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February 19 - April 24, 2010Party for the Planet Enrichment and More February 19 - April 4St. Johns Lenten Soup and Salad DinnersEvery Friday Weekly Friday Night Fish FryEvery Friday Night now - AprilVid WeatherwaxMarch 20, 2010A Visit to the Dahlem Sugar BushMarch 20 and 21Grass Lake Spring Business ExpoMarch 20, 2010Creative Voice WorkshopMarch 20, 2010Family Fun NightMarch 20, 2010Jackson Symphony concert March 21, 2010Scats and TracksMarch 23, 2010Good Morning! Greater JacksonMarch 24, 2010The 3/50 Project SpeakerMarch 25, 2010 to March 30, 2010RedMarch 26-27ICE KART RACINGMarch 27, 2010Early Waterfowl Trip

Grass Lake

First settled in 1829, Grass Lake is today a popular village due in part to its proximity to Ann Arbor and Jackson. Designated as a "Cool City Neighborhood" in 2005, rural Grass Lake continues to maintain its charming bucolic character and keep its rich history alive.

Grass Lake became a permanent community with the addition of a railroad depot in 1842. Located at 218 E. Michigan Ave., the restored Michigan Central Railroad Depot remains a focal point of downtown Grass Lake. Other structures from the late 1800s and early 1900s contribute to the grand character of the downtown area, which holds restaurants, specialty shops and various antiques and arts shops.

Grass Lake County Park is a favorite location for residents and visitors alike. Sitting on the shores of the lake the village is named for, the County Park is the site of an annual Fourth of July celebration.

Michigan Whitetail Hall of Fame Museum

There's a reason why Michigan is known for its great deer hunting opportunities. This museum proves all the tales, with the Michigan record holder buck rack on display alongside more than 50 other Boone And Crockett world record racks. Located at 4220 Willis Road in Grass Lake; call (517) 522-3354 for more information.

Lone Oak Vineyard Estate

Enjoy a free tasting of hand-crafted Michigan wine at Lone Oak Vineyard Estate. Located at 8400 Ann Arbor Road in Grass Lake, Lone Oak Vineyards proudly produces fine wines from estate and locally grown fruit. Please call (517) 522-8167 to learn more.

Arend Tree Farms

You're sure to find the perfect Christmas tree at Arend Tree Farm, one of the oldest and largest tree farms in Southern Michigan. With 300 acres filled with pine, spruce and fir Christmas trees, your family may have trouble picking just one! Take a wagon drawn by Belgian draft horses to the tree cutting areas for an unforgettable experience. Located at 3512 Notten Road in Grass Lake, Arend Tree Farm may be reached by phone at (734) 475-7584.

Dale Fisher Galleries

At the Dale Fisher Galleries of Fine Photography and Eyry of the Eagle Farm, you'll encounter breathtaking images taken by helicopter. Dale Fisher's extensive inventory of images taken in Michigan, Hawaii, Arizona and New York includes wildlife, nautical and landscape images.

The Eyry of the Eagle Farm serves as a convention and reception hall that can accommodate up to 250 people, and holds three art galleries, a state of the art photography lab, a framing center and an animal viewing zoo. Located at 1916 Norvell in Grass Lake; call (517) 522-3705 for reservations.

Grass Lake Depot and Whistle Stop Park

Surrounded by Victorian gardens, this 1887 Romanesque stone building reminds visitors of a time when the train route between Detroit and Chicago was very busy, and 20 passenger trains a day ran through Grass Lake.