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Thru Februar y 18 • Franke Children’s Theatre: “Grease” - Sat 7pm, Sun 2:30pm Franke Center, 214 E. Mansion, Marshall, 269-781-0001 or www. frankecenterforthearts.org • “Almost, Maine” - -Sat 8pm, Sun 2pm, by John Cariani, Albion College, Albion. • 2018 Michigan Free Fishing Weekend - All fishing license fees will be waived for two days. All fishing regulations will still apply. Statewide in Michigan. Februar y 18 • K-105.3 Chili Cook-Off - 12-4pm, tasting 1pm until chili runs out. Live music with Slim Nichols. YMCA Zumba. American 1 Events Center, 200 W. Ganson, Jackson. www.k1053.com/chilicook-off • Men Who Cook Fund Raiser - 12:30-2pm, to benefit “Citizens to Beautify Albion”. Sample a variety of home cooked dishes. First Baptist Church, 980 Haven Rd., Albion. 517-629-2072 • Michigan’s Rattler! 2-3pm., biologist Kristin Wildman. Register in advance at 734-475-3170. Eddy Discovery Center 17030 Bush Rd. in Waterloo Recreation Area near Chelsea. • Albion College Symphony Orchestra Concert - 4pm, free, open to the public. Brahms, Berlioz and “Conversations and Dreams” composed by Jonathan Brown of Spring Arbor University. Goodrich Chapel, Albion College, Albion. • Film Debut: “Make Believe” - 7-9:30pm, free, independent film. Close friends who know they’re characters in a movie vie for control of their film. Michigan Theatre, 124 N. Mechanic, Jackson.
Februar y 19 President’s Day ALL LIBRARIES CLOSED • Binder Park ZooMobile at Oaklawn Hospital - 10amnoon, free & open to the public. Main lobby, Oaklawn Hospital, 200 N. Madison, Marshall. Februar y 20 • Mighty Naturalist: Super Squirrelly - 10-11am, ages 5 & under with caretaker. Look for squirrels outside & then go inside for squirrel craft & story. Register at 517-7823453. Dahlem Center, 7117 S. Jackson Road, Jackson • Microsoft Word for Be-
ginners - 3pm, Albion District Library, 501 S. Superior, Albion. 517-629-3993. www. albionlibrary.org. • Yoga at Carnegie - 5:306:30pm, adults, newbies welcome. JDL’s Carnegie Branch, 244 W. Michigan Ave., Jackson. 517-788-4087 • Irish Hills Eagles AYCE Taco Dinner - 5-7:30pm, fund raiser for scholarships. Irish Hills Eagles, 9500 Wamplers Lake Rd., Brooklyn. 517-812-6341 • Rock/Blues Jam Session - 7:30-11pm, BLUEStage, 398 Brooklyn Rd., Napoleon. 517-536-8635. Februar y 21 • Albion Community Foundation Open House - 4:30-6:30pm. Visit their new location at 1002 N. Eaton St. and chat with the staff and board members. Albion. • Legal Help for Seniors & Caregivers - 5:30-6:30pm, free. Wesley Hall of First United Methodist Church, 600 E. Michigan, Albion. 269876-8595. • Albion Forks Chapter of Vintage Motor Car Club of America - 7pm, Sheridan Township Hall, 13355 29 Mile Road, Albion. 517-629-2774 • Poetr y Reading: James Matthew Wilson - 7pm, theological grounding for beauty & truth. Prof. of religion & literature at Villanova University. Prop Shop, Spring Arbor University, 106 E. Main St., Spring Arbor. Februar y 22-25 • “Arcadia” - Thurs-Fri-Sat 7pm, Sun 2pm. Tom Stoppard comedy about scholars/science in 19th century & modern England. The Great Escape, 110 E. Michigan, Marshall. 269-781-2700 Februar y 22 • Kids ‘N’ Stuff Free Day - 10am-7pm, 301 S. Superior, Albion, 517-629-8023 or www. kidsnstuff.org. • Diet, Exercise & Blood Pressure Control - 10amnoon. Heart-health tips for managing chronic conditions. Complementary vascular screenings. Live cooking demonstration. Questions or RSVP, call 517-787-0222. Vista Grande Villa, 2251 Springport Road, Jackson. • Microsoft Excel for Beginners - 12pm, Albion District Library, 501 S. Superior, Albion. 517-629-3993. www. albionlibrary.org • Albion Historical Society Speaker Series: Katie
Konkle - 2pm, “Mitchell’s Confectionery”. Albion District Library, 501 S. Superior St., Albion, 517-629-3993. • Book Signing at Hanover Horton High School: Ward Rearick 5:30-7pm, local author signs “The Village of Stony Point” and “The Village of Mosherville”. Hanover Horton High School Library, 10000 Moscow Road, Horton. • Good Little Giants Concert - 9-11pm. Free admission, coffee & snacks. Cougar Den, Student Life Center, Spring Arbor Univ., Spring Arbor. Februar y 23 • Yoga at Meijer - 8:30am, Jeanette Lamphere. JDL’s, Meijer Branch, 2699 Airport Rd., Jackson. 517-788-4480 • Our Lady of Fatima Annual Lenten Fish Fr y - 4-7pm, all you can eat. Includes potato, fries, green beans, coleslaw, rolls & dessert. 911 Napoleon Rd., Michigan Center. • St. Catherine Laboure Lenten Soup & Salad Dinner - 4:30-7pm. Broccoli cheese & tomato soup, salad bar, sandwiches. 211 Harmon Ave., Concord. • St. John Lenten Fish Fr y - 5-7pm. Au gratin or baked potato, mac n’ cheese, cole slaw, homemade pie. St. John Catholic Church, 1020 Irwin Ave., Albion. • Albion College High School Honor Band Concert: All Women Composers - 7pm, free, open to the public. Albion College Symphonic Wind Ensemble joins high school musicians.. Goodrich Chapel, Albion College, Albion.
