Events of Tuesday, August 28, 2018
Grand River Farmers Market. The Grand River Farmers Market season goes from June 2nd until October. Every Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday from 9 am until 2 pm at the corner of Louis Glick & Mechanic St. The market is full of MICHIGAN GROWN PRODUCE including fresh vegetables, fruits, organic goods, vegan cookies, muffins, granola, honey, jams, breads, pastas, jewelry, dog treats, salsas, fruit pies, sweet corn, tomatoes, hanging flower baskets, blueberries, maple syrup, chard, broccoli, peas, mums, and much more! Food Truck Tuesday. Come and enjoy a great lunch break with Food Truck Tuesday in Downtown Jackson. As something fun to close the season, we’re hiding golden tickets throughout the event area and anyone who finds one will be able to get a free dessert with it. Hope to see you there! Consumers Energy, One Energy Plaza, 11 AM to 1:30 PM. Center Stage Jackson will hold auditions for “The Music Man” today from 6 PM to 8 PM at Jackson’s First Presbyterian Church, 743 West Michigan Avenue. For a complete list of characters and show details click here. Exercise With Us:LifeWays Walking Club. Meet up with the LifeWays Crew to walk around Cascades every Tuesday at 1 PM. We meet…
Tuesday, August 28, 2018
On today's Bart Hawley Show, guests include Jeff Beal, Superintendent, Jackson Public Schools; Fr. Tim MacDonald & Dan Bishop, Catholic Charities, Faith in Action Fundraiser; Kim Curtis, Jackson School of the Arts & Laura Pryor, VP, Marketing & Communications, American 1 Credit Union; Elli Blonde & Brandon Cooley, Battle of the Badges Fundraiser; Rebecca Calkins & Ella Hephzibah, LifeWays, 'Stomp Out Suicide' Walk/Rally; Steve Tucker, The Michigan Theatre. Live at 1 PM, replays at 5, 8 and 11 PM, 2 and 5 AM. This week on The Locker Room presented by Aire Serv of Southern Michigan: The Right Approach with guest Mike Kyser of Aire Serv of Southern Michigan joins Andy Hawley; golf tips with Dave Kendall at the Kendall Academy. 3, 7 and 10 PM, 1 and 4 AM.
Events of Monday, August 27, 2018
Jackson Youth Fall Soccer Registration Begins Today. The City of Jackson is offering Fall Soccer for Kindergarten-8th Grade boys and girls. $15.00 for JPS District/$25.00 For Non District . Registration Deadline Friday, September 7, 2018. More info check out www.cityofjackson.org. Red Cross Blood Drive. Trinity Wesleyan Church, 620 Robinson Road, Jackson. 12 PM to 4:45 PM. As summer winds down, the American Red Cross urges individuals to give blood now and help end an emergency summer blood shortage that began last month. Tobacco Free Support Group. The Jackson Tobacco Reduction Coalition and the Smoke Free Health Action Team are pleased to promote the services of a new FREE peer led support group in Jackson County. This support group is designed for those who are interested in becoming tobacco free and those who have already quit and want to remain tobacco free. If you are interested in going to a support group where you can share your thoughts and feelings about trying to quit in a safe and confidential space, this is the spot for you. Plan to join this support group which meets Every Monday evening 7 PM to 8:30 PM, Carnegie Branch, Jackson District Library, Downtown Jackson. Yoga at the Meijer Branch, Jackson District Library. Join…
Monday, August 27, 2018
On today's Bart Hawley Show: Brady Cook, Supt., Matt Desmarais & Troy Allen, Michigan Center Schools; Christie Herrick, Henry Ford Allegiance Health & Sara Wahlund, CP Federal Credit Union, Allegiance Hospice Golf Outing; Rev. John & Karol Morris, Model Train Benefit Open House; Jessica Embury, Jackson Human Relations Commission; JTV Sports Weekend Football Highlights