Events of Monday, March 29, 2021

Ella Sharp Museum Hurst Planetarium Shows. Reserve your seats! Ella Sharp Museum will be offering in-person planetarium shows from March 29 to April 2, twice a day at 1 and 3 p.m. We will be showing “Robots on Mars”, and highlighting the new NASA Perseverance rover that landed on Mars last month. Each show includes a night sky tour showcasing the wonderful celestial views available right outside your door! Details & Tickets: http://ellasharpmuseum.org/…/spring-break-planetarium…/

Red Cross Blood Drives. More donors, especially those with type O blood, are needed now to ensure that patients have lifesaving blood products available for emergencies and everyday medical treatments. Schedule a blood donation appointment by downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device. March is Red Cross Month, and the Red Cross is celebrating blood, platelet and plasma donors for stepping up to meet the constant need for blood amid the pandemic. In thanks for being a vital part of the organization’s lifesaving mission, all who come to give March 15-26 will receive an exclusive Red Cross T-shirt, while supplies last.

3/29/2021: 10 a.m. – 3:45 p.m., FOE 612, 301 Detroit St

3/29/2021: 10 a.m. – 3:45 p.m., Bethel Baptist Church, 1691 Springport Rd

Our Town Meal Distribution Program. 4 PM to 6 PM. Martin L. King, Jr. Center. The Our Town Meal Distribution Program is ready to help anyone with a need. Here are the key details community members need to know about receiving free meals: Come to the MLK Center at 1107 Adrian St. in Jackson from 4-6 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays until April 9, 2021.

Please do not line up in your vehicle before 3:30 p.m. the day of distribution.
If you come in a vehicle, please stay in your vehicle and follow signs to the distribution area.
Walk-ups are welcome, but please be prepared to wait in line and social distance.
Healthy meals from local restaurants are given to anyone who needs a meal.
Meals are available on a first come, first serve basis.
Volunteers in the distribution area will assist you.
Meals are pre-packaged and can be reheated at home.
Vegetarian options are available.
Monetary donations are accepted but not required.

Find out more at http://www.cityofjackson.org/1005/Our-Town-Meal-Distribution

Jackson College Potter Center Virtual Shows. With performing arts venues closed in the region, the Potter Center at Jackson College will offer a Virtual Series, free for the community. For all of our Sinatra fans, here is excerpt from a global livestream event celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Frank Sinatra’s concert in Rio de Janeiro. “Sinatra Forever” stars Rick Michel, who Variety calls “The closest thing to Sinatra we have ever heard”. Sure enough, close your eyes when you watch Rick performing “Ol’ Blue Eyes” standards and you’ll swear that it’s the Chairman of the Board crooning away. Audience members will ADORE the multi-media presentation featuring clips from Frank’s movies, live concerts, life and loves just as much as they’ll ADORE how Rick interprets the Sinatra songbook. View show here!

Upcoming Events

14^th Annual FAIRY FESTIVAL. Exclusive Fairy Festival Experience (by registration only). April 23-25 at 634 N. Mechanic Street. There are a few spots left so call to register now, 517-784-2389 or visit online at jacksonarts.org Walk through the Fairy Kingdom, Mermaid Cove and explore the dark mountain. Meet a Fairy Princess and travel to Neverland with Captain Hook on his ship. Don’t forget to dress up! Activities, crafts, snacks and fun for girls and boys. If you are looking for a simple way to not only support our local arts education community, but make your mark on the Fairy Festival, Fairy Garden Path sponsorships are a great way to do so. Their online donation system is super easy, in case you are interested https://donorbox.org/jackson-school-of-the-arts-fairy…OR Call (517) 784-2389 to make your donation by phone. A donation of any size will go towards scholarships of low income families in Jackson County, enabling more children in our community to be able to attend dance, visual arts, and theater classes. This helps build their creativity, build new skills, and increase their overall confidence in life. Also, be sure to include your family or business name for acknowledgement of your contribution in the Fairy Garden Path this year.