Events of January 3, 4, and 5, 2020

January 3

Kiwanis Kids Movie at the Michigan Theatre.  “Abominable”.  After discovering a Yeti on the roof of her apartment building, teenage Yi and her two friends embark on an epic quest to reunite the magical creature with his family. But to do so, they must stay one step ahead of a wealthy financier and a determined zoologist who want to capture the beast for their own gain.  11 AM and 2 PM.  Doors open one half hour before screening. Admission 1 Dollar.  Kids Combo Small Popcorn and Drink $4.  Michigan Theatre, Downtown Jackson.

Winter Break Camp at the Jackson YMCA.  Final day!   7:30 AM-6:00 PM.  Activities, games, trips and more.  Keep the kids busy this winter break!    Register at 517-782-0537 or online at jacksonymca.org.  Day rates for members and non-members. 

Build More than Muscle.  When you join the Y, you are committing to more than becoming healthier.  You are supporting the values and programs that strengthen your community.  $0 Join Fee from now until January 31.  Save up to $100!  For details, call 517-782-0537 or visit jacksonymca.org.

Michigan Birds of Prey.  Join us to meet Michigan birds of prey up close and personal!Jackson District Library.  Brooklyn Branch: January 3, 11 AM (Call 517-905-1369 to register).  Summit Branch: January 3, 3 PM (Call 517-783-4030 to register).  Presented by Michigan Avian Experience. Kids and families welcome!

Live Entertainment at Jackson Coffee Company.  Join us every Friday evening for free entertainment featuring top local and regional acts.  Tonight:  Devyn Mitchell.  7 PM to 10 PM.  Jackson Coffee Company, 201 S. Mechanic Street, Jackson.

Live music at Veritas.  Local legend Benny Poole entertains from 7 to 10 PM.  Veritas, 151 West Michigan Avenue, Downtown Jackson.

Mighty Naturalist:  Nature Painting and Textures Art Class.  Nature comes in different forms, and the one we will experiment with is textures using simple natural items, Play-doh, paint, and crayons. Let’s look around to see what textures we can find in the natural world, then we’ll collect a variety of items to take back to the classroom to experiment and discover the fascinating unique impressions and designs with nature’s stampers.  It’s so much fun playing and creating colorful nature art.  Share your love of nature with your young child(ren). We will explore and play with nature while developing critical early childhood skills and growing self-confidence. The Mighty Naturalist Programs are geared toward children 5 years and younger with an adult caregiver to learn about animals, winter survival, birds, tracks, and more.  Each program offers a different theme and activities to give you and your mighty naturalist many program opportunities. Invite your friends to sign up, too.  Ages: 1-5 years old with a caregiver.  Fee: $8 per child ($5 Dahlem member); free for adult and children under 1 year old  When: January 3, Friday morning 9:30 – 10:45 am   Registration: Please call 517-782-3453 or stop by the office during business hours (Tuesday to Friday, 9 am – 3 pm) to reserve and pay for your spot in advance.  Or use easy online registration at https://www.dahlemcenter.org/events/.  Where:  7117 S. Jackson Rd., Jackson.

Harry Potter Yule Ball.  Your presence is requested at the Yule Ball! Festivities will include music & dancing, crafts, costume contest, refreshments, and a photo booth!  For kids & teens. Registration preferred. Register and pick up your invitation at the Meijer Branch.  7 PM to 9 PM  Meijer Branch, Jackson District Library.  (517) 788-4480.

January 4

Jackson College Winter Registration and Orientation.  Jackson  College will host special hours Saturday, January 4 at Central Campus, Hillsdale and Lenawee campuses for orientation and registration.  On Central Campus, student services in Bert Walker Hall will be open from 9 a.m. to noon, with new student orientation, advising and registration. Staff will also be advising and registering returning students.  Adrian’s Jackson College @ LISD TECH and Hillsdale’s Clyde LeTarte Center will be open from 8 a.m. to noon with orientation, registration and advising. New and returning students are welcome.  Jackson College’s winter semester begins Jan. 13. A complete course schedule is available on the Jackson College website, www.jccmi.edu, under “Academics”. For more information or to reserve a spot for orientation, call any location: Central Campus, 517.796.8425; Jackson College @ LISD TECH, Adrian, 517.265.5515; and the Hillsdale LeTarte Center, 517.437.3343.

Grand Opening.  KARMAKNIFE grand opening celebration 5pm-10pm. Karmaknife is both a high end tattoo studio AND an art gallery. We host art of all mediums from both local artists and artists from around the world. What’s special about our gallery is that it takes 0% commission from the artists- allowing them to make 100% of their profits, as deserved. So the grand opening will also be the first set of gallery artists’ opening reception. KARMAKNIFE seeks to provide the growing arts district of Downtown Jackson with a place to get quality tattoos, as well as a community space to share and promote other artists and help them sell their work. We have future plans for a collaborative studio space where other artists can feel free to come make art with us. KARMAKNIFE, 131 West Pearl Street, Downtown Jackson.

Group Walk.  Waterloo Recreation Area Trail.  11 AM to 12:30 PM.  Join volunteers who will lead the group on a walk at the Lakeview Trail at Waterloo Recreation Area! Come and explore a beautiful 3 miles of trails. The group will meet at the Gerald E. Eddy Discovery Center and can get on the trails right there. This walk will be about an hour long. All experience levels welcome.  meet at 17030 Bush Rd, Chelsea, Michigan 48118.  Details at https://facebook.com/events/2879866858691317/?ti=icl

Live music at Veritas.  Singer-songwriter Ian Stewart entertains from 7 to 10 PM.  Veritas, 151 West Michigan Avenue, Downtown Jackson.

January 5

K105.3 Bridal Fair.  The K-105.3 Bridal Fair, where love is in the air!  Sunday, January 5th, 2020.  1-4pm with a 2pm Fashion Show.  $5 Admission.  Enter to win a 3-day romantic getaway to Riu Reggae in Montego Bay, Jamaica with Apple Vacations and RIU Hotels and Resorts!!  Prize Giveaways and fun!  Tastings and demonstrations!  See K1053.com/bridalfair for details and vendor list.  Grand prize drawing at 3:45pm. Must be present to win.  Middle School at Parkside.