Events of December 1, 2 and 3, 2017

Toys for Tots Drive.  The K-105.3 Morning Show and NewsTalk’s “AM Jackson” will both be broadcasting live during this great toy drive & fundraiser for Toys for Tots. Drop off toys or a monetary donation during this time OR shop on the spot for a donation at 10% off!  Free coffee & donuts,  Walmart, 1700 West Michigan Avenue, Jackson.

The Albion Aglow Parade is tonight and begins with Downtown business open house, 5 to 9 p.m.   Albion Aglow Parade begins at 7:30 p.m. at the corner of Cass and Superior streets and proceeds south on Superior Street to Erie Street.  After the parade, Santa will visit with children until 9 p.m. at Kids ’N’ Stuff Museum, 301 S. Superior St.  Throughout the evening, everyone is encouraged to visit downtown businesses that will remain open for extended hours. Performers will entertain shoppers and refreshments will be available during the Downtown Open House.  The Albion Farmers Market plans a special winter artisan event at The Food Hub, 112 E. Erie St. The Food Hub is the home to the Farmers Market on Saturdays from November through April.

Lumen Christi Drama Department presents the comedy theatre production “Peril on the High Seas…Or Let’s Get Together and Do Launch””, written by Billy St. John. Set during the Roaring 20’s, the show follows the voyage of The H.M.S Majestic, and the dastardly plot of a notorious criminal, to kidnap an innocent young heiress. Madness ensues as a raucous cast of characters (1920’s flappers, a washed up film star, and clueless detective just being some) descend upon the ship, with laughter and ridiculousness. Comedy/Family friendly/G Rating.  Friday, December 1, 2017 – 7:30pm,  Saturday, December 2, 2017 – 7:30pm,  Sunday, December 3, 2017 – 3:00 pm.  Lumen Christi Cafetorium, 3483 Spring Arbor Rd., Jackson.  Tickets available at the door or please call, 517-499-3780.  Adults $10, Students and Seniors $7, and Children $5.  Please call for special group/family rates!Concessions available.

Jackson Coffee Company presents free entertainment with “View”.  Aric, BJ, and Mike – acoustic, family friendly, and free! Lots of originals, including something new…and continuing our string of covering musicians who’ve passed in 2017 – a set of Tom Petty specials.  7 PM to 10 PM.

The Michigan Theatre presents Home Alone.  FREE family movie night.  Doors open at 6:30pm, movie begins at 7 PM.

Friends of Grass Lake Township Holiday Party. The Friends of Grass Lake Township will be hosting their first annual Holiday Party ’17  from 6pm – 10pm.The festivities will be held at the Eyry of the Eagle Reception Center/Dale Fisher Galleries at 1916 Norvell Rd., Grass Lake. Admission is $20 per person (advance) or $25 at the door along with a non-perishable food Item.  It’s ok to BYOB.  Pro DJ Services will be entertaining guests from 6-8pm, followed by the music by the Harper and Midwest Kind Band.  Proceeds benefit Friends of Grass Lake Township and the food collected will be donated to the Grass Lake United Methodist Church’s food pantry.  Holiday Party ‘2017 is open to the public. Tickets are available at the door. Also, reservations may be made online at FriendsOfGrassLakeTownship@gmail.com. 

Summit Landscape and Garden Center Holiday Open House.  Friday from 9am to 6pm, Saturday and Sunday from 9am to 3pm.  Fresh cut handmade holiday decorations, wreaths, garland, fresh cut trees and more.  3440 Weatherwax Drive, Jackson.  Discounts and specials will be available all weekend.

Tompkins Center Historical Society’s December Dinner at the Tompkins Center’s Township Town Hall at 9999 Tompkins Rd., Rives Junction, about half a mile north of Tompkins Center off of M-50.  Between Jackson and  Eaton Rapids. On the menu for this month is Swiss Steak, salad bar and delicious desserts. Serving time is   from 5 to 6:30 pm. in Tompkins Center’s Township Town Hall.  Enjoy a Winter drive in Northwest Jackson County and join us on December 1st, between 5 and 6:30 pm.  Take out orders call (517-569-2463) night of the dinner.  Dinner gift certificates available also. This is the last dinner of 2017.  Come and join us for good food, and bring your family and friends.

