Stockbridge Community News

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...
Get involved with SRSLY

SRSLY (text language for “seriously”) is a coalition of community members and partners working together...

April 21, 2018 Hope Salyer 0 News,

By Don Porter On April 10, 2018, after months of discussion and work, the former...

April 21, 2018 Hope Salyer 0 Community Events, News,

The ninth annual American Legion Riders Chili Cook-off delivered another great success April 14 at the...

April 18, 2018 Hope Salyer 0 Death notice, Gregory, News, Obituary, Stockbridge,

Muriel (Peg) Stoffer, Gregory, died April 17, 2018. Visitation Sunday April 22, 2018 Caskey-Mitchell, Stockbridge from 4...

April 18, 2018 Hope Salyer 0 Community Events, events, News,

by Dr. Erin Clifton Hopefully by the time of this printing...

April 18, 2018 Hope Salyer 0 Announcement, News,

by Jo Mayer The Stockbridge Library’s weekly Wednesday Coffee Chat treated participants to something special...

April 18, 2018 Hope Salyer 0 News, Stockbridge, Stockbridge Community News,

By Chief of Police Johnnie Torres, Jr. Spring has finally arrived, and that means all...

April 17, 2018 Hope Salyer 0 News, Stockbridge Community News,

Article by Agnes Geiger, photos by Patrice Johnson It all began with an email back...

April 17, 2018 Hope Salyer 0 Death notice, Gregory, News, Obituary, Stockbridge,

Rickie B.Fletcher, Stockbridge died April 15, 2018. Funeral services April 18 at 1:00 p.m. Family Tabernacle...

April 16, 2018 Hope Salyer 0 News, Stockbridge, Village of Stockbridge Police Department,

Stockbridge Police responded to the following complaints this week: 04/09/18 1:28 pm: An 18yr old...

April 16, 2018 Hope Salyer 7 News, Stockbridge Community Schools,

by Tina Cole-Mullins On a hill not so far away, stands an old rugged cross...

