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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...

March 27, 2018 Hope Salyer 0 News, Stockbridge, Stockbridge Community News, Village of Stockbridge News, Village of Stockbridge Police Department,

by Chief of Police Johnnie Torres, Jr. Like most of us, I am looking forward...

March 27, 2018 Hope Salyer 0 News, Stockbridge Community Schools, Stockbridge High School, The Panther Yearbook,

Stockbridge High School’s yearbook, The Panther, has been recognized for excellence and featured in the...

March 26, 2018 Judy Williams 0 Heritage Elementary School, Stockbridge, Stockbridge Area Educational Foundation, Stockbridge Community Schools, Stockbridge High School, Stockbridge School Board, Stockbridge Schools Transportation Department, Uncategorized,

Article by Bruce Brown and photos by Judy Williams Guest were treated to 29 tables...

March 26, 2018 Hope Salyer 1 Announcement, News, Stockbridge Community Schools,

By Karl Heidrich Feb. 21, Governor Snyder unveiled the Marshall Plan for Talent, a statewide...

March 26, 2018 Hope Salyer 0 Church news, events, Munith, News,

By Cindy Lance On any given Sunday, Alma Back can be found making announcements in front...

March 24, 2018 Hope Salyer 0 Farm News, News,

By Michael Sweet Bugs that chase us around the yard and try to sting...

March 23, 2018 Hope Salyer 0 Stockbridge, Stockbridge High School, Stockbridge Junior High, Stockbridge Junior High School,

SRSLY Stockbridge is celebrating another successful 3x3 Basketball Tournament, which was held on Saturday, March...

March 23, 2018 Hope Salyer 0 News, Waterloo Farm Museum,

Article submitted by the Waterloo Area Historical Society from archived information From 1844 to 1963—over...

March 22, 2018 Hope Salyer 0 Uncaged Student News,

The Stockbridge Schools Uncaged news team earned a Silver Crown from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association for...

March 22, 2018 Hope Salyer 0 Stockbridge Community News, Stockbridge Community Schools, Stockbridge High School, Stockbridge Junior High,

Rylee Tolson Article and photo by Cindy Lance When asked to name any recent accomplishments,...

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October 21 - October 27

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*Tangible Tuesdays Series (Age 13 & up)
4:00 pm-5:00 pm
10/23/2018
Stockbridge Library
200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA

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*Tangible Tuesdays Series (Age 13 & up)
Roll up your sleeves and have fun with hands-on events,
every Tuesday afternoon for four weeks. *Registration
required for all sessions.
Selected Tuesdays • 4–5 p.m.
Oct. 2: *Duct Tape Magic with Joel Tacey
Create colorful bookmarks, bracelets, wallets, pouches
and more, using 50+ colors and custom templates.
Duct tape door prizes, too!
Oct. 9: *Pottery Class
Staff from Painterly Pottery will help you paint mugs
and bowls with an autumn theme.
Oct. 16: *Kitchen Magic with Ming
Ming Louie provides instruction for making Won ton soup
with pork and shrimp filling. Delicious samples, too!
Oct. 23: *Henna Tattoos with Anshu Varma
Learn about the traditional and cultural origins of henna
while creating your own temporary tattoo.
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Coffee Chat
11:00 am-12:00 pm
10/24/2018
Stockbridge Library
200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA

https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/coffee-chat-4-2-2-2-2-2-2/
Connect with other community members on Wednesday
mornings. Talk about local events, favorite books or movies,
new reads, or whatever comes up.
Wednesdays, Sept. 12–Dec. 19 • 11 a.m.–12 p.m.
Preschool Storytime with Crafts (Ages 3–6)
12:15 pm-1:00 pm
10/24/2018
Stockbridge Library
200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA

https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/preschool-storytime-with-crafts-ages-3-6-3-2-3-2/
Preschool Storytime with Crafts (Ages 3–6)
Designed especially for 3–6 year olds, but younger patrons welcome with close adult supervision.
Wednesdays, Sept. 26–Oct. 24 • 12:15–1 p.m.
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Book Discussion Group
12:00 pm-1:00 pm
10/26/2018
Stockbridge Library
200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA

https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/book-discussion-group-4-2/
Book Discussion Group
Selected Fridays • 12–1 p.m.
Enjoy refreshments and join the discussion!
Sept. 28: Sons and Soldiers: The untold story of the Jews
who escaped the Nazis and returned with the U.S. Army
to fight Hitler, by Bruce B. Henderson
Oct. 26: Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage murders
and the birth of the FBI, by David Grann
Nov. 30: Dead Wake: The last crossing of the Lusitania,
by Erik Larson
OPEN AIR MARKET—OCTOBER 26
4:00 pm-7:00 pm
10/26/2018
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-2018-opening-day-on-the-square-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/
This is our last week for the Open Air Market outdoors. We will have garlic, peppers, greens, kohlrabi, onions, cabbage, fresh herbs, cheese, pesto, honey, eggs, jam, bread, pies, baked goods, maple syrup, woodworking & more!
We will be closing Friday, Oct 26 at 6:30 due to darkness and cold weather.
Small Business Saturday is November 24.
The Winter Market with luncheons and local music will be held in the First Presbyterian Church CE Building, from 11 am to 3 pm on Saturdays: Jan 12, Feb 9, Mar 9 and Apr 13.
The Market would like to thank all of our patrons this season, and especially everyone who came out in the rain and cold. The Vendors of the Market are here for you with their products that they create locally and they appreciate your purchases. Thank you to the musicians over the summer and the Friends of the Market who put up signs weekly. Most of all, thank you to the Stockbridge Township, the Stockbridge DDA and 5 Healthy Towns for their support.
For more info, call Suzi 517-851-7437.
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October 27: Cravingz are hosting wine~charity~friends
11:00 am-5:00 pm
10/27/2018
Cravingz
140 S Clinton St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA

https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/october-27-cravingz-are-hosting-winecharityfriends/
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.
Join us at Cravingz October 27 when we will be hosting WINE~CHARITY~FRIENDS. For every glass of wine purchased between 11 am and 5 pm Cravingz will make a $1 donation to the Halloween pole of your choice.
Cravingz’ famous large sandwiches are now available in half portions with fruit—just $3.99!
Munith Lions Halloween Parade: Saturday, October 27
2:00 pm-3:00 pm
10/27/2018
Munith, MI, United States
Munith Methodist Church, Munith, MI, United States

https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/munith-lions-halloween-parade-saturday-october-27/
The Munith Lions are busy planning their annual community Halloween parade. For over 40 years, the Munith Lions have sponsored this yearly event, the only event still celebrated within this small community.
Treat bags will be handed out and we will be offering free cider, donuts and popcorn.
The Lions will also be giving free vision testing for kids at the Munith Methodist Church on 7th Street.
There will be a float contest with the parade Grand Marshal judging the top three floats.
1^st Place – $50
2^nd Place – $30
3^rd Place – $20
If you would like to join in the parade, line up starts at 1 pm on 1^st Street. Children and adults alike may walk or bike in the parade. If you bike and you’re wearing a costume, make sure you can see clearly and ride safely.
Spooktacular Night at Stockbridge United Methodist Church
5:00 pm-7:00 pm
10/27/2018
Stockbridge United Methodist Church
219 E Elizabeth St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA

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October 27 from 5 to 7 pm: Spooktacular Night at Stockbridge United Methodist Church (219 E. Elizabeth St.) There will be a Haunted House and dinner will be provided. A free will donation will be appreciated.
Turkey Supper, Bake & Craft Sale
5:00 pm-7:00 pm
10/27/2018
Millville United Methodist Church, 1932 Michigan 52, Stockbridge, MI, United States
Millville United Methodist Church, 1932 Michigan 52, Stockbridge, MI, United States

https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/turkey-supper-bake-craft-sale/
Turkey Supper, Bake & Craft Sale, Saturday, October 27, 5-7pm, free will offering/takeouts available. Millville Church, 1932 N. M-52, 5 mi. north of Stockbridge or 9 mi. south of I-96 on M-52. Info-517-851-7853.

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

Lock it or lose it

Stockbridge High School Earns Jostens National Yearbook Design Recognition

15 Years of Success: Festival of Tables 2018

From the Superintendent’s Desk: Governor recognizes Stockbridge as one of 11 School Systems leading the way

People in our community – Making a difference: Spotlight on Alma Back

Save the bees

SRSLY Encourages Healthy Choices for Youth at 5th Annual 3×3 Basketball Tournament

A brief history of Dewey School: Still ringing students back to class

SHS Uncaged wins National Silver Crown

Student of the Month for March 2018

*Tangible Tuesdays Series (Age 13 & up)

Coffee Chat

Preschool Storytime with Crafts (Ages 3–6)

Book Discussion Group

OPEN AIR MARKET—OCTOBER 26

October 27: Cravingz are hosting wine~charity~friends

Munith Lions Halloween Parade: Saturday, October 27

Spooktacular Night at Stockbridge United Methodist Church

Turkey Supper, Bake & Craft Sale