Monthly Archives: August 2019

Tinker Tuesday.  11 AM.  Ella Sharp Museum is hosting “Things Come Apart,” a traveling exhibit from the Smithsonian Institution that invites us to see and understand how everyday objects work. In conjunction with the exhibit, we will be offering “Tinker Tuesdays,” a chance for young inventors to explore hands-on Spark!Lab Activity Kits associated with the exhibit and create their own inventions using a variety of supplies at various stations. Join lifelong tinkerer, Dave Kalen from Jackson Makerspace as he shares his enthusiasm and expertise in taking things apart and putting them back together.  Gallery Admission Details: $5 for Adults, $3 for Children, FREE for members.  The Spark!Lab Activity Kits are provided through a grant from the Smithsonian Women’s Committee. After School Bus-In Program.  Bus-In at the Y engages kids in a wide variety of activities that encourage exploration of who they are and what the can achieve.  The YMCA Blue Bus picks up students at local elementary schools and brings them to the Y.  Program runs until 6 PM, Monday - Friday.  Cost per wee for members is $55, community $75.  Financial assistance is available.  517-782-0537.  Jackson YMCA, 127 West Wesley Street, Jackson. Licensing Your Invention.  Jackson Inventors Network.  David…

After School Bus-In Program.  Bus-In at the Y engages kids in a wide variety of activities that encourage exploration of who they are and what the can achieve.  The YMCA Blue Bus picks up students at local elementary schools and brings them to the Y.  Program runs until 6 PM, Monday - Friday.  Cost per wee for members is $55, community $75.  Financial assistance is available.  517-782-0537.  Jackson YMCA, 127 West Wesley Street, Jackson. Legal Support for Seniors.    Region 2 Area Agency on Aging is hosting Legal Services of South Central Michigan for a FREE education session for seniors interested in learning about the legal rights of older adults, ways to prevent financial exploitation and abuse and other legal issues.  2 PM.  102 N. Main Street, Brooklyn.  To register, call 517-592-1974. Summer Zumba.  Join us on this adventure and burn calories while having fun!  Zumba is a Latin craze that works your core muscles. It’s an upbeat class with moderate to high intensity moves, but everything can be modified to meet your personal needs.   This is a great way to meet new people and burn off the stress that accumulates throughout the day!  About the Instructor:  Gayle Hyde has…