Nite Lites is back at Michigan International Speedway now through Dec. 31. Hours are 5:30 to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 5:30 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Introducing this year is the new Nite Lites Express. Get your tickets for the train on NiteLitesShow.com.

On Thursday, Dec. 8 from 4 to 8 p.m., Manitou Beach Village businesses will be holding a Sip & Shop. Go to manitoubeachmichigan.com for details.

Napoleon Community Schools will be holding its annual winter craft show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, at Napoleon Middle School.

The Onsted Chamber of Commerce is holding its craft show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 10, at Onsted Middle School featuring Santa, food vendors and more than 80 booths.

The Brooklyn American Legion’s Kids Christmas Party will take place from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, at the American Legion Wilber-Bartlett Post No. 315 on Chicago Street in Brooklyn.

The Irish Hills Roots & Strings Music Series will feature the ACT lll Band from 6:30 to 10 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15, at Jerry's Pub & Restaurant. Admission is a generous donation to the Brooklyn Food Pantry. Reservations can be made by calling Jerry's Pub at 517-467-4700.

Join Walton Insurance Group from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Dec. 16 for a free movie night in downtown Jackson at the Michigan Theatre. They will be showing the Christmas classic film “Elf” with free popcorn and soda for all those in attendance.

MST Dance Center will be holding its ninth annual Christmas event at the Tecumseh Center for the Arts in Tecumseh from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17. Tickets are available at MST Dance Center or at the door the day of the show.

Phoenix Rising Wellness centers is having a free acupuncture event for first responders and veterans at Station 3 Firehouse, 4111 Round Lake Highway in Manitou Beach, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the third Saturday of every month. For December, it is on Dec. 17. The event is free to first responders, veterans and accompanying family and friends. For more information, go to phoenixrisingwellnesscenters.com or call 517-759-4018.

Brooklyn Presbyterian Church is holding a “Kids Night Out” from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17. Drop your kids off for a night of fun, pizza, activities and Christmas cheer. Parents can enjoy a night out, take a nap, go shopping, have a wrapping party … the possibilities are endless! Go to brooklynpres.org for more information.

From 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, Chateau Aeronautique Winery/Blue Skies Brewery will feature an Eagles tribute by the Motown Eagles. Go to ChauteauAeronautiqueWinery.com for details. Have dinner with Santa at The Beach Bar from 4 to 10 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18. Get your picture taken with Santa and don’t forget your wishlist!

Stop in to Jerry’s Pub & Restaurant Dec. 23 and join Jerry for some Christmas karaoke starting at 7 p.m.

For more Irish Hills happenings, go to IrishHills.com.

Cindy Hubbell is the president and CEO of the Irish Hills Regional Chamber of Commerce. Her office is at 124 S. Main St., Brooklyn, and she can be contacted at www.IrishHills.com or by calling 517-592-8907.

This article originally appeared on The Daily Telegram: Irish Hills Chamber: Check out new Nite Lite Express at MIS