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Michigan Theatre Drive Thru Popcorn Pickup.  Simply drive up to the main entrance/marquee of the Michigan Theatre downtown for a FREE box (or boxes) of popcorn! Tuesday thru Friday, 5-6:30 pm.  No catch! Just come enjoy a Covid-safe, FREE, drive-thru pick-up experience.  Donations to help support the Michigan Theatre are welcome, but not required.  Red Cross Blood Drives.  The American Red Cross is calling for donors of all blood types, especially those with type O blood, to race to give blood and help refuel the blood supply.  This spring, the Red Cross is teaming up with INDYCAR® to urge people to help keep the blood supply on track by donating blood or platelets. Schedule a donation appointment by downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device.  As a special thank-you, those who come to give blood or platelets April 1-15 will automatically be entered to win a VIP trip for four to the 2022 Indianapolis 500®. The Red Cross will also automatically enter all who come to give in April for a chance to win one of five $1,000 e-gift cards to a merchant…

Our Town Meal Distribution Program.  FINAL WEEK!  4 PM to 6 PM.  Martin L. King, Jr. Center.  The Our Town Meal Distribution Program is ready to help anyone with a need.  Here are the key details community members need to know about receiving free meals:  Come to the MLK Center at 1107 Adrian St. in Jackson from 4-6 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays until April 9, 2021. Please do not line up in your vehicle before 3:30 p.m. the day of distribution. If you come in a vehicle, please stay in your vehicle and follow signs to the distribution area. Walk-ups are welcome, but please be prepared to wait in line and social distance. Healthy meals from local restaurants are given to anyone who needs a meal. Meals are available on a first come, first serve basis. Volunteers in the distribution area will assist you. Meals are pre-packaged and can be reheated at home. Vegetarian options are available. Monetary donations are accepted but not required. Find out more at Red Cross Blood Drives.  The American Red Cross is calling for donors of all blood types, especially those with type O blood, to race to give blood and help refuel…

Racial Equity Commission Inaugural Meeting.  A new commission focused on furthering racial equity efforts in Jackson is getting started. The Racial Equity Commission will hold its first virtual public meeting on Tuesday, April 6 at 4 p.m. on the online Zoom platform.The Racial Equity Commission was created by the Jackson City Council in Sept. 2020. This commission is tasked with reviewing City policies and procedures to ensure racial equity is a core element of government, along with making recommendations to officials on ways to promote racial justice and equity in Jackson.  Like all public meetings, Racial Equity Commission meetings are open to residents. Meeting information and an application to serve on the commission are available on the City website by visiting cityofjackson.org/racialequity. Red Cross Blood Drives.  The American Red Cross is calling for donors of all blood types, especially those with type O blood, to race to give blood and help refuel the blood supply.  This spring, the Red Cross is teaming up with INDYCAR® to urge people to help keep the blood supply on track by donating blood or platelets. Schedule a donation appointment by downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enabling…

Our Town Meal Distribution Program.  4 PM to 6 PM.  Martin L. King, Jr. Center.  The Our Town Meal Distribution Program is ready to help anyone with a need.  Here are the key details community members need to know about receiving free meals:  Come to the MLK Center at 1107 Adrian St. in Jackson from 4-6 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays until April 9, 2021. Please do not line up in your vehicle before 3:30 p.m. the day of distribution. If you come in a vehicle, please stay in your vehicle and follow signs to the distribution area. Walk-ups are welcome, but please be prepared to wait in line and social distance. Healthy meals from local restaurants are given to anyone who needs a meal. Meals are available on a first come, first serve basis. Volunteers in the distribution area will assist you. Meals are pre-packaged and can be reheated at home. Vegetarian options are available. Monetary donations are accepted but not required. Find out more at http://www.cityofjackson.org/1005/Our-Town-Meal-Distribution Jackson College Potter Center Virtual Shows.  With performing arts venues closed in the region, the Potter Center at Jackson College will offer a Virtual Series, free for the community. Williamsburg Salsa Orchestra. …

April 2 Polish Falcons Fish Fry.  Every Friday during Lent. The fish fry will be every Friday through Good Friday, April 2.  The Polish Falcons Fish Fry is TAKEOUT ONLY, 1423 Joy Avenue, Jackson.  Time: 4:00-6:30pm.  Cost: $10/  Dinner includes: 3 pcs. of fish, side dishes, and a dessert.  Orders can be called in ahead at 517-789-6321 for pickup. Michigan Theatre Drive Thru Popcorn Pickup.  Simply drive up to the main entrance/marquee of the Michigan Theatre downtown for a FREE box (or boxes) of popcorn! Tuesday thru Friday, 5-6:30 pm.  No catch! Just come enjoy a Covid-safe, FREE, drive-thru pick-up experience.  Donations to help support the Michigan Theatre are welcome, but not required.  Good Friday Service at First Baptist Church.  Worship with us at FBC JXN at 6:30pm on April 2 for our special Good Friday service. We will worship with music, reflection, and Scripture readings telling of Jesus' faithfulness in the face of violence. Through the music and reading of Scripture, you're invited to reflect on your own faithfulness in following Jesus in the world today.  In-person worship requires masks and social distancing. The service will also be broadcast on Facebook and YouTube live.  201 S. Jackson Street, Jackson…

