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Friday, March 27 St. Mary Lenten Fish Fry. 4 PM to 7 PM.  $17 per meal.  2 pieces of fried or baked cod, french fries, mac & cheese, cole slaw, and dessert.  In Star Hall, lower level of church, at corner of Wesley and Mechanic Streets, every Friday during Lent.   All proceeds go to St. Mary Child Development Center.  Dine in, drive thru, or carry out.  Final night! Queens Friday Fish Dinner. 4:30 PM to 7 PM.  Join us Fridays during Lent (final night!) for the Knights of Columbus Fish Fry.  Fish, baked or fried, fish tacos, vegetable, french fries, mac & cheese, cole slaw, pizza, drinks and dessert.  Adults $16, $15 for seniors and students, $13 for active military, $7 for ages 7 and under.  Family rate available.  Drive thru meals $14.  Queens School Cafeteria. Our Lady of Fatima Lenten Fish Fry.  Join us at Our Lady of Fatima for our Annual Lenten Fish Fry! Enjoy an all‑you‑can‑eat dinner featuring fried and baked fish, classic sides, and homemade desserts. Bring family, friends, and neighbors for great food and warm community fellowship.  Final night!  4–7 PM, in Fr. Dunne Hall. Mike Slim Crupi at Mancino’s. 6 PM to 9…

Emo Night at the Honky Tonk at Oak + Iron.   8 PM.  For one night on every 4th Thursday, The Honky Tonk at Oak + Iron turns into a full-blown emo time machine. We’re blasting the songs that raised us, ruined us, fixed us, and somehow still live rent-free in our heads. My Chemical Romance. Fall Out Boy. Paramore. Taking Back Sunday. Panic! At The Disco. The Used. All Time Low. Blink-182. Pierce The Veil. Dashboard Confessional. And everything in between.  151 West Michigan Avenue, Downtown Jackson. Film Screening:  “The Virgin Suicides” (1999).  7 PM.  Join us for a big-screen screening of The Virgin Suicides, Sofia Coppola’s haunting and poetic debut feature. Set in suburban America, the film follows the mysterious lives of the five Lisbon sisters through the fascinated eyes of neighborhood boys as they grapple with adolescence, desire, and heartbreak. With dreamy visuals and an evocative soundtrack, The Virgin Suicides captures the fragility of youth and the ache of longing in a world that’s both vivid and elusive.  Michigan Theatre, Downtown Jackson. Tech Help Thursday.  1 PM to 3 PM.  Need a hand with your phone, tablet, laptop, or apps? Sign up for a one-on-one Tech Help session. Whether…

JDL Meijer Cinema Club.  5 PM. Experience the communal joy of classic cinema with the Meijer Cinema Club - screening critically acclaimed, culturally significant films every Wednesday evening here in the Community Room from 5 to 7:30 PM!  March 25 - 12 Angry Men (1957).  We encourage bringing blankets/cushions for comfort and some snacks to enjoy during the screening. We hope to see you there!  Meijer Branch, Jackson District Library. AWARE Community Jean Drive.  March 23-April 6.  Denim Day is a powerful symbol of support during Sexual Assault Awareness Month.  Donate your old jeans today to help us create jean banners in Jackson, to be displayed by turning denim into a message of awareness, resilience, and change for survivors of sexual assault.  Drop off locations are AWARE, 706 West Michigan Avenue and SOAR Cafe, 401 N. Mechanic Street. Seed Library.  Swing by the Grass Lake Branch to peruse our Seed Library! It offers a variety of seeds for visitors to take and grow at home. Some seeds are donated by seed companies, others are brought in by community members that saved seeds from their own gardens to share. Other take-home seed starting, seed saving, and gardening information will be available at the…

