Welcome to a fresh winter week in Fraser, MI. Bundle up, support neighbors, and make the most of indoor and outdoor fun across town.
This Week at a Glance: Jan 11 - Jan 17
- Sun Jan 11 - Community Open Skate at the City Ice Arena, 2:00-4:00 p.m. All ages welcome. Helmets encouraged. Limited skate rentals available; arrive early.
- Mon Jan 12 - Cozy Reads Winter Kickoff at the Public Library, 5:30-7:00 p.m. Sign up for the January reading challenge, grab a book bingo card, and enjoy hot cocoa in the meeting room.
- Tue Jan 13 - Senior Center Warm-Up Lunch and Learn, 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Soup social followed by a short talk on winter fall prevention. RSVP by phone or at the front desk.
- Wed Jan 14 - Youth Basketball Skills Clinic at the High School Auxiliary Gym, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Ages 8-12. Bring a water bottle and clean gym shoes.
- Thu Jan 15 - Snowshoe and Stroll at Steffens Park, 6:00-7:00 p.m. Guided walk on the perimeter path. If snow is thin, it becomes a brisk nature walk. Dress for icy paths.
- Sat Jan 17 - Winter Makers Pop-Up at the Community Center, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Hands-on booths for kids, music from local students, and a donation table for gently used winter wear.
Family Fun and Recreation
The city ice arena is offering expanded public skate blocks this week to match demand. Family Skate tips: arrive 15 minutes early, bring a spare pair of warm socks, and consider wrist guards for new skaters. Steffens Park trails are being spot checked for icy patches; tread carefully and keep dogs leashed. The library childrens room has a cozy corner set up with puzzles and winter-themed story starters you can borrow for in-library play.
Community Service and Learning
Fraser Fire and Public Safety invites residents to a hands-only CPR overview on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in the training room after the Snowshoe and Stroll wraps up. No certification, just practical skills and Q and A. The High School Key Club is coordinating a mitten and glove drive through Saturday; look for the labeled bin inside the Community Center lobby during open hours.
City Notes and Winter Reminders
Plow crews prioritize primary roads, then neighborhood loops. Please keep vehicles off the street during active plowing, and place carts behind the curb line on collection day. Sidewalk clearing should be completed within 24 hours after measurable snowfall. Holiday tree recycling continues curbside this week; remove bags, lights, and stands.
Later This Month
Mark your calendar for these January highlights coming soon in Fraser:
- Mon Jan 19 - MLK Day Service Projects, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Community Center. Assemble care kits and write thank-you notes for service members. All ages with supervision.
- Thu Jan 22 - Winter Craft Night at the Library, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Make-and-take snowflake lanterns. Materials provided while supplies last.
- Sun Jan 25 - Indoor Winter Market, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Community Center gym. Produce, baked goods, small-batch pantry items, and live acoustic sets by student musicians.
- Wed Jan 28 - Snow Emergency Prep Workshop, City Hall, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Build a home go-kit checklist and learn local alert options.
- Sat Jan 31 - Sled Hill Meet-Up at Steffens Park, 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m., weather permitting. If there is no sledding snow, organizers will host a park cleanup and cocoa chat instead.
How to Participate
Most listings are free or low-cost and open to residents and guests. For details, call the hosting facility front desk or check posted bulletin boards at the library, Community Center, and City Hall. If weather shifts, watch for signage at entrances indicating any time changes. Bundle up, be neighborly, and enjoy the week in Fraser.
