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February 12

• Sunday Morning Breakfast - 8-11am, Jackson County Outdoor Club, 3550 Hart Rd., Jackson.

• Albion College Theater Club Performance - 1pm, Dead Pinocchio Theater Club of Albion College presents an interactive performance for children and adults, based on the book and the movie "Where the Wild Things Are" Albion District Library, 501 S. Superior St., Albion, 517-629-3993.

• Beading Workshop - 1:30-4:30pm, JDL's, Eastern Branch, 3125 E. Michigan Ave., Jackson. 517-788-4074

• Tracking 201 - 2pm, head outside to look for animal signs: trails, hair, feeding sites, territorial markings. Tracking 101 a plus, but not a requirement, The Dahlem Center, 7117 S. Jackson Rd., Jackson, 517-782-3453. $

• SAU Theater presents You Can't Take it With You - 3pm, White Auditorium at Spring Arbor University, 106 E. Main St., Spring Arbor, tickets can be reserved by calling 517-750-6500. $

February 13

• Senior Yoga - 10am, JDL's, Meijer Branch, 2699 Airport Rd., Jackson. 517-788-4480

• Time for Twos - 10am, Toddlers ages 24 _ 35 months are welcome with a parent or caregiver, JDL's, Carnegie Branch, 244 W. Michigan Ave., Jackson. 517-788-4087

• Winter/Spring Storytime - 11am, ages 6 months _ 3 years are welcome with a parent or caregiver, JDL's, Spring Arbor Branch, 113 E. Main St., Spring Arbor. 517-750-2030

• Winter/Spring Storytime - 2pm, ages 3-5 with their parent or caregiver, JDL's, Concord Branch 108 S. Main St., Concord. 517-524-6970

• Winter/Spring Storytime - 2-3pm, ages 3-5 with their parents or caregivers, JDL's, Summit Branch, 104 Bird Ave., Jackson. 517-783-4030

• Variegated Stitchers - 2:30-4:30pm, JDL's, Grass Lake Branch, 130 W. Michigan Ave., Grass Lake. 517-522-8211

• eReaders at East w/ Erin - 3-4:30pm, patrons must schedule appointments for these one-on-one sessions, to register please call 517-788-4074, JDL's, Eastern Branch, 3125 E. Michigan Ave., Jackson. 517-788-4074

• Jackson Duelist Yu-Gi-Oh Club - 3-5pm, JDL's, Eastern Branch, 3125 E. Michigan Ave., Jackson. 517-788-4074

• Valentine's Party - 5-6pm, share cards, make crafts, eat treats and more, JDL's, Henrietta Branch, 11744 Bunkerhill Rd., Pleasant Lake. 517-769-6537

• Albion District Library Board of Trustees Meeting - 6pm, Elsie Munro Room, Albion District Library, 501 S. Superior St., Albion, 517-629-3993.

• Grass Lake Literary and Chocolate Society Book Discussion Group - 6pm, Book discussed: Arc of Justice by Kevin Boyle, JDL's, Grass Lake Branch, 130 W. Michigan Ave., Grass Lake. 517-522-8211

• Sweet Pea Flower Pot Craft - 6-7pm, decorate your own clay pot to plant sweet pea seeds to take home and grow, JDL's, Summit Branch, 104 Bird Ave., Jackson. 517-783-4030

• T.O.P.S. 202 Take Off Pounds Sensibly Meeting - 6:30pm, Jackson County Medical Care, 524 Lansing Ave. Jackson, 517-764-9717.

• Family Support Group - 6:30-8:30pm, Lifeways, 1200 N. West Ave., Jackson. Call 211 or 800-284-8288.

• Book Discussion - 7pm, Marshall District Library, 124 W. Green St., Marshall, 269-781-7821.

• Storytime - 7-7:30pm, children of all ages are invited to visit the Library wearing their pajamas for stories, crafts, songs, Albion District Library, 501 S. Superior St., Albion, 517-629-3993.

February 14

• Valentine's Day Drop In Craft - 10am-7pm, a special "make and take" Valentine's Day craft, in the Children's Room, Albion District Library, 501 S. Superior St., Albion, 517-629-3993.

