Stockbridge Community News

Sunshine and smiles pave the way for the 2025 Stockbridge Homecoming Parade

ABBOTT & FILLMORE AGENCY—FULL SERVICE SINCE 1946

Stockbridge FFA Farm Tractor Show September 26-27

2025 Homecoming Parade Line-up

All You Can Eat Country Breakfast: Sept. 21

Police Blotter From Police Chief Johnnie Torres, Jr.

When one plus one adds to more than two

Mona Moeckel: Turning 97 years old and family-focused as ever

Death Notices

Staff Spotlight: Michelle Burke adds STEAM to STEM at Smith Elementary

Local girl scout troops provide Christmas gifts

Death Notices

Thank You Donor John and Nancy Ocwieja

Madonna University makes it a Stockbridge twofer

Lions Club presents donation to Community Outreach

FALL FLORA OF WATERLOO STATE RECREATION AREA

Fiber Arts with the Flock

All You Can Eat Country Breakfast: Sept. 15

Smokey Bear Reading Challenge

Talk Like a Pirate Day

Family movie/craft night.

Third Tuesdays Book Discussion Group

After-Hours Book Discussion

Fiber Arts with the Flock

RAPTOR MIGRATION

Sunshine and smiles pave the way for the 2025 Stockbridge Homecoming Parade

Photos provided by Judy Williams and Mary Jo David Participants in the 2025 Stockbridge Homecoming...
ABBOTT & FILLMORE AGENCY—FULL SERVICE SINCE 1946

We compare several different top insurance companies for you. We have clients in all areas...
Stockbridge FFA Farm Tractor Show September 26-27
2025 Homecoming Parade Line-up

2025 Homecoming Court Front Row (R-L) Freshman Queen - Lillian Topping, Escort - Kipp Vogel,...
All You Can Eat Country Breakfast: Sept. 21

The First Presbyterian Church of Stockbridge is hosting an All You Can Eat Country Breakfast...

January 14, 2018 Hope Salyer 0 News, Police, Stockbridge,

Stockbridge Police responded to the following complaints this week: 12/25/2017 10:20 am: Stockbridge police conducted...

January 14, 2018 Hope Salyer 0 Community Events, News, Stockbridge Area Wellness Coalition,

By Amy Heydlauff, CEO of the 5 Healthy Towns Foundation When I was a...

January 13, 2018 Hope Salyer 2 events, News, Stockbridge Community Schools,

by Patrice Johnson Mona (Mills) Moeckel has witnessed the emergence of aerosol cans and movie...

January 12, 2018 Hope Salyer 0 Death notice, Gregory, News, Obituary, Stockbridge,

Sharon M McInnes, connections to area. No details given Wilma J. Simmons, Parma died January 8,...

January 11, 2018 Hope Salyer 0 News, Smith Elementary School, Stockbridge Community Schools,

By Patrice Johnson In 1957 when Russia launched its Sputnik satellite, images from space sent...

January 10, 2018 Hope Salyer 0 Community Events, News, Stockbridge, Stockbridge Community News, Stockbridge Girl Scouts,

Three local Girl Scout troops provided Christmas gifts for two local families through the Stockbrige...

January 9, 2018 Hope Salyer 0 Death notice, News, Obituary, Stockbridge,

Rosalie N. Brown, Stockbridge - died Jan. 6, 2018 in Jackson. Arrangements are pending with Caskey-Mitchell...

January 8, 2018 Judy Williams 0 News, Stockbridge Community News,

The Stockbridge Community News wishes to express its appreciation to John & Nancy Ocwieja...

January 7, 2018 Judy Williams 0 News, Sports, Stockbridge, Stockbridge High School, Stockbridge Schools Transportation Department,

by Judy Williams Recently, 2017 SHS graduate Alexis Craft signed a letter of intent to...

January 6, 2018 Hope Salyer 0 Community Events, News, Stockbridge, Stockbridge Community News, Stockbridge Community Outreach,

After sponsoring five families for Christmas, Stockbridge Lions Club president, Gordie Kunzelman, presented a...

