Events of December 11, 12, and 13, 2020

Friday, December 11

Shop Local, Eat Local, Spend Local, Enjoy Local. Support our local small businesses by shopping and ordering takeout or delivery at our local shops, stores and restaurants. By supporting local businesses, you’re helping our economy to grow and our community to thrive. Now, more than ever, let’s unite our community around what can happen when we shop local, eat local and support local. We’re encouraging everyone to stay united to stop the spread and think local first this holiday season.

Photo:  Allskate Fun Center is offering Private Family Christmas Parties!  What’s Included:  Exclusive use of the rink for 90 minutes for $150.00.  Up to 15 people.  Live DJ with Great Music.  Buy out the entire rink for you and your family!  Give us a call at 517-787-8716 To book your party!  Allskate Fun Center, 1313 West North Street, Jackson.

The Salvation Army of Jackson County Red Kettle Campaign. The classic Red Kettles will be located at: Walmart, Sam’s Club J.C. Penny’s, Polly’s locations, Kroger, Big Lots, Blaine’s, and Jackson Crossing Mall -Pet Smart, Gordon’s, Dollar Tree, Bed Bath and Beyond. Bell ringers will be following all CDC guidelines and have been trained in COVID – 19 safety protocols. 

Nite Lites Drive Thru Christmas Light Show.  Every night through December 31, 2020.  Michigan International Speedway.  US 12 Entrance Only.  12626 US-12, Brooklyn.  Hours:  Sunday thru Thursday, 5:30 PM to 9 PM.  Friday and Saturday 5:30 PM to 10 PM. Pricing: $25 per car/vehicle (Sunday thru Thursday), $30 per car/vehicle (Friday & Saturday).  $45 per limo/motorhome/mini bus.  $100 per tour bus.  Most credit cards accepted.  We DO NOT accept “tap and go” cards or Apple Pay.

Welcome to Whoville Holiday Open House.  Come see Santa, the Grinch and the Elves.  Swag bags, fun, food, and cider.  The Grinch movie, s’mores and fireside chats.  Presented by Who Vision, Welcome Home Organization.  Pictures, crafts, refreshments, activities, and the Whoville Boutique.  12 PM to 6:30 PM, 823 N. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive.

Ella Sharp Museum Free Admission Weekend.  Enjoy FREE admission all weekend at the Ella Sharp Museum, sponsored by Lammers Heating & Air Conditioning.  Enjoy our current exhibitions:

– Spirited: Prohibition in America (November 11 – January 7, 2021)

– Jackson & The Roaring 20s (November 14 – October 17, 2021)

– Barns (OPENS December 12)

– Jackson History Gallery (Permanent Gallery)

– Never Enough Time Gallery (Semi-Permanent Gallery)

– Andrews Wildlife Gallery (Semi-Permanent Gallery)

Learn more about our current and upcoming exhibits: ellasharpmuseum.org/exhibits/

Gallery Hours:
Wed – Sat, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sundays, 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Thank you to our sponsor, Lammers Heating & Air Conditioning. Proudly serving Jackson since 1965.

ARTitude Holiday Marketplace.  The pop-up holiday marketplace in Downtown Jackson is open now through December 24th.  There is a variety of gifts for purchase from local and regional artists and vendors. Shop beautiful handmade jewelry, cards, ornaments and other unique holiday gifts. Support local and support #artsinjackson!  With retail still open at a 30% capacity, please #MASKUP and practice social distancing!  135 West Cortland Street (former Vermeulen’s), downtown Jackson.  Hours:  Tuesday thru Saturday 11 AM to 7 PM, Sunday 11 AM to 4 PM.

Saturday, December 12

Vista Grande Villa Community Shred Day.  9 AM to 12 Noon.  Stay safe, shred it!  Help protect yourself from identity theft by shredding documents that contain personal information.  Please place all shred-it documents in the trunk of your car for easy access.  Limit 3 boxes of documents per car.  Residential shredding only, no commercial shredding.  Shredding will be done on-site.  2251 Springport Road.  Northeast parking lot, enter the queue from the Springport Road entrance.