< 2019 >

January

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6	7	8	9 Puppy & Adult Dog Obedience classes start through Community Ed. All day 01/09/2019 https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/puppy-adult-dog-obedience-classes-start-through-community-ed/2019-01-09/ No additional detail for this event. Coffee Chat Shake off the chilly weather and connect with other community members on Wednesday mornings. Talk about local events, favorite books or movies, new reads, or whatever comes up. Wednesdays, Jan. 9–Feb. 27 • 11 a.m.–12 p.m. 11:00 am-12:00 pm 01/09/2019 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/coffee-chat-shake-off-the-chilly-weather-and-connect-with-other-community-members-on-wednesday-mornings-talk-about-local-events-favorite-books-or-movies-new-reads-or-whatever-comes-up-wednesdays-3/2019-01-09/ Coffee Chat Shake off the chilly weather and connect with other community members on Wednesday mornings. Talk about local events, favorite books or movies, new reads, or whatever comes up. Wednesdays, Jan. 9–Feb. 27 • 11 a.m.–12 p.m.	10 January 10, Stockbridge High School Broadway Show Choir, Jr./Sr High school, 7pm, free 7:00 pm-8:00 pm 01/10/2019 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/january-10-stockbridge-high-school-broadway-show-choir-jr-sr-high-school-7pm-free/2019-01-10/ January 10, Stockbridge High School Broadway Show Choir, Jr./Sr High school, 7pm, free	11 FOR OLDER CHILDREN & TEENS Drop-in Minecraft Game Night (Ages 8–15) Drop in after hours to play Minecraft! Bring your own device with Minecraft installed, or use our computers (no account needed; seating on a fi rst-come basis). We’ll provide refreshments plus other activities like LEGOs and board games. Younger children welcome with adult supervision. Friday, Jan. 11 • 7–8:30 p.m. 7:00 pm-10:30 pm 01/11/2019 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/for-older-children-teens-drop-in-minecraft-game-night-ages-8-15-drop-in-after-hours-to-play-minecraft-bring-your-own-device-with-minecraft-installed-or-use-our-computers-no-account-need/2019-01-11/ FOR OLDER CHILDREN & TEENS Drop-in Minecraft Game Night (Ages 8–15) Drop in after hours to play Minecraft! Bring your own device with Minecraft installed, or use our computers (no account needed; seating on a fi rst-come basis). We’ll provide refreshments plus other activities like LEGOs and board games. Younger children welcome with adult supervision. Friday, Jan. 11 • 7–8:30 p.m. January 11, Drop in Minecraft Game Night at the Stockbridge Library, 7pm 7:00 pm-9:00 pm 01/11/2019 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/january-11-drop-in-minecraft-game-night-at-the-stockbridge-library-7pm/2019-01-11/ January 11, Drop in Minecraft Game Night at the Stockbridge Library, 7pm	12 Open Air Market of Stockbridge is Indoors Saturday, January 12 11:00 am-3:00 pm 01/12/2019 First Presbyterian Church CE Building 101 S Center St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 101 S Center St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/open-air-market-of-stockbridge-is-indoors-this-saturday-january-12/2019-01-12/ We will be in the First Presbyterian Church CE Building, 101 S. Center in Stockbridge 11 am to 3 pm on Saturdays. January 12, February 9, March 9 and April 13 Vendors will include cheese, honey, bread, baked goods, chocolates, lotions, art, woodworking, hot sauces, relishes, eggs and fresh farm produce. The Presbyterian women will be serving a soup, salad and sandwich luncheon during the market. Local musicians will perform from Noon to 2 pm. For more info, call Suzi 517-851-7437.
13	14 January 14, Winter Collage HS band concert, Jr./Sr High School cafeteria, 7pm, free 7:00 pm-9:00 pm 01/14/2019 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/january-14-winter-collage-hs-band-concert-jr-sr-high-school-cafeteria-7pm-free/2019-01-14/ January 14, Winter Collage HS band concert, Jr./Sr High School cafeteria, 7pm, free	15 FOR OLDER CHILDREN & TEENS Minute to Win It (Age 12 & up) Test your skills against your friends and the clock in Minute to Win It Challenges! Each session will have a different challenge. Come back each week and beat the clock for a chance at a prize! Tuesdays, Jan. 15, 22, 29 & Feb. 5 • 2:45–4:45 p.m. 2:45 pm-4:45 pm 01/15/2019 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/for-older-children-teens-minute-to-win-it-age-12-up-test-your-skills-against-your-friends-and-the-clock-in-minute-to-win-it-challenges-each-session-will-have-a-different-challenge-come-back-e/2019-01-15/ Minute to Win It (Age 12 & up) Test your skills against your friends and the clock in Minute to Win It Challenges! Each session will have a different challenge. Come back each week and beat the clock for a chance at a prize! Tuesdays, Jan. 15, 22, 29 & Feb. 5 • 2:45–4:45 p.m.	16 Coffee Chat Shake off the chilly weather and connect with other community members on Wednesday mornings. Talk about local events, favorite books or movies, new reads, or whatever comes up. Wednesdays, Jan. 9–Feb. 27 • 11 a.m.–12 p.m. 11:00 am-12:00 pm 01/16/2019 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/coffee-chat-shake-off-the-chilly-weather-and-connect-with-other-community-members-on-wednesday-mornings-talk-about-local-events-favorite-books-or-movies-new-reads-or-whatever-comes-up-wednesdays-3-2/2019-01-16/ Coffee Chat Shake off the chilly weather and connect with other community members on Wednesday mornings. Talk about local events, favorite books or movies, new reads, or whatever comes up. Wednesdays, Jan. 9–Feb. 27 • 11 a.m.