June 1
Jackson District Library Summer Reading Kick-Off. Jackson District Library’s annual summer reading program kicks off today, within all 13 branches of the district. Preregistration is now available online at www.myjdl.com/beanstack, while in-person registration begins June 1 at all JDL locations. The two-month program encourages children, teenagers and adults of all ages to continue to read throughout the summer months and continues to be one of the library’s most popular programs. This year’s theme is Libraries Rock!, with a number of events and activities that work within that structure. All library branches will host numerous events to celebrate, including live performances, concerts and more.
The Jackson YMCA presents Outdoor Summer Fun, free events for members and the community. Yoga at the Farmer’s Market. 9 AM to 10 AM. Meet at Grand River Farmer’s Market.
Jackson College Garage Sale. Find a deal for office or home today and tomorrow outside the Campus Services Building on the east side of Central Campus. A variety of items will be for sale, including used office furniture such as desks, chairs, cabinets, filing cabinets, bookshelves and more; computer keyboards, monitors, and hard drives; miscellaneous classroom instructional equipment and other office items. Rain or shine, cash or check (with id) required at time of purchase. 9 AM to 4 PM.
The 17th Annual Jackson Blues Festival continues today at the Jackson County Airport. Gates open at 5pm and the first band goes on stage on 6pm. Tonight’s lineup: 6-7:15: Kev Nichols and Blue Tuesday, 7:15-7:25: Harmonica Hounds, 7:30-8:45: Big Boss Blues Band, 9-10:30: Samantha Fish, 10:45-Midnight: Chris O’Leary Band. All Blues Fest long: Admission $10. Children under 12 are free. Food Vendors are on site as well a beer tent. Bring your lawn chair, blankets and sunscreen. Please no coolers or animals. For up to the minute details visit our website.
Jackson Coffee Company presents live entertainment tonight from 7 PM to 10 PM. Tonight, Jen Sygit. Jen now has three albums under her belt with her latest” So Long Pollyanna.” to be released on Earthwork Music in May ’09. Her release “Leaving Marshall St.” was nominated for a Detroit Music Award for BEST ACOUSTIC/FOLK ALBUM in 2007. Jackson Coffee Company, Mechanic and Cortland, Downtown Jackson.
Weekend Farm Tours. Waterloo Farm Museum Weekend Tours will be from June 1 through August 26, 2018. Farm Museum (only) tours are offered Friday, Saturday and Sunday 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Adults $5, Seniors $4 , Children 5-12 $2, Under 5 yrs. and WAHS Members, Free. Join us for an informative tour of the 15 room Farm House, Log House and Outbuildings. The Museum Gift Shop will also be open during tour hours. Dewey School is not open at this time. Please check web-site for Closings for Private Events.
June 2
Paws in the Park is Cascades Humane Society’s largest fundraiser and a family-friendly dog walkathon. A carnival theme and a beautiful 1.3 mile walkathon through Cascades Park. Grab your dog and join us, or you can walk without a pet. Bring the whole family – the paved walking path is perfect for strollers and wagons. Activity tickets will be available on site for games. Other activities include: Face Painting, and Balloon twisting, Dog Training Advice, K-9 Police Dog Demonstration, Dog Photo Booth, Peanut’s Kissing Booth, 50/50 Raffle, Terrier Races, Doggie Costume Competition. There will be pet-related vendor booths, food, drinks, and cotton candy for purchase provided by The Jackson Breakfast Rotary Club. 10 AM, Cascades Falls Park.
Jackson District Library presents Trail Adventure. Jackson District Library, along with P&T Fitness and On Two Wheels, is hosting a family-friendly, free event from noon until 2 p.m. Saturday, June 2, at Cascades Falls Park. The “Trail Adventure” will include live music, a story walk, a family bike group ride at 1 p.m., giveaways such as free helmets, bike registration and water bottles, and more – including an opportunity for participants to tour the inside of a police cruiser. The event is set to finish with a 16” girls bike and 20” boys bike drawing, donated by On Two Wheels. Participants are encouraged to sign up for the Jackson District Library’s Summer Reading Program while they attend the event, set for the south side of the park, near the fisheries.
The Ella Sharp Museum presents the 14th annual Art, Beer & Wine Festival presented by County National Bank from 1 PM until 7 PM. More than 50 Michigan wineries / breweries / distilleries / cider mills, 50+ artists. Festival goers will enjoy live music, food and artist booths nestled on the grounds of the Ella Sharp Museum and within the courtyard of the Museum’s historic Hillside Farm Lane. This signature event will showcase the many talented artists, musicians, wineries, breweries and local businesses available here in Michigan and connect them with an appreciative audience. All proceeds from the festival (including bottle wine and beer sales) will benefit Museum programming. Buy advance tickets here.
The 17th Annual Jackson Blues Festival continues today at the Jackson County Airport. Gates open at 2pm and the first band goes on stage on 3pm. Today’s lineup: 3-4:15: Eliza Neals, 4:30-5:45: Black Dog, 6-7:15: Rockin Jake, 7:30-8:45: Shauwn Holt and the Teardrops, 9-10:30: Duwayne Burnside, 10:45-Midnight: Scott Ellison Band. Admission $10. Children under 12 are free. Food Vendors are on site as well a beer tent. Bring your lawn chair, blankets and sunscreen. Please no coolers or animals. For up to the minute details visit our website.
June 3
The Jackson County Rose Festival presents the 60th Anniversary Jackson County Rose Parade. The Parade begins at 1 PM at the corner of Greenwood and Mason (Austin Blair Park), downtown Jackson. The parade route follows Greenwood Avenue, south to Fourth Street and ending at the Middle School at Parkside. Parade Grand Marshal Phil Tripp leads more than 110 entries, including floats, bands, businesses and community organizations. The Parade is presented by Art Moehn Chevrolet Honda. More information at www.jacksonrosefestival.org.
