Stockbridge Community News

Stockbridge FFA Farm Tractor Show September 26-27
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The Open Air Market of Stockbridge is on the township square on September 12

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December 15, 2017 Judy Williams 0 Stockbridge Area Educational Foundation,

Article and Photo by Judy Williams The Stockbridge Area Educational Foundation (SAEF) is...

December 14, 2017 Hope Salyer 0 Community Events, News,

Article and photos by Paul Crandall Live reindeer brought holiday cheer Thursday, December 14 to...

December 14, 2017 Hope Salyer 0 News, Police, SAESA, Stockbridge, Village of Stockbridge News,

Stockbridge Police responded to the following complaints this week: 12/04/2017 4:10: The Stockbridge Police...

December 14, 2017 Hope Salyer 0 Community Events, News, Police, Village of Stockbridge News,

Below, the Stockbridge Community News is pleased to introduce the first of a new monthly...

December 13, 2017 Hope Salyer 1 Community Events, Munith, News, SAESA, Stockbridge Area Arts Council, Stockbridge Area Educational Foundation, Stockbridge Area Fire Department, Stockbridge Area Garden Club, Stockbridge Area Genealogical/Historical Society, Stockbridge Area Wellness Coalition, Stockbridge Capital Area District Library, Stockbridge Community News, Stockbridge Community Outreach, Stockbridge Community Schools, Stockbridge Cub Scouts, Stockbridge Masonic Lodge, Waterloo Farm Museum,

The Stockbridge area is home to a wide array of nonprofit and charitable organizations, all...

December 13, 2017 Hope Salyer 0 events, News, Sports, Stockbridge Community News, Stockbridge High School,

The Panthers lost another close game on Tuesday night at home against Eaton Rapids. Battling...

December 13, 2017 Hope Salyer 0 Heritage Elementary School, News, Stockbridge Community News, Stockbridge Community Schools, Uncategorized,

by Bev Glynn, photos by parents Friday, Dec. 8. fourth grade students from Heritage Elementary...

December 12, 2017 Hope Salyer 0 News, Stockbridge Community Schools,

December 11, 2017 Judy Williams 0 Stockbridge Community Schools, Stockbridge High School,

by Patrice Johnson. Photos by Judy Wiliams. December 11 marked a watershed day for SHS...

December 11, 2017 Hope Salyer 0 events, Holidays, News, Stockbridge Capital Area District Library,

by Paul Crandall The Stockbridge Library of Capital Area District Libraries (CADL) was hopping with...

