Events of Thursday, March 14, 2024

Community Resource Fair.   Jackson area residents looking to get connected to community resources have an upcoming opportunity. A Community Resource Expo hosted by Ward 5 City Councilmember Shalanda Hunt in partnership with City of Jackson Group Violence Intervention is happening Thursday, March 14, 1:00-4:00 p.m. in the Auditorium of the Jackson District Library – Carnegie Branch.  Residents attending the event will be able to get information about community resources and make connections with the following organizations:

• Community Action Agency
• Consumers Energy
• Michigan Works, Southeast
• Isiah’s Hub
• Save Our Youth
• Jackson Michigan Giving Back to the Community
• Michigan Department of Health and Human Services

The event is free to attend. The JDL Carnegie Branch is located at 244 W. Michigan Avenue. The auditorium is located in the library’s lower level.

Relay for Life Kickoff Celebration.  5:30 PM.  Cascades Manor.  Jackson County Kickoff Celebration for the American Cancer Society’s 2024 Relay for Life.  Thurs., March 14, 5:30-7:00 PM.  We are calling all Team Leaders, Co-Captains, Survivors, and those interested in learning more about the American Cancer Society Relay For Life and partnering with us to end cancer as we know it, for everyone!  Give Cancer a Boot!  Rope in a Cure!  Cascade Manor.  Registration and more information here.   

Neighborhood Meeting.  6 PM.  Jackson City Councilmember Arlene Robinson is holding a neighborhood meeting for the First Ward on Thursday, March 14 at 6:00 p.m. at the Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center. Councilmember Robinson organized the neighborhood meeting to present information on the planned reconstruction of S. MLK Drive and its proposed assessments, along with a discussion about forming neighborhood watch groups. Ward 1 covers Jackson’s south side neighborhoods. All residents are welcome to attend. The MLK Recreation Center is located at 1107 Adrian St.

5-Second Rule at Mancino’s.  6 PM.  Come on down to Mancino’s from 6:00 till 9:00 P.M. Music to be performed by 5-Second Rule. It will be a rocking good time.  Mancino’s, 3017 Wildwood Avenue, Jackson.

T1D Community Skate Party.  You’re invited to join JDRF for the JACKSON T1D COMMUNITY SKATE PARTY happening on Thursday, March 14th, from 6-8pm, at Allskate Fun Center (1313 W North St, Jackson, MI 49202).  This is a FREE EVENT just for the local Jackson T1D community, but SPACE IS LIMITED so RSVP today at https://forms.office.com/r/ApcEAZEh7d!  This private skate party includes free skate rental, and the Allskate Fun Center Snack Bar & Game Room will be open and available for individual purchase!  Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with T1D families, learn about JDRF resources and events such as the Jackson One Walk, and of course, skate the night away! We hope to see you at Allskate!

Books + Sale.  Celebrate Spring and Reading Month with a Books Plus sale! You can shop for adult and children’s books, DVDs, books-on-CD and puzzles.  Springport Branch Sale Hours:  March 14: 1-6, March 15: 1-6, and March 16: 10-2 (Fill a bag for $5).  This event is presented by the Friends of the Springport and Parma Branches. All proceeds will help support JDL programming.  Springport Branch, Jackson District Library.