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November 23, 2017 Hope Salyer 0 Community Events, Heritage Elementary School, Holidays, News, Stockbridge, Stockbridge Community Schools, Stockbridge High School,

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by Bruce Wm. Brown At the November meeting of the Stockbridge School Board, the President...

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by Molly Howlett Were you wondering why there was so much construction at the approaches...

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by Patrice Johnson Organizers of a petition drive submitted 375,000 signatures to the Secretary of...

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November

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		1 Stockbridge Wellness Center Turkey Burn All day 11/01/2016-11/30/2016 Stockbridge, MI 49285, United States Stockbridge, MI 49285, United States Stockbridge, MI 49285, United States https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/stockbridge-wellness-center-turkey-burn/2016-11-01/ This is the time of year for reflecting on all the things we are thankful for. We are incredibly thankful for all our members! As the weather gets colder, come on in. Join the Turkey Burn and get fit and healthy. Earn a Turkey Feather for every 5 days you work out at the center in November. Receive a free T-shirt after 10 work outs. The feathers you earn will be entered in a drawing with a chance to win a free month of membership dues. Stop by the Fitness Desk for details or call 517.851.4486 Friends of the Stockbridge Library Silent Auction All day 11/01/2016-11/30/2016 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/stockbridge-library-silent-auction/2016-11-01/ Nov. 1 – 30, during open hours. The Friends of the Library will conduct its annual silent auction throughout the month of November, all day, every day during open hours. Bid on items & take away a bargain. Proceeds benefit the Friends of the Stockbridge Branch Library.	2 Stockbridge Library Coffee Chat 11:57 am-12:00 pm 11/02/2016 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/stockbridge-library-coffee-chat/2016-11-02/ Wednesdays, Nov. 2 – Dec. 28 11 am – 12 pm Connect with other community members on Wednesday mornings. Talk about local events, favorite books or movies, new reads, or whatever comes up. Refreshments served. Band Fall Concert 6:00 pm-8:00 pm 11/02/2016 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/band-fall-concert/2016-11-02/ SHS Jazz Band and 8-8 grade band fall concert. November 2 at SHS Cafeteria.	3 Stockbridge Library Drop-in LEGO Club 4:00 pm-6:00 pm 11/03/2016 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/stockbridge-library-drop-in-lego-club/2016-11-03/ Ages (4-6) 4 pm – 5 pm First and Third Thursdays Nov. 3, 17, Dec 1, 15 Kids help pick out a story to hear for inspiration and then get creative with our LEGO collection! Imaginative play helps develop skills used for reading and for life. SRSLY Stockbridge Coalition Meetings 6:00 pm-7:00 pm 11/03/2016 Stockbridge, MI 49285, United States Stockbridge, MI 49285, United States Stockbridge, MI 49285, United States https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/srsly-stockbridge-coalition-meetings/2016-11-03/ Coalition meetings are open to anyone, youth (ages 10+) or adults interested to participate, contribute and learn about how we are preventing youth substance abuse in Stockbridge. Dinner will be provided. Thursdays, 6-7 pm. Room 108. Old Middle School.	4 Senior Lunch-Stockbridge 11:00 am-3:00 pm 11/04/2016 Stockbridge, MI, United States Stockbridge, MI, United States Stockbridge, MI, United States https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/senior-lunch-stockbridge-4-2/2016-11-04/ Lunch, Bingo and Friendly Conversation located in the Towhship Hall Basement.	5
6 Let’s Walk Stockbridge 2:00 pm-3:00 pm 11/06/2016 Stockbridge, MI 49285, United States Stockbridge, MI 49285, United States Stockbridge, MI 49285, United States https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/lets-walk-stockbridge/2016-11-06/ Be part of the 5 Healthy Towns! Join us for casual walks along the Stockbridge Community pathways. All ages and abilities are welcome. 1st Sunday of the month, 2 pm, Stockbridge Branch of Capital Area District Library (CADL). Sponsored by Stockbridge Community Pathways ad 5 Healthy Towns.	7 Stockbridge Board of Education Meeting 7:00 pm-9:00 pm 11/07/2016 Stockbridge, MI 49285, United States Stockbridge, MI 49285, United States Stockbridge, MI 49285, United States https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/stockbridge-board-of-education-meeting/2016-11-07/ Stockbridge Middle School, W. Elizabeth Street, Stockbridge, MI 49285.	