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October

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2	3 Stockbridge Area Garden Club 12:00 -15:00 2016.10.03 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/stockbridge-area-garden-club/2016-10-03/ Annual harvest potluck lunch and white elephant sale. Stockbridge Presbyterian Community Center. Bring place settings and a dish to pass. Public welcome. Groundbreaking Ceremony 17:30 -18:00 2016.10.03 Stockbridge Jr/Sr High School 416 N Clinton St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 416 N Clinton St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/groundbreaking-ceremony/2016-10-03/ The ceremony will take place on Monday October 3rd at 5:30 p.m. in front of the future Junior/Senior High. Stockbridge Community Outreach 18:00 -18:30 2016.10.03 Stockbridge, MI 49285, United States Stockbridge, MI 49285, United States Stockbridge, MI 49285, United States https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/stockbridge-community-outreach/2016-10-03/ Every Monday through October 24 at 6:00 there is free produce distribution called FFI at Jeruel Baptist Church in Munith. Stockbridge Community Outreach is our local food pantry, clothing bank and crisis center. We can also connect you to other resources that may be able to help in time of need. We are supported by local churches, community organizations and individual donors. We serve the people living in the Stockbridge Community School District. Contact us at 517.851.7285 or email outreach49285@gmail.com	4 Lions Club Meeting 17:00 -19:00 2016.10.04 https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/lions-club-meeting/2016-10-04/ Basement of Stockbridge Township Hall. 5:30 PM – 10/4/2016 8:00 PM SHS “Dig Pink” Volleyball Game 17:00 -21:00 2016.10.04 Stockbridge Jr/Sr High School 416 N Clinton St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 416 N Clinton St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/shs-dig-pink-volleyball-game/2016-10-04/ Join the Stockbridge high school volleyball teams as they raise money for breast cancer research at their 2nd annual dig pink game on Tuesday, October 4 starting at 5 pm. There will be door prizes, a 50/50 raffle, bake sale and dig pink t-shirts for sale. All profits will be sent to the Side Out Organization for Breast Cancer Research. Can’t make the game, but still want to donate? Visit www.side-out.org/digpink and enter keyword Stockbridge panthers (MI).	5 Planning Commission Meeting 15:00 -19:00 2016.10.05 Stockbridge, MI, United States Stockbridge, MI, United States Stockbridge, MI, United States https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/planning-commission-meeting/2016-10-05/ Basement of Stockbridge Township Hall High School Parent-Teacher Conferences 16:00 -19:00 2016.10.05 Stockbridge, MI, United States Stockbridge, MI, United States Stockbridge, MI, United States https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/high-school-parent-teacher-conferences/2016-10-05/ High School	6	7 Senior Lunch-Stockbridge 11:00 -14:00 2016.10.07 Stockbridge, MI, United States Stockbridge, MI, United States Stockbridge, MI, United States https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/senior-lunch-stockbridge-2/2016-10-07/ Basement of Stockbridge Town Hall 6th Annual Harvest Festival 12:00 -20:00 2016.10.07-2016.10.08 Stockbridge Town Hall 125 South Clinton Street, Stockbridge, MI, United States 125 South Clinton Street, Stockbridge, MI, United States https://www.facebook.com/events/1627300957599165/ Friday & Saturday on the Square. There will be a tractor show, arts and craft show, live entertainment, 5k Walk/Run, hay rides, tractor parade, pumpkin decorating, pedal pulls, monster mas and dash and much more! Mary Wilson Retirement Open House-Township Offices 18:00 -20:00 2016.10.07 Stockbridge Town Hall 125 South Clinton Street, Stockbridge, MI, United States 125 South Clinton Street, Stockbridge, MI, United States https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/mary-wilson-retirement-open-house-township-offices/2016-10-07/ Township Clerk Mary Wilson is Retiring – The Township Offices will be having an Open House for Mary to celebrate 20 years of service and dedicaiton to our Township on October 7th from 6-8pm at the Township Hall. Please join us for refreshments, desserts, memories and laughter as we say good luck to Mary. She will be missed by all of us!	8 A Walk to Remember (5K) 11:00 -13:00 2016.10.08 Stockbridge Jr/Sr High School 416 N Clinton St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 416 N Clinton St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/a-walk-to-remember-5k/2016-10-08/ Shayla Dalton Memorial Fun Run/Walk, Saturday, October 8, 11 am, starts at Stockbridge High School. Proceeds benefit Ele’s Place. For more information visit: www.facebook.com/groups/awalktoremembershayla
9 Pioneer Day 12:00 -17:00 2016.10.09 Waterloo Farm Museum 13493 Waterloo Munith Rd, Grass Lake, MI 49240, USA 13493 Waterloo Munith Rd, Grass Lake, MI 49240, USA http://www.waterloofarmmuseum.org/article/pioneer-day Waterloo Farm Museum: “The 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. Now in its fifth decade, Pioneer Day is the premier event on the Waterloo Area Historical Society’s calendar. The festivities include activities at both of the Society’s locations: the Farm Museum and the Dewey School Museum. Admission to the Waterloo Farm Museum grounds for this event is $5 for adults and $2 for children aged 5-12. There is no admission charge for children under 5 and members of the Waterloo Area Historical Society. Admission includes a guided tour of the ten-room farmhouse.” Oaklawn Cemetery Tour 14:00 -20:00 2016.10.09 Oaklawn Cemetery 230 S Williams St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 230 S Williams St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/oaklawn-cemetery-tour/2016-10-09/ A tour of the Oaklawn Cemetery provided by the Stockbridge Area Genealogical/Historical Society	10 Stockbridge Community Outreach 18:00 -18:30 2016.10.10 https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/stockbridge-community-outreach-2/2016-10-10/ Every Monday through October 24 at 6:00 there is free produce distribution called FFI at Jeruel Baptist Church in Munith. Stockbridge Community Outreach is our local food pantry, clothing bank and crisis center. We can also connect you to other resources that may be able to help in time of need. We are supported by local churches, community organizations and individual donors. We serve the people living in the Stockbridge Community School District. Contact us at 517.851.7285 or email outreach49285@gmail.com	11 Last day to Register to Vote 09:00 -12:00 2016.10.11 Stockbridge Town Hall 125 South Clinton Street, Stockbridge, MI, United States 125 South Clinton Street, Stockbridge, MI, United States https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/last-day-to-register-to-vote/2016-10-11/ For the November 8th, 2016 election. Here is a link for helpful information: http://www.dmv.org/mi-michigan/voter-registration.php	12	13 Late Start for Stockbridge Community Schools All day 2016.10.13 https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/late-start-for-stockbridge-community-schools/2016-10-13/ Late start day for Stockbridge Community Schools.	14	15 Cranes, Colors & Cabernet 13:00 -15:00 2016.10.15 https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/cranes-colors-cabernet/2016-10-15/ The Beckwith Preserve in Stockbridge Free! Registration required – Please register at stewardship@legacylandconservancy.org or 734-302-5263 or contact Dana at dana@legacylandconservation.org for info. As part of the Big 400’s fall celebration, join Legacy for guided wine tasting hikes at two of our preserves: Sharon Hills Preserve just north of Manchester, or Beckwith Preserve in Stockbridge. Learn a bit about how and why trees change color in the fall. Each new bend or hilly alcove in the trail may feature a Sandhill Crane vineyard wine or show of anthocyanin color! Check our website for more upcoming events at the Beckwith Preserve in Stockbridge, as well as our other area preserves!
