Events of September 27, 28, and 29, 2019

September 27

Grand River Farmers Market.  Area farms and shops offering fresh and local produce, candles, soaps, baked goods, plants, flowers and much more!  9 am – 2 pm.  We accept cash, credit, checks, double up food bucks, wic project fresh, senior project fresh, and bridge cards.  See you at the market!  Corner of Glick and Mechanic along the Grand River.

Veritas Ribbon Cutting.  The ribbon will be cut at 3:15 P.M. Attendees can enjoy refreshments and signature bread tastings.  Veritas, 151 West Michigan Avenue, Downtown Jackson.

Downtown Jackson Cruise In.  Join us for our family oriented event featuring classic cars on display throughout the streets of Downtown Jackson. 6 p.m. until 9 p.m.  There will be a variety of vendors at this event including food trucks.(Cruisers: Please do not begin parking downtown until 5pm).  Live entertainment during the Cruise In at CP Federal City Square, Horace Blackman Park featuring The Black Lillies.

Live Music at Jackson Coffee Company.  Popular local and regional acts take the 2nd floor stage every Friday evening.  7 PM to 10 PM.  Free.  Jackson Coffee Company, Mechanic and Cortland, Downtown Jackson.

Late Night Music at Sandhill Crane Vineyards.  6 PM to 10 PM.  Join us every Friday night May-October for late nights at Sandhill!  Weekend specials start on Friday, so you will find things like sandwich/soup/salads options, in addition to our regular menu.  Wine by the glass or bottle, flights, tastings, sangria, & beer (subject to availability) will all be available for purchase!  Join us on the deck for live tunes, weather permitting. 

September 28

Grand River Farmers Market.  Area farms and shops offering fresh and local produce, candles, soaps, baked goods, plants, flowers and much more!  9 am – 2 pm.  We accept cash, credit, checks, double up food bucks, wic project fresh, senior project fresh, and bridge cards.  See you at the market!  Corner of Glick and Mechanic along the Grand River.

Spring Arbor University Homecoming.  Whether you’re an alumnus or a member of the Jackson community, you’re invited to Spring Arbor University’s Homecoming! Join us Saturday, Sept. 28 for a full day of fun. Run the 5k, let the kids check out the inflatables, sit in on the music and English department events, check out the craft and vendor fair, grab lunch at the food trucks, attend the various athletic events throughout the day, and much more! Some events require registration – click here to visit the website for more details and a full listing of the weekend, or direct any questions to alumni@arbor.edu. Come on out – we’d love to see you.

Hispanic Heritage Month Performance.  Join us at the Jackson District Library Concord Branch in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with mariachi music! About the Performers:  David Chantaca and Roxanne Chantaca, a father-daughter duo, have been performing mariachi music for many years throughout the state of Michigan.  1 PM.  Concord Branch, Jackson District Library.

Thin Blue Line Event.  Come support Columbia Township “Shop with a Cop” and Andy’s Angels.  12 Noon to 4 PM.  Clark Lake Community Center.  Meet local police officers, see their vehicles, hear about the critical opioid addiction situation in our area.  Souvenir items for all, light refreshments will be served.

Kev Nichols and Blue Tuesday.   Kev Nichols and Blue Tuesday return for another night of jams! Come to watch or get up to jam! Either way, its FREE! Doors open at 6:30 PM Music Starts at 7:00 P.M. Bar and concessions available for purchase Admission is FREE!!!  Michigan Theatre.

Run for Hope 5K.  9 AM.  Join us on a cross-country course that will finish with a lap on the high school track during Relay festivities. Part of the course will follow the Thom Baird Trail behind the high school. Mostly wooded, hilly, grassy course with some paved areas. Age group awards 3-deep.  Tickets can be found at https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/GrassLake/RunforHope5KRunWalk.  11500 Warrior Trail, Grass Lake.

All Sports Spectacular.  Join the Brooklyn-Irish Hills Chamber of Commerce for the All Spectacular Event held on Saturday, Septer 28, 2019 at the Addison Fire Training Center 16590 US 12, Addison.  4:00pm until 9:00pm.  The All Sports Spectacular is an event that brings outdoor sports enthusiasts together in the biggest fundraising event of the year!  This event focuses on hunting, fishing, camping racing and more!  LIVE Auction, SILENT Auction, RAFFLE tables, DINNER, GAMES, GUN Raffles & more.   Go to IrishHills.com to purchase tickets, or call 517-592-8907.

Saturday Movie Night presents “War Room”.  6 PM, First Baptist Church, 201 S. Jackson Street, Jackson.

September 29

Out of the Darkness Walk.  Join the Jackson District Library, in partnership with the American Foundation For Suicide Prevention, for the Jackson County Suicide Awareness Walk.  In addition to the walk beginning at the Falling Waters Trail Head at Teft at 1 PM, this event will feature speakers, music and family activities.  For questions, please email 2019jacksoncountywalk@gmail.com
  To register, visit afsp.org/JacksonMI or register at the event starting at 12 PM.

Michigan Theatre presents the film “Gosnell”. Two showings:  1:30 and 4:30 PM.  About the film : The story of Dr. Kermit Gosnell, whose dangerous and unethical practices in his abortion clinic led to his conviction on murder and manslaughter charges, resulting in a life sentence in prison. Doors open at 1:00 P.M. Film Starts at 1:30  and 4:30 P.M. Admission is Free!!