8 Election Day 7:00 am-8:00 pm 11/08/2016 Stockbridge Town Hall 125 South Clinton Street, Stockbridge, MI, United States 125 South Clinton Street, Stockbridge, MI, United States https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/election-day/2016-11-08/ Polls will be open at the Stockbridge Township Hall from 7 am to 8 pm	9 Stockbridge Library Coffee Chat 11:00 am-12:00 pm 11/09/2016 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/stockbridge-library-coffee-chat-2/2016-11-09/ Wednesdays, Nov. 2 – Dec. 28 11 am – 12 pm Connect with other community members on Wednesday mornings. Talk about local events, favorite books or movies, new reads, or whatever comes up. Refreshments served. Heritage Parent/Teacher Conference 6:00 pm-8:00 pm 11/09/2016-11/10/2016 Heritage Elementary School 222 Western Ave, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 222 Western Ave, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/heritage-parentteacher-conference/2016-11-09/ Heritage Parent/Teacher Conferences from 6-8pm at Heritage Elementary School.	10 Late Start Day All day 11/10/2016 https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/late-start-day-2/2016-11-10/ Late start day for Stockbridge Community Schools. Stockbridge School District Late Start Day All day 11/10/2016 https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/stockbridge-school-district-late-start-day/2016-11-10/ Late start day for Stockbridge schools.	11 Senior Lunch-Stockbridge 11:00 am-3:00 pm 11/11/2016 Stockbridge, MI, United States Stockbridge, MI, United States Stockbridge, MI, United States https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/senior-lunch-stockbridge-4-2-2/2016-11-11/ Lunch, Bingo and Friendly Conversation located in the Towhship Hall Basement.	12
13 Barons of Brass 3:00 pm-4:00 pm 11/13/2016 Stockbridge Town Hall 125 South Clinton Street, Stockbridge, MI, United States 125 South Clinton Street, Stockbridge, MI, United States https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/barons-of-brass/2016-11-13/ Stockbridge Town Hall, Nov 13 at 3pm	14	15 Buck Pole All day 11/15/2016 Crossroads Community Church Crossroads Community Church, South Clinton Street, Stockbridge, MI, United States Crossroads Community Church, South Clinton Street, Stockbridge, MI, United States https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/buck-pole/2016-11-15/ Crossroads Community Church, Nov. 15 Stockbridge Library Learn a Language 4:00 pm-5:00 pm 11/15/2016 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/stockbridge-library-learn-a-language/2016-11-15/ Tuesday, Nov. 15 4 pm – 5 pm. Join us to find out about Pronunciation, CADL’s online resource for learning a new language. This fun program allows you to choose from over 80 languages, ranging from English to Estonian. We’ll also talk about other library resources. Pre-registration required: call the library at (517) 851-7810	16 Stockbridge Library Coffee Chat 11:00 am-12:00 pm 11/16/2016 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/stockbridge-library-coffee-chat-3/2016-11-16/ Wednesdays, Nov. 2 – Dec. 28 11 am – 12 pm Connect with other community members on Wednesday mornings. Talk about local events, favorite books or movies, new reads, or whatever comes up. Refreshments served. Smith Parent/Teacher Conferences 6:00 pm-8:00 pm 11/16/2016-11/17/2016 Smith Elementary School Emma Smith Elementary School 100 Price Ave., Stockbridge MI Emma Smith Elementary School 100 Price Ave., Stockbridge MI https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/smith-parentteacher-conferences/2016-11-16/ Smith Parent/Teacher Conferences Nov. 16-17 from 6-8pm	17 Stockbridge Library Drop-in LEGO Club 4:00 pm-6:00 pm 11/17/2016 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/stockbridge-library-drop-in-lego-club-2/2016-11-17/ Ages (4-6) 4 pm – 5 pm First and Third Thursdays Nov. 3, 17, Dec 1, 15 Kids help pick out a story to hear for inspiration and then get creative with our LEGO collection! Imaginative play helps develop skills used for reading and for life. Stockbridge Wellness Coalition 6:00 pm-8:00 pm 11/17/2016 https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/stockbridge-wellness-coalition/2016-11-17/ The Stockbridge Area Wellness Coalition (SAWC) meeting is held on the third Thursday of every month at 6 p.m. in room 108 of the old middle school/admin building, located at 305 West Elizabeth Street, Stockbridge. All welcome! For more information, please email mayerj@panthernet.net. Stockbridge Wellness Coalition Monthly Meeting 6:00 pm-8:00 pm 11/17/2016 305 West Elizabeth Street, Stockbridge, MI, United States 305 West Elizabeth Street, Stockbridge, MI, United States 305 West Elizabeth Street, Stockbridge, MI, United States https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/stockbridge-wellness-coalition-monthly-meeting/2016-11-17/ The coalition meets the third Thursday of each month at 6 PM in Room 108 of the old middle school/admin building (305 W Elizabeth St.).	