Our Town Meal Distribution Program. NOTE:  There is no meal distribution on Good Friday, April 2.  Friday’s meal distribution is moved to today, Thursday, April 1 from 4 PM to 6 PM.  Martin L. King, Jr. Center.  The Our Town Meal Distribution Program is ready to help anyone with a need.  Here are the key details community members need to know about receiving free meals:  Come to the MLK Center at 1107 Adrian St. in Jackson from 4-6 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays (except Good Friday) until April 9, 2021. Please do not line up in your vehicle before 3:30 p.m. the day of distribution. If you come in a vehicle, please stay in your vehicle and follow signs to the distribution area. Walk-ups are welcome, but please be prepared to wait in line and social distance. Healthy meals from local restaurants are given to anyone who needs a meal. Meals are available on a first come, first serve basis. Volunteers in the distribution area will assist you. Meals are pre-packaged and can be reheated at home. Vegetarian options are available. Monetary donations are accepted but not required. Find out more at http://www.cityofjackson.org/1005/Our-Town-Meal-Distribution Michigan Theatre Drive Thru Popcorn Pickup.  Simply…

Our Town Meal Distribution Program.  4 PM to 6 PM.  Martin L. King, Jr. Center.  The Our Town Meal Distribution Program is ready to help anyone with a need.  Here are the key details community members need to know about receiving free meals:  Come to the MLK Center at 1107 Adrian St. in Jackson from 4-6 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays until April 9, 2021. Please do not line up in your vehicle before 3:30 p.m. the day of distribution. If you come in a vehicle, please stay in your vehicle and follow signs to the distribution area. Walk-ups are welcome, but please be prepared to wait in line and social distance. Healthy meals from local restaurants are given to anyone who needs a meal. Meals are available on a first come, first serve basis. Volunteers in the distribution area will assist you. Meals are pre-packaged and can be reheated at home. Vegetarian options are available. Monetary donations are accepted but not required. Find out more at http://www.cityofjackson.org/1005/Our-Town-Meal-Distribution Michigan Theatre Drive Thru Popcorn Pickup.  Simply drive up to the main entrance/marquee of the Michigan Theatre downtown for a FREE box (or boxes) of popcorn! Tuesday thru Friday, 5-6:30 pm.  No…

Ella Sharp Museum Hurst Planetarium Shows.  Reserve your seats! Ella Sharp Museum will be offering in-person planetarium shows from March 29 to April 2, twice a day at 1 and 3 p.m.   We will be showing “Robots on Mars”, and highlighting the new NASA Perseverance rover that landed on Mars last month. Each show includes a night sky tour showcasing the wonderful celestial views available right outside your door!  Details & Tickets: http://ellasharpmuseum.org/.../spring-break-planetarium.../ Jackson College Potter Center Virtual Shows.  With performing arts venues closed in the region, the Potter Center at Jackson College will offer a Virtual Series, free for the community. For all of our Sinatra fans, here is excerpt from a global livestream event celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Frank Sinatra’s concert in Rio de Janeiro.  “Sinatra Forever” stars Rick Michel, who Variety calls “The closest thing to Sinatra we have ever heard”.  Sure enough, close your eyes when you watch Rick performing “Ol’ Blue Eyes” standards and you’ll swear that it’s the Chairman of the Board crooning away.  Audience members will ADORE the multi-media presentation featuring clips from Frank’s movies, live concerts, life and loves just as much as they’ll ADORE how Rick interprets the Sinatra…

Ella Sharp Museum Hurst Planetarium Shows.  Reserve your seats! Ella Sharp Museum will be offering in-person planetarium shows from March 29 to April 2, twice a day at 1 and 3 p.m.   We will be showing “Robots on Mars”, and highlighting the new NASA Perseverance rover that landed on Mars last month. Each show includes a night sky tour showcasing the wonderful celestial views available right outside your door!  Details & Tickets: http://ellasharpmuseum.org/.../spring-break-planetarium.../ Red Cross Blood Drives.  More donors, especially those with type O blood, are needed now to ensure that patients have lifesaving blood products available for emergencies and everyday medical treatments. Schedule a blood donation appointment by downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device.  March is Red Cross Month, and the Red Cross is celebrating blood, platelet and plasma donors for stepping up to meet the constant need for blood amid the pandemic. In thanks for being a vital part of the organization’s lifesaving mission, all who come to give March 15-26 will receive an exclusive Red Cross T-shirt, while supplies last. 3/29/2021: 10 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., FOE 612,…

March 26 Our Town Meal Distribution Program.  4 PM to 6 PM.  Martin L. King, Jr. Center.  The Our Town Meal Distribution Program is ready to help anyone with a need.  Here are the key details community members need to know about receiving free meals:  Come to the MLK Center at 1107 Adrian St. in Jackson from 4-6 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays until April 9, 2021. Please do not line up in your vehicle before 3:30 p.m. the day of distribution. If you come in a vehicle, please stay in your vehicle and follow signs to the distribution area. Walk-ups are welcome, but please be prepared to wait in line and social distance. Healthy meals from local restaurants are given to anyone who needs a meal. Meals are available on a first come, first serve basis. Volunteers in the distribution area will assist you. Meals are pre-packaged and can be reheated at home. Vegetarian options are available. Monetary donations are accepted but not required. Find out more at http://www.cityofjackson.org/1005/Our-Town-Meal-Distribution Michigan Theatre Drive Thru Popcorn Pickup.  HOME.fm is  sponsoring a “Popcorn Pick-Up” event.  Simply drive up to the main entrance/marquee of the Michigan Theatre downtown for a FREE box of…