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Jackson Camera Club  March Meeting.  7 PM to 9 PM.  Are you interested in Photography? If yes, then please join us at a Jackson Camera Club meeting. Whether you are an experienced photographer or are just beginning, you are welcome! Christoff and Sons Flooring Community Room, 400 N Mechanic Street, Jackson.  If you would like to take part in the digital photo critique session, please bring your digital photos on a usb drive (sized to 2000 pixels on the longest side, if possible), limit of one for each of the following categories: Assignment – March's assignment is “Black and White”.  Nature (wild animals in their natural habitat, wildflowers, storms, etc.).  Photographer’s Choice (any “family friendly” topic of your choice).  For more information, visit us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/jxncamera/ Vista Grande Villa Open Interviews.  3 PM to 6 PM.  Open interviews from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM Wednesday March 13, 2024. Please come to the Grande Room entrance on the back of the building using 2801 Carriage Lane. Call Kim in HR at 517-962-7723 for more information. $10K sign on bonus for full time night shift nurses.  Open positions include:  RN, LPN, MA, RA, CNA. DJ Trivia at Suburban Lanes.  7:30 PM…

Lakeside Location Grand Opening.  3 PM to 6 PM.  Celebrate with The Brokerage House as we branch out and open a second office location in the beloved Irish Hills. Enjoy hors d'oeuvres & drinks while mingling with our Brokerage House Team, friends, family and valued clients. We look forward to continuing to serve the Jackson County and Irish Hills area with excellent customer service, making your next move, you best move. 245 Hyde Rd, Clarklake. Soft Pastels Beginning and Intermediate Workshop.  5 PM.  Join art instructor, Sharon Sunday, in learning and expanding to use soft pastels, and exploring new techniques, especially for beginners and intermediates. All supplies are included in your registration price. Date: March 12, 2024 at 5:00 pm.  Price: $65 ($55 for members).  Ella Sharp Museum. Technology Help for Seniors.  11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.  William Atkinson Hall, Room 218 Join us on Jackson College Central Campus (2111 Emmons Road, Jackson, MI 49203) in room 218 in the William Atkinson Hall weekly on Tuesdays until April 30 from 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Staff from Jackson College’s Solution Center will be available to help with your technology issues. Registration is required each week. For more information contact Katie Crowley…

Michigan Department of Corrections On Site Visit.  11 AM to 1 PM.  Potter Center Dining Commons, Jackson College Central Campus.   Meet with Michigan Department of Corrections to discuss career or internship opportunities!  All are welcome. Improv Comedy at the Enchanted Forest.  7 PM.  Come out on Monday for dinner or drinks and stay for a night of off the cuff laughs hosted by the Monster Box Improv Comedy Team!  Enjoy 3 great rounds of hilarious original improv comedy scenes, games, sketches, and competitions.  MONSTERBOXTHEATRE.com / 248.787.5365 for more info. The Enchanted Forest Bar and Grill and Banquet Hall, 3705 Ann Arbor Road, Jackson. Yoga at Eastern.  3 PM.  Come relax, unwind, and take care of your body with the slow and gentle flow of yoga at the Eastern Branch!  Bring your own mat. If you do not have one, a limited amount may be available. This program takes place on the second Monday of the month at 3 PM.  Eastern Branch, Jackson District Library, 3125 East Michigan Avenue, Jackson. Craft Supply Swap.  5 PM to 7:30 PM.  Needing to clear out some old crafts to make room for a new project? Donate up to one bag of clean and gently…

