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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...
The Open Air Market of Stockbridge is on the township square on October 10

During October, we are open from 4 to 6:30 p.m. ITEMS: vegetables, organic produce, herbs,...

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...

April 15, 2018 Hope Salyer 0 Death notice, Gregory, News, Obituary, Stockbridge, Stockbridge Area Educational Foundation,

Delores J. Young, Gregory - died April 14, 2018.Visitation Tuesday April 17, 2018 at Caskey-Mitchell...

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May 05 - May 11

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No events
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St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea to offer series of free mental health classes this spring
6:30 pm-7:30 pm
05/06/2019
St. Joe's Chelsea
775 S Main St, Chelsea, MI 48118, USA

https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/st-joseph-mercy-chelsea-to-offer-series-of-free-mental-health-classes-this-spring-2/
St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea to offer series of free mental health classes this spring
CHELSEA, Mich. (April 2, 2019) – This spring, St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea will host a “Minding Your Health Series,” which includes three educational programs aimed at improving mental health in the community. These events are free and open to the public. All classes will be held inside the Chelsea Wellness Center, located at 14800 E. Old US Hwy. 12 in Chelsea. Please register by calling the Chelsea Wellness Center at 734-214-0220. The dates, times and class topics are:
Date: April 8
Time: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Topic: Why Diets Fail
Description: Learn to better understand the roles food and exercise play in our lives, and what might really be in the way of lasting change.
Date: May 6
Time: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Topic: Finding Help: When to get it and where to go
Description: Learn when to seek mental health treatment and where to find the support needed.
Date: May 29
Time: 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Topic: Aging at Home: Is it safe?
Description: Learn about the medical conditions and medications to watch for as you age, risk factors of living alone, how to complete a home safety assessment and when to consider a driving evaluation. Individuals will also learn about geriatric psychiatric evaluations and neuropsychological evaluations
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FOR ADULTS: Coffee Chat Wednesdays,
11:00 am-12:00 pm
05/08/2019
Stockbridge Library
200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA

https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/for-adults-coffee-chat-wednesdays-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/
Coffee Chat
Wednesdays, March 6, 13, 20 & 27; April 3, 10, 17 & 24; May 1, 8, 15, 22 • 11 a.m.
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.
FOR ADULTS: Japanese-American Experience: the internment camps of World War II
4:00 pm-5:00 pm
05/08/2019
Stockbridge Library
200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA

https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/for-adults-japanese-american-experience-the-internment-camps-of-world-war-ii/
Japanese-American Experience: the internment camps of World War II. Help us mark
Asian-Pacific Heritage Month with this presentation of how Japanese-Americans
endeavored to make their lives as “normal” as possible while imprisoned. Presented by
Carlos Villegas-Castaneda. Mr. Villegas-Castaneda is an instructor of Spanish language,
literature and culture at Adrian College.
Wednesday, May 8 • 4 – 5 p.m.
FOR OLDER CHILDREN & TEENS: Kids Read to Oliver (Ages 6 & up) Kids will enjoy reading aloud to a specially trained golden retriever. Wednesdays, March 13, April 10, May 8 • 6–6:30 p.m.
6:00 pm-6:30 pm
05/08/2019
Stockbridge Library
200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA

https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/for-older-children-teens-kids-read-to-oliver-ages-6-up-kids-will-enjoy-reading-aloud-to-a-specially-trained-golden-retriever-wednesdays-march-13-april-10-may-8-%e2%80%a2-6-630-p-m-2-2/
Kids Read to Oliver (Ages 6 & up)
Kids will enjoy reading aloud to a specially trained golden retriever.
Wednesdays, March 13, April 10, May 8 • 6–6:30 p.m.
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Open Air Market of Stockbridge is on the Town Square Friday, May 10
4:00 pm-7:00 pm
05/10/2019
Stockbridge Town Square, South Center Street, Stockbridge, MI, United States
Stockbridge Town Square, South Center Street, Stockbridge, MI, United States

