Events of May 21, 22, and 23, 2021

May 21

Center for Family Health Virtual Awards Program. 12 PM. Virtual Awards Program. The work at the Center for Family Health is strong when community members understand, support, and partner with us to address health issues in our community. The honored community members and staff exemplify the best in our community, and have worked tirelessly to support the Center for Family Health, as well as to encourage our community to get healthy. Join us on Friday, May 21, 12:00 pm to celebrate their contributions. Help celebrate our community leaders and CFH Staff Members via Facebook, 12 PM.

Lumen Christ Football Camp. 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. Hosted by Khari Willis and Coach Herb Brogan. Join Coach Brogan and Indianapolis Colts and Lumen Christi Alum Khari Willis for this camp. For all students entering grades K-8 next fall. Call Lumen Christi 787-0630 to register (by 3 PM).

Run, Walk, Roll. Let’s all get healthy together! disability Connections presents this virtual fundraiser event to increase activity, healthy eating, celebrate success and raise funds to support dC programs. Prizes for top fundraisers! May 21 to June 7. Sign up individually or as teams. Registration and information at give.disabilityconnect.org/runwalkroll. This fundraiser benefits Loan Closet, Ramps, Fix-dis, Respite, and Access For All.

Home.FM Morning Show On the Road. Join The Chamber, Home.fm, and Century 21 Affiliated at the Lean Rocket Lab as the 106.9 Home.fm Morning Show goes On the Road. There will be light networking, FREE Fortress Coffee and Hinkley’s Donuts for those attending between 7a-9a. 106.9’s Rachel will be joined by guest host Patrick O’Dowd from the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce to welcome in a variety of community members and business owners to highlight the great things going on in Jackson – all morning long!

Rummage Sale. Calvary United Methodist Church, 925 Backus Street, Jackson (Lansing Avenue Entrance). May 21st 9 AM – 6 PM, Sat May 22nd Bag Day $1.00 9 AM-11 AM, Sat May 22nd 11 AM – Noon FREE. Plants Available. Face Masks & Social Distancing Required. www.jacksoncalvaryumc.org

May 22

Pancake Day. Spring Arbor Township Fire Fighters Association is bringing back the Spring Arbor Pancake Day on Saturday, May 22. Plan to get your breakfast from the fire house! 111 E Main Street, Spring Arbor. 6 am – 1 pm. This is the Spring Arbor Township Fire Fighters Association’s only fundraiser of the year, and they use the proceeds to buy equipment for the fire department and to fund other local charities during the year.

Jackson Spring Garden Event. Sat., May 22, 8:00 AM to Noon. Keeley Park, Jackson Fairgrounds. Wide variety of plants grown locally by gardeners who are masters at their craft. Bring your garden tools to be sharpened by a team of experts! Some reconditioned tools will be on sale. VENDORS: Beck’s Flower & Garden Shop, The Men’s Garden Club, Windy Rock Farm.

Recovery in Our Backyard. Home of New Vision and the Jackson area recovery community are hosting an event called recovery in our backyard at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center Saturday, May 22nd from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Recovery in our Backyard is an attempt to meet people where they’re at and find out how we can better serve and better represent them when it comes to recovery.

Encounter Church Block Party. On May 22nd (11 am – 3 pm) we are hosting a big party for the community in our yard! There will be activities for all ages (corn hole tournament, mural contest, kids activities) and more! Check out the big trucks and enter the raffle to win prizes. Free hot dogs and chips! Rocky Top BBQ will be available for purchase. Like to paint? Have a passion for art? Enter the mini-mural contest. You’ll paint a 4’x4’ mural for a chance to win. Email theyd@encounter620.com or visit facebook.com/encounter620. 620 Robinson Road, Jackson.

The Big Seed Event. Presented by Together We Can Make A Difference. 10 AM to 12 PM. Networking people interested in gardening, and promoting gardening as a way for Jackson citizens to help provide for their own food needs. Annual Garden Giveaway providing portable or free gardens with seeds and plants to families. The judging and party for the BEST zucchini plant will be on Saturday, May 22 at 224 West Wilkins Street, Jackson. TogetherDifference.org.

Street Fair and Flea Market. Grass Lake is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year with a summer of events and celebrations. Street Fair and Flea Market, downtown Grass Lake, 9 AM to 1 PM.

May 23

JDRF One Walk on Wheels. Ella Sharp Park. 10 AM. Registration begins at 9 AM. Event this year is a car parade. All participants driving/in cars instead of walking. Decorate your vehicles! 9 AM Check in, 9 to 10 AM entertainment including judging of car decorations. 10 AM Opening ceremony with national anthem sung by Steve Tucker. 10:15 AM Car parade begins. The JDRF One Walk moves permanently to May with this year’s event. To sign up and for more information, visit jdrf.org/jacksonmi.