Blue Christmas Service. 7 PM. Trinity United Methodist Church hosts their annual Blue Christmas Service. This service is intended to give those who are struggling with loss, loneliness and unsettled feelings during the holidays an opportunity to share their grief with others experiencing the same. The service is open to anyone and everyone is welcome. Guest speaker is Bart Hall, Chaplain at Henry Ford Hospice Home and Pastor of Central Wesleyan Church. Weary hearts, weary souls, weary minds most welcome. 1508 Greenwood Avenue, Jackson.
Michigan Theatre Thursday Night Film Series: “It’s a Wonderful Life”. 7 PM. . The doors to the auditorium will open at 6:30 pm. The box office will be open at 6:30 pm. The cost is $5 per film. Present your Michigan Theatre Membership Card and receive FREE ADMISSION. ABOUT THE FILM: George Bailey has so many problems he is thinking about ending it all – and it’s Christmas! As the angels discuss George, we see his life in flashback. As George is about to jump from a bridge, he ends up rescuing his guardian angel, Clarence – who then shows George what his town would have looked like if it hadn’t been for all his good deeds over the years. Michigan Theatre, Downtown Jackson.
Holiday Movie Event. Grab a bean bag, or cozy blanket or just come as you are to join us for a Holiday Movie event! We will be showing the Polar Express. WE WILL HAVE 2 SHOWINGS ON 12/19. One at 12:30 pm and one at 6:30 pm. We will have popcorn and a hot coco bar. $5 per person. Call 517-764-3200 to RSVP. Suburban Lanes, 3801 Ann Arbor Road, Jackson.
Jackson Young Professionals December Large Group Meeting. 6:00 p.m. Grand River Brewery, 117 W Louis Glick Hwy. Join us THIS Thursday for the last JYP social of 2024! We would love to see you at Grand River Brewery for great snacks, drinks, and conversation. Founded in 2014, JYP has a dedicated group of volunteers running events to engage with and connect young professionals in the Jackson area. The Third Thursday Monthly Meetups offer an opportunity for you to see new places and businesses in Jackson while networking and meeting other young individuals in the area. But the group hosts dozens more events, programs, and even a festival or two. Check us out at jxnyp.com
Paint & Sip at Ella Sharp Museum. 6 PM to 8 PM. Join local Jackson-area artist Sharon Sunday for a festive night of creativity and fun! Paint a holiday snowman on a recycled wine bottle with Sharon’s expert guidance, and enjoy a drink or two from the cash bar. All supplies are included in the ticket price, and you’ll leave with a unique, hand-painted decoration to take home! Event page here.
Open Interviews at Vista Grande Villa. 2 PM to 4 PM. 2801 Carriage Lane, Jackson (Back Grande Room Entrance). Open positions include RN/LPN, MA, RA, CAN, Clinical Educator and Store Clerk.
Nite Lites Drive Thru Christmas Display. An experience like no other! Nite Lites is a five-mile long holiday lights drive through experience, running every day through Jan 5, 2025. Drive Thru tickets can also be purchased at the gate. Train tickets must be purchased online in advance. Sun – Thurs 5:30pm – 9:00pm, Fri – Sat 5:30pm – 10:00pm. $35 Per Car. Michigan International Speedway US-12 Entrances only, 12626 US-12, Brooklyn, Michigan.Ticket Booth is 15 minute drive off of US 12 Entrances Gate 8 Or Gate 14 thru our spectacular Pre Show. WEST bound – use Gate 8 Entrance. EAST bound – use Graves Farm Entrance Gate 14.
Julia Child: A Recipe for Life. Traveling Exhibit at Ella Sharp Museum. Julia Child: A Recipe for Life, explores the key ingredients in Julia’s personal journey, which became part of America’s culinary revolution, through a series of immersive experiences. Julia’s insatiable curiosity and tenacious spirit drove her to endlessly try, test, and teach how to make delicious food. Learning empowered Julia and she in turn empowered others, profoundly transforming American cuisine and food culture. Julia Child: A Recipe for Life is a traveling exhibition produced and toured by Flying Fish, developed in collaboration with Napa Valley Museum, supported by The Julia Child Foundation for Gastronomy and the Culinary Arts, the Schlesinger Library, Harvard Radcliffe Institute, and generously sponsored by Oceania Cruises. Tuesday – Friday: 10 am – 5 pm, Saturday: 11:30am – 4pm, Sunday – Monday: Closed. Admission includes Museum Galleries and Hurst Planetarium Shows. Check here for updates.
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