Events of October 13, 14, and 15, 2023

Friday, October 13

Grand River Farmers Market.  9 AM to 2 PM.  A community-driven market prioritizing fresh local produce and Michigan-only homemade & artisan goods.  Open Fridays and Saturdays, 9am-2pm throughout the summer into early fall. The Grand River Farmers Market is located in the parking lot of Grand River Brewery at the intersection of Louis Glick Highway and Mechanic Street.  Rotating food trucks and music on select days. Vendors, artisans, and performers.  117 W Louis Glick Hwy, Jackson.

Fall Rummage Sale.  Calvary United Methodist Church, 925 Backus St, Jackson.  Please use the LANSING AVE. ENTRANCE (point of Lansing Ave./Clinton Rd.).  Thursday, October 12, from 9 a.m.- 6 p.m., Friday, October 13, from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., Saturday, October 14, (Bag Day) fill a bag for $3 from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.  From 11a.m.- noon FREE.

Blood, Sweat & Tears in Concert.  7 PM.  Relive the rock glory days with Blood, Sweat & Tears! They invented a new style of music fusing a horn section with rock, jazz and blues and scored giant hits like “You’ve Made Me So Very Happy” and “Spinning Wheel” — beating out the Beatles’ “Abbey Road” to win a Grammy for Album of the Year and playing a triumphant set at Woodstock. Don’t miss the Jazz-Rock legends Blood, Sweat & Tears.  Tickets and more information here.

Zombie Day and Wine Release Party.  6 PM to 9 PM. Join Sandhill Crane Vineyards on this terrifying Friday the 13th as zombies take over!!! Welcome back some of our favorite wines listed below, made with zombie blood & guts we captured and crushed from last year. Vic & Jaime will be entertaining us with spooky tunes from 6-9pm while we’re open ’til 10pm! Take 20% off glasses & bottles of Night of the Living Red, Revenge of the Living Red & After Sundown. You MUST make good effort in being a zombie to receive this discount. No simple toilet paper costumes!  4724 Walz Rd, Jackson, MI 49201

Saturday, October 14

39th Annual Henry Ford Jackson Race to Health. Back and better than ever! Race to Health is proudly turning “39”! (Yes, really.) So, let’s try something NEW! NEW month!  NEW location!  Beautiful Cascade Park in Jackson.  NEW race option! 5K Cross Country Run!  Here’s the run down:  Cross Country 5K Run: 8 a.m.  Classic 5K Run: 8:30 a.m.  Classic 5K Walk: 9 a.m.  Kids Fun Run (ages 3 – 12): 10 a.m.  Kids get a FREE “Run Wild” tie dye T-shirt!  Plus!  T-shirts for everyone who registers.  Prize money for top overall and master winners.  Medals for top 3 winners in each age group.  Sign Up Now!

Sacred Placement Homegoing Ceremony.  11 AM.  Join us for a community cremation celebration where we will be honoring and reflecting on the lives of those who have passed, leaving behind their cherished cremains. We will be offering FREE cremation placement where you can place some, or all of your loved one’s ashes in our cremation repository which will serve as a sacred forever home. Join us for a Community Cremation Celebration where we will be honoring and reflecting on the lives of those who have passed, leaving behind their cherished cremains This is a FREE Cremation Placement event where you can place some or all of your loved one’s ashes in our Community Cremation Ossuary which will serve as a sacred forever home.  Please pre-register by calling the office (517) 782-0565. Hillcrest Memorial Park,  1425 N. Elm Street, Jackson.

The Emerging Technology in Arts (ETA) Festival presented by Jackson Young Professionals.  3 PM to 11 PM. A new exciting festival is coming to Jackson!   Powered by the organization that brought you Bright Walls  (@JxnYP)  The Emerging Technology in Arts (ETA) Festival will be free to attend and features a variety of technology-themed art installations and interactive experiences, live music and entertainment on multiple stages.  The full entertainment, art installation and educational activity program has been added to the website and event page. Learn more about all the incredible artists, musicians and activities being featured at the festival! www.etajackson.com/artists To get the latest info on what’s to come follow @ETAJackson on Facebook.

Food Truck Fundraiser.  Stop by the Jackson District Library Spring Arbor Branch on October 14 from 11 AM to 2:30 PM to enjoy food and entertainment and support the library at the same time! In the event of rain, the activities will be moved inside the community room. Food Trucks:  Baby Bear Burger, Big Cheezy Grill, Chilango’s, Dave’s Dogs, Rollin’ Hoagies, and On the Roll. Washington’s Gourmet Cheesecakes will also be available for purchase. Entertainment: Steve and Brian Tucker (11 AM & 1:45 PM), Great Lakes Cloggers (12 PM), Jacktown Ukes (1 PM) Cornhole Tournament (Starts at 11:30 AM. Call 517-750-2030 to register.) Raffles and more! This event is presented by the Friends of the Jackson District Library. All proceeds help support library programming.

