Events of Monday, June 21, 2021

World Music Day.  The Jackson District Library is celebrating World Music Day in partnership with the Jackson Symphony Orchestra.  Join us on June 21 at 6 PM for a performance by Ara Topouzian Trio that brings the rhythmic sounds and stories of the Middle East to Jackson. Topouzian is a nationally recognized Armenian American who mesmerizes audiences with the unique sound of the kanun, a 76-string Middle Eastern laptop harp.  This event will take place live on Zoom and the recording will be available afterwards until July 5. For more information, click here.  This project is funded in part by Michigan Humanities, an affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities.

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!   June 21, July 12, July 26.  Contact Andrew Sargeant at 517-990-6290 if you have any questions about the program.

Tails & Tales.  Jackson District Library’s summer reading program.  Register, read, and win this summer with Jackson District Library’s animal-themed reading program Tails & Tales.  Simply register at myjdl.com/srp21, read for four hours, log your time, and enter to win a wide variety of prizes including gift cards, guitars and music lessons, bicycles, books (of course), and more!  Summer events premiere (virtually) every Monday.  This week:  Professor Snoopenheimer.  The brilliant and eccentric Professor Snoopenheimer is back, and this time he’s snooping out animals in the virtual program.

4th Annual Safe Haven Benefit, June 2021.  In accordance with World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15.  Online fundraiser this year.  Safe Haven serves vulnerable adults who are victims of abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation.  Safe Haven provides services such as temporary emergency shelter, intensive case management, transportation, emergency food, and financial assistance.  Your donation can help our agency provide all of these services and more to the most vulnerable adults.  To make a donation, contact Region 2 Area Agency on Aging at 517-592-1974 or www.r2aaa.net.

American 1 Step to the Beat.  American 1 Credit Union presents the Inaugural Step to the Beat Virtual 5K! This event benefits the American Heart Association and will be held virtually June 14-30!American 1 Credit Union & Jackson YMCA members can enter code MEMBER5 for $5 off their registration!  Register Today! https://bit.ly/3aEtD51  American 1 Credit Union is partnering with the Jackson YMCA to raise funds and awareness for the American Heart Association through a virtual 5K fundraiser June 14-30.  To register to run, or purchase a Heart Hero Tribute, visit jacksonymca.org. Registration is $30 and includes a t-shirt and medal, and is part of the 2021 Henry Ford Allegiance Health’s 5K Run/Walk Series. To become a sponsor, email partners@a1cu.org or visit american1cu.org/5K.   All proceeds of the Inaugural Step to the Beat Virtual 5K will go to the American Heart Association in the communities served by American 1 Credit Union.

Spring Arbor University Sports Camps.  Spring Arbor University is hosting 2021 Summer Sports Camps in July and July in the following areas: 

• Baseball
• Basketball
• Cheer
• Golf
• Soccer
• Tennis
• Volleyball

Camp dates, offerings and ages vary. Camps are available for kids age 4 through their senior year of high school. Get the details, dates and registration information HERE. 

Summer Sports Physicals at Center for Family Health.  Do you have a student age 10 to 18 in need of a sports or annual check-up?  Be sure to check out the Center for Family Health.  With two convenient locations to serve ou, it’s easier than ever to get your student’s sports physical off your checklist.  What’s cooler than that?  Every sports check-up at the Center for Family Health gets you entered into a raffle to win a brand new bike!  Call 517-748-5500 to schedule your appointment today!  The Center for Family Health has been opening the door to health care for all in Jackson County for more than 30 years.