Monthly Archives: December 2018

Lights of Love.  The Henry Ford Allegiance Health Foundation will host its annual Lights of Love ceremony on Wednesday, December 5, at 6 p.m. in the hospital lobby. The twinkling Lights of Love that decorate the tall evergreens at the hospital’s entrance each December and January are lit in honor or memory of special people.  The Henry Ford Allegiance Health Foundation invites community members to sponsor a light to honor or remember a friend or loved one. In doing so, sponsors will help Henry Ford Allegiance Hospice Services, the only not-for-profit hospice in Jackson, provide important end-of-life care and support to community members with life limiting conditions and their families.  Ceremony includes music performances and holiday refreshments.  Holiday Kissing Ball Workshop.  This makes such a fun evening with friends!  Kissing balls are pomanders, round decorated bases studded or decorated with flowers, greenery, ribbons or other small items and hung in an arch or doorway.  The price is just $20 per person and includes the supplies to create one kissing ball. One additional kissing ball may be made for $20. Please register online to reserve your spot!  chspets.org.  Walk ins will be welcome, but we do have a limited number of…

Red Kettle Christmas Movie Event.  Join The Salvation Army and Tripp's Auto Shop for the Red Kettle Christmas Movie Event. Grab your friends and family and experience a Christmas classic "Polar Express" on the big screen at the historic Michigan Theatre. This free event includes admission as well as a pop & popcorn for each guest. No reservation needed. Seats are available until filled. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. with the movie start at 6:00 p.m. Don't miss this special occasion.  We would like to thank our generous supporter Tripp's Auto Shop for sponsoring the Red Kettle Movie for our Jackson community. Nite Lites Drive Thru Christmas Show and Winter Wonderland.   Today through through Dec. 31.  Michigan International Speedway, US-12 Entrance only, 12626 US-12, Brooklyn, Michigan.  Time: 5:30 pm - 9 pm Sunday thru Thursday, 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm Friday & Saturday.  Pricing: $25 per car / vehicle, $40 per mini-bus, Limo / motor home, $70 per tour bus. All major credit cards accepted.  Fun for the whole family!

Economic Luncheon.  The Economic Luncheons put on by the Chamber’s Economic Event Committee, gives busy professionals the chance to keep up to speed with important issues facing Jackson businesses. The Election is over.....now what? Was the election cycle won by Republicans or by the Democrats? What happens now as we move forward into 2019? What will the political landscape mean in regards to the Michigan business climate? Join us to find out on December 3rd, as we welcome Tim Skubick for his commentary on the political happenings in Lansing and around Michigan.  Tim Skubick will speak on the election results and what it means for Michigan moving forward. Tim Skubick has been covering Michigan government and politics longer than anyone in state history with 48 years on that beat. He anchors the Public TV series Off the Record and covers the capitol for WJBK-TV and WWJ NewsRadio 950 in Detroit and WLNS-TV-6 in Lansing.  11:30 AM,  Vista Grande Villa, 2251 Springport Road.  To Register:  Call 782-8221 or email kelly@jacksonchamber.org Holiday Drop In Crafts:  Suncatcher Christmas Trees.  Take time out of your busy holiday schedule to stop by the Napoleon Branch to make a suncatcher Christmas tree!  All materials are provided. No…