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September

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					1 Open Air Market of Stockbridge 16:00 -19:00 2017.09.01 Stockbridge Town Hall 125 South Clinton Street, Stockbridge, MI, United States 125 South Clinton Street, Stockbridge, MI, United States https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/open-air-market-of-stockbridge-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2/2017-09-01/ On the Township Square in downtown Stockbridge Market starts up Friday, May 5, 2017 and runs weekly into October. Market Music Series on the Town Square 17:30 -19:00 2017.09.01 https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/market-music-series-on-the-town-square/2017-09-01/ If any summer music dates were postponed due to weather they may be rescheduled for these evenings. CADL Stockbridge and our community partners invite you to enjoy live music at the Stockbridge Open Air Market. Fridays, Sept 1-29; 5:30pm-7pm LIVE ACOUSTIC MUSIC AT CRAVINGZ EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT 18:30 -21:00 2017.09.01 Cravingz 140 S Clinton St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 140 S Clinton St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/live-acoustic-music-at-cravingz-every-friday-night-2-2-2-2/2017-09-01/ Travel Michigan, maybe even the United States, and you’d be hard-pressed to find a lovelier garden cafe than we have right here in downtown Stockbridge. Don’t know where it is? Just follow the vibrant display of gold-and-yellow black-eyed Susans along the main drag, and this Friday from 6:30 to 9, Cravingz will be hopping to the live acoustic music of Phil Tolliver.	2 Euchre Nights, Saturday, September 2 & 16 at 7pm. Bunco, Saturday, September 9 at 6:30pm. Dansville Community Center, 1317 Mason Street, Dansville. Donation for $5. Prizes! Info: 517-521-4547. 19:00 -21:00 2017.09.02 Dansville Community Center 1317 Mason St, Dansville, MI, United States 1317 Mason St, Dansville, MI, United States https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/euchre-nights-saturday-september-2-16-at-7pm-bunco-saturday-september-9-at-630pm-dansville-community-center-1317-mason-street-dansville-donation-for-5-prizes-inf/2017-09-02/ Do you like to play Euchre or Bunco? The Dansville Community Center at 1317 Mason Street in Dansville will be having Euchre Night on Saturday, September 2 & 16 starting at 7pm and Bunco on Saturday, September 9 at 6:30pm. A donation of $5 per person is asked to help pay for expenses for the night. Prizes will be awarded. Beginners are welcome. For more information contact 517-521-4547.
3	4	5 Tangible Tuesdays Series (Age 13 & up) All day 2017.09.05 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/tangible-tuesdays-series-age-13-up/2017-09-05/ Roll up your sleeves and have fun with hands-on events ranging from cooking to pottery to duct tape creations. We’ll meet every Tuesday afternoon for six weeks. *All sessions require registration at the library or by calling 517-851–7810. Stockbridge Village Council Meeting 19:00 -21:00 2017.09.05 Stockbridge Village Council 305 W Elizabeth St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 305 W Elizabeth St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/stockbridge-village-council-meeting-2-2-2/2017-09-05/ Stockbridge Village Council Meeting will be held at 305 W. Elizabeth Street, Room 112, starting at 7:00 p.m. Monday 08/07/2017 305 W. Elizabeth Street, Room 112 7:00 pm Tuesday 09/05/2017 305 W. Elizabeth Street, Room 112 7:00 pm Monday 10/02/2017 305 W. Elizabeth Street, Room 112 7:00 pm Monday 11/06/2017 305 W. Elizabeth Street, Room 112 7:00 pm Monday 12/04/2017 305 W. Elizabeth Street, Room 112 7:00 pm	6 Coffee Chat 11:00 -12:00 2017.09.06 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/coffee-chat-2/2017-09-06/ Connect with other community members on Wednesday mornings. Talk about local events, favorite books or movies, new reads, or whatever comes up. Wednesdays, Sept. 6–Dec. 27 • 11 a.m.