Pathways of Patriotism: Exploring Jackson County’s Revolutionary Roots.  This exhibit is a signature initiative of the Jackson County Michigan Historical Society, created to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary and highlight the community’s enduring commitment to the nation’s founding ideals. Although Jackson County was not yet settled during the Revolutionary War, its development was deeply shaped by veterans, reformers, and everyday citizens who carried the spirit of 1776 forward. The exhibit traces this generational journey, beginning with the Indigenous Potawatomi presence and the Revolutionary War veterans who later settled the region, establishing civic foundations rooted in community building, representative government, and basic rights. It also explores Jackson County’s role in major national movements, with particular focus on 1854, when Jackson became the birthplace of the Republican Party at the historic “Under the Oaks” convention, where leaders such as future Governor Austin Blair took a principled stand against the expansion of slavery. The exhibit continues through the Civil War era, industrial growth, immigration, and civil rights activism, illustrating how local actions contributed to America’s evolving democratic story. Free to the public through the generous support of America250MI, the exhibit is displayed at the historic Jackson Amtrak Station, 501 E. Michigan Avenue, and will remain on view…

Crouch Senior Center Paint Party.  10 AM.  Join in for this friendly fun group paint party open to the public. It is free for 25 seniors aged 60 plus that register. For non seniors or lf you register after the first 25, its only $10. We will have lots of paint choices. No experience needed. To register, call Laurie at 517-768-8691.   1715 Lansing Avenue, Jackson. Yoga at the Brooklyn Branch.  10 AM.  Relax and unwind with yoga at the Brooklyn Branch. Bring a mat if you have one.  Brooklyn Branch, Jackson District Library. Rio Bravo (1959) Film Screening. 7 PM.  Join us for a big-screen screening of Rio Bravo, Howard Hawks’ classic western that blends high stakes, memorable characters, and sharp interplay. When a determined sheriff and his unlikely band of allies — including a grizzled gunfighter and a young deputy — hold a dangerous prisoner in a dusty frontier town, they must stand firm against relentless foes seeking to free him. With a taut script, stirring performances, and a timeless sense of honor under fire, Rio Bravo exemplifies the spirit of survival on the Old West’s rugged frontier.  Michigan Theatre, Downtown Jackson.

Friday, March 20 Jackson High School 2026 Ambassador Auction.  5 PM to 7:30 PM.  Ticket price includes: Admission for one person to the March 20th event, appetizers, mocktails, desserts and online bidding access.  $45 per person or $80 per couple.  Tickets available here.  Jackson High School Fieldhouse. Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Course. 9 AM. This Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED course will be taught in-person at LifeWays in Jackson. This course teaches students to recognize and respond to emergencies, including burns, cuts, scrapes, sudden illnesses, head, neck, and back injuries, heat/cold exposure, and breathing or cardiac emergencies. It covers care for all ages—adults (12+) and pediatric (under 12). Upon completion, participants earn a two-year Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED certification. The $100 fee is non-refundable but transferable. To transfer to another date, email Grace Denig at grace.denig@lifewaysmi.org. REGISTRATION REQUIRED.  Registration Fee: $100. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER. JFD Car Seat Inspection.  1 PM to 3 PM.  Jackson area families wanting to make sure their children travel safely can take advantage of the Car Seat Inspection Program from the Jackson Fire Department.  The inspections are free and no prior sign up is needed. The inspections will take place at the Jackson…

Drive Jackson Community Coffee Hour.  5:30–7:00 PM, Carnegie Branch, Jackson District Library, 244 W. Michigan Ave., Jackson.  Following a successful launch of the county-wide Drive Jackson 20-Year Strategic Vision Plan, community engagement continues as implementation efforts move forward.  Coffee Hours are an opportunity to continue to connect and ask questions and talk about the issues that matter most, the opportunities that excite us and how we move our County forward.  All are welcome to attend. Jackson Preparatory & Early College Open House.  5 PM to 7:30 PM.  Meet the teachers, students and staff while you tour the campus.  Learn about all the offerings JPEC has for students and families in our community!  2111 Emmons Road, Jackson. March Large Group Meeting.  6 PM.  Join us Thursday, March 19, 2026 for a fun filled musical evening at the Honky Tonk! JYP Members will receive a tour of this historic building. We hope to see you there! About the Jackson Young Professionals: Founded in 2014, JYP has a dedicated group of volunteers running events to engage with and connect young professionals in the Jackson area. The Third Thursday Monthly Meetups offer an opportunity for you to see new places and businesses in Jackson…

