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The Jackson Downtown Development Authority presents the Grand River Farmers Market, today and tomorrow from 8am to 2pm.  The market, featuring seasonal farmers and other vendors is at Grand River Marketplace, corner of Glick Highway and Mechanic Street in Downtown Jackson. Flea Market & Antique Show at the Jackson County Fairgrounds.  This event will take place inside & outside the fair event center. There will be free parking, food concession onsite, and thousands of items. Featured items at the Antique Show & Flea Market:  Antiques, Toy Dolls, Knick-Knacks, NASCAR, Glassware, Jewelry, Candles , Purses,Wood Carvings, Books, Coins, Tools and much more.   Admission: $3.00 per person, kids under 10 free.  10 AM to 5 PM Friday and Saturday. The Jackson District Library offers Yoga at the Meijer Branch every Friday at 8:30 AM with Jeanette Lamphere. Suggested donation of $3. Intended for adults. Yoga at the Spring Arbor Branch of the Jackson District Library today and every Friday at 9 AM with Amy Reamer.  Suggested donation of $5. The Eastern Branch of the Jackson District Library has Yoga with Elizabeth Hall at 9 AM.  Class suggested for adults and seniors.  Suggested donation is $2. Big Brothers Big Sisters 50th Motown Review Dinner and Auction featuring Motor City…

The Green Market at Henry Ford Allegiance Health is open today from 9 AM to 2 PM.  Local, sustainable and organic produce and Michigan-made items are featured.  Located across from the main hospital building on East Michigan Avenue.  The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce is hosting at Ribbon Cutting at the  Cascades Humane Society today to unveil the new addition at 1515 Carmen Drive, Jackson, from 11:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.  The addition, built by O’Harrow Construction Company, will allow Cascades Humane Society to house more animals and better serve the public.  CHS is celebrating their expansion with tours of the facility and new space. Light refreshments will be served. The Eastern Branch of the Jackson District Library presents Leonardo DiCaprio movies Thursdays in October at 2 PM.  Today’s movie is The Revenant (2015, R).  Free admission and free popcorn.  Intended for adults.  Widescreen and comfortable seats too! The Hurst Planetarium at Ella Sharp Museum presents Phantom of the Universe, The Hunt for Dark Matter.  Join us as we showcase an exciting exploration of dark matter, from the Big Bang to its anticipated discovery at the Large Hadron Collider. See the first hints of its existence through the eyes of Fritz Zwicky, the scientist who…

National “Coffee with a Cop” Day.  Join your neighbors and police officers for coffee and conversation on National Coffee with a Cop Day.  The mission of Coffee with a Cop is to break down the barriers between police officers and the citizens they serve by removing agendas allowing opportunities to ask questions, voice concerns and get to know the officers in your neighborhood.  The event is presented by the Jackson Police Department, Jackson County Office of the Sheriff, Blackman-Leoni Public Safety and the Michigan State Police.  8 AM to 10 AM at Jackson Coffee Company, 201 South Mechanic Street, Downtown Jackson.  Social Sound and the Michigan Theatre of Jackson present POST CHILD with special guest Jackson's own BRIAN TUCKER. POST CHILD, an alternative band from Chicago, is playing in Jackson at the start of a two-week tour that will take them to the East Coast and then back to Chicago. Tickets are $5 and are available now at the Michigan Theatre box office and will also be sold at the door. Half of the proceeds will go directly to the Jackson Interfaith Shelter. All ages are welcome. Le Monde en François. Calling all high school and college aged French speakers! Join us every Wednesday from…

The Jackson Downtown Development Authority presents the Grand River Farmers Market, today from 8am to 2pm.  The market, featuring seasonal farmers and other vendors is at Grand River Marketplace, corner of Glick Highway and Mechanic Street in Downtown Jackson. The Jackson District Library offers Pre-school Story Time and Craft today and every Tuesday at the Meijer Branch.  Starting at 10:30 AM for stories, crafts and more. Intended for ages 0-5 and their families. Yoga at the Carnegie Branch of the Jackson District Library.  Feeling stressed? Join us on every Tuesday at 5:30 PM for yoga at the Carnegie Branch. Newbies to certified Yogis welcome. Intended for adults. The next regular meeting of the Jackson City Council will be held on Tuesday, October 2, at 6:30 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, City Hall, 161 W. Michigan Avenue, Jackson.

