The Sun Times News

Saline Area Players presents A Seussified Christmas Carol
2025-12-04 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Detroit) | The Well Church, 211 Willis Rd, Saline, M, 48176, United States
A mixture of old and new, A Seussified Christmas Carol takes the centuries-old story by Charles Dickens, presenting it in fun rhyme similar to that of Dr. Seuss. Tickets at the door or in advance at Salineareaplayers.org. $10 (children seated on the floor); $12 for seniors and children/students through age 17 (on seats); $15 for adults.

Digital Literacy Tutoring - Washtenaw Literacy
2025-12-05 12:00 - 14:00 | Ypsilanti District Library in partnership with Washtenaw Literacy, 5577 Whittaker Rd, Ypsilanti, MI, United States

Digital Literacy Tutoring With Washtenaw Literacy
2025-12-05 12:00 - 14:00 | Ypsilanti District Library in partnership with Washtenaw Literacy, 5577 Whittaker Rd, Ypsilanti, MI, United States
This event offers free digital literacy tutoring to help individuals improve their digital skills.

Tinsel & Tee Shots: Holiday Pop-Up at Fox Hills
2025-12-05 15:00 - 22:00 | Fox Hills Golf & Banquet Center, 8768 North Territorial Road, Plymouth, M, 48170, United States
Tinsel and Tee Shots is lighting up the Fox Hills Performance Center this December. Join us on Fridays, December 5, 12, and 19 for a festive pop-up filled with seasonal drinks, holiday music, and a relaxed place to unwind. Snap a few photos, enjoy the atmosphere, and hop on Trackman if you feel like swinging. No reservation required to attend.
Celebrate the season with us and enjoy a festive night out.

Disney's Frozen
2025-12-05 19:00 - 21:10 | The Encore Musical Theatre, 7714 Ann Arbor St., Dexter, M, 48130, United States
Frozen storms The Encore stage in this highly anticipated Michigan professional premiere production! Based on the smash hit Disney film, this Tony-nominated Broadway musical brings the magic of Arendelle to life with show-stopping numbers like “Let It Go” and dazzling special effects. With a powerful story of sisterhood, courage, and self-discovery, Frozen offers an unforgettable theatrical experience for audiences of all ages. Don’t miss your chance to experience this beloved story live—performed with the quality and intimacy only The Encore can deliver.
Running Time: Approximately 2h 10m (includes intermission)

A Man for Christmas: An NTG Original Musical Parody
2025-12-05 19:30 - 22:00 | The Back Office Studio, 13 N Washington St, Ypsilanti, M, 48197, United States
It’s engagement season and 20 something Kinzley, an assistant and aspiring writer for BANGS! Magazine, is still single and turning 30 on Christmas Day! She returns home to her small town of Whispering Pines to celebrate the double engagement of her sister and dad (not to each other). If she can win the affections of Eric Silverspoon, she can make it a triple engagement, receive a promotion, and make all her dreams come true this Christmas!

Dexter Museum's Annual Holiday Bazaar
2025-12-06 | MI
Dexter Heritage Guild Annual Holiday Bazaar will be Saturday, December 6th from 9am-3pm. There will be a wide variety of handcrafted items: ornaments, pillows, wreaths, kitchen accessories, items for pets, a variety of holiday décor and beautiful apparel. We will also sell our popular, themed gift baskets, all wrapped and ready to be given as a special gift.

There will be drawings of wonderful items: a gift certificate for a restaurant and The Encore, two gently loved American dolls, a beautiful quilt and more. Winners will be selected at 2 pm, but need not be present to win. The Museum’s gift shop will also be open.
There will be a delicious Bake sale featuring a variety of baked and canned goods.
And let’s not forget the Second Chance Sale on Saturday, December 13th! This will also be at the Dexter Museum, 3443 Inverness St., from 10:oo am to 3:00pm. Besides handcrafted items, there will be gift wrapping available to items purchased at the bazaar for a nominal fee. Plus, Santa will make an appearance from 1 – 3pm.! Bring your camera for free pictures with Santa.
It is greatly appreciated everyone coming and supporting both of these sales. All proceeds go towards the preservation and operation of the Dexter Area Museum! Thank you and have a wonderful and safe Holiday!

