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The Open Air Market of Stockbridge is on the township square on October 3

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March 5, 2018 Hope Salyer 0 Meeting Minutes, News, Waterloo,

Waterloo Township Board Unapproved Meeting Minutes 27 February 2018 7:00 P.M. 9773 Mt. Hope Road...

March 5, 2018 Hope Salyer 0 News, Police, Unadilla township, Unadilla Township Police Department,

Unadilla Township Police responded to the following calls for service this week: 2-25-2018 1:11 pm: An officer...

March 5, 2018 Hope Salyer 0 Community Events, events, News,

By Patrice Johnson At first glance, an observer might assume that American Legion Riders are...

March 1, 2018 Hope Salyer 0 News, Stockbridge Community Schools,

By Karl Heidrich Student and staff safety is a top priority for Stockbridge Community Schools....

February 28, 2018 Hope Salyer 0 Gregory, History, News, Stockbridge,

by Diane Rockall Thirty years ago March 1988, the Stockbridge Community School District (SCSD) sought...

February 26, 2018 Hope Salyer 0 Church news, events, News,

By Patrice Johnson Feb. 25, a group of Crossroads Community Church members visited gas stations...

February 26, 2018 Hope Salyer 0 Community Events, events, Heritage Elementary School, News, Stockbridge Area Educational Foundation,

By Bruce Wm. Brown A most grand celebration is scheduled for next month at Heritage...

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by Judy Williams Dear Readers, In the January edition, the Stockbridge Community News printed a...

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by Paul Crandall, Head Librarian, Capital Area District Libraries -- Stockbridge Feb. 23: Naturalist and educator Laurel...

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By Jamey Lister, Ph.D., M.S.W. The opioid crisis has devastated rural communities across the country....

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October 14 - October 20

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Waterloo Area Historical Society Presents: Pioneer Day 2018
12:00 pm-5:00 pm
10/14/2018
Waterloo Farm Museum
13493 Waterloo Munith Rd, Grass Lake, MI 49240, USA

https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/waterloo-area-historical-society-presents-pioneer-day-2018/
This annual celebration of late 19th century farm life includes tours of the Farm Museum and Dewey School, live music, and demonstrations of crafts, trades, and traditional cooking methods.
Concession available on site. Enjoy our down home comfort food, including our famous Waterloo Bean Soup.
Prizes will be awarded for the Pie Contest. For details call Nicole at: 734-268-1225.
A guided tour of the farmhouse is included with admission.
Adults……………….$5
Seniors 62+……….$4
Children 5-12…….$2
Under 5 & Members Free
Waterloo Farm Museum
13493 Waterloo-Munith Rd.
517-596-2254
No Pets, Service Dogs Welcome
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No events
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*Tangible Tuesdays Series (Age 13 & up)
4:00 pm-5:00 pm
10/16/2018
Stockbridge Library
200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA

https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/tangible-tuesdays-series-age-13-up-2-2-2/
*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.
Gregory Community Church Clothes Closet
6:00 pm-8:00 pm
10/16/2018
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-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/
Happens every 1st Saturday, 10-noon; 3rd Tuesday, 6-8pm of the month
Free clothing: Men’s, Women’s, and Children’s
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Coffee Chat
11:00 am-12:00 pm
10/17/2018
Stockbridge Library
200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA

https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/coffee-chat-4-2-2-2-2-2/
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
10/17/2018
Stockbridge Library
200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA

https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/preschool-storytime-with-crafts-ages-3-6-3-2-3/
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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Saint Joseph Mercy Health System to offer low-cost mammography day October 18 and 19
12:00 am
10/18/2018
St. Joe's Chelsea
775 S Main St, Chelsea, MI 48118, USA

https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/saint-joseph-mercy-health-system-to-offer-low-cost-mammography-day-october-18-and-19/
CANTON, Mich. (October 15, 2018) — In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, St. Joseph Mercy Health System and Huron Valley Radiology, P.C. will offer low-cost 2D screening mammograms for $50 at the following locations:
· St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea – October 18, 2018
· St. Joseph Mercy Brighton, St. Joseph Mercy Canton Health Center, St. Joseph Mercy Livingston, St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor, St. Mary Mercy Livonia and the Arbor Health Center in Plymouth – October 19, 2018
Women who are 40 years and older with no current breast problems and have not had a mammogram within the last year are eligible. If your mother or sister was diagnosed with premenopausal breast cancer, mammography
screening is recommended at age 30 and you are eligible to participate in this program. A signed physician order is required. Callback appointments for further images, 3D tomography, ultrasounds and biopsies are NOT included or covered by low-cost screening.
The fee is $50 cash, check or by credit card.
Space is limited so please call now for details or to schedule an appointment:
· Brighton, Canton, Howell, Plymouth, Ypsilanti: 734-712-2335
· Chelsea: 734-593-5540
· Livonia: 734-655-1159
Third Thursday LEGO Junior Makers (Ages 4–7)
4:00 pm-5:00 pm
10/18/2018
Stockbridge Library
200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA

https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/third-thursday-lego-junior-makers-ages-4-7-2/
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!
Thursdays, Sept. 20, Oct. 18 & Nov.15 • 4–5 p.m.
Stockbridge Area Wellness Coalition (SWAC) Meeting every 3rd Thursday of the Month
5:30 pm-7:00 pm
10/18/2018
https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/stockbridge-area-wellness-coalition-swac-meeting-every-3rd-thursday-of-the-month-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/
We meet the 3rd Thursday of every month room 108, Middle School, 5:30.
October 18: “Generations” will be at Cravingz
6:30 pm-8:30 pm
10/18/2018
Cravingz
140 S Clinton St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA

https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/october-18-generations-will-be-at-cravingz/
Celebrate Halloween with Noah Pulse & Stella Live at Cravingz Thursday, October 18 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm.
Hope to see you there!
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Saint Joseph Mercy Health System to offer low-cost mammography day October 18 and 19
12:00 am
10/19/2018
St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor
Michigan Orthopedic Center, 5315 Elliott Dr, Ypsilanti, MI 48197, USA

https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/saint-joseph-mercy-health-system-to-offer-low-cost-mammography-day-october-18-and-19-2/
CANTON, Mich. (October 15, 2018) — In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, St. Joseph Mercy Health System and Huron Valley Radiology, P.C. will offer low-cost 2D screening mammograms for $50 at the following locations:
· St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea – October 18, 2018
· St. Joseph Mercy Brighton, St. Joseph Mercy Canton Health Center, St. Joseph Mercy Livingston, St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor, St. Mary Mercy Livonia and the Arbor Health Center in Plymouth – October 19, 2018
Women who are 40 years and older with no current breast problems and have not had a mammogram within the last year are eligible. If your mother or sister was diagnosed with premenopausal breast cancer, mammography
screening is recommended at age 30 and you are eligible to participate in this program. A signed physician order is required. Callback appointments for further images, 3D tomography, ultrasounds and biopsies are NOT included or covered by low-cost screening.
The fee is $50 cash, check or by credit card.
Space is limited so please call now for details or to schedule an appointment:
· Brighton, Canton, Howell, Plymouth, Ypsilanti: 734-712-2335
· Chelsea: 734-593-5540
· Livonia: 734-655-1159
OPEN AIR MARKET—OCTOBER 19
4:00 pm-7:00 pm
10/19/2018
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/
There are TWO more weeks of outdoor Market with all your favorite vendors. Titus Farms returns in Betty’s spot with seasonal veggies. Lake Divide has your greens, potatoes and garlic, peppers, broccoli and so much more. Also, you’ll find honey, eggs, bread, pies & cookies, soaps & candles, woodworking and friends!
Small Business Saturday is Around the Corner ~ 11/24.
For more info, call Suzi 517-851-7437.
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free clothing and food items
10:00 am-12:00 pm
10/20/2018
Stockbridge Church of Christ
4783 s m 52 stockbridge, mi

https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/free-clothing-and-food-items-2/
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.

ABBOTT & FILLMORE AGENCY—FULL SERVICE SINCE 1946

Bridge to Wellness

Faces of Addiction

Community Calendar

The Open Air Market of Stockbridge is on the township square on October 3

Waterloo Township Board Unapproved Meeting Minutes 27 February 2018

Police Blotter from Unadilla Township Police Chief David S. Russell

Chili maestros, dust off your recipes. The American Legion Riders are rolling a cook-off into town.

From the superintendent’s desk: School system to transition from shelter-in-place to ALICE procedures

A look back in time

C3 Love Tank Challenge raises more than $1600

Festival of Tables coming soon

A reflection on past choices from inmate Donovan Buckner

Critter culture at the Stockbridge Library

How do we fix the opioid crisis in rural communities?

Waterloo Area Historical Society Presents: Pioneer Day 2018

*Tangible Tuesdays Series (Age 13 & up)

Gregory Community Church Clothes Closet

Coffee Chat

Preschool Storytime with Crafts (Ages 3–6)

Saint Joseph Mercy Health System to offer low-cost mammography day October 18 and 19

Third Thursday LEGO Junior Makers (Ages 4–7)

Stockbridge Area Wellness Coalition (SWAC) Meeting every 3rd Thursday of the Month

October 18: “Generations” will be at Cravingz

Saint Joseph Mercy Health System to offer low-cost mammography day October 18 and 19

OPEN AIR MARKET—OCTOBER 19

free clothing and food items