• Poison Frog Brewer y: The Linden Torch - 8-11pm. 1908 Horton Road @ Badgley, Jackson. 517-748-5997. Februar y 24 • 2018 Heart & Vascular Expo - 8am-1pm, free. Exhibits, cooking demos, physician forum, snacks. Keynote speaker Joe Piscatella, oldest living bypass patient. Free health screenings. Free shuttle from Westwood Mall /Walmart parking lot. First Church of the Nazarene, 3905 Clinton Rd., Jackson. www.Henr yFordAllegiance. com/Expo • Concord High School Band Pancake Breakfast - 8am-noon, proceeds go towards CHS Band Disney trip. Concord United Methodist Church, 119 S. Main, Concord. • Walk for Warmth Community Action - 9am. Albion First Methodist Church, 600 E. Michigan, Albion. 269441-1399. • Classic Movies: “Shaft” - 10am, Bohm Theatre, 201 S. Superior, Albion. www. bohmtheatre.org $ • Hillsdale Kiwanis Chili Cook-Off - doors open 10am, chili eating starts at 11:30am. Free admission, need tickets to eat. Arts & crafts show, Hillsdale Art Guild. 30 S. Norwood Ave., Hillsdale. • Music on Main Street - 12-2pm, impromptu music jam, bring instrument to Concord Opera House. Piano provided. JDL’s Concord Branch, 108 S. Main St., Concord. 517-905-1379 • Prepare for an Emergency - 2pm, ages 8-12, free & open to general public. SW Michigan Chapter of the Red Cross. Albion District Library, 501 S. Superior St., Albion. 517-629-3993. www. albionlibrary.org • The Black Histor y Talent Show - 7pm. Special guest Nephrateri. Also 4-H, EJ All Stars, Marshall Academy Dance Group, poetry, praise.
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hen looking for opportunities to make an impact on the lives of others, selecting a cause to support can be an overwhelming task with so many options to choose from. However, considering opportunities that can change the lives of kids is one way to make a lasting impact for generations to come. Helping children early on can change the trajectory of their lives, set them up for success and empower them to achieve their dreams. This is especially important for kids living in poverty who are not guaranteed access to things like medical care and quality educations. According to global humanitarian organization Children International, nearly half the world lives on less than $2.50 a day and 1 in 5 kids in the United States lives in poverty. Consider these ideas to make an impact on children in need now and well into the future: Become a mentor or coach. A positive role model FDQ PDNH D OLIH FKDQJLQJ GLŕľľHUHQFH IRU D FKLOG IURP disadvantaged circumstances. As a mentor or a coach, you can help children explore and nurture their unique talents and guide them toward a successful future. Volunteer at a local school. Families increasingly rely on two incomes to support their households,
which means parents are less available to lend their time to their children’s classrooms or schools. At the same time, public school funding is shrinking. As a YROXQWHHU \RX FDQ KHOS ¿OO WKHVH JDSV DQG FRQWULEXWH to bettering the learning opportunities for children in your community. Sponsor a child. You may be surprised to learn how far a monetary donation can go. For example, Children International supporters can join a monthly giving program and sponsor a child in poverty for $32 per month. Your donation establishes a connection with an individual child who receives access to life-changing EHQH¿WV OLNH PHGLFDO FDUH HGXFDWLRQDO VXSSRUW DQG OLIH skills training. The institution is a CharityWatch toprated organization that serves 250,000 children in 10 countries. If a reoccurring donation is not right for you, the organization also accepts one-time donations. Learn more at children.org. Donate new or used items. Service organizations such as shelters generally operate on tight budgets and rely on contributions from the community. Gently used items in good condition such as children’s clothing of all sizes and warm bedding are generally welcome.
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Jackson Chorale to present Cabaret Sing-along Concert Join the Jackson Chorale for its annual Cabaret Concert Saturday, Feb. 24, at 7:30 p.m. in the Jackson Symphony’s Weatherwax Hall, 215 W. Michigan Ave., in Jackson This year it will be a singalong concert with lots of your favorite music. It will include medleys of music by Irving Berlin, Andrew Lloyd Webber, and the Beach Boys, as well as a medley of Disney princess songs and a medley from “Annie.” Be prepared
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Sweet memories of Mitchell’s Confectionery Diabetes Prevention Program in Grass Lake The Diabetes Prevention are facing similar challenges The Diabetes Prevention at next Albion Historical Society meeting Center, a division of the Nation- Program is a yearlong program and trying to make the same al Kidney Foundation of Michi- designed for people with pre- changes. Together, participants The Albion Historical Society in conjunction with the Local History Room of the Albion District Library continues its 2017-2018 speaker series on Thursday, Feb. 22, at 2 p.m. in the Naomi Lane Room with Katie (Vafiadis) Konkle. Katie’s father, Sam Vafiadis, was the last owner of Mitchell’s Confectionery until it closed in 1954. For decades, Mitchell’s was one of the favored gathering places for students and young adults alike. They developed an excellent reputation for their home-made candies and ice
creams which were made on site. The original store, George Mitchell & Co., was owned and operated by George Mitchell (1858-1933), a native of Smyrna (now Izmir), Turkey. The ice cream and candy store began just before the 1900s and spent most of its existence located at 219 S. Superior St. Sam Vafiadis (1895-1963), who also came from Turkey (Panderma--now Bandirma), joined George in 1918. He continued the store after George died in 1933. Katie worked at Mitchell’s
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