Events of September 7, 8, and 9, 2018

September 7

Grand River Farmers Market.  The Grand River Farmers Market season goes from June 2nd until October. Every Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday from 9 am until 2 pm at the corner of Louis Glick & Mechanic St.  The market is full of MICHIGAN GROWN PRODUCE including fresh vegetables, fruits, organic goods, vegan cookies, muffins, granola, honey, jams, breads, pastas, jewelry, dog treats, salsas, fruit pies, sweet corn, tomatoes, hanging flower baskets, blueberries, maple syrup, chard, broccoli, peas, mums, and much more!

What Floats Your Cardboard Boat United Way Kickoff.  This annual cardboard boat race is today at 4 PM at the Urban Fishery Pond at The Cascades.  Watch as local businesses compete for prizes and try to stay afloat!  It’s a great community event, and it’s free!  Help kick off the 2018-19 United Way of Jackson County Campaign.

Chronic Pain PATH Workshop.  Are you dealing with chronic pain and would like to manage it better?  The FREE 6-week Chronic Pain PATH Workshop begins today at the Summit Branch of the Jackson YMCA, hosted by the Region 2 Area Agency on Aging.  Topics include managing fatigue, getting better sleep, connecting to others, healthy eating, new treatments and more.  Classes are Fridays from 1 PM to 3:30 PM.  For more information or to register, call 517-592-1974 or visit www.r2aaa.net.

Yoga at the Meijer Branch, Jackson District Library.  Join us at the Meijer Branch! Stop by the Meijer Branch every Monday and Wednesday at 9:30 a.m., and Friday at 8:30 a.m. and let Jeanette Lamphere teach you yoga. Suggested donation of $3. Intended for adults.

Stomp Out Suicide Awareness Walk & Rally.  Help us honor the lives lost to suicide and celebrate the survivors and their friends and families. This annual event spreads awareness and educates our community on the impact suicide has had in Jackson. Learn how to identify the signs and symptoms of suicide and depression and where to get professional help and treatment.At this year’s event, we are featuring the full-length documentary film “Suicide: The Ripple Effect” at the Michigan Theatre of Jackson. “Suicide: The Ripple Effect” is a feature length documentary film and MOVEMENT, focusing on the devastating effects of suicide and the tremendous positive ripple effects of advocacy, inspiration and hope that are helping millions heal & stay alive. Registration $15 at the Door.  Paid registration includes T-shirt and Goodie Bag!  6 PM to 9 PM, Michigan Theatre.

Free Concert at Jackson Coffee Company.  This week’s entertainment by  B.J. Walraven.  View is comprised of BJ Walraven (guitars and lead vocals), Justin Mastic (bass and vocals), and Erik Weber (drums and vocals). Songs range from acoustic folk with haunting vocals, to upbeat electric punk, to rock and roll with spine-tingling three-part harmonies. They have released two full length CDs of their original songs.  7 PM to 10 PM.  Jackson Coffee Company, corner of Mechanic and Cortland Streets, Downtown Jackson.

September 8

Pope Church Fall Sale at Pope United Methodist Church.  9 AM to 2 PM.  Lunch, Baked Goods, Rummage, Bazaar and Miscellaneous.  Pope United Methodist Church, 10025 N. Parma Road, Springport.

Grand River Volunteer Cleanup.  9 AM to 2 PM.  The Grand River Environmental Action Team needs volunteers for its annual river cleanup.  Come join us in doing something GREAT for the river while having fun at the same time!  Assignments can be on land and/or water so dress appropriately for the weather and getting dirty.  GREAT has an ample supply of trash bags, rakes and gloves.  If you have waders, or PFDs which can be used, please bring them.  Meet by the Consumers Energy headquarters building in Downtown Jackson.  More info at www.great-mi.org.

Larry Martin’s In Their Own Words.  Larry Martin presents a series where he interviews WWII veterans at First United Methodist Church, downtown Jackson.  Today, Dr. Bleil is back to discuss his time as a POW of the Japanese.  Free event.  10 AM.

Marshall 55th Annual Historic Home Tour.  Join us for the longest running home tour in the Midwest.  Marshall’s 55th Annual Home Tour is a documentary you can touch, with 180 years of story and style built into the walls of 8 different architectural classics.  Eight private homes, Two commercial buildings, church, and a church rectory.  Seven museums.  A juried fine arts and crafts fair on the Honolulu House.   Free parking downtown and at Capitol Hill School near the county fairgrounds.  Free shuttle buses.  Food venues at local churches Tickers are $25 and valid both Saturday and Sunday.

4-H Farm to Table Brunch.  10:30 AM – 1:30 PM at Jackson County Fairgrounds, and we would love to have you join us. We will have local food, local chefs, and an awesome lineup of silent auction items. Join us for great conversations about 4-H with local businesses and families while we eat some delicious food. No previous knowledge of 4-H needed to attend.  Check the Jackson County 4-H Facebook page leading up to the event as we will be highlighting some of the great items that will be in the auction.  Tickets are $25 per pair.   Call the Extension office at (517)788-4292 for more information.

Jackson School of the Arts Open House.  Ready to sign up for class but not sure when to stop by Jackson School of the Arts? Here is one day to do that!   Stop in and get your kids registered for Art, Dance, and/or Theater. Take a tour of the place and see where you will be on your first day of class. Stop by the art room and make a project to take home with you.  Be sure to stop by the Best Little Dance Store on-site for all your dancewear needs!  Call 784-2389 or jacksonarts.org/summer for more information.  10 AM to 12 PM, Jackson School of the Arts, 634 N. Mechanic Street, Jackson.

Habitat for Humanity Tool Sale.  Tool sale at the ReStore this Saturday, Sept. 8, 10:00 – 4:30.  251 West Prospect Street, Jackson.  It’s open to the public.

September 9

Grandparents Day Celebration.  AARP Michigan and the Jackson Symphony Orchestra invite you to spend an afternoon with your grandchildren an we celebrate the unique role of grandparents.  The fun filled afternoon has something for all ages.  Quartet Felice will be your personal guide through various musical genres demonstrating string instrument technique from the past 300 years.  Participants of all ages will then join music teachers in creating their own instruments from common household items to take home and enjoy.  1 PM to 3 PM, Weatherwax Hall, Jackson Symphony Orchestra, 215 West Michigan Avenue, Jackson.  Free event.

Balloon Drop Party, 1 PM to 6 PM, Allskate Fun Center.  Allskate returns to skating on Sundays with a Balloon Drop Celebration Party! Adm. is only $8 with active Kids Skate Free members getting in for only 1/2 price admission! The Party starts at 1pm and concludes with a Balloon Drop at 5:45pm. There will be lots of Door Prizes including 500 Fun Shop Tickets!, 100 Game Tokens!, 50 Fun Bucks! and more! Rapid Fire Laser Tag is only $2 up to 5:30pm. While your there play some of our really Cool Games and try to win some very awesome prizes! Plus many other fun games you can win lots of tickets!  Rapid Fire Laser Tag 1-5:30pm. $2 per game.
$4 for any type of skate rental. This is a Special Event, No Free Passes.  https://allskate.net/allskate-event/1-6pm-balloon-drop-party/

Dinner Church Launch.  1208 Greenwood is launching a new way of doing church!  Join us on September 9th for the launch of Dinner Church. Doors open at 4:30, dinner is served at 5, and service is held from 6-7. You can come and go at your own convenience. Join us as we bring the community together and serve them in this unique way.  You can learn more details at www.1208greenwood.com.