–12 p.m. FOR TEENS & ADULTS Mindfulness Matters (Age 13 & up) Learn strategies for reducing stress and staying present in the current moment. Kathy Walz, a behavioral health professional with St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea, presents some essential aspects of mindfulness and tips for incorporating it into your life. Wednesdays, Jan. 16 & Feb. 13 • 4:30–5:30 p.m. 4:30 pm-5:30 pm 01/16/2019 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/for-teens-adults-mindfulness-matters-age-13-up-learn-strategies-for-reducing-stress-and-staying-present-in-the-current-moment-kathy-walz-a-behavioral-health-professional-with-st-joseph-mercy/2019-01-16/ FOR TEENS & ADULTS Mindfulness Matters (Age 13 & up) Learn strategies for reducing stress and staying present in the current moment. Kathy Walz, a behavioral health professional with St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea, presents some essential aspects of mindfulness and tips for incorporating it into your life. Wednesdays, Jan. 16 & Feb. 13 • 4:30–5:30 p.m.	17 FOR YOUNG CHILDREN Third Thursday LEGO Junior Makers (Ages 4–7) Kids help pick out a story to hear for inspiration and then get creative with our LEGO collection! Imaginative play helps develop skills used for reading and for life. Thursdays, Jan. 17 & Feb. 21 • 3:45–4:45 p.m 3:45 pm-4:45 pm 01/17/2019 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/for-young-children-third-thursday-lego-junior-makers-ages-4-7-kids-help-pick-out-a-story-to-hear-for-inspiration-and-then-get-creative-with-our-lego-collection-imaginative-play-helps-develo/2019-01-17/ FOR YOUNG CHILDREN Third Thursday LEGO Junior Makers (Ages 4–7) Kids help pick out a story to hear for inspiration and then get creative with our LEGO collection! Imaginative play helps develop skills used for reading and for life. Thursdays, Jan. 17 & Feb. 21 • 3:45–4:45 p.m	18 Family Game Night Take a break from the cold with family and friends on selected Fridays this winter. Play Sushi Go Party!, Codenames, Spot it Junior!, Animal Upon Animal, Apples to Apples and more. We’ll have snacks, too. Fridays, Jan. 18 & Feb. 15 • 5–6:45 p.m. 5:00 pm-6:45 pm 01/18/2019 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/family-game-night-take-a-break-from-the-cold-with-family-and-friends-on-selected-fridays-this-winter-play-sushi-go-party-codenames-spot-it-junior-animal-upon-animal-apples-to-apples-and-more-w/2019-01-18/ Family Game Night Take a break from the cold with family and friends on selected Fridays this winter. Play Sushi Go Party!, Codenames, Spot it Junior!, Animal Upon Animal, Apples to Apples and more. We’ll have snacks, too. Fridays, Jan. 18 & Feb. 15 • 5–6:45 p.m. Family Game Night 5:00 pm-6:45 pm 01/18/2019 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/family-game-night-2/2019-01-18/ Family Game Night Take a break from the cold with family and friends on selected Fridays this winter. We will have a variety of games for you to play, including Sushi Go Party!; Codenames; Spot it Junior!; Animal Upon Animal; Apples to Apples and more. Light snacks will be provided. Fridays, Dec. 14, Jan. 18, Feb. 15 • 5 — 6:45 p.m.	19 free clothing and food items 10:00 am-12:00 pm 01/19/2019 Stockbridge Church of Christ 4783 s m 52 stockbridge, mi 4783 s m 52 stockbridge, mi https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/free-clothing-and-food-items-2-2-2-2/2019-01-19/ The church of Christ located at 4783 S.M-52 Stockbridge offers free clothing and food items every 3rd Saturday of each month. The items are available from 10a.m. until noon.
20 “Winter Is for the Birds” Reading Program Join us as we read our way through winter! Get a BIRD BINGO card at the library, or print one at cadl.org/winter. From Jan. 20–Feb. 26, use it to track your reading and earn prizes. All ages welcome! All day 01/20/2019-02/26/2019 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/winter-is-for-the-birds-reading-program-join-us-as-we-read-our-way-through-winter-get-a-bird-bingo-card-at-the-library-or-print-one-at-cadl-org-winter-from-jan-20-feb-26/2019-01-20/ “Winter Is for the Birds” Reading Program Join us as we read our way through winter! Get a BIRD BINGO card at the library, or print one at cadl.org/winter. From Jan. 20–Feb. 26, use it to track your reading and earn prizes. All ages welcome!	21	22 FOR OLDER CHILDREN & TEENS Minute to Win It (Age 12 & up) Test your skills against your friends and the clock in Minute to Win It Challenges! Each session will have a different challenge. Come back each week and beat the clock for a chance at a prize! Tuesdays, Jan. 15, 22, 29 & Feb. 5 • 2:45–4:45 p.m. 2:45 pm-4:45 pm 01/22/2019 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/for-older-children-teens-minute-to-win-it-age-12-up-test-your-skills-against-your-friends-and-the-clock-in-minute-to-win-it-challenges-each-session-will-have-a-different-challenge-come-back-e-2/2019-01-22/ Minute to Win It (Age 12 & up) Test your skills against your friends and the clock in Minute to Win It Challenges! Each session will have a different challenge. Come back each week and beat the clock for a chance at a prize! Tuesdays, Jan. 15, 22, 29 & Feb. 5 • 2:45–4:45 p.m.	23 Coffee Chat Shake off the chilly weather and connect with other community members on Wednesday mornings. Talk about local events, favorite books or movies, new reads, or whatever comes up. Wednesdays, Jan. 9–Feb. 27 • 11 a.m.