Fresh snow, longer nights, and cozy community traditions make this a great week to get out around Kawkawlin, MI. Here is your neighborhood roundup with family-friendly activities, outdoor fun, and warm indoor gatherings. Bundle up, watch the weather, and enjoy the best of midwinter together.
This Week at a Glance
- Sun Jan 11, 9:00 am - Winter Bird Walk at the township nature trailhead. Gentle pace, binocular basics, and hot cocoa at the finish.
- Mon Jan 12, 9:30-11:00 am - Senior Coffee and Cards at the community center. Light refreshments and beginner-friendly table games.
- Tue Jan 13, 10:30 am - Library Storytime and Mitten Craft for ages 3-7 with caregiver. Simple winter craft supplies provided.
- Wed Jan 14, 6:00 pm - Youth Basketball Home Night at the high school gym. Community pep section and halftime free-throw fun.
- Thu Jan 15, 7:00 pm - Snowshoe Night Hike at the township park loop. Headlamps encouraged; a limited number of loaner snowshoes available.
- Fri Jan 16, 6:00-8:00 pm - Chili Night and Puzzle Swap at the church hall. Bring a labeled pot or a clean boxed puzzle to trade.
- Sat Jan 17, 8:30-10:30 am - Ice Fishing Safety Clinic at the river launch, followed by 1:00-3:00 pm Sledding and Bonfire Social at the hill near the ball fields.
Family and Neighbors
Tuesday morning storytime offers songs, simple letter games, and a mitten-making craft that is easy for little hands. If you have extra clean yarn, bring a small bundle to share. Friday evening is a relaxed, kid-friendly chili night. Vegetarian and mild options are welcome. The puzzle swap table runs the whole evening, so you can drop in anytime and still find a good exchange.
On Wednesday, the youth basketball game welcomes a loud-but-polite pep section. Doors open at 5:15 pm. Concessions emphasize warm drinks and quick bites; bring small bills. A lost-and-found table will be set near the entry for winter hats and gloves that tend to wander.
Outdoors and Winter Wellness
Sunday's bird walk is a great entry point for nature lovers. Expect chickadees, nuthatches, and the occasional hawk. Trails are mostly flat but may be icy; traction cleats or poles are helpful. Thursday's snowshoe night hike follows a 1-mile loop with trail markers. Reflective vests and headlamps are encouraged. Weather permitting, volunteers will stamp a short packed path for beginners.
Saturday's ice fishing safety clinic covers ice thickness guidelines, spud bar technique, and cold-weather layering. Bring a life jacket to practice self-rescue drills on shore. Later, the sledding and bonfire social is BYO-sled; volunteers will maintain a kid lane and a faster lane. A warm-up tent with water and cider will be available while supplies last.
Arts, Hobbies, and Good Deeds
Monday's senior coffee is a great place to learn cribbage or euchre, and there is a quiet table set aside for knitting, journaling, or conversation. If you play guitar or ukulele, the community center welcomes gentle background music between games. The library's craft table on Tuesday remains set up until noon for families who arrive late.
Plan Ahead: Later This Month
Tue Jan 20, 1:00-6:00 pm - Community Blood Drive at the fire hall. Walk-ins welcome as space allows. Bring ID and hydrate well.
Thu Jan 22, 6:30 pm - Snow Sculpture Tips Workshop at the park shelter. Learn packing, carving, and safe tool basics; families encouraged.
Sat Jan 24, 9:00 am-noon - Winter Market Meet-and-Greet at the community center. Talk with local growers and makers about storage crops, recipes, and food preservation.
Tue Jan 27, 7:00 pm - Town Listening Session at the township hall on winter road safety and neighborhood preparedness. Brief update followed by open comments.
Thu Jan 29, 6:00-8:00 pm - Teen Open Mic and Zine Table at the library meeting room. Poetry, short acoustic sets, and collage supplies provided.
Sat Jan 31, 10:00 am - Nordic Fun Run on the park trails. Choose an easy 2k loop or a 5k. Ski, snowshoe, or walk depending on snow conditions.
Quick Notes
Check event day updates for weather adjustments. Parking is limited at trailheads; consider carpooling. Dress in layers, pack a dry pair of socks, and keep a small flashlight in your coat pocket. If you wish to volunteer for setup or cleanup at any event, stop by the community center desk during weekday hours.