< 2023 >

March

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			1 Family Storytime (Ages up to 6) 10:30 -11:00 2023.03.01 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-storytime-ages-up-to-6-2/2023-03-01/ Join us Wednesdays for engaging stories, songs, and activities to help build early literacy skills. Wednesdays, 10:30–11:00 a.m. Family Story Time 10:30 -11:00 2023.03.01 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-story-time/2023-03-01/ Family Story Time on Wednesdays from 10:30- 11am	2 Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention—Tues/Thurs 07:00 -08:00 2023.03.02 https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/tai-chi-for-arthritis-and-fall-prevention-tues-thurs/2023-03-02/ Jan. 10 – Mar. 9, 2023, 7-8am, Online Helps people with or without arthritis to improve balance, both mentally and physically, which helps significantly reduce the rate of falls experienced by older adults. Coffee Chat (Adults) 10:30 -11:30 2023.03.02 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/coffee-chat-adults-2/2023-03-02/ Connect with other community members on Thursday mornings. 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.	3 Art vs. Science drop-in lab 10:00 -16:00 2023.03.03 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/art-vs-science-drop-in-lab/2023-03-03/ March 3: Art vs. Science drop-in lab. 10a.m. – 4 p.m. Stockbridge Library Keep Calm and Carry Yarn (Teens & Adults) 13:00 -14:00 2023.03.03 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/keep-calm-and-carry-yarn-teens-adults-4-2/2023-03-03/ Meet with fellow fiber crafters, show off your projects and learn from each other. Fridays, Mar. 3 & 17 • 1–2 p.m.	4
5 HERPS! MICHIGAN’S AMPHIBIANS AND REPTILES 14:00 -15:00 2023.03.05 Eddy Discovery Center 17030 Bush Rd, Chelsea, MI 48118, USA 17030 Bush Rd, Chelsea, MI 48118, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/herps-michigans-amphibians-and-reptiles-2/2023-03-05/ HERPS! MICHIGAN’S AMPHIBIANS AND REPTILES: 2:00 – 3:00 p.m., Sunday, March 5. Nature Discovery will bring live snakes and turtles that can be found in Michigan. Observe these intriguing creatures up close as you learn about their diverse life styles and how they survive in our state. Following the program, you will have the opportunity to handle some of them and watch them eat. Cost: $2/person or $5/family. Eddy Discovery Center, 17030 Bush Rd. in the Waterloo Recreation Area near Chelsea. Please register in advance at 734-475-3170.	6	7 Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention—Tues/Thurs 07:00 -08:00 2023.03.07 https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/tai-chi-for-arthritis-and-fall-prevention-tues-thurs/2023-03-07/ Jan. 10 – Mar. 9, 2023, 7-8am, Online Helps people with or without arthritis to improve balance, both mentally and physically, which helps significantly reduce the rate of falls experienced by older adults. Sons of American Legion Meetings 19:00 -20:00 2023.03.07 American Legion Mackinder Glenn 830 S Clinton St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 830 S Clinton St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/sons-of-american-legion-meetings/2023-03-07/ Sons of American Legion Meetings: Stockbridge. Post 510. 1st Tuesday every month. 7pm	8 Family Storytime (Ages up to 6) 10:30 -11:00 2023.03.08 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-storytime-ages-up-to-6-2/2023-03-08/ Join us Wednesdays for engaging stories, songs, and activities to help build early literacy skills. Wednesdays, 10:30–11:00 a.m. Family Story Time 10:30 -11:00 2023.03.08 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-story-time/2023-03-08/ Family Story Time on Wednesdays from 10:30- 11am	9 Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention—Tues/Thurs 07:00 -08:00 2023.03.09 https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/tai-chi-for-arthritis-and-fall-prevention-tues-thurs/2023-03-09/ Jan. 10 – Mar. 9, 2023, 7-8am, Online Helps people with or without arthritis to improve balance, both mentally and physically, which helps significantly reduce the rate of falls experienced by older adults. Coffee Chat (Adults) 10:30 -11:30 2023.03.09 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/coffee-chat-adults-2/2023-03-09/ Connect with other community members on Thursday mornings. 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.	10	11 OLD-TIME MAPLE SUGAR FESTIVAL 10:00 -16:00 2023.03.11 Eddy Discovery Center 17030 Bush Rd, Chelsea, MI 48118, USA 17030 Bush Rd, Chelsea, MI 48118, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/old-time-maple-sugar-festival/2023-03-11/ OLD-TIME MAPLE SUGAR FESTIVAL: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Saturday, March 11. It’s time for that traditional rite of spring – tapping maple trees. Take a guided walk to see various methods of collecting sap, and learn how to boil it down to make syrup. Antique equipment for making syrup will be on display from the Waterloo Farm Museum, and maple products will be available for purchase. Eddy Discovery Center, 17030 Bush Rd. in the Waterloo Recreation Area near Chelsea. Contact the Center at (734) 475-3170 for more information. Free admission. Chicken Supper at the Plainfield United Methodist Church 17:00 -19:00 2023.03.11 Plainfield United methodist Church 17845 M-36, Gregory, MI 48137, USA 17845 M-36, Gregory, MI 48137, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/chicken-supper-at-the-plainfield-united-methodist-church-3-2-2/2023-03-11/ Saturday, March 11th Chicken Supper at the Plainfield United Methodist Church, 5 pm – ? 17845 M-36, Gregory, MI 48137 Takeouts only. Freewill donation. All are welcome.