Free Moonlight Movies.  Join us for a FREE movie night at Trinity Wesleyan Church. Come for hot cocoa, cookie decorating and watching the Polar Express movie. Activities begin at 6:30 PM, and the movie begins at 7 PM.  For more information, click here.

Christmas Open House at Cherry Creek Winery.  Make Cherry Creek a stop December 1st- 3rd! Many local businesses in the Brooklyn Chamber are having Open Houses this weekend!,  December 2nd Live Entertainment with Cat Canyon from 2-5 pm  All weekend we are having a 25% off CASE SALE!  Custom gift baskets, Gift items, Homemade fudge !  Cafe’ Menu available all day!   We’re open 11:00AM – 6:00 PM Friday and Saturday, 12:00PM – 6:00 PM on Sunday.  15750 U. S. 12, Cement City.

Sauk presents “It’s A Wonderful Life”.  All performances take place at the Sauk Theatre, 240 E. Chicago St. in Jonesville. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors (55 and up) and students and $8 for children (12 and under). Tickets can be purchased at www.thesauk.org or by calling 517-849-9100.

Nite Lites Holiday Light Display.  Opening Night at their new location:  Michigan International Speedway.  November 23 to December 30.  Michigan International Speedway.  US-12 Entrance only, 12626 US-12, Brooklyn, Michigan 49230  Time: 5:30 pm – 9 pm Sunday thru Thursday.  5:30 pm – 10:00 pm Friday & Saturday.  Pricing: $20 per car / vehicle, $35 per mini-bus, $65 per tour bus.

The Christmas Art Show by K Gallery.  We will be hosting 30+ outstanding regional artists in a variety of mediums for four weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas at the Southpoint Plaza in Jackson. (1931 Horton Road, Suite 12) Open Wednesdays through Saturdays Noon to 7 pm, Sundays Noon to 4 pm.

Dahlem Annual Holiday Bazaar.  Dahlem’s Annual Holiday Bazaar will take place on December 1st and 2nd from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM in the Dutcher Classroom of the Dahlem Center. Featured items include handmade crafts, baked goods, fresh evergreen wreaths and more!  Dahlem Center, 7117 S. Jackson Road, Jackson.

Holiday in the Hills.  Experience a weekend full of holiday joy and festivities including a charity track drive at Michigan International Speedway, Santa visits, drive through Christmas light shows, a gala, craft show, lots of holiday shopping with specials, a festival, open houses, and so much more. Visit our website for more details.

The Mission of Hope Cancer Fund’s “Believe Center” will be hosting a Holiday Flea Market from 12pm-6pm Friday and 9am to 4pm Saturday.  Santa will be available for photos from 11am to 12n and 1pm to 2 pm Saturday.  $3 entry fee.  Believe Center, 745 Lansing Avenue, Jackson.

ARTitude Pop Up Market.  Days and hours are:  Tuesday through Saturday 11:00am-7:00pm and Sundays 12:00pm-4:00pm.  ARTitude is a holiday pop-up marketplace located in Downtown Jackson. Over 40 artists selling original art in a wide variety of mediums including paintings, metal works, jewelry, mixed-media, sculptures, ceramics, glass, and so much more. Open for the entire holiday season!  Christian Science Building, 416 Wildwood Avenue, Jackson.

 Saturday December 2

Lumen Christi Drama Department presents the comedy theatre production “Peril on the High Seas…Or Let’s Get Together and Do Launch””, written by Billy St. John. Set during the Roaring 20’s, the show follows the voyage of The H.M.S Majestic, and the dastardly plot of a notorious criminal, to kidnap an innocent young heiress. Madness ensues as a raucous cast of characters (1920’s flappers, a washed up film star, and clueless detective just being some) descend upon the ship, with laughter and ridiculousness. Comedy/Family friendly/G Rating. Saturday, December 2, 2017 – 7:30pm,  Sunday, December 3, 2017 – 3:00 pm.  Lumen Christi Cafetorium, 3483 Spring Arbor Rd., Jackson.  Tickets available at the door or please call, 517-499-3780.  Adults $10, Students and Seniors $7, and Children $5.  Please call for special group/family rates!  Concessions available.

