Stockbridge Community News

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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 27, 2018 Hope Salyer 2 News, SAESA, Stockbridge, Stockbridge Area Fire Department, Stockbridge Township, Village of Stockbridge News,

by Hope Salyer The Stockbridge Area Emergency Services Authority purchased the former Ford Dealership in...

April 27, 2018 Hope Salyer 1 News, Stockbridge, Stockbridge Community News, Stockbridge High School, Uncaged Student News,

by Nathan Myers April 23 was a busy day at the Lansing Center as the...

April 27, 2018 Hope Salyer 0 News, Stockbridge Community Schools,

By Karl Heidrich What bond funds remain after the renovations, additions, and upgrades from construction...

April 27, 2018 Hope Salyer 0 Sports, Stockbridge Community Schools, Stockbridge High School,

by Bruce Wm. Brown The Stockbridge girls junior varsity soccer team tallied a big “W”...

April 27, 2018 Hope Salyer 0 Sports, Stockbridge Community Schools, Stockbridge High School,

by Bruce Wm. Brown The Stockbridge girls varsity soccer team marked its third home season...

April 27, 2018 Hope Salyer 0 Meeting Minutes, Village of Stockbridge News,

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

April 26, 2018 Hope Salyer 0 News,

by Patrice Johnson Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades announced its Spring 2018 scorecard of patient safety...

April 26, 2018 Hope Salyer 0 News, Stockbridge Community Schools, Stockbridge High School,

Article and photos by Amy Haggerty Lissa Avis once walked the halls and studied in the classrooms...

April 25, 2018 Hope Salyer 0 News,

by Patrice Johnson Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades announced April 24 that St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea...

April 25, 2018 Hope Salyer 0 events, History, News, Stockbridge Township, Uncategorized,

by Ron Kaiser and Patrice Johnson One can only imagine the anguish of John and...

< 2018 >

April 01 - April 07

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JOIN US EASTER WEEKEND @ CROSSROADS COMMUNITY CHURCH
9:15 am-12:00 pm
04/01/2018
Crossroads Community Church
Crossroads Community Church, South Clinton Street, Stockbridge, MI, United States

https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/join-us-easter-weekend-crossroads-community-church-2/
APRIL 1ST EASTER SUNDAY:
SUNDAY MORNING SERVICES: 9: 15 &
1 1 :00
(NURSERY AVAILABLE BOTH SERVICES)
KID’S PROGRAMS: 1 1 :00
EASTER EGG HUNT FOR KIDS: 1 1 :00
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PRESALE: FRIENDS OF THE LESLIE LIBRARY - ANNUAL BOOK SALE
2:00 pm-4:00 pm
04/02/2018
Woodworth Elementary School
212 Pennsylvania St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA

https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/friends-of-the-leslie-library-annual-book-sale-4-2-2-2/
The Friends of the Leslie Library will host their annual book sale on Monday, April 2nd from 4:00pm to 7:00pm; Tuesday, April 3rd from 2:00pm to 7:00pm; and Wednesday, April 4th from 2:00pm to 7:00pm. There will be a Pre-Sale for “Friends of the Leslie Library” members only on Monday, April 2nd from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. Annual Friends memberships will be available at the door – Individual $5.00; Family $10.00; Student $1.00.
The sale will be held in the cafeteria at the Woodworth Elementary School; 212 Pennsylvania Street; Leslie MI. Over 5,000 sorted books plus DVDs, CDs, computer software, games, puzzles and records will be available – Hardcover, DVDs & LPs @ $1.00; Paperbacks, CDs & Puzzles $.50. Wednesday will be “Bag Day” – $2.00 per bag.
Spring Cleaning?? Book donations are welcome!! Good, clean books, puzzles, DVD, & CD can be dropped off at the Leslie Library the week prior to the sale.
Friends of the Leslie Library is a 501(c)3 and proceeds support programs at the Leslie Branch of the Capital Area District Libraries. Like us on FaceBook for the latest news.
For more info, contact Leslie Library; 201 Pennsylvania Street; Leslie; 517-589-9400
FRIENDS OF THE LESLIE LIBRARY - ANNUAL BOOK SALE
4:00 pm-7:00 pm
04/02/2018
Woodworth Elementary School
212 Pennsylvania St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA

https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/friends-of-the-leslie-library-annual-book-sale-4/
The Friends of the Leslie Library will host their annual book sale on Monday, April 2nd from 4:00pm to 7:00pm; Tuesday, April 3rd from 2:00pm to 7:00pm; and Wednesday, April 4th from 2:00pm to 7:00pm. There will be a Pre-Sale for “Friends of the Leslie Library” members only on Monday, April 2nd from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. Annual Friends memberships will be available at the door – Individual $5.00; Family $10.00; Student $1.00.
The sale will be held in the cafeteria at the Woodworth Elementary School; 212 Pennsylvania Street; Leslie MI. Over 5,000 sorted books plus DVDs, CDs, computer software, games, puzzles and records will be available – Hardcover, DVDs & LPs @ $1.00; Paperbacks, CDs & Puzzles $.50. Wednesday will be “Bag Day” – $2.00 per bag.
Spring Cleaning?? Book donations are welcome!! Good, clean books, puzzles, DVD, & CD can be dropped off at the Leslie Library the week prior to the sale.
Friends of the Leslie Library is a 501(c)3 and proceeds support programs at the Leslie Branch of the Capital Area District Libraries. Like us on FaceBook for the latest news.
For more info, contact Leslie Library; 201 Pennsylvania Street; Leslie; 517-589-9400
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FRIENDS OF THE LESLIE LIBRARY - ANNUAL BOOK SALE
2:00 pm-7:00 pm
04/03/2018
Woodworth Elementary School
212 Pennsylvania St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA

https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/friends-of-the-leslie-library-annual-book-sale-4-2/
The Friends of the Leslie Library will host their annual book sale on Monday, April 2nd from 4:00pm to 7:00pm; Tuesday, April 3rd from 2:00pm to 7:00pm; and Wednesday, April 4th from 2:00pm to 7:00pm. There will be a Pre-Sale for “Friends of the Leslie Library” members only on Monday, April 2nd from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. Annual Friends memberships will be available at the door – Individual $5.00; Family $10.00; Student $1.00.
The sale will be held in the cafeteria at the Woodworth Elementary School; 212 Pennsylvania Street; Leslie MI. Over 5,000 sorted books plus DVDs, CDs, computer software, games, puzzles and records will be available – Hardcover, DVDs & LPs @ $1.00; Paperbacks, CDs & Puzzles $.50. Wednesday will be “Bag Day” – $2.00 per bag.
Spring Cleaning?? Book donations are welcome!! Good, clean books, puzzles, DVD, & CD can be dropped off at the Leslie Library the week prior to the sale.
Friends of the Leslie Library is a 501(c)3 and proceeds support programs at the Leslie Branch of the Capital Area District Libraries. Like us on FaceBook for the latest news.
For more info, contact Leslie Library; 201 Pennsylvania Street; Leslie; 517-589-9400
Fiber Fun
5:00 pm-7:00 pm
04/03/2018
Stockbridge Library
200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA

https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/fiber-fun-3-2/
Drop in during our monthly knitting and crocheting circle. Bring a
project or some yarn from your stash and find a new pattern to try. All
experience levels welcome!
Tuesdays, March 6, April 3 & May 1 • 5–7 p.m.
04
Coffee Chat
11:00 am-12:00 pm
04/04/2018
Stockbridge Library
200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA

https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/coffee-chat-3-2-2-2-2-2/
Welcome spring by connecting with other community members on Wednesday
mornings. Talk about local events, favorite books or movies, new reads, or whatever
comes up.
Wednesdays, March 7–May 30 • 11 a.m.–12 p.m
Preschool Storytime with Crafts (Ages 3–6)
12:15 pm-1:00 pm
04/04/2018
Stockbridge Library
200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA

https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/preschool-storytime-with-crafts-ages-3-6-2/
This series was designed especially for 3–6 year olds, but
younger patrons are welcome with close adult
supervision.
Wednesdays, March 28–April 25 • 12:15–1
05
LIVE ACOUSTIC MUSIC AT CRAVINGZ EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT
6:00 pm-8:00 pm
04/05/2018
Cravingz
140 S Clinton St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA

https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/live-acoustic-music-at-cravingz-every-friday-night-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/
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.

St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea to host peer-to-peer mental illness educational program
6:00 pm-8:00 pm
04/05/2018
St. Joe's Chelsea
775 S Main St, Chelsea, MI 48118, USA

https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/st-joseph-mercy-chelsea-to-host-peer-to-peer-mental-illness-educational-program-2-2-2/
St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea and The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Washtenaw County will host a free peer-to-peer educational program for families, friends and caregivers of individuals diagnosed with a mental illness such as major depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder and posttraumatic stress disorder. The class will be led by trained peer mentors who also live with mental illness. This is not a support group, but a supportive, safe and confidential program.
This course teaches the basics about serious brain disorders and treatments, helps connect people to others who share a similar experience and teaches important skills and coping techniques for their difficult journey.
Class meets weekly and starts:
Date: Thursday, March 15, 2018 for 12 weeks.
Time: 6 – 8 p.m.
Location: St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea, 775 S. Main Street, Chelsea, MI
There is no cost for this class but registration is required. Please call Kathy Walz, Behavioral Health Navigator at 734-680-5312 to register.
St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea to host family-to-family mental illness educational program
6:00 pm-8:30 pm
04/05/2018
St. Joe's Chelsea
775 S Main St, Chelsea, MI 48118, USA

https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/st-joseph-mercy-chelsea-to-host-family-to-family-mental-illness-educational-program-2-2-2/
St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea and The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Washtenaw County will host a free family-to-family educational program for families, friends and caregivers of individuals diagnosed with a mental illness such as major depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder and posttraumatic stress disorder.
This course will teach the basics about serious brain disorders and treatments, help connect people to community resources and teach important skills and coping techniques for their difficult journey.
The educational program consists of a series of 12 weekly classes structured to help parents, friends, and caregivers understand and support individuals with serious mental illness while maintaining their own well-being.
Class meets weekly and starts:
Date: Thursday, March 15, 2018 for 12 weeks.
Time: 6 – 8:30 p.m.
Location: St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea, 775 S. Main Street, Chelsea, MI
Please call 734-680-5312 to register and to speak with Kathy Walz, Behavioral Health Navigator at St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea.
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Gregory Community Church Clothes Closet
10:00 am-12:00 pm
04/07/2018
Gregory Community Church, 126 Church Street, Gregory, MI, United States
Gregory Community Church, 126 Church Street, Gregory, MI, United States

https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/gregory-community-church-clothes-closet-2-2-2-2/
Happens every 1st Saturday, 10-noon; 3rd Tuesday, 6-8pm of the month
Free clothing: Men’s, Women’s, and Children’s

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

JOIN US EASTER WEEKEND @ CROSSROADS COMMUNITY CHURCH

PRESALE: FRIENDS OF THE LESLIE LIBRARY - ANNUAL BOOK SALE

FRIENDS OF THE LESLIE LIBRARY - ANNUAL BOOK SALE

FRIENDS OF THE LESLIE LIBRARY - ANNUAL BOOK SALE

Fiber Fun

Coffee Chat

Preschool Storytime with Crafts (Ages 3–6)

LIVE ACOUSTIC MUSIC AT CRAVINGZ EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT

St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea to host peer-to-peer mental illness educational program

St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea to host family-to-family mental illness educational program

Gregory Community Church Clothes Closet