18 Senior Lunch-Stockbridge 11:00 am-3:00 pm 11/18/2016 Stockbridge, MI, United States Stockbridge, MI, United States Stockbridge, MI, United States https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/senior-lunch-stockbridge-4-2-2-2/2016-11-18/ Lunch, Bingo and Friendly Conversation located in the Towhship Hall Basement. Stockbridge Library Adult Book Discussion 12:00 pm-1:00 pm 11/18/2016 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/stockbridge-library-adult-book-discussion/2016-11-18/ Friday Nov. 18 12 pm – 1 pm. Enjoy refreshments and join the discussion! November’s title: Nothing Daunted, by Dorothy Wickenden. Kids Night Out 6:00 pm-8:00 pm 11/18/2016 Heritage Elementary School 222 Western Ave, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 222 Western Ave, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/kids-night-out/2016-11-18/ November 18 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at Heritage Elementary School. Admission is $5. 6-8 Grade Neon Dance 9:00 pm-10:00 pm 11/18/2016 Heritage Elementary School 222 Western Ave, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 222 Western Ave, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/6-8-grade-neon-dance/2016-11-18/ November 18 from 9-10:30pm at Heritage School. Admission is $5.	19
20	21 Stockbridge Township Board Meeting 7:30 pm-9:00 pm 11/21/2016 Stockbridge, MI, United States Stockbridge, MI, United States Stockbridge, MI, United States https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/stockbridge-township-board-meeting-2/2016-11-21/ Basement of Stockbridge Township Hall.	22 Lock-In at Stockbridge Bowl 11:00 pm-5:00 am 11/22/2016-11/23/2016 Stockbridge, MI 49285, United States Stockbridge, MI 49285, United States Stockbridge, MI 49285, United States https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/lock-in-at-stockbridge-bowl/2016-11-22/ The SRSLY Stockbridge Coalition is hosting a Lock-In at Stockbridge Bowl for 5th-12th grade students on Tuesday, November 22 to Wednesday, November 23. Stockbridge Bowl 900 S. Clinton St.	23 Stockbridge Library Coffee Chat 11:00 am-12:00 pm 11/23/2016 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/stockbridge-library-coffee-chat-4/2016-11-23/ Wednesdays, Nov. 2 – Dec. 28 11 am – 12 pm Connect with other community members on Wednesday mornings. Talk about local events, favorite books or movies, new reads, or whatever comes up. Refreshments served.	24 23rd Annual Free Community Thanksgiving Day Dinner 11:30 am-2:00 pm 11/24/2016 Heritage Elementary School 222 Western Ave, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 222 Western Ave, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/23rd-annual-free-community-thanksgiving-day-dinner/2016-11-24/ Thursday, November 24, Heritage Elementary School, Stockbridge. Public welcome.	25 Senior Lunch-Stockbridge 11:00 am-3:00 pm 11/25/2016 Stockbridge, MI, United States Stockbridge, MI, United States Stockbridge, MI, United States https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/senior-lunch-stockbridge-4-2-2-2-2/2016-11-25/ Lunch, Bingo and Friendly Conversation located in the Towhship Hall Basement.	26 Small Business Saturday and Inside Open Air Market All day 11/26/2016 Stockbridge Town Hall 125 South Clinton Street, Stockbridge, MI, United States 125 South Clinton Street, Stockbridge, MI, United States https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/small-business-saturday-and-inside-open-air-market/2016-11-26/ Small Business Saturday and Inside Open Air Market is November 26. Open Air Market of Stockbridge 11:00 am-3:00 pm 11/26/2016 Stockbridge, MI 49285, United States Stockbridge, MI 49285, United States Stockbridge, MI 49285, United States https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/open-air-market-of-stockbridge/2016-11-26/ The Open Air Market of Stockbridge is going indoors! Starting Small Business Saturday, November 26th, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. the market will be in the First Presbyterian Church Community Building on Main Street and Center in downtown Stockbridge. Vendors will be ready with holiday gifts and fresh baked goods. The Presbyterian Women’s (PW) group will provide a luncheon of soup, salad and sandwiches from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and local jazz guitarist Gary Allen will be playing. We will be returning in January, February, March and April with dates to be decided. The PW will provide a luncheon on all those dates. Contact Market Manager Suzi at 517.851.7437 for further information and check out our website www.stockbridgemarket.org for updates. We are on Facebook! Festival of Lights 4:00 pm-7:00 pm 11/26/2016 Stockbridge Town Square, South Center Street, Stockbridge, MI, United States Stockbridge Town Square, South Center Street, Stockbridge, MI, United States Stockbridge Town Square, South Center Street, Stockbridge, MI, United States https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/festival-of-lights/2016-11-26/ 4:00 Visit Santa on the Square 6:00pm Festival of Lights Parade and Tree Lighting
27	28	29	30 Stockbridge Library Coffee Chat 11:00 am-12:00 pm 11/30/2016 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/stockbridge-library-coffee-chat-5/2016-11-30/ Wednesdays, Nov. 2 – Dec. 28 11 am – 12 pm Connect with other community members on Wednesday mornings. Talk about local events, favorite books or movies, new reads, or whatever comes up. Refreshments served.