Friday, March 8 Chocolate Sensation.  5 PM.  Join us for a fantastic evening of food, fun and chocolate! We will have live music, tasty food, a variety of local chocolate treats to sample, a silent auction, raffles, and more! Reservations are required to attend. You can make your reservations at https://www.dahlemcenter.org/event/chocolate-sensation-2024/. We hope to see you at the 2024 Chocolate Sensation. Friday, March 8, 2024.  5-7 pm.  Weatherwax Hall, 215 W Michigan Ave, Jackson. Winter Market. The First Ever “Second Season” Winter Market!With over 20 of our original vendors.  Fridays 10:00AM – 3:00PM.  November Through April at Found Church, 141 E. Michigan Avenue, Jackson – Next to RJ’s Metropolitan Ice Cream. St. Mary Star of the Sea Fish Fry.  St. Mary Star of the Sea Church, 120 E Wesley St, Jackson.  Fridays through Lent from 4-7 pm.  $16.00 per dinner.  Dinner to include:  3 Pieces of your choice of Hand Battered Fried Atlantic Cod to Baked Atlantic Cod, Homemade Mac-n-Cheese, Seasoned Potato Wedges, and Homemade Coleslaw. Our 6th Grade class will be selling Soda/Pop for $2.00. Proceeds are to go towards their Annual Class Trip. You are welcomed to dine in with us in Star Hall or pick-up your meal in our…

Creative Connections.  10 AM to 12 PM.  Patrons of all abilities are invited to join us at the Jackson District Library Meijer Branch for Creative Connections! Activities will vary each month, including bingo, crafts and games. Creative Connections is intended for adults with special needs, though all are welcome.  Questions? Stop by the branch or give us a call at 517-788-4480 and we'll be happy to help. Root Station at Enchanted Forest.  7 PM to 10 PM.  Introducing, Root Station, an exciting new musical project! Featuring four individuals who enjoy the music of the '60s & '70s, we strive to appeal to a wide range of tastes.   We hope that you can come out and give us a listen. Enchanted Forest Bar and Grill and Banquet Hall, 3705 Ann Arbor Rd., Jackson. Jackson District Library Get Caught Reading.  “Get Caught Reading” this spring and take part in the reading program this March and April. For the second year in a row, JDL is encouraging participants to enter into our annual reading challenge available to all ages. Taking part is as easy as 1, 2, 3:  STEP 1 Read four hours over the course of March and April.  STEP 2 Enter into our grand prize drawing.  STEP 3…

DJ Trivia at Suburban Lanes.  7:30 PM to 9 PM. Featured in great restaurants and bars across the nation, DJ Trivia is a Fun, Live, Interactive Trivia Game that includes you, your team, other teams, and a live DJ host. The live DJ Trivia host will display the questions on TV and offer up a variety of interesting trivia categories including: Movies, History, Music, TV, Science, and more. It’s also great fun for private events and fundraisers! Bring your friends, family, and co-workers to Join in on the Fun with America’s Best Live Trivia Game – DJ Trivia! Suburban Lanes, 3801 Ann Arbor Rd, Jackson. Weekly Game Night at Nostalgia Ink.  5 PM to 9 PM.  Join us for board games and RPGS! Board games start at 5PM at the store and RPGS start at 7PM online and in person at our discord located here: https://discord.gg/vUgCN3x  139 S. Mechanic Street, Jackson. Jackson District Library Get Caught Reading.  “Get Caught Reading” this spring and take part in the reading program this March and April. For the second year in a row, JDL is encouraging participants to enter into our annual reading challenge available to all ages. Taking part is as easy as 1, 2,…

Technology Help for Seniors.  11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.  William Atkinson Hall, Room 218 Join us on Jackson College Central Campus (2111 Emmons Road, Jackson, MI 49203) in room 218 in the William Atkinson Hall weekly on Tuesdays until April 30 from 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Staff from Jackson College’s Solution Center will be available to help with your technology issues. Registration is required each week. For more information contact Katie Crowley at 517.796.8481 (press 1) or CrowleyKathleeE@jccmi.edu. Jackson District Library Get Caught Reading.  “Get Caught Reading” this spring and take part in the reading program this March and April. For the second year in a row, JDL is encouraging participants to enter our annual reading challenge available to all ages. Taking part is as easy as 1, 2, 3:  STEP 1 Read four hours over the course of March and April.  STEP 2 Enter our grand prize drawing.  STEP 3 Pick a wide variety of book bundle prizes including necklaces, fairy door kits, and more Branch hop with your family to any or all of JDL’s 13 locations, snap a picture of yourself or a family member reading, and tag JDL on social media with the #getcaughtreading hashtag to earn another bonus prize…

