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Good Morning Greater Jackson. a live radio broadcast that features 5 chamber members, a hot breakfast, and lots of open networking. The month's show sponsor is: Center for Family Health.  The breakfast and program begin at 7:30am and runs to 8:30am at Bella Notte Restaurant, 137 West Michigan Avenue, Downtown Jackson. $10 for Chamber members if paid in advance; $15 at the door  $20 for Future Chamber members if paid in advance; $25 at the door. The Michigan Theatre presents the Summer Film Series sponsored by the Kiwanis Clubs of Jackson and Brooklyn.  This week’s movie is “Boss Baby”.  Showtimes at 10am and 2pm.  Admission is $1.  Doors open one half hour before movie begins. The Jackson Recreation Department presents “Senior Splash”, at Nixon Waterpark, from 9am to 10:30am.  Warm therapeutic recreation for senior citizens with a zero depth entrance.  $2 per session. The Grand River Farmers Market is open today from 8am to 2pm at Grand River Marketplace, corner of Mechanic Street and Glick Highway.  A variety of seasonal produce, flowers, plants and other vendors in attendance.  Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays through the fall.  Sponsored by the Jackson DDA. Workshop with Bonus Saves.  Art 634 presents mural artist Bonus Saves today from 5pm to…

The Michigan Theatre presents June Film Course movie “The Big Lebowski” tonight.  The course and film discussion, led by Jackson College professor Dave DeBaker, begins at 6pm.  The cost for the class and film is $7, film only is $5.  The movie begins  at 7pm. NETMA is hosting an unscripted roundtable discussion on the best ways to stay organized while planning an event. Come prepared with your tips and tricks to share. Ever found out about an event the same weekend as your organization’s big event and thought, “Nobody ever tells me anything.” Well you’re not alone and Experience Jackson is inviting you to join the conversation by participating in NETMA.  NETMA (Nobody Ever Tells Me Anything) is a group dedicated to communication and collaboration between festivals, events and the travel industry at large.  NETMA meets at 4:00 p.m. today in the auditorium of Jackson District Library’s Carnegie Branch. The Jackson District Library invites you to learn the Basics of Knitting on Mondays from 1-2:30 p.m. Please call the Spring Arbor Branch at (517) 750-2030 for more information. Intended for adults. Jackson Recreation Department offers Youth Tennis Lessons with Subba Reddy starting today at the Middle School at Parkside.  Session…

Downtown Jackson Farmers Market is open today and Saturday from 9am to 2pm.  A variety of farmers and seasonal vendors featured at Grand River Farmers Market, corner of Glick and Mechanic Street.  Sponsored by the Jackson DDA.  Downtown Jackson Cruise In.  Join us for our family oriented event featuring classic cars on display throughout the Downtown Streets of Jackson. The event takes place from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Michigan Ave and surrounding streets. There will be a variety of vendors at this event including food trucks. Bring your family and friends to Downtown Jackson to enjoy summer evenings checking out classic cruisers! Big Thank You to our "Fast Lane" sponsor Experience Jackson!  The Cruise In will be going on from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m.  There will be vendors including food trucks.  If you are interested in vending please visit www.jacksonDDA.org/forms for the Cruise In vending application.   ATTENTION Cruisers: Please do not begin parking downtown until 5 p.m. Thank you! Summer Solstice Party with Joe Hertler & The Rainbow Seekers.  This year’s JSO Summer Solstice Party is a collaboration with the Michigan Theatre of Jackson and Jackson’s Downtown Development Authority's Jammin in Jackson summer concert series!   Sponsors: CP Federal Credit Union, County National Bank, Michigan Theatre of Jackson, Jackson…