16	17 Stockbridge Community Outreach 18:00 -18:30 2016.10.17 Old Middle School, 305 Elizabeth Street, Stockbridge, mI 49285 Old Middle School, 305 Elizabeth Street, Stockbridge, mI 49285 Old Middle School, 305 Elizabeth Street, Stockbridge, mI 49285 https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/stockbridge-community-outreach-3/2016-10-17/ Every Monday through October 24 at 6:00 there is free produce distribution called FFI at Jeruel Baptist Church in Munith. Stockbridge Community Outreach is our local food pantry, clothing bank and crisis center. We can also connect you to other resources that may be able to help in time of need. We are supported by local churches, community organizations and individual donors. We serve the people living in the Stockbridge Community School District. Contact us at 517.851.7285 or email outreach49285@gmail.com Stockbridge Township Board Meeting 19:30 -21:00 2016.10.17 Stockbridge, MI, United States Stockbridge, MI, United States Stockbridge, MI, United States https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/stockbridge-township-board-meeting/2016-10-17/ Basement of Stockbridge Township Hall.	18	19	20	21 Senior Lunch-Stockbridge 11:00 -14:00 2016.10.21 Stockbridge, MI, United States Stockbridge, MI, United States Stockbridge, MI, United States https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/senior-lunch-stockbridge-3/2016-10-21/ Lunch, Bingo and Friendly Conversation located in the Towhship Hall Basement. Senior Lunch-Stockbridge 11:00 -14:00 2016.10.21 Stockbridge, MI, United States Stockbridge, MI, United States Stockbridge, MI, United States https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/senior-lunch-stockbridge/2016-10-21/ Basement of Stockbridge Town Hall	22
23	24 Stockbridge Community Outreach 18:00 -20:00 2016.10.24 Munith, MI, United States Munith, MI, United States Munith, MI, United States https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/stockbridge-community-outreach-7/2016-10-24/ Fresh produce distribution (FFI) every Monday through October 24 at 6:00 pm at Jeruel Baptist Church in Munith.	25	26 SHS Parent/Teacher Conferences 18:00 -20:00 2016.10.26-2016.10.27 Stockbridge Jr/Sr High School 416 N Clinton St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 416 N Clinton St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/shs-parentteacher-conferences/2016-10-26/ Parent/Teacher conferences at the high school from 6pm to 8pm	27	28 Senior Lunch-Stockbridge 11:00 -15:00 2016.10.28 Stockbridge, MI, United States Stockbridge, MI, United States Stockbridge, MI, United States https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/senior-lunch-stockbridge-4/2016-10-28/ Lunch, Bingo and Friendly Conversation located in the Towhship Hall Basement. Outreach’s Family Halloween Party 19:00 -20:00 2016.10.28 Heritage Elementary School 222 Western Ave, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 222 Western Ave, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/outreachs-family-halloween-party/2016-10-28/ Family Halloween Carnival & Masquerade Party October 28 at Heritage Elementary School from 7-8:15pm. $5/Family or $2/Person (Includes one carnival ticket/person and one raffle ticket for each person. Fundraiser for Stockbridge Community Outreach, our local crisis center. 851-7285 for information.	29 Munith Lions Halloween Parade 13:00 -15:00 2016.10.29 Munith, MI, United States Munith, MI, United States Munith, MI, United States https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/munith-lions-halloween-parade-2/2016-10-29/ Line up at 1:00 p.m. on 1st Street. Parade starts at 2:00 p.m. Candy, cider, donuts and popcorn at Munith Methodist Church. Free eye screening as you are in line: 6 months to 100 years. Girl Scout event at the park. Bounce house and more! Munith Halloween Parade 14:00 -15:00 2016.10.29 Munith, MI, United States Munith Methodist Church, Munith, MI, United States Munith Methodist Church, Munith, MI, United States https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/munich-halloween-parade/2016-10-29/ Parade starts at 2pm
30 Healthy Heroes Contest 21:10 2016.10.30-2016.11.30 Stockbridge, MI 49285, United States Stockbridge, MI 49285, United States Stockbridge, MI 49285, United States https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/healthy-heroes-contest/2016-10-30/ Help Stockbridge Area Wellness Coalition recognize people in our community who exhibit exemplary behavior in one–or more–of our areas of focus: Moving More, Eat Better, Connect with Others or Avoid Unhealthy Substances. Residents of Stockbridge School District will nominate individuals who live or work in the community, and four winners and their nominators will receive a $100 cash prize that can be awarded to the non-profit organization of their choosing. The winners of each category–and their nominators–will also receive a T-shirt and other nominal prizes. Nomination forms can be found in the schools and around town and also on our webpage and Facebook page.	31