Independent Studio.  12 PM.  Join the Ella Sharp Museum for Independent Studio, to utilize our ceramics studios and equipment to work on their own on select days. This is currently reserved for members of the Jackson Pottery and Clay Guild. Independent Studio is currently available from 12:00pm to 4:00pm Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.  Students will pay a fee of $100.00 ($90 for Members) at the start of the 4-week Independent Studio session to pay for use of the studios, clay, glazing, and kiln firing fees.  Price: $100 ($90 for Members).  Date: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays Starting March 4th (4 Weeks).  Age: 18+.  Event page here. Cascades Humane Society Low Cost Pet Vaccine Clinic.  CHS is hosting a low-cost pet vaccine clinic on Monday, March 4th from 1 PM until 5 PM! Appointments are every 15 minutes. Please make one appointment per pet you are bringing. Walk-ins are also welcome and will be fit in around the appointments! What to Expect? Upon arrival, one of our volunteers will check you in. You will be asked to fill out a form of which services you would like. Payment will be accepted in person after you have filled out your form and before…

Friday, March 1 Jackson Antique & Collectible Show.  10am to 5pm.  Jackson Fairgrounds (Keeley Park).  American 1 Event Center, 128 W. Ganson Street, Jackson.  Friday, March 1 and Saturday, March 2.  Over 120 booths with new vendors. It's a picker's dream. for more info go to MidMichigansupershows.com.  Admission $3 per person, 12 and under free. Winter Market. The First Ever “Second Season” Winter Market!With over 20 of our original vendors.  Fridays 10:00AM – 3:00PM.  November Through April at Found Church, 141 E. Michigan Avenue, Jackson – Next to RJ’s Metropolitan Ice Cream. St. Mary Star of the Sea Fish Fry.  St. Mary Star of the Sea Church, 120 E Wesley St, Jackson.  Fridays through Lent from 4-7 pm.  $16.00 per dinner.  Dinner to include:  3 Pieces of your choice of Hand Battered Fried Atlantic Cod to Baked Atlantic Cod, Homemade Mac-n-Cheese, Seasoned Potato Wedges, and Homemade Coleslaw. Our 6th Grade class will be selling Soda/Pop for $2.00. Proceeds are to go towards their Annual Class Trip. You are welcomed to dine in with us in Star Hall or pick-up your meal in our drive-thru. Our drive-thru entrance is off from Franklin Street thru the alley. Please note that Wesley Street is blocked…

Grass Lake Chamber Winter Mixer.  5pm to 7pm.   Join us for our Winter Mixer at Frank's Shop-Rite, 401 W. Michigan Ave, Grass Lake.  The 2024 Winter Mixer is free to members and non-members alike. Join us for beverages, snacks, and good conversation with other local business people.  Consider joining the Grass Lake Chamber!  We're looking for people like you who want to see Grass Lake grow and prosper. As a member you can take part in exclusive events, take advantage of marketing opportunities for your business, get member only discounts, and much more. Leap Into Kindergarten Open House.  6 PM to 7 PM.  Are you, or someone you know, looking at options for Kindergarten or Young 5's for next year? Here's your opportunity to check out what Trinity has to offer! Leap into Kindergarten on Thursday, February 29th for a preview!  Trinity Lutheran School, 4900 McCain Road, Jackson. 5-Second Rule at CC’s Classic Lounge.  Come join and hear some tunes from 5-Second Rule at CC's Classic Lounge February 29th 2024 from 6:30 - 9:30 P.M. Located at 629 East Michigan Ave. We Hope to see you there!! “Space:  A Journey to Our Future” Exhibit.  Ella Sharp Museum during open hours.  “Space:…