–12 p.m.	7 Fiber Fun 16:00 -19:00 2017.09.07 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/fiber-fun/2017-09-07/ Drop in during our monthly knitting and crocheting circle. Bring a project or some yarn from your stash and find a new pattern to try. All experience levels welcome! Thursdays, Sept. 7, Oct. 5, Nov. 2 & Dec. 7 • 4–7 p.m. Voters Not Politicians Signing Party at Cravingz 17:00 -20:00 2017.09.07 https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/voters-not-politicians-signing-party-at-cravingz/2017-09-07/ Thursday, Sept. 7, 5:00-8:00. We will present information about the petition to set up an independent commission to draw congressional districts and eliminate gerrymandering in Michigan, which will hopefully be on the 2018 ballot. We do have petitions available to be signed! If you would like more info, the Voters Not Politicians website has a link for media and will put you on a newsletter list to provide consistent updates on the progress of the petition, as well as providing background info, copies of the petition language, etc. If you have any questions, please give me a call at 517-985-6021(home) or 734-545-5290(cell).	8 Village of Stockbridge Harvest Festival All day 2017.09.08 125 S Clinton St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 125 S Clinton St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 125 S Clinton St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/village-of-stockbridge-harvest-festival/2017-09-08/ Make plans to participate in the upcoming Village of Stockbridge Harvest Festival on September 8-9. Volunteers are needed for planning and during the event. If you are interested, contact Debbie Nogle at (517) 851-7435. Open Air Market of Stockbridge 16:00 -19:00 2017.09.08 Stockbridge Town Hall 125 South Clinton Street, Stockbridge, MI, United States 125 South Clinton Street, Stockbridge, MI, United States https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/open-air-market-of-stockbridge-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2/2017-09-08/ On the Township Square in downtown Stockbridge Market starts up Friday, May 5, 2017 and runs weekly into October. Market Music Series on the Town Square 17:30 -19:00 2017.09.08 https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/market-music-series-on-the-town-square-2/2017-09-08/ If any summer music dates were postponed due to weather they may be rescheduled for these evenings. CADL Stockbridge and our community partners invite you to enjoy live music at the Stockbridge Open Air Market. Fridays, Sept 1-29; 5:30pm-7pm LIVE ACOUSTIC MUSIC AT CRAVINGZ EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT 18:30 -21:00 2017.09.08 Cravingz 140 S Clinton St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 140 S Clinton St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/live-acoustic-music-at-cravingz-every-friday-night-2-2-2-2-2/2017-09-08/ Travel Michigan, maybe even the United States, and you’d be hard-pressed to find a lovelier garden cafe than we have right here in downtown Stockbridge. Don’t know where it is? Just follow the vibrant display of gold-and-yellow black-eyed Susans along the main drag, and this Friday from 6:30 to 9, Cravingz will be hopping to the live acoustic music of Phil Tolliver.	9 Village of Stockbridge Harvest Festival All day 2017.09.09 125 S Clinton St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 125 S Clinton St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 125 S Clinton St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/village-of-stockbridge-harvest-festival-2/2017-09-09/ Make plans to participate in the upcoming Village of Stockbridge Harvest Festival on September 8-9. Volunteers are needed for planning and during the event. If you are interested, contact Debbie Nogle at (517) 851-7435. Euchre Nights, Saturday, September 2 & 16 at 7pm. Bunco, Saturday, September 9 at 6:30pm. Dansville Community Center, 1317 Mason Street, Dansville. Donation for $5. Prizes! Info: 517-521-4547. 18:30 -21:00 2017.09.09 Dansville Community Center 1317 Mason St, Dansville, MI, United States 1317 Mason St, Dansville, MI, United States https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/euchre-nights-saturday-september-2-16-at-7pm-bunco-saturday-september-9-at-630pm-dansville-community-center-1317-mason-street-dansville-donation-for-5-prizes-inf-2/2017-09-09/ Do you like to play Euchre or Bunco? The Dansville Community Center at 1317 Mason Street in Dansville will be having Euchre Night on Saturday, September 2 & 16 starting at 7pm and Bunco on Saturday, September 9 at 6:30pm. A donation of $5 per person is asked to help pay for expenses for the night. Prizes will be awarded. Beginners are welcome. For more information contact 517-521-4547.