The Music of Simon and Garfunkel.  A.J. Swearingen and Jayne Kelli deliver an outstanding homage to Simon and Garfunkel in singing and harmonizing, intricate finger-picking guitar, and interesting historical footnotes between songs. They interact intimately with the audience to enhance the every songs’ tenderness.  The Michigan Theatre of Jackson is so very happy to have this polished, professional duo back in the Jackson area.  Doors open at 7:00 pm. Show at 8:00 pm. Purchase tickets online below.  All seats are general admission, but remember, every seat in The Michigan Theatre offers an intimate experience.  https://www.michigantheatre.org/event/the-music-of-simon-and-garfunkel-performed-by-swearingen-kelli/

Holiday in the Hills.  Experience a weekend full of holiday joy and festivities including a charity track drive at Michigan International Speedway, Santa visits, drive through Christmas light shows, a gala, craft show, lots of holiday shopping with specials, a festival, open houses, and so much more. Visit our website for more details.

Grass Lake Festival of Lights.  The first weekend in December we hold our annual Festival of Lights. We have breakfast with Santa; we have carriage rides to the Coe House Museum. The Coe House is open and decked out for the season. The United Methodist Church has their annual craft and bake sale, Santa makes a visit to the Depot. Later in the evening we have Festival of Lights parade and lighting of the Christmas tree downtown. The Parade is at 4 PM, the lighting of the tree on the grounds of Whistlestop Park at 5:00 p.m. Details and schedule here.

Dahlem Annual Holiday Bazaar.  Dahlem’s Annual Holiday Bazaar will take place on December 1st and 2nd from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM in the Dutcher Classroom of the Dahlem Center. Featured items include handmade crafts, baked goods, fresh evergreen wreaths and more!  Dahlem Center, 7117 S. Jackson Road, Jackson.

Sauk presents “It’s A Wonderful Life”.  All performances take place at the Sauk Theatre, 240 E. Chicago St. in Jonesville. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors (55 and up) and students and $8 for children (12 and under). Tickets can be purchased at www.thesauk.org or by calling 517-849-9100.

Summit Landscape and Garden Center Holiday Open House.  Friday from 9am to 6pm, Saturday and Sunday from 9am to 3pm.  Fresh cut handmade holiday decorations, wreaths, garland, fresh cut trees and more.  3440 Weatherwax Drive, Jackson.  Discounts and specials will be available all weekend.

Nite Lites Holiday Light Display.  Opening Night at their new location:  Michigan International Speedway.  November 23 to December 30.  Michigan International Speedway.  US-12 Entrance only, 12626 US-12, Brooklyn, Michigan 49230  Time: 5:30 pm – 9 pm Sunday thru Thursday.  5:30 pm – 10:00 pm Friday & Saturday.  Pricing: $20 per car / vehicle, $35 per mini-bus, $65 per tour bus.

The Christmas Art Show by K Gallery.  We will be hosting 30+ outstanding regional artists in a variety of mediums for four weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas at the Southpoint Plaza in Jackson. (1931 Horton Road, Suite 12) Open Wednesdays through Saturdays Noon to 7 pm, Sundays Noon to 4 pm.

ARTitude Pop Up Market.  Days and hours are:  Tuesday through Saturday 11:00am-7:00pm and Sundays 12:00pm-4:00pm.  ARTitude is a holiday pop-up marketplace located in Downtown Jackson. Over 40 artists selling original art in a wide variety of mediums including paintings, metal works, jewelry, mixed-media, sculptures, ceramics, glass, and so much more. Open for the entire holiday season!  Christian Science Building, 416 Wildwood Avenue, Jackson.

