Events of Wednesday, November 21, 2018

The  5th Annual Nite Lites Christmas 5K Fun Run/Walk is tonight with a 6:00PM 5K Fun Run and a 5K Walk at 6:30PM.  The animated course will once again be offered to registered 5K Fun Run/Walk participants before automobile traffic is permitted!  They will delight in the open air experience at Michigan International Speedway as they travel a paved course with over a million dancing lights.  On-site Race Day registration 2:00PM – 6:30PM.5K Fun Run 6:00PM. 5K Walk begins 6:30PM.  Michigan International Speedway, 12626 US Hwy 12,  Brooklyn.  More information here.

Annual YMCA Bake Sale.  Stop by the downtown Jackson YMCA for your Thanksgiving pies and baked goods! The sale runs Wednesday 7:00am until we run out, which is usually around 3:00pm. Come by early for the best selection of goodies!

Red Cross Blood Drive.  10:30 AM to 4:15 PM.  MACI, 4200 North Dearing Road, Parma.  With the Holidays approaching, the need is great.  Between Thanksgiving and Christmas, blood donations decline due to the busy season.  Give the gift of life.

Matinee Movie Fun.  The Spring Arbor Branch of the Jackson District Library presents The Incredibles II.  3 PM.  Come in and relax before the Holiday!  All ages welcome. Snacks will be provided!

Holiday Warmup Party.  Grand River Brewery. Venture over to the brewery on your impromptu Thanksgiving Eve bar crawl! We’ve got 12 wild card brews on deck – 6 returning, 6 new ones – all only available this night! Lucky for you, we’re staying open until 11 PM so you have an extra hour to whet your whistle.  $3.50 pints for all 12 select beers.

No School Day.  The day before Thanksgiving is a No School Celebration! Allskate is celebrating with a $3 Day on Wednesday Nov. 21st 1-5pm Adm is only $3, Rapid Fire Laser Tag is only $3. Come on over and have fun in our Game Room with lots of chances to win some great prizes! skate rental $3.  Allskate Fun Center, 1313 W. North Street, Jackson.