10	11 Kids Read to Oliver (Age 6 & up) 16:00 -17:00 2017.09.11 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/kids-read-to-oliver-age-6-up/2017-09-11/ Kids will enjoy reading aloud to a specially trained golden retriever. Mondays, Sept. 11, Oct. 9, Nov. 13 & Dec. 11 4–5 p.m.	12	13 Coffee Chat 11:00 -12:00 2017.09.13 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/coffee-chat-2-2/2017-09-13/ Connect with other community members on Wednesday mornings. Talk about local events, favorite books or movies, new reads, or whatever comes up. Wednesdays, Sept. 6–Dec. 27 • 11 a.m.–12 p.m.	14 St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea to offer courses for Mental Illness 18:00 -20:00 2017.09.14 https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/st-joseph-mercy-chelsea-to-offer-courses/2017-09-14/ St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea to Offer Peer-to-Peer Mentoring Program for Mental Illness Livonia, Mich. (Aug. 8, 2017) — St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea will offer a free 12-week peer-to-peer mentoring program beginning in September. The educational course will provide participants with a supportive, safe and confidential environment to meet with and learn from trained National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) peer mentors who also live with mental illness. This course will help participants: • Understand mental illness • Discover new coping strategies • Reduce stigma • Gain knowledge to help empower • Connect with others who share a similar experience • Find volunteer and advocacy opportunities Date: Thursdays, beginning September 14, 2017 Time: 6 – 8 p.m. Location: St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea, 775 S. Main St., Conference Room To register, please call Kathy Walz, St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea behavioral health navigator, at 734-680-5312. Registration is required.	15 Open Air Market of Stockbridge 16:00 -19:00 2017.09.15 Stockbridge Town Hall 125 South Clinton Street, Stockbridge, MI, United States 125 South Clinton Street, Stockbridge, MI, United States https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/open-air-market-of-stockbridge-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/2017-09-15/ On the Township Square in downtown Stockbridge Market starts up Friday, May 5, 2017 and runs weekly into October. Market Music Series on the Town Square 17:30 -19:00 2017.09.15 https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/market-music-series-on-the-town-square-2-2/2017-09-15/ If any summer music dates were postponed due to weather they may be rescheduled for these evenings. CADL Stockbridge and our community partners invite you to enjoy live music at the Stockbridge Open Air Market. Fridays, Sept 1-29; 5:30pm-7pm LIVE ACOUSTIC MUSIC AT CRAVINGZ EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT 18:30 -21:00 2017.09.15 Cravingz 140 S Clinton St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 140 S Clinton St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/live-acoustic-music-at-cravingz-every-friday-night-2-2-2-2-2-2/2017-09-15/ Travel Michigan, maybe even the United States, and you’d be hard-pressed to find a lovelier garden cafe than we have right here in downtown Stockbridge. Don’t know where it is? Just follow the vibrant display of gold-and-yellow black-eyed Susans along the main drag, and this Friday from 6:30 to 9, Cravingz will be hopping to the live acoustic music of Phil Tolliver.	16 Free Clothes Closet and Food Pantry 10:00 -12:00 2017.09.16 Church of Christ 4783 M-52, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 4783 M-52, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/free-clothes-closet-and-food-pantry-2/2017-09-16/ The Church of Christ in Stockbridge offers a free clothes closet and food pantry every 2nd Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. until noon. Constitutional Film Series 13:30 -15:30 2017.09.16 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/constitutional-film-series/2017-09-16/ Celebrate Constitution Day (Sept. 17) with the four-part series, Constitution USA with Peter Sagal, host of NPR’s Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me. Can’t make some of it? No problem, the parts are linked but each stands on its own. Refreshments provided. Parts 1 & 2: Saturday, Sept. 16 • 1:30–3:30 p.m. Parts 3 & 4: Sunday, Sept. 17 • 1:30–3:30 p.m. Euchre Nights, Saturday, September 2 & 16 at 7pm. Bunco, Saturday, September 9 at 6:30pm. Dansville Community Center, 1317 Mason Street, Dansville. Donation for $5. Prizes! Info: 517-521-4547. 19:00 -21:00 2017.09.16 Dansville Community Center 1317 Mason St, Dansville, MI, United States 1317 Mason St, Dansville, MI, United States https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/euchre-nights-saturday-september-2-16-at-7pm-bunco-saturday-september-9-at-630pm-dansville-community-center-1317-mason-street-dansville-donation-for-5-prizes-inf-3/2017-09-16/ Do you like to play Euchre or Bunco? The Dansville Community Center at 1317 Mason Street in Dansville will be having Euchre Night on Saturday, September 2 & 16 starting at 7pm and Bunco on Saturday, September 9 at 6:30pm. A donation of $5 per person is asked to help pay for expenses for the night. Prizes will be awarded. Beginners are welcome. For more information contact 517-521-4547.
