Monthly Archives: April 2019

CPCAN is hosting its annual CAP Kick-Off to raise awareness about child abuse prevention. Every year dignitaries and supporters gather to plant a pinwheel garden in support of all children in Jackson and the great childhoods they deserve.   The CPCAN encourages concerned community members to join them from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM in Austin Blair Park, on S. Jackson Ave. An Open House Luncheon will take place after the Kick-Off at the CPCAN’s Child and Parent Center directly across the street at 606 Greenwood Place. The Council is celebrating our 40th year of working for the children and families of Jackson County.  For more information on the event or about child abuse prevention or ways you help, visit CPCAN on the web at www.cpcanjackson.org or call us (517) 788-4239. Professional Tax Help.  Get FREE professional tax help for your 2018 tax returns.  Weekdays from 4-7pm through April 15.  Location: Carnegie Branch, Jackson District Library – 244 W. Michigan Ave. Jackson.  Call 517.788.4087 with any questions. The Works of Robyn Ladwig.  Prior to living in Michigan, Robyn was born and raised in south Florida, where she developed a love for the ocean and the natural world of the South.  Her work focuses…

April 5  Red Cross Blood Drive.  10 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., Henry Ford Allegiance Health Anderson Building, 205 North East, Jackson. Light It Up Blue Jackson.  Autism Awareness Month Kickoff presented by Jackson Autism Support Network.  For the month of April, area businesses will be “Lighting Up Blue” to bring awareness to autism.  Kickoff at Lean Rocket Lab, 133 West Michigan Avenue, Jackson.  5:30 PM to Dusk.  Resources, games, giveaways, autism awareness gear and jewelry, Ballooney Bin will be making balloon animals, popcorn, balloon launch with biodegradable balloons at dusk, and much more.   Come out and see what Jackson Autism Support Network is all about and register for the Around the Park for Autism 5K Run/Walk First Fridays:  The Living Wilderness Exhibit Reception.  Ella Sharp Museum.  Join the Ella Sharp Museum to celebrate the exhibition, The Living Wilderness: The Story of Berlet Films. Meet filmmaker Myrna Berlet, the subject behind one of our latest exhibits. Myrna and her husband Walter started Berlet Film and Video, a Jackson-based wildlife film company. Learn the story of Myrna and her company from the exhibition and enjoy a Berlet film viewing, light appetizers from Cherry Creek Winery, and drinks.   This event is…

Spring Break Kids Movie at the Michigan Theatre.  Final day!   Kiwanis Club of Jackson Presents "Lego Movie 2" Screenings at 11:00 A.M. and 2:00 P.M. Doors open 30 minutes before screening. Admission is $1. The Library Fights Back.  Use the Force this Spring Break to make your way to the Jackson District Library and work toward becoming a Jedi Master.  The district-wide challenge runs through April 7, with a different Star Wars theme at all our locations.  Try your hand at 13 different Star Wars challenges at all JDL locations to earn exciting prizes. Complete four challenges to earn a prize, eight challenges to earn a second prize, and all 13 challenges to enter into our grand prize drawing.  Share your Star Wars experience or costumes with us on social media using the hashtag #JDLStrikesBack.  Call the Children's Department at 517-905-1331 for more information. Experience Trackers and Maps are available at the Carnegie Library.  Be on the lookout for various Star Wars-themed events during the week of Spring Break at the Jackson District Library. Star Wars Spring Break Shows at Hurst Planetarium.  Your nearest hyperspace route to a galaxy far far away is closer than you think!   Join us…