City Cleanup Day.  7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Jackson residents are invited to bring yard waste and general household trash to the DPW Operations Center.  The event is free and only open to City of Jackson residents.  The DPW Operations Center is located at 521 Water Street.  Residents should stay in their vehicles and drive through the drop off zones, entering Water Street using Morrell Street, and exiting using Franklin Street. Please assist with the removal of items from your vehicle if you are able.  Yard waste, such as grass clippings and brush are accepted, along with household trash like boxes and furniture. The following is a list of items that will not be accepted: Batteries, Tires, Kitchen garbage, Paint, Liquid waste, Appliances that contain or have contained Freon, Hazardous waste, Electronics, Motor Oil.

Grass Lake Area Historical Society 2023 Cemetery Walk.  4 PM.  Did you know that a U.S. President’s grandfather is buried in Grass Lake’s Maple Grove Cemetery? Also buried there is a cousin of a current European Prime Minister? These two gravesites are among the dozen or so that will be highlighted in the upcoming tour sponsored by the Grass Lake Area Historical Society. Experience one of the best ways to learn about Grass Lake’s past. Join us and hear about the ancestors of Grass Lake with a guided tour. Parking is available at the Coe House Museum. Reservations are required by calling or emailing Linda Hutchinson (517-403-3805, lmhutch@gmail.com) or Joy Lynn Rosynek (517-812-4922, jozzle5@comcast.net).  Maple Grove Cemetery, 505 Wolf Lake Rd, Grass Lake.

Brooklyn Pumpkin Quest.  11 AM to 2 PM.  Pumpkin Quest is a free festival for the entire family!  We give away 500 pumpkins for a donation to our local food pantry and also offer hay rides, make and take scarecrows, games, crafts, face painting, balloon animals, bouncy house and many more fun things throughout the afternoon event!  Have the kiddos wear their Halloween costumes so they can be in the costume parade and a chance to win a prize for the best costume.  Downtown Brooklyn.

Music on Tap presents Live Blues at the JSO. 8 PM.  Buffalo Nichols is breathing new life into the genre of blues. Since his earliest infatuations with guitar, he asked himself the same question: How can I bring the blues of the past into the future? After cutting his teeth between a Baptist church and bars in Milwaukee, it was a globetrotting trip that began to reveal the answer. “Part of my intent, making myself more comfortable with this release, is putting more Black stories into the genres of folk and blues,” guitarist, songwriter, and vocalist Carl “Buffalo” Nichols explains. You can see his revival of this influential genre in real time right here in Jackson this weekend at Weatherwax Hall!  GET TICKETS here.  Tickets: $20 in advance, $25 at the door.  Cash Bar.  Beer on Tap from our friends at Ogma Brewing!

FrankenFest.  11 AM to 6 PM.  Abnormal art and monstrous creations brought to life… The Bride of FrankenFest features mad, magical and mystical artwork from the area’s most intriguing artists. Experience a slice of FrankenFest as this new indoor event makes its debut here in artist-centric Jackson.  The Carriage Factory, Art 634, Jackson.  FREE indoor event!  All ages welcome. Note that some artwork may not be suitable for the youngest eyes. Historic Prison Tours, Intriguing Artists & Vendors, Electrifying Attractions, Monstrous Exhibits, Cash Bar, Food Vendors, Frankenstein’s Monster Exhibit, Paranormal Experts, and so much more! Some areas (Black Box Theater presentations & Historic Prison Tours) – $5 admission good for all day.  See all information, maps, vendor previews on our website:  https://www.frankenfest.com

Sunday, October 15

Jackson College High School Choral Invitational. 4 PM.  Hear the music of Jackson County’s finest young voices at the third annual High School Choral Invitational, set for Sunday, Oct. 15 at 4 p.m. in Potter Center. High school choir members from Napoleon High will perform at this special event, as well as Jackson College’s own Vocal Point ensemble. Bringing young choirs together is the goal of the Invitational. “This promises to be an evening where we showcase up-and-coming choirs in our area,” said Richard Hintze, music instructor. This High School Choral Invitational is free and all are welcome!

Grass Lake Area Historical Society 2023 Cemetery Walk.  1 PM.  Did you know that a U.S. President’s grandfather is buried in Grass Lake’s Maple Grove Cemetery? Also buried there is a cousin of a current European Prime Minister? These two gravesites are among the dozen or so that will be highlighted in the upcoming tour sponsored by the Grass Lake Area Historical Society. Experience one of the best ways to learn about Grass Lake’s past. Join us and hear about the ancestors of Grass Lake with a guided tour. Parking is available at the Coe House Museum. Reservations are required by calling or emailing Linda Hutchinson (517-403-3805, lmhutch@gmail.com) or Joy Lynn Rosynek (517-812-4922, jozzle5@comcast.net).  Maple Grove Cemetery, 505 Wolf Lake Rd, Grass Lake.