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November 12, 2017 Hope Salyer 0 Community Events, News, Stockbridge Area Arts Council,

IMG_0047 Click for a sampling of jazz music at Back Street Sunday, November 12. Pat Cronley,...

November 12, 2017 Hope Salyer 0 Death notice, News, Obituary, Stockbridge,

Justin K. Reynolds, Jackson died October 31, 2017 private services Stockbridge. Robert A. Mayor, Stockbridge died November...

November 12, 2017 Hope Salyer 0 Community Events, events, News,

by Abigail Walls STOCKBRIDGE, Mich. -- The steaks were gone by 5:00 p.m. and so...

November 11, 2017 Hope Salyer 0 Donor,

The Stockbridge Community News wishes to express appreciation to the Michigan Press Women for the group's...

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The Stockbridge Community News wishes to express its appreciation to Harry and Marjorie Pregitzer for...

November 10, 2017 Hope Salyer 0 News, Stockbridge Community News,

by Rose Collison Cold weather is upon us, and a sure sign that snow will...

November 10, 2017 Hope Salyer 0 Community Events, events, News, Stockbridge Community Outreach,

by Karen Smith Halloween has barely passed and our thoughts are already racing forward to...

November 8, 2017 Hope Salyer 0 Community Events, News,

Pat Cronley, Jazz pianist, will grace the New Back Street Bar and Family Restaurant, Sunday,...

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By Lorrie Brooks This past weekend the United Methodist Church celebrated fall with its annual...

