Grand Rivers Farmers Market. The Jackson Downtown Development Authority presents the Grand River Farmers Market. Local produce, crafts, flowers, plants, baked goods and more. 9 AM to 2 PM Friday and Saturday. Corner of Glick and Mechanic, along the Grand River. Please practice social distancing and wear a mask. Every Friday and Saturday through October.
Michigan Theatre Free Popcorn Night. The Michigan Theatre knows you’re missing great movie theatre popcorn, so they’re popping up popcorn for your at-home movie night. For your free box (or boxes) of popcorn, just pull up in front of the theatre and one of their masked and gloved representatives will hand you the popcorn. Free! Sponsored by JTV. 5 PM to 6:30 PM, Thursday and Friday. Michigan Theatre, Mechanic Street, Downtown Jackson.
Allskate Fun Center “Rent the Rink” Private Parties. Allskate Fun Center is now booking private events for 10 – 25 people. 90 min. time slots are available. Please call 517-787-8716 to reserve your time today. Please click this link for times and prices.
Art in the Garden “It Takes a Village Tour”. July 18. 12 PM to 7 PM. YPOP Garden, 1109 Maple Street, Jackson. Hosted by YPOP Explorers, Young People of Purpose. Art projects, contests, prizes, giveaways, booths, food and fun!
Vandercook Lake Lions Club presents Cars, Crafts & Market. Classic Cars, Crafts, Farmers Market, Hot dog, chips and a drink for $3. DJ entertainment on the shore of Vandercook Lake to enjoy friends and family. Get to learn more about the VCL Lions and all the great things they do. Saturday, 9 AM – 2:30 PM. Vandercook Lake County Park.
KnoW Justice KnoW Peace presents Let’s Grow Jackson. Elnora Moorman Park, July 18. 12 PM to 7 PM. Register to vote, find a new career, hear local community leaders and politicians, support local businesses and food vendors. Featuring games and prizes. Fun for all ages.
Featured Guest Speakers:
David Elwell, Candidate for Sheriff
Gary Schuette, Candidate for Sheriff
Joe Beaman, Candidate for Sheriff
Gretchen Driskell, Candidate for US House 7th District
George Lyons, Candidate for Judge
Nancy Smith, Candidate for Michigan House 65th District
Speeches to begin at 2 PM
The Cascades Rotary Community Bandshell Concert Series. Saturday, July 18. All concerts start at 7pm | Free to the Public! Big Foot Bob performs original and classic R&B tunes that will speak to your soul! Bring a blanket or lawn chair.
Scrap Tire Collection. Jackson County Conservation District (JCCD) will be hosting a county-wide tire collection on Saturday, July 18th. The collection location is at Keeley Park (the Jackson County Fairgrounds) at 200 W Ganson St., Jackson from 9am-1pm. This is a free event thanks to a generous grant provided by EGLE. Only passenger tires will be accepted, with or without rims. Oversize tires or tractor tires will not be accepted. Limit 20 tires per visit. This is for Jackson County residents only, no businesses. This is a first come, first served event. Once the trailers are full we can’t take anymore tires, so come early. Volunteers are needed for this event. Contact Jim Bales at james.bales@macd.org or call the office at 517-395-2082 with any questions.
Yard Sale Fundraiser. Yard Sale (July 18th & 19th) at the Welcome Home offices in Jackson both days. 9AM – 6PM. The Welcome Home Organization’s Ryan Miller Welcome Center. 823 North Martin Luther King, Jr Drive, Jackson.
Red Cross Blood Drives. The American Red Cross is now testing all blood, platelet and plasma donations for COVID-19 antibodies. The antibody test used by the Red Cross is authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and may indicate if the donor’s immune system has produced antibodies to the coronavirus, regardless of whether they developed symptoms. At the same time, there continues to be an urgent need for blood donations after hospital demand for blood products increased in recent weeks.
Upcoming Red Cross Blood Drives:
Monday, July 20, 2020: Cornerstone Christian Church, 2395 West High Drive, Jackson. 12:00 PM – 05:45 PM
Friday, July 24, 2020: Jackson American Legion, 3200 Lansing Avenue, Jackson. 12:00 PM – 05:45 PM
Monday, July 27, 2020: Encounter Church, 620 Robinson Road, Jackson. 12:00 PM – 05:45 PM
Wednesday, July 29, 2020;Lifeways, 1200 N. West Avenue, Jackson. 09:00 AM – 02:45 PM
Thursday, July 30, 2020: Calvary United Methodist Church, 925 Backus, Jackson. 9:30 AM – 03:15 PM
Jackson YMCA Outdoor Exercise Classes. Join the outdoor group exercise classes at the downtown Jackson YMCA. Free for members, $5 for most classes for non-members. Bring a mat, water bottle and towel. Complete schedule at jacksonymca.org
Salvation Army Food Pantry. The Salvation Army of Jackson County Food Pantry Hours: Regular Pantry Hours are 10 am-noon and 1-2 pm Monday through Thursday. Food Boxes are available every 30 days.*In an emergency food may be provided from 2-4:30 pm -please call ahead – 517-782-7185. The Fresh Food Initiative (FFI) starts July 13 and is every Monday from 9-10:30 am -through September 28. FFI is closed on Labor Day. FFI is available to any one in need – please bring ID.
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