–12 p.m. 11:00 am-12:00 pm 01/23/2019 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/coffee-chat-shake-off-the-chilly-weather-and-connect-with-other-community-members-on-wednesday-mornings-talk-about-local-events-favorite-books-or-movies-new-reads-or-whatever-comes-up-wednesdays-3-2-2/2019-01-23/ Coffee Chat Shake off the chilly weather and connect with other community members on Wednesday mornings. Talk about local events, favorite books or movies, new reads, or whatever comes up. Wednesdays, Jan. 9–Feb. 27 • 11 a.m.–12 p.m. Three Cheers for Snow! (Ages 3–6) There’s “snow” doubt your child will love this special program honoring the fl uffy stuff from the sky. Snowman craft included. Wednesday, Jan. 23 • 12:15–1 p.m. 12:15 pm-1:00 pm 01/23/2019 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/three-cheers-for-snow-ages-3-6-theres-snow-doubt-your-child-will-love-this-special-program-honoring-the-fl-uffy-stuff-from-the-sky-snowman-craft-included-wednes/2019-01-23/ Three Cheers for Snow! (Ages 3–6) There’s “snow” doubt your child will love this special program honoring the fl uffy stuff from the sky. Snowman craft included. Wednesday, Jan. 23 • 12:15–1 p.m.	24 FOR TEENS & ADULTSBuild a Birdhouse (Age 12 & up) Gene Wasserman, Country Coordinator for Michigan Bluebird Society and owner of WoodCraft Kits, will show how to identify birds, feed them, and attract them to your yard for nesting. Then make a birdhouse of your own! Registration required; stop in or call 517-851-7810. Thursday, Jan. 24 • 4–5 p.m. 4:00 pm-5:00 pm 01/24/2019 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/for-teens-adultsbuild-a-birdhouse-age-12-up-gene-wasserman-country-coordinator-for-michigan-bluebird-society-and-owner-of-woodcraft-kits-will-show-how-to-identify-birds-feed-them-and-attrac/2019-01-24/ Build a Birdhouse (Age 12 & up) Gene Wasserman, Country Coordinator for Michigan Bluebird Society and owner of WoodCraft Kits, will show how to identify birds, feed them, and attract them to your yard for nesting. Then make a birdhouse of your own! Registration required; stop in or call 517-851-7810. Thursday, Jan. 24 • 4–5 p.m.	25 FOR ADULTS Book Discussion Group Bring your brown-bag lunch at noon and discuss books with us! Refreshments served. Last Fridays • 12–1 p.m. Jan. 25: Spool of Blue Thread by Anne Tyler Feb. 22: News of the World by Paulette Jiles 12:00 pm-1:00 pm 01/25/2019 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/for-adults-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-25-spool-of-blue-thread-by-anne-tyler/2019-01-25/ FOR ADULTS Book Discussion Group Bring your brown-bag lunch at noon and discuss books with us! Refreshments served. Last Fridays • 12–1 p.m. Jan. 25: Spool of Blue Thread by Anne Tyler Feb. 22: News of the World by Paulette Jiles	26
27	28	29 FOR OLDER CHILDREN & TEENS Minute to Win It (Age 12 & up) Test your skills against your friends and the clock in Minute to Win It Challenges! Each session will have a different challenge. Come back each week and beat the clock for a chance at a prize! Tuesdays, Jan. 15, 22, 29 & Feb. 5 • 2:45–4:45 p.m. 2:45 pm-4:45 pm 01/29/2019 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/for-older-children-teens-minute-to-win-it-age-12-up-test-your-skills-against-your-friends-and-the-clock-in-minute-to-win-it-challenges-each-session-will-have-a-different-challenge-come-back-e-2-2/2019-01-29/ Minute to Win It (Age 12 & up) Test your skills against your friends and the clock in Minute to Win It Challenges! Each session will have a different challenge. Come back each week and beat the clock for a chance at a prize! Tuesdays, Jan. 15, 22, 29 & Feb. 5 • 2:45–4:45 p.m.	30 Coffee Chat Shake off the chilly weather and connect with other community members on Wednesday mornings. Talk about local events, favorite books or movies, new reads, or whatever comes up. Wednesdays, Jan. 9–Feb. 27 • 11 a.m.–12 p.m. 11:00 am-12:00 pm 01/30/2019 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/coffee-chat-shake-off-the-chilly-weather-and-connect-with-other-community-members-on-wednesday-mornings-talk-about-local-events-favorite-books-or-movies-new-reads-or-whatever-comes-up-wednesdays-3-2-3/2019-01-30/ Coffee Chat Shake off the chilly weather and connect with other community members on Wednesday mornings. Talk about local events, favorite books or movies, new reads, or whatever comes up. Wednesdays, Jan. 9–Feb. 27 • 11 a.m.–12 p.m.	31 Stockbridge High School Jazz Band Concert Come out to support our local student-musicians and to hear some fun jazz tunes. Thursday, Jan. 31 • 7–7:45 p.m. 7:00 pm-7:45 pm 01/31/2019 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/stockbridge-high-school-jazz-band-concert-come-out-to-support-our-local-student-musicians-and-to-hear-some-fun-jazz-tunes-thursday-jan-31-%e2%80%a2-7-745-p-m/2019-01-31/ Stockbridge High School Jazz Band Concert Come out to support our local student-musicians and to hear some fun jazz tunes. Thursday, Jan. 31 • 7–7:45 p.m.