Ella Sharp Museum Free Admission Weekend.  Enjoy FREE admission all weekend at the Ella Sharp Museum, sponsored by Lammers Heating & Air Conditioning.  Enjoy our current exhibitions:

– Spirited: Prohibition in America (November 11 – January 7, 2021)

– Jackson & The Roaring 20s (November 14 – October 17, 2021)

– Barns (OPENS December 12)

– Jackson History Gallery (Permanent Gallery)

– Never Enough Time Gallery (Semi-Permanent Gallery)

– Andrews Wildlife Gallery (Semi-Permanent Gallery)

Learn more about our current and upcoming exhibits: ellasharpmuseum.org/exhibits/

Gallery Hours:
Wed – Sat, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sundays, 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Thank you to our sponsor, Lammers Heating & Air Conditioning. Proudly serving Jackson since 1965.

Nite Lites Drive Thru Christmas Light Show.  Every night through December 31, 2020.  Michigan International Speedway.  US 12 Entrance Only.  12626 US-12, Brooklyn.  Hours:  Sunday thru Thursday, 5:30 PM to 9 PM.  Friday and Saturday 5:30 PM to 10 PM. Pricing: $25 per car/vehicle (Sunday thru Thursday), $30 per car/vehicle (Friday & Saturday).  $45 per limo/motorhome/mini bus.  $100 per tour bus.  Most credit cards accepted.  We DO NOT accept “tap and go” cards or Apple Pay.

Sunday, December 13

Chillin’ with Santa and Friends.  Drive-Thru Experience.  Pack up the family and come see Santa and friends in the North Pole! Christmas Wish Lists will be provided to kids to fill out as well as games while waiting. Vehicles will roll down their windows to interact with Santa and his friends. Complimentary candy canes will be given out and beverages and snacks will be available for a donation.  Safety: For safety reasons, the church will not be open. We ask that everyone stay in their vehicles and encourage the use of face masks.  Please enter from McCain Rd and exit onto Spring Arbor Rd. There will be helper Elves available to answer any questions or concerns.  Let’s try to keep some normalcy this year and keep the spirit of Christmas Alive! See you at the North Pole!  Arbor Grove Congregational Church,  2621 McCain Road, Jackson.  Saturday hours:  10 AM to 12:30 PM and 1:30 PM to 4 PM.  Sunday hours:  1 PM to 4 PM.

Ella Sharp Museum Free Admission Weekend.  Enjoy FREE admission all weekend at the Ella Sharp Museum, sponsored by Lammers Heating & Air Conditioning.  Enjoy our current exhibitions:

– Spirited: Prohibition in America (November 11 – January 7, 2021)

– Jackson & The Roaring 20s (November 14 – October 17, 2021)

– Barns (OPENS December 12)

– Jackson History Gallery (Permanent Gallery)

– Never Enough Time Gallery (Semi-Permanent Gallery)

– Andrews Wildlife Gallery (Semi-Permanent Gallery)

Learn more about our current and upcoming exhibits: ellasharpmuseum.org/exhibits/

Gallery Hours:
Wed – Sat, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sundays, 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Thank you to our sponsor, Lammers Heating & Air Conditioning. Proudly serving Jackson since 1965.

Nite Lites Drive Thru Christmas Light Show.  Every night through December 31, 2020.  Michigan International Speedway.  US 12 Entrance Only.  12626 US-12, Brooklyn.  Hours:  Sunday thru Thursday, 5:30 PM to 9 PM.  Friday and Saturday 5:30 PM to 10 PM. Pricing: $25 per car/vehicle (Sunday thru Thursday), $30 per car/vehicle (Friday & Saturday).  $45 per limo/motorhome/mini bus.  $100 per tour bus.  Most credit cards accepted.  We DO NOT accept “tap and go” cards or Apple Pay.