Explore the Night. 7:30 PM. Join Ella Sharp Museum and the Dahlem Center for a wonderful night under the stars! Let’s explore and use our night senses. The goal for our night walk led my Dahlem Naturalist Educator, Carrie Benham, is to help people enjoy being outdoors after dark, help them feel safe, and share information about nocturnal animals, the senses they use at night, and how we can better develop our own senses and awareness of the dark. Afterwards, Ella Sharp will be providing guided telescope observing. Event start time varies (depending on the sunset) and night sky observing is after sunset to view the planets, watch the stars come out, and many other celestial wonders. Telescope observing is dependent on clear skies. Price: $8 for members (either Dahlem or Ella) / $10 for non-members. Register at https://ellasharpmuseum.org or https://www.dahlemcenter.org/
American 1 Credit Union Summer Car Sale. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 12 PM to 8 PM, Saturday 10 AM to 5 PM. Westwood Mall. Daily prize package giveaways, $100 gas card from your dealership with purchase, food trucks everyday and more! 300+ vehicles from four local dealers.
The Green Market at Henry Ford Allegiance Health. The Market is outdoors at the corner of E. Michigan Ave and Waterloo Street in Jackson (across from Henry Ford Allegiance Health – Main Hospital). Every Thursday. 9 am – 2 pm. Connect with them HERE. All food and products sold at The Green Market at Allegiance Health are grown and produced in Michigan using little or no pesticides, herbicides, inorganic fertilizers, or antibiotics. This means healthier foods for the greater Jackson community and less pollution for our rivers and lakes. http://www.TheGreenMarket.Weebly.com/
Jackson District Library Bookmobile Coloring Contest. How would you decorate the JDL Bookmobile? Stop by any branch starting August 1 to pick up a coloring sheet. Get creative and color or decorate the bookmobile any way you’d like. Return your coloring sheet to your branch by August 31 to be displayed. Winners for each branch will be contacted on September 7 and receive a giant Crayola art set. You can also download and print off the coloring sheet here.
Upcoming Events:
August 27
Michigan State Police Open House. The Michigan State Police (MSP) Jackson Post will be hosting our 3rd annual Post Open House on Friday, August 27 from 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. Plans for the event include a dunk tank for people to dunk a trooper, tours of the post, and opportunities to meet with department members assigned to the Emergency Support Team, Marine Division, Canine Team, Motor Unit, Forensic Science Division, Computer Crimes Unit, Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division, MSP Dispatch, and many other State specialty teams. In addition to the hands-on activities and displays, visitors can enjoy a small historical patrol car display, as well as light refreshments. Information regarding the MSP Angel Program will be available, as well as Child Safety Identification kits for those attending. For individuals who are interested in career opportunities with the MSP, recruiters from Recruiting and Selection will be present to answer questions regarding the application process and upcoming Trooper Recruit Schools. Please join us for this fun-filled event suited for both adults and children.
American 1 Credit Union Summer Car Sale. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 12 PM to 8 PM, Saturday 10 AM to 5 PM. Westwood Mall. Daily prize package giveaways, $100 gas card from your dealership with purchase, food trucks everyday and more! 300+ vehicles from four local dealers.
Red Cross Blood Drive. Wildfires, record-breaking heat and a busy hurricane season can impact the nation’s blood supply. On top of the toll extreme weather events take on the lives of millions, disasters can cause blood drive closures or prevent donors from being able to give safely. Eligible donors can help overcome the critical need for blood and ensure blood is readily available by making an appointment to give by using 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. As a thank-you, those who come to donate throughout the month of August will get a free 4-month special offer to Apple Music by email (new subscribers only). Details are available at RedCrossBlood.org/FeelTheBeat.
11:30 AM to 5:15 PM St. Rita Parish, 10516 Hayes Road, Clarklake
Downtown Cruise In. The Jackson Downtown Development Authority presents the monthly Cruise In, today from 5 to 8 PM. Hundreds of classic and antique cars and vehicles, food trucks and food vendors, entertainment, restaurant and shop specials and more! Free and fun for the whole family!
Jackson Symphony Orchestra “A Salute to America”. The Jackson Symphony Orchestra is proud to announce Patriotic Summer Pops, SALUTE TO AMERICA, a FREE concert to take place on Friday, August 27 at 7:00 PM, at Horace Blackman Park. Under the direction of Music Director, Maestro Matt Aubin, this summer we’ll pay tribute to America and its steadfast strength in the face of hardship with a mixture of marches, film scores, and iconic works. These pieces are all composed by American composers including music by Aaron Copland, John Philip Sousa and John Williams. The concert is free but you can purchase VIP tickets for $20 which includes special seating and an invitation to a VIP reception at Weatherwax Hall. The reception begins at 6:00 PM and will also be open during the concert’s intermission. Sponsors: Jackson Anchor Initiative, Hurst Foundation, County National Bank, Experience JacksonJacksonsymphony.org
Grand River Farmers Market. The Grand River Farmers Market at the corner of Louis Glick and Pearl Streets in Jackson is open Fridays and Saturdays, 9-2. Lots of great new vendors, and our favorite regulars too! A great selection of local seasonal produce available. Buy local at the Grand River Farmers Market and receive the freshest produce in the area. Now accepting credit cards and bridge cards. http://grandriverfarmersmarket.com/(517) 788-4355. Follow their Facebook page.
