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Get your party on in Downtown Jackson at the Race Week Block Party! Come out to see the Jacktown Hustlers performing on the CP Federal Stage downtown, a car show will be taking place during the party, there will be restaurant specials, and the Sunshine Fire Entertainment will be putting on a show. A bus will bring fans from MIS to the party, and then back to the campground - but space on the bus is limited so if you are a race fan looking to join in on the fun reserve a spot on the bus or you can drive yourself downtown for the party!  The Race Week Block Party runs from 5 pm to 8 pm at Horace Blackman Park, Downtown Jackson.  Free entertainment and activities, downtown restaurants will be featuring menu specials. The Race Week Block Party is presented by Experience Jackson. The Jackson County Fair presents Veterans Day and Pay One Price Day.  Free admission for all Veterans, sponsored by AT&T.   The Vietnam Traveling Wall exhibit arrives at 11 am.  4-H Judging of Ponies & Saddle Horses and Open Beef at 9 am.  4-H Rabbit Showmanship and Tractor Handling at 9 am.  Pie Baking Contest and auction at 1pm. …

Today is “Pay One Price Day” at the Jackson County Fair.  Buy a ride bracelet once inside for $25.  Bracelets are sold until 8:30pm.  Morning 4-H Judging of Open Class Dairy and Goat at 9 am. and Dairy Judging at 1 pm.  Bingo tent opens at 12 pm, rides open at 2 pm.  4-H Horse & Pony Showmanship Championship and & Hippology Awards at 8pm.  Tonight’s grandstand performers are Aaron Tippin, Sammy Kershaw and Mark Chestnutt with “Roots and Boots Country Jam”.  Hospitality tent opens at 6 pm, show at 7 pm.  Tickets are $24 and $49.  Career Quest Learning Centers will be holding a Grand Reopening today from 11 am to 6 pm.  The Jackson Campus is located at the Commonwealth Commerce Center, 209 E. Washington, Suite 204 in Downtown Jackson.  Refreshments, raffle prizes, live demonstrations, movie room for kids, and tours of the campus.  For more information, call 517-990-9595.  The Grass Lake Farmers Market is open today at the Depot in downtown Grass Lake.  Hours are 4pm to 7pm.   Grass Lake Music in the Park will take place from 6pm to 8pm.    The Beach Bar Clark Lake has their weekly Wednesday Patio Party.  This Wednesday, Collision Six will be…

Today is “$2 Tuesday” at the Jackson County Fair, with $2 admission, $2 food specials, $2 vendor specials and $2 rides.  4-H judging in the morning:  Swine, Horse & Pony, and Poultry.  The Bingo Tent opens at 12 pm, rides open at 2 pm. 4-H Beef judging is at 6 pm.  Tonight’s Grandstand Show features Flo Ride with special guest Macy Kate.  Tickets are $39, $49 and $69.  Hospitality tent opens at 6 pm, show at 7 pm. Today is Michigan Primary Election Day.  Voters in Summit, Pulaski and Jackson have issues and races to decide.  In Summit Township, there is a road improvement bond proposal.  Pulaski Township has a special road millage proposal.  In the City of Jackson, Wards 3 and 5 have City Council primary candidates. Details on the County of Jackson website. 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. Senior Splash at Nixon Water Park, today at 9am to 10:30am.  Warm, therapeutic recreation for senior citizens.  The perfect combination of gently toning muscles, strengthening and stretching for persons…

The Jackson County Fair presents Senior Citizen Day.  Ages 65 and over receive free gate admission.  Monday is Pay-One-Price Day, with ride bracelets at $25.  Events today include swine and draft horse judging at 9am, a Senior Program at 11am on the Herman Gumper stage.  South Central Woodcarvers at 11 am and 6pm.  Elvis Tribute with Matt King at 11:30 am and 5pm.  Tonight’s Grandstand show is Stone Sour, Skillet and Alter Bridge.  Tickets are $33, $44, and $64.  Hospitality Tent opens at 6pm, Grandstand show at 7pm.  Rides begin at 2pm each day. 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.  The Spring Arbor Branch of the Jackson District Library invites you to join attend the Just Desserts Book Club on Monday, August 7 at 12 p.m. to discuss Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury. Intended for adults.  Located at the Spring Arbor Branch.  The City of Jackson Summer Playground Experience continues today and runs through Thursday, 10am to 4:30pm.  The Recreation Department hosts an organized and supervised program at Cascades School (1200 S. Wisner) and Kiwanis Park (1521 Blakely). …

The Kiwanis Summer Movie Series at the Michigan Theatre presents “Trolls” today at 10am and 2pm.  Admission is $1.  Doors open one-half hour before show time.  Special prices on concessions for kids. Senior Splash at Nixon Water Park, today at 9am to 10:30am.  Warm, therapeutic recreation for senior citizens.  The perfect combination of gently toning muscles, strengthening and stretching for persons over 50.  $2 per session. The Carnegie Branch of the Jackson District Library presents free movies, Tuesdays this summer at 1:30pm.  Today’s movie is “A Dog’s Purpose”.  Free, family-friendly and free popcorn. Jackson Recreation Department offers Water Aerobics class for adults at the Middle School at Parkside pool.  Classes are at 8:45am and 7:00pm.  Cost is $5 per class.  Classes run Monday thru Thursday through the summer.

The Jackson District Library invites you to Join in the celebration of our 5th Annual Karen Veramay District Wide LEGO Contest.  This year’s theme is LEGO book report – create a LEGO masterpiece based on your favorite book. Points will be awarded based on creativity, ingenuity, and originality. Please only submit original creations and not kits.  Drop off your creation at any of JDL’s 13 branches during the week of July 31st to enter the contest.  Contact your local branch for more information about contest entry deadlines and parties.Prizes a warded for 1st and 2nd place in two age groups – 0-9 and 10-17 year olds. For more information contact your local branch or Carnegie Youth Services at 517-788-4087 ext 1331. 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.  The City of Jackson Summer Playground Experience continues today and runs through Thursday, 10am to 4:30pm.  The Recreation Department hosts an organized and supervised program at Cascades School (1200 S. Wisner) and Kiwanis Park (1521 Blakely).  Register on site at any time. Lunch and activities at the park, plus field trips…

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 Downtown Jackson Cruise In is tonight.  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 the beautiful new Michigan Ave. 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!  Jammin’ in Jackson, the free, family friendly, summer evening concert series tonight from 6 to 8pm  The series takes place in the heart of Downtown Jackson  at CP Federal City Square. Event sponsors:   CP Federal Credit Union, Downtown Jackson and Michigan Theatre of Jackson. Music tonight by One Love Reggae Band.  The Friday Film Festival continues tonight, presenting a family-friendly classic at CP Federal City Square space in Jackson’s Horace Blackman Park. This event is free and open to the public.  Tonight’s movie is “Jurassic Park”.  Film will begin at dark (9:15-9:30 pm). The Theatre will be selling concessions such as…