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	1	2	3 Family Storytime (Ages up to 6) 10:30 -11:00 2024.04.03 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/family-storytime-ages-up-to-6-8/2024-04-03/ Family Storytime (Ages up to 6) Join us for stories, songs, crafts, and activities to help build early literacy skills. Wednesdays • 10:30–11:00 a.m. Apr. 3, 10, 17 & 24 Parent University at Smith Elementary 18:00 -19:00 2024.04.03 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/parent-university-at-smith-elementary/2024-04-03/ Parent University. At Smith Elementary. First Wednesday of the month (Feb through June 2024). Learn more about topics related to children, beginning with Love and Logic. Dinner, childcare and a chance to win prizes will be available. Also offering a virtual Zoom option for those unable to attend in person. No cost. Register by Feb. 1. Go to https://bit.ly/PantherParentU	4 Coffee Chat (Adults) 10:30 -11:30 2024.04.04 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-11/2024-04-04/ Coffee Chat (Adults) Connect with other community members on Thursday mornings. Thursdays • 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Apr. 4, 11, 18 & 25	5 STEAM Weekends (Ages 8 & up) All day 2024.04.05 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/steam-weekends-ages-8-up-3/2024-04-05/ STEAM Weekends (Ages 8 & up) Join us the first and third weekends of the month for a different science-based activity to stretch brain cells and tickle imaginations. Younger children are welcome with adult assistance. Available while supplies last. Apr. 5 Cloud Viewer Apr. 19 Decorate a pot & plant a posy One-Room Schoolhouses of Ingham County (Teens & Adults) 13:00 -14:00 2024.04.05 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/one-room-schoolhouses-of-ingham-county-teens-adults/2024-04-05/ One-Room Schoolhouses of Ingham County (Teens & Adults) Audrey Martini, local historian, and president of the Ingham County Genealogical Society, shares her knowledge of local and Ingham County one-room schoolhouses. Friday, Apr. 5 • 1-2:00 p.m.	6 NIGHT OF THE AMPHIBIANS 20:00 -21:30 2024.04.06 Eddy Discovery Center 17030 Bush Rd, Chelsea, MI 48118, USA 17030 Bush Rd, Chelsea, MI 48118, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/night-of-the-amphibians-2/2024-04-06/ NIGHT OF THE AMPHIBIANS: 8:00 – 9:30 p.m., Saturday, April 6. Join naturalist Carol Strahler this evening for a lively presentation featuring frogs, salamanders, and quivering masses of eggs from local ponds. Find out how you can recognize frogs by their calls. The program will be followed by a walk to a nearby pond to see and hear frogs singing in the night. Bring a flashlight and dress for the weather. 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.
7	8	9 Fiber Arts with the Flock (Teens & Adults) 14:00 -15:00 2024.04.09 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-teens-adults-3/2024-04-09/ Fiber Arts with the Flock (Teens & Adults) Bring your fiber arts project and work and learn along with members of the Spinner’s Flock, a local fiber arts group. Tuesdays • 2-3 p.m. Apr. 9 & 23	10 Family Storytime (Ages up to 6) 10:30 -11:00 2024.04.10 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-6-8/2024-04-10/ Family Storytime (Ages up to 6) Join us for stories, songs, crafts, and activities to help build early literacy skills. Wednesdays • 10:30–11:00 a.m. Apr. 3, 10, 17 & 24 Panther Cubs PTO Meeting 16:00 -17:00 2024.04.10 Heritage Elementary School, Western Avenue, Stockbridge, MI 49285, United States Heritage Elementary School, Western Avenue, Stockbridge, MI 49285, United States Heritage Elementary School, Western Avenue, Stockbridge, MI 49285, United States https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/panther-cubs-pto-meeting/2024-04-10/ April 10: Panther Cubs PTO Meeting: April 10 at 4:00-5:00 pm at Heritage School cafeteria.	11 Coffee Chat (Adults) 10:30 -11:30 2024.04.11 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-11/2024-04-11/ Coffee Chat (Adults) Connect with other community members on Thursday mornings. Thursdays • 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Apr. 4, 11, 18 & 25	12 League of Women Voters Town Hall, New Voting Rights Under Proposal 2 (Teens & Adults) 12:00 -13:00 2024.04.12 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/league-of-women-voters-town-hall-new-voting-rights-under-proposal-2-teens-adults/2024-04-12/ League of Women Voters Town Hall, New Voting Rights Under Proposal 2 (Teens & Adults) Learn about the new and improved voting rights like early voting and the permanent absentee voter list that Michiganders have as the result of the passing of Proposal 2 in November 2022. Friday, Apr. 12 • 12-1 p.m. Break the Light (Ages 8 & up) 16:00 -17:00 2024.04.12 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/break-the-light-ages-8-up/2024-04-12/ Break the Light (Ages 8 & up) Build a spectroscope and make light break into a spectrum of colors. Friday, Apr. 12, 4-5 p.m.	13 Open Air Market of Stockbridge sponsors an indoor market 11:00 -14:00 2024.04.13 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/open-air-market-of-stockbridge-sponsors-an-indoor-market/2024-04-13/ Saturday, April 13th: Open Air Market of Stockbridge sponsors an indoor market at the Stockbridge Presbyterian Community Education building from 11am – 2pm with live music from 11:30am – 1:30pm provided by local vocalist and guitarist Larry Guenther and also featuring artisan vendors. Plainfield Methodist Church Chicken Supper 17:00 -19:00 2024.04.13 Plainfield United Methodist Church 17929 Plainfield Rd, Gregory, MI 48137, USA 17929 Plainfield Rd, Gregory, MI 48137, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/plainfield-methodist-church-chicken-supper-6-2/2024-04-13/ Plainfield Methodist Church, Chicken Supper, March 9, 2024, 5 pm- til sold out. 17845 M-36, Gregory, MI 48137. Takeout only. Freewill donation. All are invited.
14 AMAZING ANIMALS AND THEIR ADAPTATIONS 14:00 -15:00 2024.04.14 Eddy Discovery Center 17030 Bush Rd, Chelsea, MI 48118, USA 17030 Bush Rd, Chelsea, MI 48118, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/amazing-animals-and-their-adaptations/2024-04-14/ AMAZING ANIMALS AND THEIR ADAPTATIONS: 2:00 – 3:00 p.m., Sunday, April 14. Join us for an entertaining and educational wildlife program as Randy Baker from Naturalist Endeavors brings you a variety of live animals from North, South and Central America. Learn about their life cycles, adaptations for survival, habitats, and how they fit in with the plants and animals around them. 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. Stockbridge High School Jazz Band Welcomes Spring 15:00 -16:00 2024.04.14 Stockbridge Town Hall 125 South Clinton Street, Stockbridge, MI, United States 125 South Clinton Street, Stockbridge, MI, United States https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/stockbridge-high-school-jazz-band-welcomes-spring/2024-04-14/ FREE CONCERT – Stockbridge High School Jazz Band Welcomes Spring, Sunday, April 14th, 3:00 PM, Stockbridge Township Hall, sponsored by the Stockbridge Area Arts Council.	15 Book Fair at Smith Elementary All day 2024.04.15 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/book-fair-at-smith-elementary/2024-04-15/ April 15-19: Book Fair at Smith Elementary	16 Book Fair at Smith Elementary All day 2024.04.16 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/book-fair-at-smith-elementary/2024-04-16/ April 15-19: Book Fair at Smith Elementary Third Tuesday Book Discussion Group (Adults) 12:30 -13:30 2024.04.16 Stockbridge Area Senior Center 401 S Center St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 401 S Center St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/third-tuesday-book-discussion-group-adults-3/2024-04-16/ Third Tuesday Book Discussion Group (Adults) Join the discussion! New Time and Location: Stockbridge Area Senior Center, 219 Elm Street, Stockbridge 3rd Tuesday • 12:30-1:30pm Apr. 16: Recursion by Blake Crouch	17 Book Fair at Smith Elementary All day 2024.04.17 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/book-fair-at-smith-elementary/2024-04-17/ April 15-19: Book Fair at Smith Elementary Family Storytime (Ages up to 6) 10:30 -11:00 2024.04.17 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/family-storytime-ages-up-to-6-8/2024-04-17/ Family Storytime (Ages up to 6) Join us for stories, songs, crafts, and activities to help build early literacy skills. Wednesdays • 10:30–11:00 a.m. Apr. 3, 10, 17 & 24	18 Book Fair at Smith Elementary All day 2024.04.18 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/book-fair-at-smith-elementary/2024-04-18/ April 15-19: Book Fair at Smith Elementary Coffee Chat (Adults) 10:30 -11:30 2024.04.18 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/coffee-chat-adults-11/2024-04-18/ Coffee Chat (Adults) Connect with other community members on Thursday mornings. Thursdays • 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Apr. 4, 11, 18 & 25 After-Hours Book Discussion Group (Adults) 17:30 -18:30 2024.04.18 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/after-hours-book-discussion-group-adults-9/2024-04-18/ After-Hours Book Discussion Group (Adults) Join a lively discussion at the Stockbridge Library. 3 rd Thursday • 5:30-6:30 p.m. Apr. 18: The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd North Stockbridge Cemetery Association annual meeting 19:30 -20:30 2024.04.18 White Oak Township Hall 1002 M-52, Webberville, MI 48892, USA 1002 M-52, Webberville, MI 48892, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/north-stockbridge-cemetery-association-annual-meeting/2024-04-18/ North Stockbridge Cemetery Association annual meeting. April 18. 