Vicksburg
12/2 – Sat. Vicksburg Historical Society Annual Fundraiser at the Depot Museum and 110 S Main St. Depot Location: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Main St Location: 2 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
12/2 – Sat. Holiday Train Display at the Depot Museum. Come run the trains! 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
12/2 – Sat. Christmas In The Village in downtown Vicksburg. Carolers, elf workshops, and winter farmer’s market starts at 2 p.m. Christmas parade starts at 5:30 p.m. Santa visits the Community Center at 6:30 p.m. Holiday pub hop at 7 p.m.
12/3 – Sun. Christmas Candy Trees at the Vicksburg District Library. Kids kindergarten – 5th grade can decorate their own candy forest. Register at Vicksburg Library.org. 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
12/9 – Sat. Holiday Train Display at the Depot Museum. Run the trains yourself! 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
12/10 – Sun. Christmas Greens at the Vicksburg Community Center. Floral artist MaryAnn Kudary teaches how to create a unique Christmas centerpiece! Costs $45, register by 12/7 at vicksburgarts.com
12/13 – Wed. Bulldog Break Time at the Vicksburg District Library. Teens in grades 6-12 are welcome for WiiU, crafts, snacks, and more! 2:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
12/13 Wed. ReCharge at the Vicksburg District Library. Grades 4 -5 enjoy snacks, games, and crafts from 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
12/15 – Fri. Movie Afternoon for Adults at the Vicksburg District Library. Showing “Holiday Inn” starring Bing Crosby, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
12/15 – Fri. Coffeehouse Concert: Ben Gauthier at the Vicksburg Community Center. Enjoy refreshments and acoustic originals by local artist Ben Gauthier. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. concert starts at 7 p.m. Cover charge $6.
12/16 – Sat. Family Movie Afternoon at the Vicksburg District Library. Showing “A Muppet Christmas Carol” from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
12/17 – Sun. Peace Has Come offered by Lakeland Reformed Church’s Senior Choir. Beings 9:30 a.m.
12/17 – Sun. Classic Movie Afternoon at the Vicksburg District Library. Showing “It’s a Wonderful Life” from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
12/24 – Sun. Christmas Eve Service Carols and Candlelight at Lakeland Reformed Church. 7 p.m.
1/2 – Tue. Homeschool Book Club at the Vicksburg District Library. Students in grades 3-7 bring a favorite book to share over doughnuts! 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
1/3 – Wed. Teen Winter Break Time at the Vicksburg District Library. Teens are invited for games, crafts, and snacks! 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
1/4 – Thurs. Family Movie at the Vicksburg District Library. Showing a movie for elementary aged children. Adult must be present. Bring blankets and pillows, popcorn will be provided. 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Schoolcraft
12/1 & 12/2 – Fri. & Sat. Schoolcraft Village Christmas Walk in downtown Schoolcraft. Enjoy what the community has to offer to celebrate the holidays! Friday: 6 p.m. – 9 p.m., Saturday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
12/5 – Mon. Teen Book Club at the Schoolcraft Community Library. Grades 6-8 discuss “Secrets of the Sirens” from 5:30 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. Grades 9 and 10 discuss “Ink and Bone” from 6:15 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
12/6 – Wed. Adult Book Club at the Schoolcraft Community Library. Bring a white elephant gift and enjoy refreshments while discussing Commonwealth, by Ann Patchett. Begins at 1:30 p.m.
12/9 – Sat. Local Author Sale & Signing at the Schoolcraft Community Library. Authors are Marilyn Jones and Barbara Vortman. 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
12/14 – Thurs. Schoolcraft Community Schools Holiday Dinner at the Schoolcraft High School. Get district updates and enjoy the high school choir. 1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m. RSVP by 12/7 by calling Darby Fetzer at 269-569-5557.
12/14, 15, & 16 – Thurs., Fri, & Sat. Pirates! Rated ARRRR! at the Schoolcraft Performing Arts Center. Tickets $10, students and seniors $7. Come dressed as a pirate and get $2 off your ticket! Shows start at 7 p.m. with an additional 2 p.m. show on Saturday.
12/18 – Mon. Gathering of the Greens at the Schoolcraft Community Library. Enjoy refreshments and vote on the best Christmas trees and wreaths.
12/19 – Tues. Community Caroling at Burch Park, 6:30 p.m.
Mendon
12/9 – Sat. Christmas Open House at the Mendon Township Library. Enjoy refreshments as you visit Santa and the reindeer. 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.