Snowy days and cozy nights are in full swing in Caro, MI, and there is plenty to do this week. From open skate and school sports to library programs and volunteer opportunities, here is your guide to staying active, connected, and warm through January.
This week at a glance
- Sun Jan 11 - Community Open Skate at the city rink, 1-4 pm. Bring your own skates and helmet. Hot cocoa station and music. Ice monitors on hand for beginners.
- Mon Jan 12 - Winter Reading Kickoff at Caro Area District Library, 5-7 pm. Sign up for reading challenges, swap favorite titles, and pick up family activity sheets.
- Tue Jan 13 - Caro High School Basketball Night, JV 5:30 pm, Varsity 7 pm. Pep band performs at halftime. Youth fans wearing school colors can join a postgame free-throw line.
- Wed Jan 14 - Midweek Warm-Up at the Senior Center, 11:30 am-1 pm. Soup and stories social, chair stretch demo, and blood pressure checks.
- Thu Jan 15 - Puzzle Swap and Game Night at the Library, 5:30-7:30 pm. Bring a gently used puzzle to trade. Open tables for chess, cribbage, and family card games.
- Fri Jan 16 - Downtown Glow Walk, 6 pm. Meet at the pavilion for a lit stroll and winter photo scavenger hunt. Reflective tags available for kids.
- Sat Jan 17 - Snowshoe and Nature Chat at the county park trailhead, 9-11 am. Guided loop, winter bird spotting, and hot tea at the finish. Limited loaner snowshoes for youth first-come, first-served.
- Sat Jan 17 - Community Blood Drive at the Fairgrounds Community Building, 10 am-3 pm. Walk-ins welcome. Bring ID and hydrate beforehand.
Make the most of winter in Caro
Trail conditions change quickly after fresh snow, so check posted advisories at trailheads and give plows extra space near park lots. If you are heading to the ice rink, pack dry socks, gloves, and layers. Families looking for indoor time can swing by the library kids room for crafts and quiet reading corners all week. Teens can drop into the after-school study tables for exam prep, and adults can join informal knitting and mending circles at community spaces. If you have an hour to spare, consider stopping by the warming center volunteer table during evening open hours to learn how to help with check-ins or snack prep. Remember to carry a small flashlight for early sunsets, and keep sidewalks by your home sprinkled with sand or salt to help neighbors walk safely.
Save these dates for later in January
- Mon Jan 19 - MLK Day Service and Volunteer Projects, 9 am-1 pm. Morning reflection followed by neighborhood litter pickup and blanket-tying for local shelters.
- Fri Jan 23 - Family Movie Night at the Community Theater, 6:30 pm. Pre-show cartoon shorts and a cozy pajama theme. Bring a blanket for floor seating.
- Sat Jan 24 - Winter Photography Workshop at the Arts Center, 10 am-noon. Composition in snow scenes and a short outdoor photo walk. All cameras and phones welcome.
- Sun Jan 25 - Intro to Ice Fishing Clinic at Reservoir Park, 1-3 pm. Safety talk, hole drilling demo, and knot-tying practice on shore.
- Thu Jan 29 - School Band Winter Concert in the high school auditorium, 7 pm. Middle school and high school ensembles share seasonal selections.
- Sat Jan 31 - Cardboard Sled Derby at the sledding hill, check-in 12:30 pm, runs at 1 pm. Build at home using cardboard and tape only. Prizes for creativity and teamwork.
Have an event to share for February or a photo from this week? Drop a note at the library front desk or ask your coach, club, or faith group to submit their dates to the community calendar coordinator. Stay warm, Caro, and see you around town.
