Community Calendar

Can't Stop Eating?
Compulsive Eaters Anonymous – HOW (CEA-HOW) is a 12-Step fellowship for anyone suffering from compulsive eating, anorexia, and bulimia. We are a fellowship of individuals who share your problem and offer support. Come meet others who have found a working solution. Come to a meeting and start finding hope! In CEA-HOW membership is anonymous. There are no dues or fees for membership. The only requirement is a desire to stop eating compulsively. Local in person and virtual meeting held in Dewitt, Michigan every Tuesday at 5:30pm. For other meetings and more information visit www.ceahow.org.

MSU Libraries presents the African American Women Scholars on Race, Racism, and Living Black in America book talk series. A four-part series centered in the American academy exploring contemporary topics from Black social media, police brutality, community health inequalities, and parenting young Black boys and girls. The scholarship is new, innovative, and engaging and will surely be educational. Join us in conversation with these dynamic authors. For more information visit MSU Libraries Book Talk event page. https://libguides.lib.msu.edu/booktalk

To access zoom visit https://msu.zoom.us/j/92401546515%20

Wednesday, February 18 session features LaShawn Harris, Associate Professor of History, MSU dept. of History- featuring her book Tell Her Story: Eleanor Bumpurs and the Police Killing that Galvanized New York City with moderator Deborah Johnson (MSU Psychology).

Every Wednesday at 6pm, UrtbanBeat invites you to showcase your musical talent!

Whether you're experienced or just starting, the stage is open to all.

Not a performer? Enjoy dinner, drinks, and live music from local artists. No cover charge and all ages are welcome. Come early and enjoy the local flavor of Old Town.

Sign ups are first come, first serve.

Doors at 5PM

Join the Wild Ones Red Cedar Chapter on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 7:00 PM for a Zoom webinar titled "Overwintering Habitat of Monarchs in Mexico".

Betty Seagull, Wild Ones Red Cedar Chapter Board member and former President, will present on the critical overwintering habitat for monarch butterflies in Mexico, including photos and a first hand account from her travels.

Use this link to register for the Zoom webinar. This event is free and all are welcome to attend.
https://msu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_tksH7rbYRR-kDzl4lQmxRQ

Hey Battle teams! Let’s eat a pizza dinner, talk Battle books, create your team gear and more! We’ll have food and drink, materials to make Team posters, buttons, and more! Prepare for battle and get a better understanding of the books with book-themed activities, plus battle tips and tricks. Must be a registered BotB participant to attend!
https://gladl.libcal.com/event/15499181

Adult
The American Red Cross needs our donations to continue to provide life-saving services, especially during a medical emergency. Share your heart and help during this current Blood Shortage! Give in Feb. for a $15 e-gift card to the merchant of your choice!

Spring cleaning can always bring surprises. What about when you find that box of old VHS tapes, or a forgotten collection of faded and damaged photographs? Drop-in and learn how the GLADL Digi-Lab can easily help you digitize your old media and restore pictures that have seen better days. Whether your closets produce vinyl records, cassette tapes, DVDs, or even a bundle of old letters you would like to read and record as an oral history, digitize it at the GLADL Digi-Lab. To preserve your memories, and clean out your closet, save the original with digital!
https://gladl.libcal.com/event/15590261

February 20th & 21st, 2026 at 7pm
Jackson County Tower Ballroom (120 W. Michigan Ave.)

Candlelight Concert
Motown Hits
Historic Venue
Intimate atmosphere

The smooth sounds of Motown meet the intimate setting of candlelight in this special performance by a JSO string quartet. Sing along, tap your feet, or just sit back and take it all in as we revisit some of the most iconic songs ever recorded. Hosted at the Jackson County Tower Ballroom, in collaboration with the Jackson County Fair, this is a night of feel-good music in a relaxed, one-of-a-kind atmosphere.

Friday evenings, 7-8:30pm, at Foster Community Center
$2/person

Join host Nancy Norton as we “travel” near and far
hearing from firsthand accounts of travelers.
Destination Dates:
Switzerland 2/20/26
Canada Fishing 2/27/26
Croatia 3/6/26
New Guinea 3/13/26
Egypt 3/20/26
Peru 3/27/26
South Pacific Cruise 4/10/26
Scotland (change of destination) 4/17/26
Alaska 4/24/26
Patagonia 5/1/26

Race Day Schedule
7:30-8:45am Packet Pickup
8:55am Kids Dash (Meet at the Start Line and we will walk participants out to the starting area)
9:00am National Anthem and Race Start!
Results and Awards are live and available at the Registration tent immediately following your finish!

Every Registration Includes
Great Swag - designer shirt
Custom medal
Chip-timing with live results and awards
Free photos
FREE snacks at the finish line!
Plenty of fun!
Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one!

*Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17!

*Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!

More Than a Run
Because we’re all about fun, family-friendly events that welcome every pace and fitness level. This spring race is the perfect chance to challenge yourself, enjoy creative swag, and be part of an encouraging, affordable, and inclusive community. Whether you're chasing a PR or just showing up for the fun, we’re here to cheer you on every step of the way.

Run your race, your way.

5k/10k/15k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and a custom finisher medal!
1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and a custom finisher medal!
The kid's dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specifically crafted medal for our kids' dash event! (If your child wants to run the kid's dash, and doesn't want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!)