7:30 p.m. White Oak Township Hall, 1002 S. M-52 Webberville, Ml 48892	19 Book Fair at Smith Elementary All day 2024.04.19 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/book-fair-at-smith-elementary/2024-04-19/ April 15-19: Book Fair at Smith Elementary STEAM Weekends (Ages 8 & up) All day 2024.04.19 Capital Area District Library – Stockbridge Library 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 134 Wood St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/steam-weekends-ages-8-up-3/2024-04-19/ STEAM Weekends (Ages 8 & up) Join us the first and third weekends of the month for a different science-based activity to stretch brain cells and tickle imaginations. Younger children are welcome with adult assistance. Available while supplies last. Apr. 5 Cloud Viewer Apr. 19 Decorate a pot & plant a posy	20
21 STRANGE CREATURES OF THE SPRING POND 14:00 -15:00 2024.04.21 Eddy Discovery Center 17030 Bush Rd, Chelsea, MI 48118, USA 17030 Bush Rd, Chelsea, MI 48118, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/strange-creatures-of-the-spring-pond-2/2024-04-21/ STRANGE CREATURES OF THE SPRING POND: 2:00 – 3:00 p.m., Sunday, April 21. Come and meet many of the fascinating and little-known creatures that live in our spring ponds – from delicate fairy shrimp to ferocious diving beetles. No boots required, as we will be viewing these in our special “pour-a-ponds” outside on the deck. Wildlife educator Megan Lotz will provide magnifying glasses and help you identify these tiny animals. 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.	22	23 Fiber Arts with the Flock (Teens & Adults) 14:00 -15:00 2024.04.23 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-teens-adults-3/2024-04-23/ Fiber Arts with the Flock (Teens & Adults) Bring your fiber arts project and work and learn along with members of the Spinner’s Flock, a local fiber arts group. Tuesdays • 2-3 p.m. Apr. 9 & 23	24 Family Storytime (Ages up to 6) 10:30 -11:00 2024.04.24 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-6-8/2024-04-24/ Family Storytime (Ages up to 6) Join us for stories, songs, crafts, and activities to help build early literacy skills. Wednesdays • 10:30–11:00 a.m. Apr. 3, 10, 17 & 24 Stockbridge Open Craft Night (Teens & Adults) 17:00 -19:00 2024.04.24 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-open-craft-night-teens-adults-2/2024-04-24/ Stockbridge Open Craft Night (Teens & Adults) Bring your own project or create from provided materials. Light snacks are provided or bring your own. Last Wednesdays • 5-7 p.m. Apr. 24 Create a ribbon mobile.	25 Coffee Chat (Adults) 10:30 -11:30 2024.04.25 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-11/2024-04-25/ Coffee Chat (Adults) Connect with other community members on Thursday mornings. Thursdays • 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Apr. 4, 11, 18 & 25	26	27 Annual White Cane Collection All day 2024.04.27 Stockbridge Town Square 125 S Clinton St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA 125 S Clinton St, Stockbridge, MI 49285, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/annual-white-cane-collection/2024-04-27/ Upcoming Stockbridge Lions events: Annual White Cane Collection: Saturday, 27 April 2024 and Friday, 3 May 2024. The Lions are always looking for new members – if you would like to join us in the mission of community service contact Eric Holmes at 517.574.8264 or Mike St. Dennis 734.498.2662. Our monthly dinner meeting is the first Tuesday of the month at Stockbridge Twp Hall.
28 Blessing of the Bikes 13:00 -15:00 2024.04.28 Plainfield United methodist Church 17845 M-36, Gregory, MI 48137, USA 17845 M-36, Gregory, MI 48137, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/blessing-of-the-bikes/2024-04-28/ Blessing of the Bikes Plainfield Methodist Church April 28, 2024, 1pm-? Lunch provided, freewill donation Kids crafts, Bike safety info Bikes of all kinds, riders all ages BEES AND WANNA-BEES 14:00 -15:00 2024.04.28 Eddy Discovery Center 17030 Bush Rd, Chelsea, MI 48118, USA 17030 Bush Rd, Chelsea, MI 48118, USA https://stockbridgecommunitynews.com/event/bees-and-wanna-bees/2024-04-28/ BEES AND WANNA-BEES, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m., Sunday, April 28. Do you know how to tell if that buzzing insect flying around your head or nesting in your house is a bee, wasp, or fly? Join Becky Green, Beekeeper and Certified Pollinator Champion to learn how to spot the difference, and then try your hand at doing so with the Bee or Wanna Bee challenge. You will also learn to identify the most common bees that you might find taking up residence in or close to your home, to help you know when to call your local honey bee expert for help! Becky will also have some of her local honey available for sale. Please register in advance at 734-475-3170.	29	30