Events of Thursday, July 29, 2021

Free Outdoor Movie Event:  Young Frankenstein.  Jackson College welcomes guests to campus for another Concatenation Convention: ReAnimation series event, an outdoor showing of Mel Brooks’ “Young Frankenstein” at dusk (about 9 p.m.) on Thursday, July 29 (rain date Friday, July 30) on Central Campus. This year, Con Con presented an exploration of reanimation and the forces of nature that inspire humans to create incredible art and culture. Studies and lectures explored “Frankenstein,” “Swamp Thing,” zombies, electricity, and more! Now, the community is invited to see the 1974 classic on the west side of Potter Center. “Young Frankenstein” is a hilarious send-up of Universal monster movies and the Frankenstein story, in general. The movie will be free and be sure to bring a chair or blanket to be comfortable on the grassy hill. Simple snacks will be available,  but feel free to bring your own. Be sure to enter campus from Browns Lake Road.

Community Drive-Thru Backpack Event.  Paragon Charter Academy is partnering with K105.3 Jackson’s Hit Music to give away pre-filled backpacks to Jackson area students on July 29 from 5:30 to 7 p.m.  For the second year, Paragon will offer a contact-free, drive-thru event in an effort to provide Jackson families with backpacks and school supplies. Backpacks will be offered on a first-come, first-serve basis, while supplies last.  It’s also an opportunity for interested families to hand in applications for the school year at the drive-thru event or it can be done by visiting paragoncharteracademy.org.  Paragon Charter Academy, 3750 McCain Road, Jackson.

People for the Parks & Trails.  First meeting!  6:30 PM.  You’re invited to the first meeting of People for the Parks and Trails! Coordinators Aaron Dimick and Andrew Sargeant will present more information about the program and upcoming volunteer opportunities on Thursday, July 29 at 6:30 p.m. in the Kiwanis Park Pavilion. You can also participate in a live stream of the meeting on this Facebook page. We’re looking forward to getting things started!  Attend in-person or watch a live stream on Facebook.  Kiwanis Park Pavilion, 1521 Blakely Street, Jackson.   @peopleforparksjackson

Ella Sharp Museum Patio Party.  5 PM to 7 PM.  Join us on select Thursday evenings during the summer for live music, food, and beverages on Farm Lane.  New lower price!  $5 cover charge per person (members free).   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 Cat Canyon plus food from the 308 Brass Rail – all happening on our historic campus. Reserve your spot now: http://ellasharpmuseum.org/classes…/ellas-patio-parties/

Summer Kids Movie Series.  The Michigan Theatre, 124 N. Mechanic Street in Jackson is hosting a Summer Kids Series. There will be kid-friendly movies showing on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 11 A.M. and 2 P.M. Sponsored by Kiwanis Club of Jackson, Robbie Curtis Charitable Trust, and Consumers Energy.  Doors open 30 Minutes before screening time.  $1 Admission.  $4 Kids Combo (Small Pop and Popcorn). This week’s movie:  Peter Rabbit 2:  The Runaway.  Michigan Theatre, Downtown Jackson. 

Cascades Water Influence Study Public Meeting  Jackson County is in the process of conducting a water influence study to evaluate the hydrology and hydraulics of the Sparks Foundation County Park watershed. This comprehensive study will help quantify water levels and flows both above and below the ground surface. The watershed has been mapped, precipitation is being measured, and the operations of the park features are being monitored in an effort to understand how precipitation flows into the lagoons, and an array of monitoring wells have been installed to record groundwater levels. The goal of the study is to evaluate hydrologic flows, trends, and interactions between surface and groundwater systems, and to evaluate how they influence the water levels of the ponds and lagoons throughout the park.  County officials are hosting a public meeting on Thursday, July 29, 2021, at 6:00 pm at the American 1 Credit Union Event Center, Keeley Park,  to discuss the study and resident concerns. Please visit the website (bit.ly/JCDOT) for more information.

Annual Gigantic Sale for Missions.  The Arbor Church Gym, 120 East Main Street, Spring Arbor.  Thursday, July 29th, 9 am – 7 pm.  Friday, July 30th, 9 am – 4 pm, Bag day – pay $2 per bag of clothing, shoes, bedding.  Saturday, July 31st, 9 – 11 am, Free day – anything in the gym is FREE! www.arborchurch.org

The Green Market at Henry Ford Allegiance Health.  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, 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/

Summer Kids Movie Series.  The Michigan Theatre, 124 N. Mechanic Street in Jackson is hosting a Summer Kids Series. There will be kid-friendly movies showing on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 11 A.M. and 2 P.M. Sponsored by Kiwanis Club of Jackson, Robbie Curtis Charitable Trust and Consumers Energy.  Doors open 30 Minutes before screening time.  $1 Admission.  $4 Kids Combo (Small Pop and Popcorn). This week’s movie:  Peter Rabbit 2:  The Runaway.  Michigan Theatre, Downtown Jackson.