Thursday Night Film Series. Thursday Night Film Series “Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade”. The intrepid explorer Indiana Jones sets out to rescue his father, a medievalist who has vanished while searching for the Holy Grail. Following clues in the old man’s notebook, Indy arrives in Venice, where he enlists the help of a beautiful academic, but they are not the only ones who are on the trail, and some sinister old enemies soon come out of the woodwork. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Film begins at 7:00 p.m. Admission for members is Free. Admission for non members is 5 Dollars. Michigan Theatre, Downtown Jackson.
Red Cross Blood Drive. 9 a.m. – 2:45 p.m., Northwest High School, 4200 Van Horn Rd, Jackson.
St. John School Open House and Information Night. Learn about the quality education and opportunities at St. John School. Openings for Preschool – Sixth Grade. 6 PM to 7 PM. Raffle for a $100 tuition voucher. St. John School, 405 East North Street, Jackson.
Jackson County Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting and Awards Event. Join the Chamber for an evening of celebration and fellowship at the 111th Annual Meeting. Champagne reception at 5:30 PM, awards program at 6 PM. Awards for Small Businessperson of the Year, Athena, Brick Awards, and more. Refreshment following program in the Snyder Dining Commons. Potter Center, Jackson College. Reservations at jacksonchamber.org or by calling 517-782-8221.
Neighborhood Meeting for Jackson’s Sixth Ward. Residents in Jackson’s Sixth Ward are invited to meet with their City Council representative and learn the latest news from City government. Councilmember Will Forgrave is holding a neighborhood meeting for the Sixth Ward from 6 PM to 8 PM. The focus of the meeting is for residents to learn about the City’s new leaf collection program and the plan to raise water rates to pay for removing lead service lines. City officials will be at the meeting to discuss these topics and answer questions from residents. Frost Elementary School, 1225 S. Wisner Street, Jackson.
Retro Weekend at Bone Island Grill. It’s the weekend you’ve all been waiting for, Retro Weekend!! We of course will be featuring our Blast From the Past Menu- our tribute to restaurants of Jackson’s past! We will have a DJ spinning retro hits Saturday night with great retro drink specials! See you then! 4614 Francis Street, Vandercook Lake.
“Basic Training” at Wharton Center. A New York Times Critics’ Pick and the Scotsman Fringe First Award at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival (and recurrent sold-out seasons at the Fringe Festival), Basic Training is a theatrical mix of storytelling, breakdancing, redemption and comedy. This outstanding one-man show by Kahlil Ashanti tells the true story of his hilarious experience as a member of a military entertainment troupe, Tops in Blue. As Ashanti begins a new life in the U.S. Air Force, a shocking revelation forces his attention home to face a childhood he’s trying to leave behind. Twenty-three unforgettable characters guide you through this incredible true tale of survival and redemption, all experienced through Ashanti’s rapid-fire physical talent and comedy. 7:30 PM. whartoncenter.com.