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September

8

FALL FLORA OF WATERLOO STATE RECREATION AREA
14:00 -16:30
2024.09.08
Eddy Discovery Center
17030 Bush Rd, Chelsea, MI 48118, USA
17030 Bush Rd, Chelsea, MI 48118, USA
https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/fall-flora-of-waterloo-state-recreation-area/2024-09-08/
FALL FLORA OF WATERLOO STATE RECREATION AREA: 2:00 – 4:30 p.m., Sunday, September 8.
Join naturalist Robert Ayotte for an investigation of fall flora in the vicinity of the Eddy Discovery Center.
We’ll look at asters, goldenrods, sunflowers, spotted coralroot orchids, and discuss just about anything that is
blooming or fruiting at this time of year. Be prepared for about a 2.5 mile of easy walking along the trails. Bring
a loupe (hand lens) or borrow one from the Eddy Discovery Center. Cost: $2/person or $5/family with State
Recreation Passport. Eddy Discovery Center, 17030 Bush Rd. in the Waterloo Recreation Area near Chelsea.
Program limited to 16 people. Please register in advance at 734-475-3170.

9

Fiber Arts with the Flock
13:00 -14:00
2024.09.09
Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library
134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA
134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA
https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/fiber-arts-with-the-flock/2024-09-09/
2nd and 4th Mondays: Fiber Arts with the Flock, 1:00-2:00. Stockbridge Library

15

All You Can Eat Country Breakfast: Sept. 15
08:00 -12:00
2024.09.15
First Presbyterian Church of Stockbridge
101 S Center St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA
101 S Center St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA
https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/all-you-can-eat-country-breakfast-sept-15/2024-09-15/
The First Presbyterian Church of Stockbridge is hosting an All You Can Eat Country Breakfast on Sunday, September 15 from 8 a.m. to Noon for the eighteenth annual All Clubs Day event in Stockbridge.
Everyone is welcome to attend the breakfast served at the First Presbyterian Church CE Building, located at 101 S. Center Street, Stockbridge.
Breakfast includes: homemade biscuits and gravy, eggs, waffles, French toast sticks, hashbrowns, bacon and sausage patties.
Adults………………………………….. $15
Children 5-10 yrs……………………. $8
Under 5 yrs…………………………. Free
Please note that we only accept cash. All proceeds support local missions and outreach programs.
The show will feature vintage, classic and remarkable motorcycles. Participation is by invitation only, but spectators are welcome.

16

Smokey Bear Reading Challenge
09:00 -10:00
2024.09.16
Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library
134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA
134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA
https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/smokey-bear-reading-challenge/2024-09-16/
Sept. 16: Smokey Bear Reading Challenge begins at Stockbridge Library. Ends in October.

18

Talk Like a Pirate Day
12:00 -17:00
2024.09.18
Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library
134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA
134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA
https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/talk-like-a-pirate-day/2024-09-18/
Sept. 18: Talk Like a Pirate Day, Noon-5 p.m. Stockbridge Library

Family movie/craft night.
17:30 -18:45
2024.09.18
Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library
134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA
134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA
https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/family-movie-craft-night/2024-09-18/
Sept. 18: 5:30-6:45 p.m. Family movie/craft night. Stockbridge Library.

19

Third Tuesdays Book Discussion Group
12:30 -13:30
2024.09.19
Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library
134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA
134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA
https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/third-tuesdays-book-discussion-group/2024-09-19/
Sept. 17: Third Tuesdays Book Discussion Group, 12:30-1:30. Stockbridge Library

After-Hours Book Discussion
17:30 -18:30
2024.09.19
Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library
134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA
134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA
https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/after-hours-book-discussion/2024-09-19/
Sept. 19: After-Hours Book Discussion, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Stockbridge Library

23

Fiber Arts with the Flock
13:00 -14:00
2024.09.23
Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library
134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA
134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA
https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/fiber-arts-with-the-flock/2024-09-23/
2nd and 4th Mondays: Fiber Arts with the Flock, 1:00-2:00. Stockbridge Library

29

RAPTOR MIGRATION
14:00 -15:30
2024.09.29
Eddy Discovery Center
17030 Bush Rd, Chelsea, MI 48118, USA
17030 Bush Rd, Chelsea, MI 48118, USA
https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/raptor-migration/2024-09-29/
RAPTOR MIGRATION: 2:00 – 3:30 p.m., Sunday, September 29. Francie Krawcke of Michigan Avian Experience will bring several raptors including hawks, a turkey vulture & an eagle, and discuss how & why they migrate. Cost: $2/person or $5/family with State Recreation Passport. Program will be held at the Eddy Discovery Center, 17030 Bush Rd. in the Waterloo Recreation Area near Chelsea. Please register in advance at 734-475-3170.