Events of Thursday, July 21, 2022

Ribbon Cutting and Open House. The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce an open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony for County National Bank and the Jackson Community Foundation at the Fields Building in downtown Jackson. This will be hosted on Thursday, July 21st from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm, located on the second floor at 100 S. Jackson St., Jackson. The ribbon will be cut at approximately 11:30 am.  County National Bank has moved the Jackson Commercial Lending Team to the Fields Building. After CNB’s unprecedented growth in the last few years, the commercial team outgrew the space available at the loan production office on Cortland Street. CNB is excited to welcome the public to see the newly renovated space on the second floor of the Fields Building, which is shared with the Jackson Community Foundation.

Summer Kids Movie Series.  The Kiwanis Club of Jackson presents the Summer Kids Movie Series.  This week: “The House With A Clock In Its Walls”.  Showtimes at 11 AM and 2 PM, doors open one-half hour before showtime.  Admission is $1.  Pop and popcorn combo $4.  The series runs Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday through the summer. 

 The Green Market.  Local and sustainable produce from farmers and items from local craftspeople and artists.  On-location food truck.  9 AM to 2 PM.  Waterloo and East Michigan Avenue, across from Henry Ford Jackson Hospital.

Sloan Museum at the Carnegie Branch.  11 AM.  Join us to explore seashells, feathers and other treasures at the Carnegie Library! Explore science, math and engineering with these beachy-themed, hands-on activities.  This program is presented by Sloan Museum and intended for ages 4-7. Space is limited and registration is required. To register, click here.  Carnegie Branch, Jackson District Library.

“Be Their Voice” Summer Concert Series.  6:30 to 8:30 PM.  Hosted by Reality’s Chance Rescue and Sanctuary.  BOYB, Bring a blanket or chairs for a picnic.  Coffee shop will be open for fun beverages and snacks.  Gift shop will be open for your shopping pleasure.    Tonight:  Steve Tucker.  Reality’s Chance, 4519 E. Berry Road, Pleasant Lake.

Jackson Young Professionals Large Group Meeting.  6 PM.  Where: Grow Jackson at St Mary’s location 415 S Mechanic St Jackson. Nowadays we’re more removed from what it takes to put healthy food on the table – and some communities have it better than others.  That’s why Grow Jackson started community gardens, education programs around gardening and nutrition, and rescuing food to distribute to the community that would otherwise have been thrown out.  We won’t just be listening – we’ll be rolling up our sleeves and volunteering at this month’s gathering. So bring your gardening gloves and wear something comfortable – cuz you’re about to find out how good it feels to help your community.  Social After the Meeting: Doll n’ Burgers 323 S Cooper St Jackson.  It doesn’t get much better than locally sourced farm-fresh food! We encourage attendees to #supportlocal and check out this fan favorite for dinner after the meeting. About Monthly Large Group Meetups:  The Third Thursday of each month offers an opportunity for you to see new places and businesses in Jackson while networking and meeting other young individuals in the area.

Nixon Water Park.  11 AM to 3 PM.  Nixon Water Park is open for the summer season.   The Nixon Water Park is located inside Nixon Park at 400 E. North St. It contains a water slide, full pool, waterfall, and wading area. The complex also hosts an event space for community use. The water park is open Monday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Aug. 20. The cost is $5 per person or 10 swim passes for $40.  

Wine & Whiskers.  The Cascades Humane Society’s 5th Annual Wine & Whiskers fundraiser.  Wine paired with complimentary personal charcuterie plate At Sandhill Crane Vineyards, 4724 Walz Rd., Jackson.  Tickets $30 and include 2 glasses of wine, one charcuterie plate, a commemorative wine glass and entry into a grand prize drawing.  Visit chspets.org for more information.