• A Taste of Tech - 12pm, bring your digital device and cords, JDL's, Carnegie Branch, 244 W. Michigan Ave., Jackson. 517-788-4087

• Brooklyn Artists Meeting - 6pm, draw or paint a Valentine's Day inspired still life, Columbia Middle School, 321 School St., Brooklyn, 517-592-5439.

• MANGA Anime Club - 6pm, this month's selection: "Fairy Tail," Albion District Library, 501 S. Superior St., Albion, 517-629-3993.

• Jackson Arbor of Gleaner Life Insurance Society Meeting - 6:30pm, 4990 Page Ave., Michigan Center.

• Bingo - Rose City Post #324 Early Birds: 6:30pm, 1190 Falahee Rd., Jackson.

February 15

• Christian Breakfast Outreach Meeting - 8-10am, Marr's Avenue Grill South, 1319 E. Michigan Ave., Jackson, 517-522-6214.

• Winter/Spring Storytime - 10am and 1:30pm, Preschool children ages 3-5 with a parent or caregiver, JDL's, Carnegie Branch, 244 W. Michigan Ave., Jackson. 517-788-4087

• Winter/Spring Storytime - 10:30am, preschool children ages 3-5 are welcome with their parent or caregiver, JDL's, Meijer Branch, 2699 Airport Rd., Jackson. 517-788-4480

• Winter/Spring Storytime - 11am, preschool children ages 3-5 with a parent or caregiver, JDL's, Henrietta Branch, 11744 Bunkerhill Rd., Pleasant Lake. 517-769-6537

• Winter/Spring Storytime - 11am, ages 3-5 with a parent or caregiver, JDL's, Grass Lake Branch, 130 W. Michigan Ave., Grass Lake. 517-522-8211

• Winter/Spring Storytime - 11am, ages 3-5 with their parents or caregivers, JDL's, Parma Branch, 102 Church St., Parma. 517-531-4908

• Baby Signs - 11am-12pm, JDL's, Summit Branch, 104 Bird Ave., Jackson. 517-783-4030

• Community Senior Potlucks - 11:30am, Concord United Methodist Church, 119 S. Main St., Concord, 517-524-6156.

• Brown Bag Movie: "Jungle Eagle" - 12:15pm, bring your lunch, the Library provides coffee and cookies, Albion District Library, 501 S. Superior St., Albion, 517-629-3993.

• Knitting - 1pm, Knitters and crocheters of all ages, JDL's, Henrietta Branch, 11744 Bunkerhill Rd., Pleasant Lake. 517-769-6537

• Zumbatomic Classes for Kids - 5pm, ages 7-12, registration required, Albion District Library, 501 S. Superior St., Albion, 517-629-3993.

• Adult Book Discussion Group - 5-6pm, JDL's, Henrietta Branch, 11744 Bunkerhill Rd., Pleasant Lake. 517-769-6537

• Beach Movie for Kids - 5:30-6:30pm, bring your towel and sunglasses, it's a beach party with a movie! JDL's, Parma Branch, 102 Church St., Parma. 517-531-4908

• Genealogy Help - 5:30-8:30pm, JDL's, Carnegie Branch, 244 W. Michigan Ave., Jackson. 517-788-4087

• Bingo - 6pm, American Legion Post#29, 3200 Lansing Ave., Jackson. $

February 16

• Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) - 8-10am, North Rome Baptist Church, 12526 U.S. 223, Onsted. 517-467-7334

• HELP: Helping Everyone Lose Weight Sensibly - 9-10am, Somerset Congregational Church, 10449 Somerset Rd., Cement City, lots of incentives, get paid to lose! 517-529-4219 or 517-900-9144.