17 The Village of Stockbridge All Clubs Day 08:00 -16:00 2017.09.17 Stockbridge Town Square 125 S Clinton St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 125 S Clinton St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/the-village-of-stockbridge-all-clubs-day/2017-09-17/ Come and enjoy a day of Vintage, Classic and Remarkable Motorcycles displayed around The Village Green by clubs & individuals invited to show their best. Clubs are invited to showcase club activities & member motorcycles. Individuals with unique, rare or historic Motorcycles are invited to contact Suzi. Participation in the show is by invitation only. SPECTATORS ARE WELCOME! An All You Can Eat Country Breakfast will be available at the First Presbyterian Church downtown Stockbridge from 8 am to 12 noon, featuring homemade biscuits & gravy, eggs, French toast sticks, pancakes, hashbrowns, bacon and sausage patties. $8 for Adults, $5 for Children 5-10 and Children Under 5 are Free. All proceeds support local missions & outreach programs. The Stockbridge Lions Club will prepare a Pulled Pork Lunch starting at 12 noon behind the Town Hall. This event is sponsored by the Stockbridge Downtown Development Authority. For more information, contact Suzi: 517-851-7437. Constitutional Film Series 13:30 -15:30 2017.09.17 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/constitutional-film-series-2/2017-09-17/ Celebrate Constitution Day (Sept. 17) with the four-part series, Constitution USA with Peter Sagal, host of NPR’s Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me. Can’t make some of it? No problem, the parts are linked but each stands on its own. Refreshments provided. Parts 1 & 2: Saturday, Sept. 16 • 1:30–3:30 p.m. Parts 3 & 4: Sunday, Sept. 17 • 1:30–3:30 p.m. Jazz Series 16:00 -19:00 2017.09.17 118 N Center St, Stockbridge, MI, United States 118 N Center St, Stockbridge, MI, United States 118 N Center St, Stockbridge, MI, United States https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/jazz-series/2017-09-17/ The Stockbridge Area Arts Council & the New Back Street Bar & Family Restaurant ANNOUNCE A FALL 2017 ENTERTAINMENT SERIES 5 TO 7PM ON SUNDAY 9/17, 10/8, 11/12 PROFESSIONAL JAZZ SERIES FREE EVENT 114 N. CENTER ST. STOCKBRIDGE with Randy Napoleon, Brian Delaney and Pat Cronley Dinner Specials 4-5pm	18 Stockbridge Township Board Meetings for 2017 19:30 -21:00 2017.09.18 Stockbridge Town Hall 125 South Clinton Street, Stockbridge, MI, United States 125 South Clinton Street, Stockbridge, MI, United States https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/stockbridge-township-board-meetings-for-2017-3-2/2017-09-18/ All Township Board Meetings will take place at the Township Hall unless otherwise noted. September 18 @ 7:30 pm October 16 @ 7:30 pm November 20 @ 7:30 pm December 18 @ 7:30 pm	19 *Kitchen Magic with Ming—Spring Rolls 16:00 -17:00 2017.09.19 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/kitchen-magic-with-ming-spring-rolls/2017-09-19/ Ming Louie provides instruction, recipes, lessons in Chinese culture and more. Delicious samples, too! Tuesday, Sept. 19 • 4–5 p.m.	20 Coffee Chat 11:00 -12:00 2017.09.20 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/coffee-chat-2-2-2/2017-09-20/ Connect with other community members on Wednesday mornings. Talk about local events, favorite books or movies, new reads, or whatever comes up. Wednesdays, Sept. 6–Dec. 27 • 11 a.m.–12 p.m.	21 Third Thursday, LEGO Junior Makers 16:00 -17:00 2017.09.21 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/third-thursday-lego-junior-makers/2017-09-21/ 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. 