Events of Monday, June 28, 2021

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: A.R.K. Animal Encounters features 5-6 animals while blending education and entertainment.  This program will be available on our Facebook page and on our website June 28-July 4.

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.

JDL Cooks!  2 PM to 3 PM. Join Jackson District Library staff as they show you how to create quick and tasty meals!   Shelley and Annette from Parma will cook a Fourth of July-inspired BBQ. On the menu tender BBQ Chicken using an Instant Pot, Potato Salad, and Apple Crisp.  These prerecorded programs will be available on JDL’s Facebook page and YouTube channel.

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.