Tractor Tire Drive
2025-12-06 09:00 - 12:00 | Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds, 5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd, Ann Arbor, M, 48176, United States
The Washtenaw County Conservation District and Washtenaw County Water
Resources Materials Management Division are happy to announce they are holding their
5th Annual Tractor Tire Drive on December 6th from 9am-12pm at Washtenaw Farm
Council Grounds (5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103). Since its inception,
the drive has collected 100 tons of tires from the agricultural community, preventing
them from leaching chemicals into groundwater, and reducing the breeding grounds for
mosquitoes.
Registration for the event is required as space is limited and there is a drop off
maximum of up to 6 tractor tires or 12 semi tires per operation. Tires left outside of
drop off hours may result in the cancellation of future tire drive events.
If you are interested in dropping off your large agricultural tires, you can register
online at washtenawcd.org/events or call (734-302-8715) to register by phone.

St. James’ Episcopal Church 20th Annual Cookie Walk
2025-12-06 09:00 - 12:00 | St. James Episcopal Church, 3279 Broad Street, Dexter, M, United States
St. James’ Episcopal Church in downtown Dexter invites the community to its 20 th
Annual Cookie Walk on Saturday, December 6 th from 9:30 am until Noon at 3279
Broad St.
This Cookie Walk, the original Dexter Cookie Walk, has become a much
anticipated Dexter community event. Begun in 2004, organized by Sandy Hansen,
a church member, it continues to be a fund raiser for St. James’ outreach projects. It has steadily
grown from 30 kinds of cookies to over 70 varieties to choose from. St. James’ very talented bakers are led by Norma Amrhein, with help from a host
of others, who are busily preparing for your visit.
Amrhein says “Our cookies are sold by the pound. Proceeds from the Cookie
Walk go to support church projects, missions, and local charities. Please stop by
and see what we have baked for you.”
While the sale does not begin until 9:30 am, the Church doors open at 9:00 am.
Those arriving early will be seated inside the church and given a number, to insure
their place in line.
A member church of the Episcopal Diocese of Michigan, St. James’ is an open and
inclusive church community in downtown Dexter. We meet every Sunday at 9:30
a.m. at 3279 Broad Street.

Santa at The Encore
2025-12-06 09:00 - 12:00 | The Encore Musical Theatre, 7714 Ann Arbor St., Dexter, M, 48130, United States
Santa returns on Saturday, December 6th from 9AM-12PM. As always, the incredible Michele Anliker will be there to take photos for you to download later. This event is free, we just ask that you reserve your time slot (one slot per family please) so that we can make sure that Santa is able to receive everyone’s holiday list!

Angel Whispers Holiday Market
2025-12-06 10:00 - 16:00 | Angel Whispers Healing Center, 3045 Baker Road, Dexter, M, 48130, United States
Shop for hand-crafted treasures, books by local authors, and meet Energy Healing Practitioners at the Angel Whispers Holiday Market.

Huron Valley Woodturners 13th Annual Holiday Sale
2025-12-06 10:00 - 2025-12-07 15:00 | Crossroads Community Center, 5501 Webster Church Rd, Dexter, M, 48130, United States
Holiday shoppers won’t want to miss this special sale held at Crossroads Community Center at Historic Webster Village. Come out to watch the woodturning demonstrations and browse the many beautiful handmade woodcrafts including bowls, vases, cutting boards, pens, ornaments and platters will be available for purchase. Additional artisans will also be onsite selling handmade crafts such as soaps, paintings, jewelry, ceramics and fiber arts.
This is a benefit sale with 20% of proceeds donated to Webster Township Historical Society. Light refreshments will be served at no charge.

Santa & Cookies at Dexter's Pub
2025-12-06 12:00 - 15:00 | MI
Join us upstairs at Dexter’s Pub on Saturday December 6 from 12-3 for a visit with Santa and to decorate cookies!

Santa & Cookies at Dexter's Pub
2025-12-06 12:00 - 15:00 | MI
Join us upstairs at Dexter’s Pub Saturday, December 6 from 12-3pm for a visit with Santa and to decorate cookies!

Saline Main Street's Cocoa Crawl
2025-12-06 12:00 - 18:00 | MI
Celebrate the magic of the season with the Saline Main Street’s 5th annual Cocoa Crawl on Friday, December 6, from noon–6 pm! Sip warm cocoa, savor sweet treats, and explore the local shops offering samples and special deals. Collect stamps on your passport for a chance to win a grand prize basket, then stay downtown for the Tree Lighting at 5 pm and the 50th Annual Holiday Parade at 6 pm. It’s the perfect day to make memories, shop local, and kick off your holiday season in style.