21, Oct. 19, Nov.16 & Dec. 21 4–5 p.m. St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea to offer courses for Mental Illness 18:00 -20:00 2017.09.21 https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/st-joseph-mercy-chelsea-to-offer-courses-2/2017-09-21/ St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea to Offer Peer-to-Peer Mentoring Program for Mental Illness Livonia, Mich. (Aug. 8, 2017) — St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea will offer a free 12-week peer-to-peer mentoring program beginning in September. The educational course will provide participants with a supportive, safe and confidential environment to meet with and learn from trained National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) peer mentors who also live with mental illness. This course will help participants: • Understand mental illness • Discover new coping strategies • Reduce stigma • Gain knowledge to help empower • Connect with others who share a similar experience • Find volunteer and advocacy opportunities Date: Thursdays, beginning September 14, 2017 Time: 6 – 8 p.m. Location: St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea, 775 S. Main St., Conference Room To register, please call Kathy Walz, St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea behavioral health navigator, at 734-680-5312. Registration is required.	22 Open Air Market of Stockbridge 16:00 -19:00 2017.09.22 Stockbridge Town Hall 125 South Clinton Street, Stockbridge, MI, United States 125 South Clinton Street, Stockbridge, MI, United States https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/open-air-market-of-stockbridge-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/2017-09-22/ On the Township Square in downtown Stockbridge Market starts up Friday, May 5, 2017 and runs weekly into October. LIVE ACOUSTIC MUSIC AT CRAVINGZ EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT 18:30 -21:00 2017.09.22 Cravingz 140 S Clinton St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 140 S Clinton St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/live-acoustic-music-at-cravingz-every-friday-night-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/2017-09-22/ Travel Michigan, maybe even the United States, and you’d be hard-pressed to find a lovelier garden cafe than we have right here in downtown Stockbridge. Don’t know where it is? Just follow the vibrant display of gold-and-yellow black-eyed Susans along the main drag, and this Friday from 6:30 to 9, Cravingz will be hopping to the live acoustic music of Phil Tolliver.	23
24	25	26 *Kitchen Magic with Ming—Chow Mein 16:00 -17:00 2017.09.26 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/kitchen-magic-with-ming-spring-rolls-2/2017-09-26/ Make delicious mushroom chow mein with Ming Louie, plus hear about Chinese culture. Samples included! Tuesday, Sept. 26 • 4–5 p.m.	27 Coffee Chat 11:00 -12:00 2017.09.27 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/coffee-chat-2-2-2-2/2017-09-27/ Connect with other community members on Wednesday mornings. Talk about local events, favorite books or movies, new reads, or whatever comes up. Wednesdays, Sept. 6–Dec. 27 • 11 a.m.–12 p.m. Preschool Storytimes with Crafts (Ages 3-6) 12:00 -13:00 2017.09.27 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/preschool-storytimes-with-crafts-ages-3-6/2017-09-27/ Designed especially for 3–6 year olds, but younger patrons welcome with close adult supervision. Wednesdays, Sept. 27–Oct. 25 • 12:15–1 p.m.	28 St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea to offer courses for Mental Illness 18:00 -20:00 2017.09.28 https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/st-joseph-mercy-chelsea-to-offer-courses-2-3/2017-09-28/ St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea to Offer Peer-to-Peer Mentoring Program for Mental Illness Livonia, Mich. (Aug. 8, 2017) — St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea will offer a free 12-week peer-to-peer mentoring program beginning in September. The educational course will provide participants with a supportive, safe and confidential environment to meet with and learn from trained National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) peer mentors who also live with mental illness. This course will help participants: • Understand mental illness • Discover new coping strategies • Reduce stigma • Gain knowledge to help empower • Connect with others who share a similar experience • Find volunteer and advocacy opportunities Date: Thursdays, beginning September 14, 2017 Time: 6 – 8 p.m. Location: St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea, 775 S. Main St., Conference Room To register, please call Kathy Walz, St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea behavioral health navigator, at 734-680-5312. Registration is required.	