Events of Monday, July 12, 2021

Fresh Food Distribution.  Presented by Southern Michigan Food Bank at First United Methodist Church, Downtown Jackson.  1:30 PM to 3 PM.  2nd and 4th Monday of the month.  Drive-thru distribution, walkers are welcome.  First United Methodist Church, 275 W. Michigan Avenue, Downtown Jackson.

Dinosaur Tails & Tales.  10 AM.  Jackson District Library virtual event.  Join PaleoJoe, paleontologist, dinosaur hunter, and storyteller to learn what tales dinosaur tails can tell. Have you ever wondered why the Stegosaurus has spikes on his tail? Why are the Longneck Dinosaurs equipped with such long tails?  Hear about and see the Dinosaur with 4 long Pheasant-like tail FEATHERS. Dinosaur stories from a real Dinosaur Digger who returned recently from a dig in South Dakota.  This program will take place live on Zoom. To join, use this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88538469875

Family Walk Day presented by Jackson Parks & Recreation.  If you’re looking to get your family out of the house for some exercise, here’s a great opportunity! The City of Jackson is hosting Family Walk Day events from the Parks and Recreation Department. This new program takes you on fun 3 mile walks through Ella Sharp Park.  Meet at Ella Sharp Park Soccer Fields.  Registration at 6:30 PM, Walk begins at 7 PM.  Prizes and Fun Walks!  July 12, July 26.  Contact Andrew Sargeant at 517-990-6290 if you have any questions about the program.

Gus Macker Jackson Registrations Extended.  Registration still open through today, July 12!  Games and events Friday, July 23 through Sunday, July 25 in downtown Jackson.  Gameplay begins Friday night July 23 with a fun evening atmosphere in downtown alongside the monthly Cruise-In and Concert.  Special events throughout the weekend including the TRUE Community Credit Union City Slam Dunk Contest, the Grand River Brewery Lightning Competition, Orthopaedic Rehab Specialists Free Throw Competitions and more.  SCOTT McNEAL, aka Gus Macker himself, will be in town to run play-by-play on the Summit Orthodontics Dream Court.  To register your team, visit macker.com/local/Jackson-mi by Mon., July 12.  Team entry fee is $160.  Sign up in advance to secure a spot for your team!  See you on the Blacktop!  Macker.com/local/Jackson-mi