Events of Monday, May 10, 2021

Red Cross Blood Drive.  This spring as COVID-19 vaccines become more available and people resume some of their favorite activities, the American Red Cross is reminding the public that the need for blood remains. Healthy individuals are encouraged to make a blood donation appointment now. But what about those who’ve received a COVID-19 vaccine – can they donate?  As long as donors are symptom-free, feeling well and can provide the vaccine manufacturer’s name, there’s no waiting period required after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine currently authorized in the U.S. Additional blood donation eligibility information is available at RedCrossBlood.org/Eligibility.

Brooklyn

5/10/2021: 12 p.m. – 5:45 p.m., Heart O The Lakes Church, 7031 Jefferson Road

Jackson StoryWalk:  Choose Your Own Adventure.  Jackson District Library.  Take a walk in your neighborhood while enjoying a story with StoryWalk®! This year, our featured story is Your Grandparents are Ninjas by Anson Montgomery. This program is perfect for families to drop by at their leisure and follow the story signs that will be present at all locations:  Ella Sharp Museum, Dahlem Center Playscape, Concord Falling Waters Trailhead, Clark Lake Spirit Trail.  Now through May 31.   This year’s book is a “Choose Your Own Adventure.” Because of this, you will get to make your own decisions about what happens as the story progresses, and to experience several different endings. A storymap is available here to help you navigate.

Neighborhood Meeting.  Fourth Ward City Councilmember Laura Dwyer Schlecte has planned a virtual neighborhood meeting for Monday, May 10 at 6:30 p.m. on the Zoom platform. Two proposed City ordinances, the Neighborhood Association Ordinance and the Urban Farming Ordinance, will be discussed at the meeting. There will also be information about a Spring Cleanup Event and the new City budget. The ordinances and City budget can be viewed online.  Zoom meeting information is posted on the City website. It will also be live streamed on the City  Facebook page and website. All Jackson residents are welcome to attend.

Kids in the Kitchen.  6 PM to 7 PM.  Jackson District Library.  Join Angela Tate, Community Nutrition Instructor with MSU Extension, to explore ways kids can help in the kitchen with age appropriate kitchen activities, how to get them involved so that they are more likely to eat the food prepared and more.  There will be several budget-friendly recipes/snack ideas, and opportunities for participants to engage with ideas that will use up ingredients you have, stretch your ingredients, and how to make simple swaps to turn a recipe framework into something your family will enjoy.  This program will take place on Zoom. To join, click here.  You can pick up recipe cards, measuring cups and spoons at your local library branch, while supplies last (one per family).

Jackson County Student Art Show.  The Jackson County Student Art Show is presented online. Jackson Art Teachers are excited to celebrate the amazing artwork from the talented students from the Jackson area. The judging is now complete. Congratulations to all of the award winners! Thank you to the judges!   See the artwork from students from area schools.  The show includes public and private schools in Jackson County. Middle and high school students receive ribbons from a panel of judges. It is sponsored by the #jxnartteachers  See the show here.