Drive Jackson Community Coffee Hour.  3:30-5:00 PM, Eastern Branch, Jackson District Library, 3125 E. Michigan Ave., Jackson.  Following a successful launch of the county-wide Drive Jackson 20-Year Strategic Vision Plan, community engagement continues as implementation efforts move forward.  Coffee Hours are an opportunity to continue to connect and ask questions and talk about the issues that matter most, the opportunities that excite us and how we move our County forward.  All are welcome to attend. Family Shelter Groundbreaking.  3 PM.  You’re invited to join Jackson Interfaith Shelter as we break ground on the new Family Shelter! Wednesday, March 18 at 3:00 p.m. 305 W. Wesley St., Jackson. Parking available in the lot across the street Light refreshments to follow at the main shelter building RSVP Requested: interfaithshelter.com/groundbreaking Boy Scout Troop 4424 Much Sale.  Local Boy Scout Troop 4424 is selling 2.0 cu. ft. bagged mulch to raise money for summer camp, scout outings and other activities.  Mulch is available in 5 varieties at $6 per bag:  Harwood Cedar, Black, Brown and Red.  To order, visit this link.  Order window is open through March 21.  Order pickup is April 11, 12 PM to 5 PM at Middle School at Parkside.

St. Paddy’s Party at the Honky Tonk at Oak + Iron.  Jackson, we’re opening early and going late. Doors at 9AM. Live music kicks off at 10AM and rolls all day. No cover. Drink specials flowing.  LINEUP:  10AM–12PM Dave Moore of Double Wide Ride.  12:30PM–2:30PM Jack Rivers. 3PM–5:30PM The Honky Tonk House Band featuring Mallery Lynn, Isaac Harper & Zac Polk. 6PM until late DJ Mike Holiday.  And a few surprises along the way.  This isn’t a “stop in for one” kind of day. This is call off work tomorrow energy. Grab your crew, wear something green, and plan to stay awhile. 151 W Michigan Ave, Jackson. St, Patrick’s Day Party at Prate’s Place. 11:30 AM to 10 PM. Make sure you’ve requested the day off work, because we’re starting the party EARLY this year! Join us at Prates Place for an all-day St. Patrick’s Day celebration packed with festive drinks, delicious food, and a live bagpiper bringing the Irish spirit. Wear your green, grab your friends, and plan to celebrate with us from the start! This is one party you don’t want to show up late for!  114 West Michigan Avenue, Grass Lake. Irish Dancers at Albion District Library.  5 PM. …

“No Country for Old Men” (2007).  7 PM.  Join us for a big-screen screening of No Country for Old Men, the Coen Brothers’ chilling adaptation of Cormac McCarthy’s novel that pits a hunter, a relentless killer, and a weary sheriff on a collision course across the unforgiving West Texas landscape. When Llewelyn Moss stumbles onto a drug deal gone wrong and takes a satchel of cash, violent retribution follows in the form of Anton Chigurh — a man driven by fate and cold logic. With taut storytelling, haunting performances, and existential depth, No Country for Old Men explores chance, conscience, and the changing nature of justice in an indifferent world.  Michigan Theatre, Downtown Jackson. SolArt for Kids.  4 PM to 5:30 PM.  Join Dr. Rebecca Robinson at the Meijer Branch, Jackson District Library,  to learn about the different layers of the Sun using the water marbling paint method, then create your very own unique masterpiece to take home! SolArt = Solar Art, and you'll have an out-of-this-world time learning and creating it! No registration required. Dr. Rebecca Robinson is a Michigan-born heliophysicist--she studies the sun and serves as Outreach Lead for NASA’s Multi-slit Solar Explorer (MUSE) team. Ice in the…