• Winter/Spring Storytime - 10am, preschool children ages 3-5 are welcome with a parent or caregiver, JDL's, Brooklyn Branch, 207 N. Main St., Brooklyn. 517-592-3406

• Library Babies - 10am, Babies ages birth _ 23 months are welcome with a parent or caregiver, JDL's, Carnegie Branch, 244 W. Michigan Ave., Jackson. 517-788-4087

• Amazin' Moms of Summits (AMOS) - 10_10:45am, swap ideas and chat with other local moms while the staff at the library entertains the children, JDL's, Summit Branch, 104 Bird Ave., Jackson. 517-783-4030

• Winter/Spring Storytime - 10:30am, preschool children ages 3-5 are welcome with their parent or caregiver, JDL's, Meijer Branch, 2699 Airport Rd., Jackson. 517-788-4480

• Preschool Storytime - 10:30am, ages 3-5 with their parents or caregivers, JDL's, Eastern Branch, 3125 E. Michigan Ave., Jackson. 517-788-4074

• Bingo - 11am, Michigan Center Auxiliary, 302 Fifth St., Michigan Center. $

• Baby/Toddler Storytime - 11am, ages 6 months _ 3 years are welcome with a parent or caregiver, JDL's, Brooklyn Branch, 207 N. Main St., Brooklyn. 517-592-3406

• Clark Equipment Retirees Club Meeting - 12:30pm, 2527 Helena St., Jackson, bring a passing dish and own table service, 517-592-5455.

• Summit Branch Book Club - 1-2pm, JDL's, Summit Branch, 104 Bird Ave., Jackson, call 517-783-4030 for the monthly topics.

• Sit n' Stitch Group - 1-3pm, Forks Senior Center, 1418 Cooper St., Albion. 517-629-3842.

• Book Group - 2pm, book discussed will be How the Garcia Girls Lost Their Accents by Julia Alvarez, JDL's, Napoleon Branch, 6755 Brooklyn Rd., Napoleon. 517-536-4266

• Jackson Duelist Yu-Gi-Oh - 3pm, JDL's, Carnegie Branch, 244 W. Michigan Ave., Jackson. 517-788-4087

• Black History Series - 3-5pm, two-part series, JDL's, Eastern Branch, 3125 E. Michigan Ave., Jackson. 517-788-4074

• Bingo - 6:30pm, V.F.W. Post 3672, 13387 29 Mile Rd., Albion. 517-629-3672. $

• Library Lab - 5pm, learn about water and make frozen bubbles, registration required, Albion District Library, 501 S. Superior St., Albion, 517-629-3993.

• Shout Out! - 5-6pm, Teens are welcome to hang out with their friends and eat free pizza, JDL's, Summit Branch, 104 Bird Ave., Jackson. 517-783-4030

• Third Thursday at The Ella - 5:30-8:00pm, enjoy a drink, a nibble, and live music in the beautiful Community Room, and wander through the amazing Galleries! Admission is FREE for members, $2 for non-members, cash bar. 517-787-2320

• Modern Square Dancing: dances for beginners - 6:30-8pm, Parnall Elementary School, 3757 Lansing Ave., Jackson, 517-784-0863. $

• Modern Square Dancing: dances for intermediates/plus - 8-9pm, Parnall Elementary School, 3757 Lansing Ave., Jackson, 517-784-0863. $

February 17

• Bingo - Rose City Post #324 Early Birds: 10am, 1190 Falahee Rd., Jackson.

• Sit n' Stitch - 12:30pm, JDL's, Eastern Branch, 3125 E. Michigan Ave., Jackson. 517-788-4074

• Teen Create - 4pm, JDL's, Hanover Branch, 118 W. Main St., Hanover. 517-563-8344

• Walleye Fish Dinner - 5-7pm, Homer Carrick-Jarosz VFW Post 9411, 23672 M-60 West, Homer. $

• American Legion Prime Rib Supper - 5:30-7pm, The V.F.W.-American Legion Post, 230 Mechanic St., Springport, 517-857-3266.

• Bingo - 6pm, FOE 3634, 302 Fifth St., Michigan Center. $

February 18

• Workshop 2: Germs, Parasites & Allergies, Oh My! - 10:30am, Brooklyn Branch, 207 N. Main St. in Brooklyn, 517-592-3406.

• Crazy Creations - 12pm, children of all ages, JDL's, Hanover Branch, 118 W. Main St., Hanover. 517-563-8344

• Workshop 2: Germs, Parasites & Allergies, Oh My! - 2pm, Meijer Branch, 2699 Airport Rd. in Jackson, 517-788-4480.