The Green Market at Henry Ford Allegiance Health is open today from 9am to 2pm (and every Thursday) at the corner of East Michigan Avenue and Waterloo (across from the main hospital building).  Featuring local and organic produce and other products from a variety of farmers and vendors. The Jackson Recreation Department presents Senior Splash at Nixon Water Park, today from 9am to 10:30am.  Warm, therapeutic recreation for senior citizens.  Zero depth entrance.  Cost is $2 per session.  This will be held every Tuesday and Thursday morning during the summer. The 60th Annual Michigan Center Lions Carp Carnival begins today at 12N.  This 4 day event features carnival rides and midway, live music and tons of vendors.  This years carp fishing tournament has a $1,000 tagged fish released.  The Carp Carnival is held in Leoni Township Park on Michigan Center Lake.  The Kiwanis  of Brooklyn and Jackson present Summer Kids Film Series at the Michigan Theatre of Jackson. Movies will be presented on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays only. $1.00 admission for all ages. Show times at 10am and 2pm.  This week’s movie is Disney’s Moana.  For more information call (517) 783-0811. The Eastern Branch of the Jackson District Library presents “Classic…

Welcome to summer!  The Jackson County Republican Party is hosting the 2017 Lincoln Day Luncheon at Commonwealth Commerce Center, City View Room (5th floor) from 11:30am to 1:30pm.  Special guest speaker is Retired Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Robert Young Jr.  Luncheon and program is $40. The Kiwanis  of Brooklyn and Jackson present Summer Kids Film Series at the Michigan Theatre of Jackson. Movies will be presented on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays only. $1.00 admission for all ages. Show times at 10am and 2pm.  This week’s movie is Disney’s Moana.  For more information call (517) 783-0811. Reading Between the Wines at Sandhill Crane Vineyards.  The Eastern Branch of the Jackson District Library hosts this monthly event,   On the third Wednesday from 5-7 p.m. pairing great wines with great books. Wine tasting is $5.  Registration is required since space is limited.  Please call the Eastern Branch at (517) 788-4074 for the book title and registration.  This club meets at Sandhill Crane Vineyard 4724 Walz Rd. Jackson.  Wednesday Family Night at the Cascades Falls tonight at 7pm.  Greg Jaqua, the most sought-after Elvis Presley Tribute Artist in this part of the country, and his band have been entertaining audiences in the U.S. Canada and Europe for…

Kiwanis Summer Kids Series continues with Disney’s “Moana” at the Michigan Theatre.  Film times are 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM.  Doors open half hour before show times ( 30 Mins ).  Admission is $1.00!  Sponsored by Kiwanis Clubs of Jackson and Brooklyn. Tuesdays with Tracy Farmhouse Tour at the Ella Sharp Museum today at 11am and 2pm.  You know Ella Sharp, but what about her siblings?  Learn more about the life of Dwight (Tracy) Merriman this summer in a series of special guided Hillside Farmhouse Tours.  The tours supplement the exhibition, “Didn’t I Have a Good Time,” created by Spring Arbor University student, Heather Lehman, on view on the second floor of the Hillside Farmhouse now–August.  Two tours, 11am and 2pm.  Adults $3,  Children 5-12  $2,  Under 5 years - free. The Grass Lake Branch of the Jackson District Library presents “5 Healthy Towns Eating Class:  Pungent, Potent & Powerful”.  Chef Brad West talks garlic, onions and leeks, oh my!  Join him tonight at 6pm and earn how to purchase and prepare these flavorful bulbs.  Please call the branch to reserve your spot.  517-522-8211.  Tis event will be held at the Whistlestop Depot in Grass Lake and is intended for…

The City of Jackson Nixon Water Park opens for the season today.  Monday thru Thursday, open swim sessions are 11am to 3pm ($4), 2:15 to 5:15pm ($4) and 5:30 to 7pm ($2).  Friday and Saturday open swim sessions are 11am to 2pm and 2:15 to 5:15pm ($4). The City of Jackson Nixon Skate Park opens today, hours are 11am to 7pm.  Free entry, $1 to rent helmet and pads. The Jackson Recreation Department presents the Corey Pryor Track & Field Camp.  The camp is for students in Kindergarten through 12th grade. Attend this awesome program to get a jump start on the sport of track and field. Take part in such events as 200m, 400m, long-jump and team relays. Not only will you be working on the fundamentals of track and field, you will participate in track and field meets.   June 19th through July 19th (NO CLASSES WEEK OF JULY 3RD)  Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 5:30 pm until 7:30 pm.  The camp is held at Withington Stadium, the fee is $20 attend/live in the JPS District,  $30 outside of JPS District. Please call at 788-4040 if you have any questions. The Michigan Theatre proudly presents the enlightening Good…