https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/open-air-market-of-stockbridge-is-on-the-town-square-friday-may-3-2/
This is our 9th season, and we’ll be on the Town Square from 4 pm to 7 pm. Your favorite vendors will be there with cheese, honey, maple syrup, chocolates and baked goods, bread, pies, British specialties by Lynn, soaps and candles, essential oils, sprays and pet supplies. Come meet Olga the herbalist and Ivanka the crochet queen.
Lake Divide Farm will be here this week or next depending on crops. Zumo Eco Farm pesto and chips will return in June.
Our market is community based. Last week, the Austin sisters entertained in between sets by Larry Guenther, making this a special moment for all. Learn about the Open Air Market by attending. We believe in our vendors and their products so we all achieve marketing goals.
Enjoy Market Music from 5:30 to 7 pm. This month, featuring:
- May 3 Larry Guenther
- May 10 Gary Allen
- May 17 McDonald Bros
- May 24 Mark Sandstrom
- May 31 Judy Banker
The 4th Annual Community Garage Sale will be May 17 starting at 11 am to 7 pm. We will have food nutrition information and recipes several times a month.
RECYCLE YOUR PAPER BAGS at the MARKET so we can go PLASTIC FREE.
Contact Suzi for any questions about the Open Air Market of Stockbridge: 517-851-7437.
Market Music Series
5:30 pm-7:00 pm
05/10/2019
Stockbridge Town Square
125 S Clinton St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA

https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/market-music-series-3-2/
Market Music Series
5:30 to 7 pm
Stockbridge Town Square by the Gazebo
The Open Air Market partners with the Library, SDDA, Friends of the Library, Arts Council, & Chamber of Commerce to present local musicians (weather permitting) throughout the month.
Fridays May 3–31 5:30 to 7 p
May 3 Larry Guenther
May 10 Gary Allen
May 17 McDonald Bros
May 24 Mark Sandstrom
May 31 Judy Banker
FOR OLDER CHILDREN & TEENS: Minecraft Game Night (Ages 8-15)
7:00 pm-8:30 pm
05/10/2019
Stockbridge Library
200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA

https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/for-older-children-teens-minecraft-game-night-ages-8-15-2/
Minecraft Game Night (Ages 8-15)
Get your game on with fellow Minecrafters in an after-hours event open to beginner,
intermediate and advanced players. Refreshments provided. No registration required.
Fridays, March 8 and May 10 • 7–8:30 p.m.
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Jackson County Museum Day 10am - 4pm
10:00 am-4:00 pm
05/11/2019
Waterloo Farm Museum
13493 Waterloo Munith Rd, Grass Lake, MI 49240, USA

https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/jackson-county-museum-day-10am-4pm/
Jackson County Museum Day
10am – 4pm
Blessing of the Plow
5:00 pm-11:30 pm
05/11/2019
830 S Clinton St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA
830 S Clinton St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA

https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/blessing-of-the-plow/
The American Legion Mackinder-Glenn Post #510 is holding its 10^th annual Blessing of the Plow on Saturday, May 11. A BBQ dinner will be served beginning at 5:00 P.M. and ending at 7:00 P.M., and a live band will perform from 7:30 P.M. to 11:30 P.M.

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

The Open Air Market of Stockbridge is on the township square on October 10

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

Death Notice

St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea to offer series of free mental health classes this spring

FOR ADULTS: Coffee Chat Wednesdays,

FOR ADULTS: Japanese-American Experience: the internment camps of World War II

FOR OLDER CHILDREN & TEENS: Kids Read to Oliver (Ages 6 & up) Kids will enjoy reading aloud to a specially trained golden retriever. Wednesdays, March 13, April 10, May 8 • 6–6:30 p.m.

Open Air Market of Stockbridge is on the Town Square Friday, May 10

Market Music Series

FOR OLDER CHILDREN & TEENS: Minecraft Game Night (Ages 8-15)

Jackson County Museum Day 10am - 4pm

Blessing of the Plow