Light Parade | Hometown Holiday 2025
2025-12-06 18:00 - 19:00 | Chelsea Area Chamber of Commerce, Downtown district (central Main St area), Chelsea, MI, United States
Join us for the Annual Hometown Holiday Light Parade! The Parade runs along Main Street in Chelsea from Old US 12 to E Middle St.
Would you like to help us keep this tradition going in the years to come? Sign up here to volunteer at this year’s Light Parade! https://www.signupgenius.com/…/10C0C4EADAE2CAAF8C70…

Thank you to our presenting Sponsor Eder & Diver Insurance Agency

"Pop up"Art Sale
2025-12-07 12:00 - 16:00 | Chelsea, MI, Address will be disclosed upon registration, Chelsea, M, 48118, United States
Art Sale: Chelsea Painters is in their 50th year of art fairs in Chelsea. In December, many members will share their art with a “Pop Up” Art Fair. Sunday, December 7, 12-4 at the Chelsea Community Fairgrounds service building.

What’s Free and Brings Great Joy? Dexter Community Band’s Annual Holiday Concert
2025-12-07 15:00 - 17:00 | Dexter High School Center for the Performing Arts, 2200 North Parker Road, Dexter, M, United States
The Dexter Community Band, now in its 44th season, will be celebrating the holiday season with traditional favorites, popular standards, Broadway and the movies. Director William W. Gourley and the band will be joined by soprano Kristin Hoffman-Peavler, alto Danielle Augsburger, tenor John McLaughlin and bass Frank Doherty performing Christmas on Broadway, Do You Hear What I Hear, and It’s the Holiday Season, a lively medley of holiday favorites. The quartet are members of Vocal Arts Ensemble of Ann Arbor.
The program also includes a suite from the popular children’s movie The Polar Express, in which arranger Jerry Brubaker has deftly woven together Believe, The Polar Express, When Christmas Comes to Town and Spirit of the Season into a brass section favorite. The band will also play Three Moods of Hanukkah arranged by Lennie Niehaus, and Jingle Bells Fantasy in which arranger John Wasson takes James Pierpont’s classic tune for a rollicking ride.
The DCB concert will include the Christmas Sing-A-Long, where everyone is encouraged to sing. Audience members are invited to stay for a reception with holiday treats and refreshments after the concert.

Ann Arbor OpenCoffee
2025-12-09 08:00 - 09:30 | Ann Arbor SPARK, 330 E. Liberty St, Ann Arbor, MI, United States

Gifts of Autumn: CSC Annual Fundraising & Appreciation Event
2025-12-09 16:30 - 18:00 | Chelsea Train Depot, 125 Jackson Street, Chelsea, MI, 48118
As you plan your end-of-the-year giving, please consider donating to Chelsea Senior Center in support of our Nutrition Program for seniors. We invite all donors to a fundraising and appreciation event, “Gifts of Autumn,” at the Chelsea Depot on Tuesday, December 9, from 4:30-6:00. Donate today or donate at the event and enjoy an evening of food and fun. Call 734-475-9242 to RSVP.

Customer Discovery – The Secret to Startup Success
2025-12-10 00:00 | Ann Arbor SPARK, 330 E. Liberty St, Ann Arbor, MI, United States

EC Holiday Event
2025-12-10 00:00 | Entrepreneurship Center at WCC, 4800 E. Huron River Dr., Ann Arbor, MI, United States

Bright Minds Collective
2025-12-10 08:30 - 09:30 | Ann Arbor SPARK, 330 E. Liberty St, Ann Arbor, MI, United States

1 Million Cups Ann Arbor
2025-12-10 08:30 - 10:00 | Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, 200 South 1st Street, Ann Arbor, MI, United States

Inside the FTMBA: Office Hours with the Managing Director
2025-12-10 10:00 - 11:00 | University of Michigan – Ann Arbor, Stephen M. Ross School of Business, Hosted by Stephen M. Ross School of Business, 701 Tappan Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1234, Ann Arbor, MI, United States

In Cahoots with Curiosity: Embracing Changing Tech and Leaning into Mentorship
2025-12-10 11:00 - 12:30 | Mentorship Circle, 206 E Huron St, Ann Arbor, MI, United States

SEED Masterclass: AI and Strategy: Lead in the Age of Intelligent Machines
2025-12-10 14:00 - 16:00 | Stephen M. Ross School of Business, Hosted by Stephen M. Ross School of Business, 701 Tappan Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1234, Ann Arbor, MI, United States

Pitch Perfect: Crafting Winning Life Science Decks that Capture Investors
2025-12-10 17:00 - 19:00 | Ann Arbor SPARK (in partnership with Michbio), 3600 Green Ct., Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor, MI, United States

The Art Prescription: Your Dose of Expression
2025-12-10 18:00 - 19:00 | Bamboo Detroit, 200 South 1st Street, Ann Arbor, MI, United States

Cinema & Sustainability Series - Catching the Sun
2025-12-10 19:00 - 21:00 | City of Ann Arbor, 301 E Huron St, Second floor, City Council Chambers, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