12	13 American Legion Monthly Meetings 19:00 -20:00 2023.03.13 American Legion Mackinder Glenn 830 S Clinton St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 830 S Clinton St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/american-legion-monthly-meetings/2023-03-13/ American Legion Monthly Meetings: Stockbridge. Post 510. 2nd Monday every month. 7pm	14	15 Family Storytime (Ages up to 6) 10:30 -11:00 2023.03.15 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-storytime-ages-up-to-6-2/2023-03-15/ Join us Wednesdays for engaging stories, songs, and activities to help build early literacy skills. Wednesdays, 10:30–11:00 a.m. Family Story Time 10:30 -11:00 2023.03.15 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-story-time/2023-03-15/ Family Story Time on Wednesdays from 10:30- 11am After-Hours Book Discussion Group (Adults) 18:30 -19:30 2023.03.15 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-group-adults-3/2023-03-15/ Join a lively discussion at the Stockbridge Library. 3rd Wednesdays • 6:30-7:30 p.m. March 15: The Maid by Nita Prose After-Hours Book Discussion Group (Adults) 18:30 -19:30 2023.03.15 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-group-adults-2/2023-03-15/ Join a lively discussion at the Stockbridge Library. 3 rd Wednesdays • 6:30-7:30 p.m. Feb. 15: The Book of Hope by Jane Goodall March 15: The Maid by Nita Prose	16 Coffee Chat (Adults) 10:30 -11:30 2023.03.16 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/coffee-chat-adults-2/2023-03-16/ Connect with other community members on Thursday mornings. 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Third Thursday Book Discussion Group (Adults) 11:30 -12:30 2023.03.16 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/third-thursday-book-discussion-group-adults-3/2023-03-16/ Enjoy refreshments and join the discussion! 3rd Thursdays • 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. March 16: Last Summer Boys by Bill Rivers Third Thursday Book Discussion Group (Adults) 11:30 -12:30 2023.03.16 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/third-thursday-book-discussion-group-adults-2/2023-03-16/ Enjoy refreshments and join the discussion! 3rd Thursdays • 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Feb. 16: Horse by Geraldine Brooks March 16: Last Summer Boys by Bill Rivers	17 Art vs. Science drop-in lab 10:00 -16:00 2023.03.17 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/art-vs-science-drop-in-lab-2/2023-03-17/ March 17: Art vs. Science drop-in lab. 10a.m. – 4 p.m. Stockbridge Library Keep Calm and Carry Yarn (Teens & Adults) 13:00 -14:00 2023.03.17 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/keep-calm-and-carry-yarn-teens-adults-4-2-2/2023-03-17/ Meet with fellow fiber crafters, show off your projects and learn from each other. Fridays, Mar. 3 & 17 • 1–2 p.m.	18
19 Teen Skate Party 13:00 -15:00 2023.03.19 Arctic Coliseum 501 Coliseum Dr, Chelsea, MI 48118, USA 501 Coliseum Dr, Chelsea, MI 48118, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/teen-skate-party/2023-03-19/ EYES ON THE FOREST: HOW YOU CAN HELP PREVENT NEW FOREST PEST INVASIONS 14:00 -15:00 2023.03.19 Eddy Discovery Center 17030 Bush Rd, Chelsea, MI 48118, USA 17030 Bush Rd, Chelsea, MI 48118, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/eyes-on-the-forest-how-you-can-help-prevent-new-forest-pest-invasions/2023-03-19/ EYES ON THE FOREST: HOW YOU CAN HELP PREVENT NEW FOREST PEST INVASIONS: 2:00 – 3:00 p.m., Sunday, March 19. Exotic invasive pests continue to put pressure on Michigan’s forest health, and early detection of new invaders is critical for minimizing damage. Dr. Georgia Peterson will introduce you to some of these pests that are threatening Michigan’s forests. Learn how you can become a citizen scientist and adopt a ‘sentinel tree’ to help spot these invaders before they become widespread. Eddy Discovery Center, 17030 Bush Rd. in the Waterloo Recreation Area near Chelsea. Register for this program at 734-475-3170. Free admission.	20	21	22 Family Storytime (Ages up to 6) 10:30 -11:00 2023.03.22 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-storytime-ages-up-to-6-2/2023-03-22/ Join us Wednesdays for engaging stories, songs, and activities to help build early literacy skills. Wednesdays, 10:30–11:00 a.m. Family Story Time 10:30 -11:00 2023.03.22 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-story-time/2023-03-22/ Family Story Time on Wednesdays from 10:30- 11am	23 Coffee Chat (Adults) 10:30 -11:30 2023.03.23 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/coffee-chat-adults-2/2023-03-23/ Connect with other community members on Thursday mornings. 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.	24	25
26 SPIDERS AND THEIR KIN 14:00 -15:00 2023.03.26 Eddy Discovery Center 17030 Bush Rd, Chelsea, MI 48118, USA 17030 Bush Rd, Chelsea, MI 48118, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/spiders-and-their-kin/2023-03-26/ SPIDERS AND THEIR KIN: *2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Sunday, March 26.* Dr. Cara Shillington will introduce you to live spiders, tarantulas, scorpions and other intriguing invertebrates. Learn about poisonous spiders in Michigan, where they hang out, and how to avoid them. Cost: $2/person or $5/family. Gerald E. Eddy Discovery Center, 17030 Bush Rd. in the Waterloo Recreation Area near Chelsea. Please register in advance at 734-475-3170.	27	28 American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Meetings 19:00 -20:00 2023.03.28 American Legion Mackinder Glenn 830 S Clinton St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 830 S Clinton St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/american-legion-ladies-auxiliary-meetings/2023-03-28/ American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Meetings: Stockbridge. Post 510. 4th Tuesday every month. 7pm	29 Family Storytime (Ages up to 6) 10:30 -11:00 2023.03.29 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-storytime-ages-up-to-6-2/2023-03-29/ Join us Wednesdays for engaging stories, songs, and activities to help build early literacy skills. Wednesdays, 10:30–11:00 a.m. Family Story Time 10:30 -11:00 2023.03.29 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-story-time/2023-03-29/ Family Story Time on Wednesdays from 10:30- 11am	30 Coffee Chat (Adults) 10:30 -11:30 2023.03.30 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/coffee-chat-adults-2/2023-03-30/ Connect with other community members on Thursday mornings. 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.	31