The Spring Arbor Branch of the Jackson District Library presents Knitting 101.  Learn the basics of knitting on Mondays from 1-2:30 p.m. A different knitting project each week.  Please call the Spring Arbor Branch at (517) 750-2030 for more information. Intended for adults.  Yoga at Meijer Branch, Jackson District Library.  Every Monday and Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. and Friday at 8:30 am.  Join Yoga instructor Jeanette Lamphere and learn the basics of yoga.  Suggested donation $3. Intended for adults.   Family Storytime and Crafts at the Carnegie Branch, Jackson District Library.  Join us at the Carnegie Branch every Monday at 6 PM for stories, crafts and more. Intended for ages 0-7 and their families. The Michigan State Police Jackson Post is hosting a Citizens’ Academy, which will start today and end Nov. 6, 2017. Attendees will meet from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. every Monday night at the Jackson Post.   The six week academy will give citizens the opportunity to become familiar with the mission and operation of the MSP, understand the procedures troopers follow, increase their awareness of law enforcement’s role in the community and get to know personnel at the Jackson Post.  Individuals who are interested in attending the Citizens’ Academy should contact Trooper Dan…

Magic for the House with Heart.  Join the Council for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect for “Magic for the House with Heart” featuring Daniel Martin and presented by GSA.  VIP Pre-show ticket includes Mix & Mingle, music, hearty hors d’oeuvres, drink ticket, cash bar, raffle, choice of seating. Doors open at 5:30 PM for VIP Pre-show Ticket Holders.  Doors open at 7:30 PM for those with Show Tickets & Show starts at 8:00 PM.  Tickets are $39 for VIP, $25 in advance for General Admission ($29 at the door).  Tickets online at www.michigantheatre.org. The Jackson Downtown Development Authority presents the Grand River Farmers Market, today and tomorrow from 8am to 2pm.  The market, featuring seasonal farmers and other vendors is at Grand River Marketplace, corner of Glick Highway and Mechanic Street in Downtown Jackson. The Jackson Community Music School presents its popular Free Bach’s Lunch Series today from 12 PM to 1 PM at Weatherwax Hall, Jackson Symphony Orchestra, Downtown Jackson.   The Bach's Lunch Series promotes classical music through FREE noontime concerts open to the public, featuring our Community Music School students, faculty and guest artists.  Concerts also include demonstration and commentary given by professional musicians.  Klavon's pizza slices and beverages are…

The Grass Lake Farmers Market is open today at Grass Lake Community Events Pavilion on Brown Street next to the Car Wash in Downtown Grass Lake,.  Hours are 4pm to 7pm.     This is the last Farmers Market of the season! Yoga at Meijer Branch, Jackson District Library.  Every Monday and Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. and Friday at 8:30 am.  Join Yoga instructor Jeanette Lamphere and learn the basics of yoga.  Suggested donation $3. Intended for adults.  Yoga at the Concord Branch of the Jackson District Library.  Bring your mat and join us every Wednesday at 10 AM for yoga with Amy Reamer. This class is free, but there is a suggested donation of $5. Intended for adults. The Sandstone Congregational Church will be hosting a Swiss Steak Dinner on September 27th from 4-6 p.m. The menu will be Swiss steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, cole slaw, vegetables, rolls, beverage and dessert. The cost is $9.00. The Fellowship Center is on the lower level. Parking is available at both the lower and upper level with elevator access to the lower level. Take outs are available.  For more information call 750-4245. Dialog with Dan:  Jackson City Councilman Daniel Greer, 3rd Ward, will conduct a neighborhood meeting titled…

NETMA:  I Have a Great Idea for an Event, Now What?  Join us for an open discussion centered around the first steps to starting an event or refreshing an existing event after you have "a great idea". Guest Host: Jacqueline Austin“Nobody ever tells me anything" or NETMA is a group organized by Experience Jackson dedicated to communication and collaboration between festivals, events and the travel industry at large.  Carnegie Branch, Jackson District Library, 4 PM to 5 PM. The Spring Arbor Branch of the Jackson District Library presents Knitting 101.  Learn the basics of knitting on Mondays from 1-2:30 p.m. A different knitting project each week.  Please call the Spring Arbor Branch at (517) 750-2030 for more information. Intended for adults.  Yoga at Meijer Branch, Jackson District Library.  Every Monday and Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. and Friday at 8:30 am.  Join Yoga instructor Jeanette Lamphere and learn the basics of yoga.  Suggested donation $3. Intended for adults.   Family Storytime and Crafts at the Carnegie Branch, Jackson District Library.  Join us at the Carnegie Branch every Monday at 6 PM for stories, crafts and more. Intended for ages 0-7 and their families.