29 Legion Tractor Show 08:00 -19:00 2017.09.29 830 S Clinton St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 830 S Clinton St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 830 S Clinton St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/legion-tractor-show/2017-09-29/ Make plans to attend this first time tractor show sponsored by Sons of the American Legion Mackinder Glenn Post 510 on September 29 & 30 from 8 am to dusk. There will be tractor games and other activities along with free primitive camping on the grounds. (Donations are welcome.) On site food, provided by the auxiliary, will be available. DAILY RAFFLES will be held! Vendors, local pickers and singers are welcome. Friday Evening: Mid-Michigan Pedal Pullers ~ Registration at 5:45 pm / Pull starts @ 6:30 pm. Saturday: Parade at 12:00 noon Webberville Garden Tractor Pullers ~ Weigh in at 10:00 am / Pull starts @ 1:00 pm. (Rain date for Pull is Sunday October 1st, TBD.) Tractor Contact: Kim Smith (517) 851-7069 Camping & Vendor Contact: Lynn & Vickie Osborne (734) 498-2321 Book Discussion Group 12:00 -13:00 2017.09.29 Stockbridge Library 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 200 S Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/book-discussion-group-3/2017-09-29/ Enjoy refreshments and join the discussion! Selected Fridays • 12–1 p.m. Sept. 29: Hero of the Empire by Candice Millard Oct. 27: A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles Nov. 17: Hillbilly Elegy by J.D. Vance Open Air Market of Stockbridge 16:00 -19:00 2017.09.29 Stockbridge Town Hall 125 South Clinton Street, Stockbridge, MI, United States 125 South Clinton Street, Stockbridge, MI, United States https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/open-air-market-of-stockbridge-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/2017-09-29/ On the Township Square in downtown Stockbridge Market starts up Friday, May 5, 2017 and runs weekly into October. LIVE ACOUSTIC MUSIC AT CRAVINGZ EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT 18:30 -21:00 2017.09.29 Cravingz 140 S Clinton St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 140 S Clinton St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/live-acoustic-music-at-cravingz-every-friday-night-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/2017-09-29/ Travel Michigan, maybe even the United States, and you’d be hard-pressed to find a lovelier garden cafe than we have right here in downtown Stockbridge. Don’t know where it is? Just follow the vibrant display of gold-and-yellow black-eyed Susans along the main drag, and this Friday from 6:30 to 9, Cravingz will be hopping to the live acoustic music of Phil Tolliver.	30 Legion Tractor Show 08:00 -19:00 2017.09.30 830 S Clinton St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 830 S Clinton St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 830 S Clinton St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/legion-tractor-show-2/2017-09-30/ Make plans to attend this first time tractor show sponsored by Sons of the American Legion Mackinder Glenn Post 510 on September 29 & 30 from 8 am to dusk. There will be tractor games and other activities along with free primitive camping on the grounds. (Donations are welcome.) On site food, provided by the auxiliary, will be available. DAILY RAFFLES will be held! Vendors, local pickers and singers are welcome. Friday Evening: Mid-Michigan Pedal Pullers ~ Registration at 5:45 pm / Pull starts @ 6:30 pm. Saturday: Parade at 12:00 noon Webberville Garden Tractor Pullers ~ Weigh in at 10:00 am / Pull starts @ 1:00 pm. (Rain date for Pull is Sunday October 1st, TBD.) Tractor Contact: Kim Smith (517) 851-7069 Camping & Vendor Contact: Lynn & Vickie Osborne (734) 498-2321