Events of Thursday, April 28, 2022

Live Recording Session with Marcus Norris.  4:30 PM.  Martin Luther King, Jr. Center, 1107 Adrian, Jackson.  Join us for a free recording session/performance with Jackson-born composer, Marcus Norris, using a combination of electronic music and live performers from the Jackson Symphony Orchestra. All are welcome to attend this event. Marcus Norris started out performing beats and electronic music and now he also composes for major orchestras. He is premiering a piece of music with the JSO during our upcoming concerts on April 29, 30, and May 1.

Rollin with Bo Sushi-Making Class.  Learn to roll your own sushi with Chef Bo!  Join us at VERITAS for the second in our sushi class series: Rollin’ with Bo!  Sip on sake while Chef Bo teaches you how to make three different spring-inspired sushi rolls. This is a hands-on class so dress appropriately and come ready to learn! Each guest will make to eat or take home Kalifornia Roll, Strawberry Roll, Cherry Blossom Roll and will also receive a pour of sake before learning each roll!  Limited spots available. First come, first served. Purchase your ticket through EventBrite today to reserve your seat!

Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale.  Meijer Branch, Jackson District Library.  9 AM to 7:30 PM on Thursday,  9 AM to 5:30 PM on Friday and 9 AM to 2 PM on Saturday.   Bargain day on Saturday: all items are $1.

Red Cross Blood Drive.  9 AM to 2:45 PM.  Northwest High School, 4200 Van Horn Road.  Join us for the annual NWHS Blood Drive! This will take place at NWHS in the Commons Area.

Explore the Night:  Frogs and Toads at the Dahlem Center.  7:00 PM.  Hop to it – April is all about frogs and toads! Join Dahlem Nature Center and the Ella Sharp Museum for an in-depth exploration of these wetland creatures. First, meet live examples of Michigan’s frogs and toads, and experience rarely-seen pieces of wildlife art from the Andrews Wildlife Collection. Then grab your galoshes and join a frog-hunting hike! Participants will learn to identify frog calls and how to safely catch and release live frogs.  “Explore the Night!” is a collaboration between the Ella Sharp Museum and Dahlem Nature Center. Join us each month for a family-friendly evening program exploring the exhibits, collections, and grounds of these Jackson institutions. This program is recommended for ages 10+.  Date: April 28 at 7:00 p.m.  Location: Dahlem Nature Center  Tickets: http://ellasharpmuseum.org/…/explore-the-night-frogs…/ 

Our Neighbor’s Keeper Community Sidewalk Sale.  Our Neighbor’s Keeper is hosting a Thank You to the Community sidewalk sale in front of their warehouse and thrift shop at 1716 Woodbridge, Jackson, MI on April 28th, 29th, and 30th. They will be raffling off girls and boys bikes, free items, games, and crafts. If you want to be in the craft section please call 517-263-3189 It is no cost and you can keep what you earn.  They are thanking the community for their support and helping them achieve their mission.

Jackson Art Teachers and Students Art Show.  Help us celebrate the important work of art teachers as well as the next generations of artists with the Jackson Art Teachers and Students Art Show. This exhibit features art work from art teachers from all across Jackson County, as well as the work of their students. Now Saturday, April 30th, the show will be FREE to the public from 9a – 6p Wednesday through Sunday.  Art 634, 634 North Mechanic Street, Jackson.

Head Start and Early Head Start Sign-Up.  Community Action Agency is now accepting registrations for Early Head Start (pregnant women and ages 0-3) and Head Start (age 3 or 4 by December 1st).  Picture a bright future!  Apply now by calling 517-539-8336 or visiting greatstartjackson.org.

Summer Day Camp Registration.  Jackson YMCA Summer Day Camp, which begins June 13, will be here before you know it, and kids, teens and young adults can join us for a great summer of fun activities. Kids ages 4-14: Registration is open, and you can download our brochure on our website. Sign up for a week or the whole summer! Financial assistance is available.  The Jackson YMCA is also hiring positions for Counselors in Training (ages 14-15), Camp Counselors (ages 16 and up) and lifeguards.   Applications for all positions are available on our website.

Donation Drive.  Join the Jackson County Department of Health and Human Services in April’s Donation Drive to recognize Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month.  Make your donation of cleaning supplies, personal hygiene products, new blankets, socks/underwear of all sizes, diapers, wipes, baby shampoo/wash, sleep sacks, pack-n-plays.  Donation box in JTV lobby, 152 West Michigan Avenue, Downtown Jackson.  For more information, contact Angela Guadagnina at GuadagniniA@michigan.gov.