Events of Thursday, July 1, 2021

Ribbon Cutting at Betty’s Dog Park.11:30 AM. Jackson residents and their four-legged furry friends are invited to celebrate the official opening of the City’s first dog park! A ribbon-cutting event for Betty’s Dog Park is happening Thursday, July 1 at 11:30 a.m. in the park, which is located at the corner of N. Blackstone and Van Buren streets.  The new park is named after Betty Dahlem Desbiens, a long-time Jackson resident who donated funds to make the park possible. Betty’s Dog Park is fully fenced, with separate areas for big and small dogs to roam free, including sidewalks, benches, and picnic tables. A secure fence system will ensure pets do not escape. This pooch paradise makes use of space in Beech Tree Park, a public park that’s been without a use since its award-winning beech tree was removed due to a lightning strike. The dog-friendly digs are free to use and open to the public. Downtown Jackson has seen a housing boom in recent years, with hundreds of new apartment units added to the area. Located within a short walk from downtown, Betty’s Dog Park will be useful for downtown apartment dwellers and their pets to have ample space for playtime.  This is a dog-friendly event, but please make sure pets are secured on leashes. The ribbon-cutting will be live-streamed on the City’s Facebook page for those who’d like to attend virtually.

The Green Market at Henry Ford Allegiance Health. 9 AM to 2 PM.  The Market is outdoors, at their official summer location – at the corner of E. Michigan Ave and Waterloo Street in Jackson (across from Henry Ford Allegiance Health – Main Hospital).  Every Thursday.  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/

Ella Sharp Museum Patio Party CANCELLED.  5 PM to 7 PM.  Join us on select Thursday evenings during the summer for live music, food, and beverages on Farm Lane.  $15 cover charge per person. $10 cover charge for museum members using the member discount code. FREE for Sustainer Museum Members & Above using the patio party code.  Cover charge includes live music and a food ticket. Cover charge and donations benefit museum educational programming, events, & general operations.  This Thursday on the patio includes live music from Dan Bickel plus food from the 308 Brass Rail – all happening on our historic campus. Reserve your spot now: http://ellasharpmuseum.org/classes…/ellas-patio-parties/