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Events of December 5, 6, and 7, 2025

Friday, December 5 Grotto Breakfast Benefit. 7 AM to 11 AM.  Fore a donation, enjoy breakfast and support The Jackson Community Food Pantry, Toys for Tots, and the Salvation Army Bucket Brigade.  Menu inclusses scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage links, biscuits and gravy, hash browns, toast, juices and coffee.  Grotto Club, 102 East Washington Avenue, Downtown Jackson. Hanging of the Greens. 7 PM to 10 PM.  Spring Arbor University will host the 25th annual Hanging of the Greens! It’s a fun night filled with Christmas music, candle lighting, fireworks, and a community reception that includes horse and wagon rides, balloon artists, kids’ activities, roasted almonds, cookies, cocoa, and more! The event begins with a Christmas concert at The Arbor Church featuring students from the SAU Music Department and a candle lighting ceremony. Fireworks will follow the candle lighting and kick off the community Christmas party. The School of Education faculty and students will provide fun Christmas activities for kids, horse and wagon rides will carry guests through campus, cookies, cocoa and other yummy Christmas treats will be served, and more! All events are free and open to the general public. All ages are encouraged to attend. Parking is available at The Arbor…

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Toys for Tots 12-4-2025 | Photo Gallery

Toys for Tots 12-4-2025. 806 E. Pearl St. Jackson, Mi 49201. A collaboration between The Salvation Army and the U.S. Marine Corps to collect new, unwrapped toys for children up to age 14. Donations can be dropped off at the Jackson Police Department, 216 E. Washing Ave. (Mon-Fri, 7am to 5pm) through December 15th. To volunteer for Salvation Army Toys for Tots in Jackson, MI, visit the local Salvation Army website and look for their specific holiday volunteer sign-up links. Photos by Sara Scaife, JTV.   Toys for Tots 12-4-2025. 806 E. Pearl St. Jackson, Mi 49201. A collaboration between The Salvation Army and the U.S. Marine Corps to collect new, unwrapped toys for children up to age 14. Donations can be dropped off at the Jackson Police Department, 216 E. Washing Ave. (Mon-Fri, 7am to 5pm) through December 15th. To volunteer for Salvation Army Toys for Tots in Jackson, MI, visit the local Salvation Army website and look for their specific holiday volunteer sign-up links. Photos by Sara Scaife, JTV.

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Poetry Out Loud @ Jackson College 12-4-2025 | Photo Gallery

Poetry Out Loud 12-4-2025. Jackson College invites area high school students to participate in a dynamic poetry recitation competition. The winner of JC’s local competition will advance to the state Poetry Out Loud competition in Lansing in March 2026 (precise dates TBD). The state champion will receive $200 and will advance to the national finals next spring in Washington, D.C., where $50,000 in awards and school/organizational stipends will be distributed. Photos by Sara Scaife, JTV. Poetry Out Loud 12-4-2025. Jackson College invites area high school students to participate in a dynamic poetry recitation competition. The winner of JC’s local competition will advance to the state Poetry Out Loud competition in Lansing in March 2026 (precise dates TBD). The state champion will receive $200 and will advance to the national finals next spring in Washington, D.C., where $50,000 in awards and school/organizational stipends will be distributed. Photos by Sara Scaife, JTV.  

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Jackson Magazine Announces 40 and Under Award Winners

Jackson Magazine’s 2025 Class of 40 and Under poses for a photo after the awards ceremony at Ella Sharp Museum.  Back Row L-R: John Fleming, Del Belcher, Sabrina Beitelschies, Alec Herr, Andrew Phelps, Jacob Bailey.  Front Row L-R: Blake Newman, Amber Slaby, Brooke Roberts, Cherie Good, Torri Meunier, Chad Kinch.  Photo courtesy Jackson Magazine. (December 4, 2025 8:57 AM ET) Jackson Magazine announced Jackson County’s most outstanding professionals under 40 during its 40 and Under event this week at Ella Sharp Museum. More than 160 guests gathered to honor individuals who have made a significant positive impact on the Jackson community. 2025 40 & Under Award Winners Jacob Bailey, Bailey Excavating Inc. Sabrina Beitelschies, City of Jackson and Private Practice Del Belcher, Commonwealth Associates, Inc. John Fleming, Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office Cherie Good, Dawn Foods Alec Herr, City of Jackson Chad Kinch, Chelsea Milling Company (Jiffy Mix) Torri Meunier, Jackson First United Methodist Church Blake Newman, Michigan Economic Development Corporation Andrew Phelps, Spring Arbor University Brooke Roberts, Jackson Publishing Co. Amber Slaby, Michigan Department of Corrections According to Donovan Cronkhite, publisher of Jackson Magazine, this recognition program has evolved from 30 Under 30 in 2007 to 30 and Under and…

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