Welcome Race Fans!  Happy Father’s Day Weekend! At Michigan International Speedway, racing begins today and continues through Sunday with the Firekeepers Casino 400.  Friday, June 16:  ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards Corrigan Oil 200;  Saturday, June 17:  NASCAR XFINITY Series;  Sunday, June 18:  Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series FireKeepers Casino 400.  Tickets and complete information at www.mispeedway.com.  Download a PDF of the complete weekend schedule here. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Jackson County present Golf Fore Kids Sake, Friday starting at 9am at Hankerd Hills Golf Course.  Come out to have fun golfing while you support mentoring youth in Jackson County. 8:00 am Registration, 9:00 am Shotgun Start. Men’s, women’s, and co-ed teams are encouraged to participate. Awards will be presented in each division. The Michigan Theatre presents a Blues Music Bash! Hosted by the award winning Kev Nichols and Blue Tuesday. Doors will open at 7:00 pm, music starts at 7:30. There will be a sign up sheet at the concession area. Everyone who signs up will get to play! Amplifiers drums and mics will be provided! Guitar players and bass players just bring you’re Axes! Drummers Bring you’re sticks! Harmonica players please bring you’re own harps and mics.  Admission is free! American 1 Credit…

The 2017 Uncle Phil’s Barbecue Cookout, sponsored by Willis & Jurasek is today from 11:30am to 1:30pm at 2545 Spring Arbor Road.  Chicken, Kielbasa, salads, drinks, chips and cookies.  $10 per person with all proceeds going to Jackson area childrens’ charities.  750-3093 for to-go orders. Secure your financial information by shredding paperwork at the AARP Paper Shred Event at Lily Missionary Baptist Church, 1117 WG Wade DR, Jackson. This is a free event. 2PM to 6PM. Save Our Youth will be holding a Bike Building Class at the Armory Bike Union today (and all summer on Tuesdays and Thursdays) from 12N to 1PM.  Sign up by contacting Thomas Burke at 517-240-6134. Race Weekend at Grand River Brewery featuring MIS President Rick Brenner, 5PM to 10PM.  Enjoy some race-themed burger and cocktail specials as well as the debut of Grand River Brewery's 5w-20 Coffee Oatmeal Bacon Brunch Stout. At 5 PM, there will be an MIS pace car on site as well as a meet and greet with the new MIS President, Rick Brenner until 6 PM at the Grand River Brewery wine bar. At 6 PM, ARCA Drivers will arrive for pictures, autographs, and questions. The Pure Michigan Pace Car…

Celebrate Flag Day with Family Night at The Cascades tonight with live entertainment by “SURF ZUP”,  an instrumental rock band known for iconic surf guitar songs as well as popular TV and movie themes, all with catchy and recognizable melodies.  Characters appearing are Sponge Bob, Patrick, Squidward along with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.  Admission is $10 for the entire family (up to 8 people).  The show begins at 7pm. The Kiwanis Summer Kids Series continues today at the Michigan Theatre.  This week’s movie:  Shrek.  Showtimes are at 10am and 2pm.  Admission is $1.  Doors open one half hour before showtime. Dictionary Art for Adults is a class at the Brooklyn branch of the Jackson District Library.  Learn how to create your own book page masterpiece.  5:30pm.  Brooklyn branch is at 207 N. Main Street.  More info at 517-905-1369. The Corrigan Oil 200 ARCA Racing Series Hauler Parade is back this year! The parade will start at Michigan International Speedway, run through downtown Brooklyn and end back at MIS.  The parade is scheduled from 3:30 to 4:15pm. Brooklyn Big Boy Cruise Night at the Brooklyn Big Boy from 5pm to 8pm.  More info:  517-592-3212. The Grass Lake Farmers Market sets up…