-2/
Kids will enjoy reading aloud to a specially trained golden retriever. Mondays, Sept. 11, Oct. 9, Nov. 13 & Dec. 11 4–5 p.m.
10
*Pottery Class
4:00 pm-5:00 pm
10/10/2017
Stockbridge Library
200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA

https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/pottery-class/
Staff from Painterly Pottery will help you paint mugs and bowls with an autumn theme. Tuesday, Oct. 10 • 4–5 p.m.
11
Coffee Chat
11:00 am-12:00 pm
10/11/2017
Stockbridge Library
200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA

https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/coffee-chat-2-2-2-2-2-2/
Connect with other community members on Wednesday mornings. Talk about local events, favorite books or movies, new reads, or whatever comes up. Wednesdays, Sept. 6–Dec. 27 • 11 a.m.–12 p.m.
Preschool Storytimes with Crafts (Ages 3-6)
12:00 pm-1:00 pm
10/11/2017
Stockbridge Library
200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA

https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/preschool-storytimes-with-crafts-ages-3-6-2-2/
Designed especially for 3–6 year olds, but younger patrons welcome with close adult supervision. Wednesdays, Sept. 27–Oct. 25 • 12:15–1 p.m.
12
St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea to offer courses For Mental Illness
6:00 pm-8:00 pm
10/12/2017
https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/st-joseph-mercy-chelsea-to-offer-courses-2-2-2/
St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea to Offer
Peer-to-Peer Mentoring Program for Mental Illness
Livonia, Mich. (Aug. 8, 2017) — St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea will offer a free 12-week peer-to-peer mentoring program beginning in September. The educational course will provide participants with a supportive, safe and confidential environment to meet with and learn from trained National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) peer mentors who also live with mental illness.
This course will help participants:
• Understand mental illness
• Discover new coping strategies
• Reduce stigma
• Gain knowledge to help empower
• Connect with others who share a similar experience
• Find volunteer and advocacy opportunities
Date: Thursdays, beginning September 14, 2017
Time: 6 – 8 p.m.
Location: St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea, 775 S. Main St., Conference Room
To register, please call Kathy Walz, St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea behavioral health navigator, at 734-680-5312. Registration is required.
13
Open Air Market of Stockbridge
4:00 pm-7:00 pm
10/13/2017
Stockbridge Town Hall
125 South Clinton Street, Stockbridge, MI, United States

https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/open-air-market-of-stockbridge-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/
On the Township Square in downtown Stockbridge
Market starts up Friday, May 5, 2017 and runs weekly into October.
LIVE ACOUSTIC MUSIC AT CRAVINGZ EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT
6:30 pm-9:00 pm
10/13/2017
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/

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. Don’t know where it is? Just follow the vibrant display of gold-and-yellow black-eyed Susans along the main drag, and this Friday from 6:30 to 9, Cravingz will be hopping to the live acoustic music of Phil Tolliver.
14
Chicken and Biscuit Supper
5:00 pm-7:00 pm
10/14/2017
Plainfield United Methodist Church
17935 Plainfield Rd, Gregory, MI 48137, USA

https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/chicken-and-biscuit-supper/
For Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017. A Chicken and Biscuit Supper will be served at the Plainfield United Methodist Church, 17845 M-36, north of Gregory, starting at 5 pm. Free will donation. Take-outs available. All welcome. Contact Kate 517-851-8932
Euchre Nights
6:30 pm-9:00 pm
10/14/2017-10/21/2017
Dansville Community Center
1317 Mason St, Dansville, MI, United States

https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/euchre-nights-6-2-2/
Euchre Nights, Saturday, October 7 & 21 at 7pm. Bunco will be on Saturday, October 14 at 6:30pm. Dansville Community Center, 1317 Mason Street, Dansville. Donation for $5. Prizes! Info: 517-521-4547.
Do you like to play Euchre or Bunco? The Dansville Community Center at 1317 Mason Street in Dansville will be having Euchre Night on Saturday, October 7 & 21 starting at 7pm and Bunco on Saturday, October 14 at 6:30pm. A donation of $5 per person is asked to help pay for expenses for the night. Prizes will be awarded. Beginners are welcome. For more information contact 517-521-4547.

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

Stockbridge Area Emergency Services Authority to move to old Ford dealership

Stockbridge’s own Zabrina Yannella named to All State Student Journalist Staff

From the Superintendent’s Desk: Remaining school bond funds and plans for their usage

Stockbridge girls junior varsity soccer beats Dansville 2-1

Stockbridge girls varsity soccer beats Cheryl Stockwell Academy 6-1

VILLAGE OF STOCKBRIDGE Council Meeting 305 W. Elizabeth Street, Room #112 April 9, 2018 at 7:00pm UNAPPROVED Minutes

Area hospitals score (mostly) well in patient safety ratings

Staff Spotlight for May: Lissa Avis inspires hard work and success

St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea and UM Health System receive “A” grades for patient safety.

Five Bowdish Brothers troop off to the Civil War: Not all return

Jazz Series

Homes for Heroes: Sock Donation

Kids Read to Oliver (Age 6 & up)

*Pottery Class

Coffee Chat

Preschool Storytimes with Crafts (Ages 3-6)

St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea to offer courses For Mental Illness

Open Air Market of Stockbridge

LIVE ACOUSTIC MUSIC AT CRAVINGZ EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT

Chicken and Biscuit Supper

Euchre Nights