Events of Thursday, May 19, 2022

Brewery Magic.  6:30 PM.  Grand River Brewery.  Grand River Brewery & Award-Winning Magician Daniel Martin from Drinks & Deceptions ( DrinksandDeceptions.com ) team up for an unbelievable Culinary, Tasting & Magic Experience.  A 3-Course Dinner with complimenting Pairings hosted by Daniel Martin based on the History of Magic at Grand River Brewery Jackson.  You will eat, you will drink, and you will be blown away with pieces of magic specifically crafted for this one-night-only event! There are so many cool surprises in store that you will not want to miss this exclusive one night ONLY event.  We MUST limit this experience to just 36 people and is expected to sell-out quickly like our last one in Marshall!  Tickets available here.

Rummage Sale.  Calvary United Methodist Church, 925 Backus Street, Jackson.  (Lansing Avenue Entrance)  May 19th and 20th 9 AM – 6 PM, Sat May 21st Bag Day $3 9 AM-11 AM, Sat May 21st 11 AM-Noon FREE.  Plants Available.

Explore the Night:  A Forestry Mystery.  6 PM.  Be a sleuth with us this Thursday and solve the mystery of a local tree that went into space. Take part in hands-on activities, learn how to identify trees in your own yard, and explore the history and science of forestry on our grounds along the way too!  Explore the Night events are popular date nights for families and friends. Register here: https://bit.ly/3Lf59z0. A collaboration between the Ella Sharp Museum and The Dahlem Environmental Education Center, this program is recommended for ages 10+.

Bug Hunt Bingo.  Jackson District Library.  Stop by any JDL branch during the week of May 16 to hunt for Michigan spring bugs on a bug bingo card! Craft kits will also be available with bug tongs and a magnifying glass.

Bark and Brew Online Silent Auction Preview.  Jackson County Animal Shelter volunteers will be hosting an online auction for a preview of auction items of what’s to come at THE BARK & BREW. 100% of proceeds will benefit JCAS.  To see auction items, click here.  The Jackson County Animal Shelter online preview auction for BARK & Brew runs through May 21st.  Jackson’s Bark and Brew! Bark and Brew takes place at Keeley Park on Saturday, May 21st from 1 to 6pm.  Enjoy craft beers from local brewers, great food, live entertainment, door prizes, a dog talent show and more! Proceeds will benefit the Jackson County Animal Shelter Community Spay/Neuter program for Jackson County Animal Shelter Animals.