Events of Thursday, June 10, 2021

The Green Market of Jackson. This is the 10th year for The Green Market at HFAH.  Fresh produce, baked goods, meats, farms and vendors. The Green Market features natural and sustainable local products.  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.  9 AM to 2 PM.  Corner of State Street and East Michigan Avenue, Jackson.

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.  $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 Steve Trosin and friends plus food from the 308 Brass Rail – all happening on our historic campus. Reserve your spot now: http://ellasharpmuseum.org/classes…/ellas-patio-parties/

Jackson District Library Summer Reading Program.  The Summer Reading Program is under way and we’re kicking off a summer of Tails & Tales with a Pets Caught Reading Photo Contest. Enter a photo of your furry, feathered or scaly friends reading your favorite book for the chance to win a gift card to a local pet store.  Photos can be submitted June 7-11 to marketing@myjdl.com and winners will be announced June 14.  

Invent, Innovate, Imagine! Registration.  Invent, Innnovate, Imagine! is designed for K-12 youth throughout Jackson, offering access to out of the ordinary, hands-on STEM activities throughout the summer. Students can participate in live sessions that cover basic robotics, intro and advanced coding, software programming, identifying invasive species, the science of sound, and more! Each session includes hands-on STEM materials; including arts & crafts, robotics, and software; and gives students tools to stay engaged with learning throughout the summer!   The program is made possible by the Jackson Area Manufacturers Association, the Jackson County Intermediate School District, The Shop Rat Foundation, INNOVATE Albion, the Jackson District Library, and Spring Arbor University’s Engineering Department.  A complete schedule and signup link at i3jackson.com. Registration deadline is June 11th.

 Step to the Beat Virtual 5K.  American 1 Credit Union and Jackson YMCA members can use code “MEMBER5” for $5 off registration.  This virtual 5K benefits the American Heart Association.  An event of the Henry Ford Allegiance Health “Get Moving!” 5K Run/Walk Series.  Step to the beat and visit jacksonymca.org to register today!

Spring Arbor University Sports Camps.  Spring Arbor University is hosting 2021 Summer Sports Camps in July and July in the following areas: 

• Baseball
• Basketball
• Cheer
• Golf
• Soccer
• Tennis
• Volleyball

Camp dates, offerings and ages vary. Camps are available for kids age 4 through their senior year of high school. Get the details, dates and registration information HERE.