Monthly Archives: February 2018

The Jackson School of the Arts invites you to the Valentine’s Day “Ballooning of the New Building”, at the former Masonic Temple/Vermuelen’s building on Cortland Street, Downtown Jackson.  Tons of red, pink and white balloons will decorate the front of the building.  All are invited to come by for a selfie.  Post to Facebook with hashtag #lovejsa. Yoga at Meijer Branch, Jackson District Library.  Stop by the Meijer Branch every Monday and Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. and let Jeanette Lamphere teach you yoga. Suggested donation of $3. Intended for adults. Race Relations in America Film Series.  Celebrate Black History Month at the Carnegie Branch Library as we view African-American  centered cinema and have an open discussion after the film. This event is co-sponsored by Jackson Area Civil Rights Awareness Association.  Wednesday, February 14 at 6 p.m. Selections from Pioneers of African-American Cinema.  Carnegie Branch, Jackson District Library. Pop Pilates at Spring Arbor Branch, Jackson District Library.  Join us every Wednesday at 9 a.m. for Pop Pilates with Allie. Suggested donation of $3. Intended for adults. Like Totally Boss 80’s Valentines Day Dinner at GRB.  Break out your leg warmers and Members Only jackets cause GRB is taking it back to the best(worst?) decade ever this Valentines Day.  …

Underground Railroad Presentation.  This presentation is part of the Jackson District Library's monthly "Local Author Roundtable." It is based on the upcoming book Hidden In Plain Sight: The Underground Railroad in Jackson County by Linda Hass. Ms. Hass, a resident and local historian, will present her findings; reveal the identities of  Underground Railroad agents and fugitives who came to Jackson, including one who is buried here; and she will describe her research process. The event will be held in the downstairs auditorium of the JDL's Carnegie Branch. Experience Jackson also will describe its role in creating the walking tour rack cards associated with the Underground Railroad.  5:30 PM to 7:30 PM, Carnegie Branch, Jackson District Library. Yoga at the Carnegie Branch, Jackson District Library.  Feeling stressed? Join us on every Tuesday at 5:30 p.m., for yoga at the Carnegie Branch. Newbies to certified Yogis welcome. Intended for adults. Mighty Naturalist Program at Dahlem.  10:00 – 11:00 AM.  Ages: 1-5 years old with a caregiver.  Fee: $5 per child ($4 member); free for adult and children under 1 year old.  Share your love of nature with your young child(ren). We will explore and play with nature while developing critical early childhood skills and growing self-confidence. The Mighty Naturalist Programs…