• Library's Teen Advisory Group Meeting - 2pm, this month's menu is nacho buffet and soda. The TAG is open to all area teens, ages 13 to 19. Drop-ins welcome, Albion District Library, 501 S. Superior St., Albion, 517-629-3993.

• Fish Dinner - 5-7:30pm, at the Irish Hills Eagles 3689, 9500 Wamplers Lake Rd., Brooklyn. $

• Valentines Elvis Tribute - 8pm, 1243 Hull Rd., Mason, Benefit for The Masion VFW, for tickets call 517-676-1721. $

February 20

• Writers' Group - 7-9pm, JDL's, Spring Arbor Branch, 113 E. Main St., Spring Arbor. 517-750-2030

February 21

• Jackson Newcomers & Friends: Indoor Gardening with Eden Hydroponics - 11:30am, Cascade Manor House, 1970 Kibby Rd., Jackson, 517-592-2586

• Winter/Spring Storytime - 2:30pm, preschool children ages 3-5 are welcome with a parent or caregiver, JDL's, Napoleon Branch, 6755 Brooklyn Rd., Napoleon. 517-536-4266

February 22

• Winter/Spring Storytime - 10:30am, preschool children ages 3-5 are welcome with their parent or caregiver, JDL's, Meijer Branch, 2699 Airport Rd., Jackson. 517-788-4480

• A Brief History of Crystals w/ Paulette Rae - 5:30-6:30pm, Crystal expert Paulette Rae will give a brief history on a variety of crystals and will follow with a jewelry making demonstration, JDL's, Parma Branch, 102 Church St., Parma. 517-531-4908

February 23

• Winter/Spring Storytime - 10:30am, preschool children ages 3-5 are welcome with their parent or caregiver, JDL's, Meijer Branch, 2699 Airport Rd., Jackson. 517-788-4480

• Black History Series - 3-5pm, two-part series, JDL's, Eastern Branch, 3125 E. Michigan Ave., Jackson. 517-788-4074

February 28

• Craft `n' Chat - 5:30pm, scrapbooking, knitting, stitching, quilting, etc. Work on your craft project and meet some new friends, JDL's, Meijer Branch, 2699 Airport Rd., Jackson. 517-788-4480

February 29

• Winter/Spring Storytime - 10:30am, preschool children ages 3-5 are welcome with their parent or caregiver, JDL's, Meijer Branch, 2699 Airport Rd., Jackson. 517-788-4480

March 1

• Winter/Spring Storytime - 10:30am, preschool children ages 3-5 are welcome with their parent or caregiver, JDL's, Meijer Branch, 2699 Airport Rd., Jackson. 517-788-4480

• Jackson Science Cafes - 6pm, "Ice and Water" Climate change, glaciers, and rising sea levels, Hudson's Bar and Grill, 2900 Springport Rd, Jackson, http://www.hudsonsgrilljackson.com/

March 3

• "Loosers" - 9am, women's weight loss support group, guest speaker: Debbie Okley - RN, topic: "Sleep & Weight Loss." Concord United Methodist Church, 119 S. Main St., Concord, sponsored by the "Open Door Free Store."

• Concord Business & Health EXPO - 9am-2pm, Concord Middle School gym, 405 S. Main St., Concord.

March 12

• Albion District Library Board of Trustees Meeting - 6pm, Elsie Munro Room, Albion District Library, 501 S. Superior St., Albion, 517-629-3993.

March 15

•Third Thursday at The Ella - 5:30-8:00pm, enjoy a drink, a nibble, and live music in the beautiful Community Room, and wander through the amazing Galleries! Admission is FREE for members, $2 for non-members, cash bar. 517-787-2320

March 16

• American Legion Prime Rib Supper - 5:30-7pm, The V.F.W.-American Legion Post, 230 Mechanic St., Springport, 517-857-3266.

April 9

• Albion District Library Board of Trustees Meeting - 6pm, Elsie Munro Room, Albion District Library, 501 S. Superior St., Albion, 517-629-3993.

April 20

• American Legion Prime Rib Supper - 5:30-7pm, The V.F.W.-American Legion Post, 230 Mechanic St., Springport, 517-857-3266. Jackson, 517-787-2320