Events of April 9, 10, and 11, 2021

April 9

Jackson College Potter Center Virtual Shows.  With performing arts venues closed in the region, the Potter Center at Jackson College will offer a Virtual Series, free for the community.  Mojo and the Bayou Gypsies.  This is All-Original American Roots Music And Stories In The Louisiana Bayou Tradition at Its BEST!  The Bayou Man, Mister MOJO, and his troupe of near-mad musical provocateurs, have poured Louisiana Fire on audiences across the planet for over a quarter century. Few performers can lift an audience like Mojo, star of the Bayou Gypsies, performing all original Louisiana music certified by the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame.   The music reflects the Louisiana Zydeco band as well as Cajun and New Orleans two-steps, rock and roll and blues rhythms.   Mojo combines the styles in a gleeful gumbo he calls “red hot mojo music”.  The band delivers a thrilling crescendo of Cajun accordion, fiddle, rubboards and more. According to Performing Arts Center Directors, Fans, and Producers, none match the unbridled fever this charismatic singer/accordionist and his band bring to the stage.   View show here!

Our Town Meal Distribution Program. FINAL DAY!  4 PM to 6 PM.  Martin L. King, Jr. Center.  The Our Town Meal Distribution Program is ready to help anyone with a need.  Here are the key details community members need to know about receiving free meals:  Come to the MLK Center at 1107 Adrian St. in Jackson from 4-6 p.m. FINAL DAY.   

• Please do not line up in your vehicle before 3:30 p.m. the day of distribution.
• If you come in a vehicle, please stay in your vehicle and follow signs to the distribution area.
• Walk-ups are welcome, but please be prepared to wait in line and social distance.
• Healthy meals from local restaurants are given to anyone who needs a meal.
• Meals are available on a first come, first serve basis.
• Volunteers in the distribution area will assist you.
• Meals are pre-packaged and can be reheated at home.
• Vegetarian options are available.
• Monetary donations are accepted but not required.

Find out more at http://www.cityofjackson.org/1005/Our-Town-Meal-Distribution

Michigan Theatre Drive Thru Popcorn Pickup.  Simply drive up to the main entrance/marquee of the Michigan Theatre downtown for a FREE box (or boxes) of popcorn! Tuesday thru Friday, 5-6:30 pm.  No catch! Just come enjoy a Covid-safe, FREE, drive-thru pick-up experience.  Donations to help support the Michigan Theatre are welcome, but not required. 

April 10

Camp O’ the Hills Open House. Explore camp at this super fun free event designed for first-time campers!  Bring the whole family out to camp and explore where you’ll be attending summer camp. Meet the director, get your questions answered, take a tour of camp, practice archery, go boating, roast a marshmallow, and more!!  Visit www.girlscoutcamp.org to find out which camp location you want to go to this weekend and what we’re offering for summer 2021.  1 PM to 4 PM.  Camp O’ the Hills, 2100 Pink Street, Brooklyn.  Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan.

Concatenation Convention Event.  The Concatenation Convention continues our year-long exploration of reanimation and the forces of nature that inspire humans to create incredible art and culture — this time, interviewing local artist, Devon Camel. While discussing drawing and science fiction with Con Con coordinator Jon Hart, Devon will draw a reanimated Mech (a Giant Robot) and take audience questions. Join us to learn more about how artists interpret the idea of reanimation, and incorporate science and technology in their creative work.  1 PM.  Link here.

April 11

Take Back the Night Virtual Fitness Fundraiser.  April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). This year’s theme is “We Can Build Safe Online Spaces.” Sexual harassment, assault, and abuse can happen anywhere, including online. As we connect online— whether in workspaces, classrooms, or social media platforms—we can learn how to practice digital consent, intervene when we see harmful content or behaviors, and ensure that online spaces are safe and respectful.  Locally, AWARE, Inc. will be hosting a virtual fitness fundraiser sponsored by Henry Ford Allegiance Health that will run April 1 – 30, 2021. The mission is a total of 33.5 miles, and you have until April 30th to complete your journey. Miles can be tracked by any of the following exercise activities: steps, running, walking, cycling, swimming, rowing, elliptical, skiing, or wheelchair. You can track your activity on the website once you create an account manually or you can connect one of the following devices to automatically track it for you: Fitbit, RunKeeper, Strava, UnderArmour or Connected Fitness Garmin.  As a special thanks everyone who signs up will receive a teal ribbon pin that you can proudly wear showing your support of survivors. We encourage you to take a picture and post to social media with the hashtag #SAAM2021 and to tag AWARE in the post. The first 10 people to complete the mission will receive a complimentary glow in the dark Take Back the Night T-shirt. The cost to join is $30 per person. Funds raised will be used to support the operating costs to implement sexual assault services. Services include legal advocacy, emergency shelter, counseling, and accompaniment during a medical exam.  To sign up please visit www.awareshelter.org/events/take-back-the-night