Events of Wednesday, January 4, 2023

Kiwanis Club of Jackson Presents Winter Film Series “Minions Rise of Gru”. 11 AM and 2 PM. $1 Dollar Admission. $4 Kids Combo Small Pop and Popcorn. Doors open one half hour before show. In the 1970s, young Gru tries to join a group of supervillains called the Vicious 6 after they oust their leader — the legendary fighter Wild Knuckles. When the interview turns disastrous, Gru and his Minions go on the run with the Vicious 6 hot on their tails. Luckily, he finds an unlikely source for guidance — Wild Knuckles himself — and soon discovers that even bad guys need a little help from their friends. Michigan Theatre, Downtown Jackson.

Did an Astroid Really Kill the Dinosaurs? Did a space rock six miles wide slam into the Earth 66 million years ago and wipe out 75 percent of all living species at that time, including the dinosaurs? Explore the impacts and cosmic collisions across the Solar System in this dynamic new show. Include footage from the first iridium layer found in Gubbio, Italy. Tickets are first come first serve available in the Hurst Planetarium or the Museum Front Desk. January showings are Wednesday, Thursday & Fridays @ 4pm Saturday & Sunday @ 1pm & 3pm. Hurst Planetarium, Ella Sharp Museum.

Ski Lodge Escape Room. Join us for an escape room experience at the Carnegie Library! Your fun and relaxing trip to a world famous ski lodge changes drastically when you get news about an incoming blizzard. Now you need to get safely out of the lodge before the storm arrives. Groups of 8 participants are encouraged but not required. This activity is best suited for ages 6+. Registration is required.

Session Dates & Times:

January 4: 10 AM, 11 AM, 3 PM, 4 PM, 5 PM

January 5: 10 AM, 11 AM, 2 PM, 3 PM, 4 PM

January 7: 10 AM, 11 AM, 2 PM, 3 PM, 4 PM

Jackson District Library Winter Reading Challenge. Bundle up with a book and start your new year with a new habit! Beginning January 1 and continuing through February 28, JDL is hosting a winter reading challenge and promoting a healthy reading habit for all ages.After reading 4 hours, each reader will receive a JDL coffee mug and will be entered into a drawing to win a $50 Visa gift card. Every additional two hours read will earn readers another grand prize entry – up to 9 entries. Sign up for the challenge in the beanstack app or by clicking here.