Events of February 4, 5, and 6, 2022

February 4

Some events, including school and school sports and activities scheduled for today have been canceled or postponed. Please check with event organizers, websites and Facebook pages for up-to-date information.

Meijer Branch Book Group. 10 AM. Join us on the first Friday of each month at 10 AM to discuss a book selected by the group. For more information about joining, stop by the Meijer Branch, Jackson District Library or call the branch at 517-788-4480.

Pickleball Tournament Fundraiser. FEB 4-6, 2022. The Arbor Church, 120 E. Main Street, Spring Arbor. The Arbor Church Student Ministry is hosting its first-ever pickleball tournament from Feb. 4 – 6 to raise funds for their summer trip to the Free Methodist Youth Conference in Colorado. The cost to enter the tournament is $30/person, and it will be just $10 for each additional bracket entry. Go to safmc.me/pickleball to signup with your doubles team for your preferred bracket and be ready for a great time of fun and fellowship! If you have any questions, or are interested in sponsoring or donating, email ryan@arborchurch.org

Wes Maharas Live at Ironbark. 7 PM to 10 PM. Join us for the always awesome reggae, folk rock, and soulful stylings of Wes Maharas! Ironbark Brewing Co., 2610 Kibby Road, Jackson.

Winter Wonderland LEGO Contest. The Spring Arbor Branch invites kids ages 3-17 to create a winter wonderland out of LEGO! Creations can be dropped off at the Spring Arbor Branch February 1-28 during open hours. Prizes will be awarded for 3 age groups. For questions, stop by or call the Spring Arbor Branch at 517-750-2030. Please note, no LEGO kits will be accepted for the contest.

Ceramics-Open Studio Sessions. Ella Sharp Museum. Open studio opportunity for ceramics students to continue working on their hand-building, throwing and glazing without guided instruction. Date: February 2 – March 30, 2022. Only open during regular business hours: Wednesday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sunday, 12 -5 p.m. Price: $10 per day. Fee must be paid at the information desk upon arrival

February 5

Grow Jackson Groundhog Gallop. The 2022 Orthopaedic Rehab Specialists Running Series begins withs the Grow Jackson Groundhog Gallup 5K Run + Walk. Middle School at Parkside. Come participate in the year’s first 5k Run/Walk in the ORS Race Series in Jackson, MI. Sign up for the event at https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/Jackson/GroundhogGallop. 5K RUN: Start Time: 8:15 am. Price: $25.00 Race Fee + $2.75 SignUp Fee. 5K WALK: Start Time: 8:17 am. Price: $25.00 Race Fee + $2.75 SignUp Fee. KIDS RUN: Start Time: 8:00 am This race benefits Grow Jackson, a Jackson dedicated to ending food insecurity in our community. The ORS Race Series is sponsored by Experience Jackson and JTV.

Jackson Toy Show. 9 AM – 3 PM. American 1 Event Center, Keeley Park, 128 W. Ganson Street, Jackson. 7:30 am Early Bird Admission $20.00 Per Person. KIds 12 and under $5.00 each. 9 am Admission $5.00 Per Person, Kids under 12 Free.

SweetheART Art Market. The SweetheART Art Market is coming up at Ironbark Brewing Co. on February 5, 2022, from noon-7 pm. 2610 Kibby Road, Jackson. Score some local art for that special someone, or gift yourself a little extra love! Follow Art at the Bark for future events at one of Jackson’s best breweries! Music throughout the day, including JLG solo set at 1 pm-1:45 pm.

Free Bike Maintenance Clinic. 1 PM to 3 PM. On Two Wheels. Free bike maintenance clinics! We will start off with, and always include per clinic, flat tire clinics. For those interested, we can progress from there. You need to bring nothing! We will provide all necessary items! Bring a positive attitude and a willingness to learn! We are here to better the community at no cost to you! Stop by and see why the pillars of our business are Sales, Service, & Community. On Two Wheels, 550 Laurence Street, Jackson.

Cash O’Riley Live at Ironbark. 8 PM to 10 PM. Join us for a special Saturday night show with the roots fueled rock-n-roll of Cash O’Riley!”Outcast and Outlaw…sounds from a trailer park in the swamp filled with lustful heathens with unbridled rebellion that refuse keep their shoes on. Born in Jackson, MI and raised a gypsy kinda life between Eastern Kentucky and Lake County, Florida, Cash O’Riley writes and sings songs about Hard Livin’, Tough Lovin’ and the temptations of Good and Evil. A sound that travels beyond any specific genre, Cash’s music is a blend of Rock & Roll, Blues, Folk, Punk, Country, Bluegrass and sometimes a little Jazz and Funk.” Ironbark Brewing Company, 2610 Kibby Road, Jackson.

Flea Market and Craft Show. Flea Market & Craft Show, Saturday, February 5. The Book Cottage, 4200 Spring Arbor Road, Jackson. Stuff for everyone, jewelry, crafts, household, collectibles, comic books, and so much more!

BlueStage Jams. The Good, the Bad & the Blues. 7 PM – 10:30 PM. BLUEStage Jams Always a fave at BLUEStage Jams, The Good, the Bad & the Blues brings us a batch of new material along w/popular songs from their catalog. bluestagejams.com/upcoming-shows M-50, Napoleon.

February 6

Sunday Skate and Laser Tag. 1 PM to 4 PM. Admission $10. $4 for any type of skate rental / Skate Mates $5 + Deposit. Laser Tag Hours are 1 to 4 PM. 1 Play: $6 Double Play: $9. Allskate Fun Center, 1313 West North Street, Jackson.