Christmas on the Farm.  Saturday, December 2nd, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sunday, December 3rd, Noon – 4 p.m.  This re-creation of the  holiday’s traditions will include tours of the ten-room farmhouse, the  authentic log house, eight outbuildings, and the one-room Dewey School. Hand-crafted  greens, home-made baked goods, and gift items will be available for  purchase. Free refreshments and live music will be among the offerings for this homespun weekend.  Please join us!!
 Admission to the Waterloo Farm Museum grounds for this event is $5 for adults and $2 for children aged 5-12. There is no admission charge for children under 5 and members of the Waterloo Area Historical Society. Admission includes a guided tour of the ten-room farmhouse.  Waterloo Farm Museum, 9998 Waterloo Munith Road, Grass Lake.

MIS Cares Holiday Toy Drive.  Donate a bag of nonperishable food items or a new, unwrapped toy and take your vehicle on a lap around the track. Photos with Santa by April Scott Photo, LLC start at $5 and refreshments donated by Americrown will be available. All food and toys will be donated to Jackson and Lenawee County Food Banks and Toys for Tots. The first 1,000 vehicles in attendance will receive a coupon for $5 off Nite Lites. NiteLitesShow.com for more information.

The Mission of Hope Cancer Fund’s “Believe Center” will be hosting a Holiday Flea Market from 12pm-6pm Friday and 9am to 4pm Saturday.  Santa will be available for photos from 11am to 12n and 1pm to 2 pm Saturday.  $3 entry fee.  Believe Center, 745 Lansing Avenue, Jackson.

Sunday December 3

Lumen Christi Drama Department presents the comedy theatre production “Peril on the High Seas…Or Let’s Get Together and Do Launch””, written by Billy St. John. Set during the Roaring 20’s, the show follows the voyage of The H.M.S Majestic, and the dastardly plot of a notorious criminal, to kidnap an innocent young heiress. Madness ensues as a raucous cast of characters (1920’s flappers, a washed up film star, and clueless detective just being some) descend upon the ship, with laughter and ridiculousness. Comedy/Family friendly/G Rating. Sunday, December 3, 2017 – 3:00 pm.  Lumen Christi Cafetorium, 3483 Spring Arbor Rd., Jackson.  Tickets available at the door or please call, 517-499-3780.  Adults $10, Students and Seniors $7, and Children $5.  Please call for special group/family rates!Concessions available.

Knights of Columbus present an Old Fashioned Chicken and Golombki Christmas Dinner.  Today from 11:30 AM to 3 PM at St. Joseph’s Chapel Social Center, 717 North Waterloo, Jackson.  Menu includes Baked Chicken and Golombki, Kielbasa and Sauerkraut, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Vegetables, Salad, Bread, Dessert and Hot and Cold Beverages.  Holiday music by The Old Timers.  Adults $10, Children $5.  Take-outs available.  Drawings and raffles.  Sponsored by Knights of Columbus #9131.

Christmas on the Farm.  Saturday, December 2nd, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sunday, December 3rd, Noon – 4 p.m.  This re-creation of the  holiday’s traditions will include tours of the ten-room farmhouse, the  authentic log house, eight outbuildings, and the one-room Dewey School. Hand-crafted  greens, home-made baked goods, and gift items will be available for  purchase. Free refreshments and live music will be among the offerings for this homespun weekend.  Please join us!!
 Admission to the Waterloo Farm Museum grounds for this event is $5 for adults and $2 for children aged 5-12. There is no admission charge for children under 5 and members of the Waterloo Area Historical Society. Admission includes a guided tour of the ten-room farmhouse.  Waterloo Farm Museum, 9998 Waterloo Munith Road, Grass Lake.

Summit Landscape and Garden Center Holiday Open House.  Friday from 9am to 6pm, Saturday and Sunday from 9am to 3pm.  Fresh cut handmade holiday decorations, wreaths, garland, fresh cut trees and more.  3440 Weatherwax Drive, Jackson.  Discounts and specials will be available all weekend.

Let it Snow!  Experience your favorite Christmas carols and imagery in surround sound in our full dome setting. Preceding the show, visitors will receive a live and interactive tour of the Winter sky and a hands-on flight through the universe.  2:30 PM, Hurst Planetarium, Ella Sharp Museum.