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

Get involved with SRSLY

Sale of former Middle School marks end of an era

American Legion Riders Chili Cook-Off ladles out another mouthwatering success

Death Notice

Positively Chiropractic amps up preparation for third annual Be Fit 5k Fun Run

Sculptor Mike Jones Visits the Stockbridge Library

LOOK TWICE SAVE A LIFE

Community Spotlight: Suzi Greenway puts Open Air Market in gear

Death Notice

POLICE BLOTTER FROM VILLAGE OF STOCKBRIDGE

Future of Sackrider Hill cross in debate

Puppy & Adult Dog Obedience classes start through Community Ed.

Coffee Chat Shake off the chilly weather and connect with other community members on Wednesday mornings. Talk about local events, favorite books or movies, new reads, or whatever comes up. Wednesdays, Jan. 9–Feb. 27 • 11 a.m.–12 p.m.

January 10, Stockbridge High School Broadway Show Choir, Jr./Sr High school, 7pm, free

January 11, Drop in Minecraft Game Night at the Stockbridge Library, 7pm

Open Air Market of Stockbridge is Indoors Saturday, January 12

January 14, Winter Collage HS band concert, Jr./Sr High School cafeteria, 7pm, free

Coffee Chat Shake off the chilly weather and connect with other community members on Wednesday mornings. Talk about local events, favorite books or movies, new reads, or whatever comes up. Wednesdays, Jan. 9–Feb. 27 • 11 a.m.–12 p.m.

FOR YOUNG CHILDREN Third Thursday LEGO Junior Makers (Ages 4–7) Kids help pick out a story to hear for inspiration and then get creative with our LEGO collection! Imaginative play helps develop skills used for reading and for life. Thursdays, Jan. 17 & Feb. 21 • 3:45–4:45 p.m

Family Game Night Take a break from the cold with family and friends on selected Fridays this winter. Play Sushi Go Party!, Codenames, Spot it Junior!, Animal Upon Animal, Apples to Apples and more. We’ll have snacks, too. Fridays, Jan. 18 & Feb. 15 • 5–6:45 p.m.

Family Game Night

free clothing and food items

“Winter Is for the Birds” Reading Program Join us as we read our way through winter! Get a BIRD BINGO card at the library, or print one at cadl.org/winter. From Jan. 20–Feb. 26, use it to track your reading and earn prizes. All ages welcome!

Coffee Chat Shake off the chilly weather and connect with other community members on Wednesday mornings. Talk about local events, favorite books or movies, new reads, or whatever comes up. Wednesdays, Jan. 9–Feb. 27 • 11 a.m.–12 p.m.

Three Cheers for Snow! (Ages 3–6) There’s “snow” doubt your child will love this special program honoring the fl uffy stuff from the sky. Snowman craft included. Wednesday, Jan. 23 • 12:15–1 p.m.

FOR ADULTS Book Discussion Group Bring your brown-bag lunch at noon and discuss books with us! Refreshments served. Last Fridays • 12–1 p.m. Jan. 25: Spool of Blue Thread by Anne Tyler Feb. 22: News of the World by Paulette Jiles

Coffee Chat Shake off the chilly weather and connect with other community members on Wednesday mornings. Talk about local events, favorite books or movies, new reads, or whatever comes up. Wednesdays, Jan. 9–Feb. 27 • 11 a.m.–12 p.m.

Stockbridge High School Jazz Band Concert Come out to support our local student-musicians and to hear some fun jazz tunes. Thursday, Jan. 31 • 7–7:45 p.m.