Events of Thursday, March 28, 2024

Service of Shadows. 6:30 PM. Join us for Maundy Thursday & Good Friday worship service on Thursday evening. First United Methodist Church, 275 West Michigan Avenue, Downtown Jackson.

Full STEAM Ahead Spring Break at Jackson District Library. Pick up a passport at any JDL branch and start exploring Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Math to work toward your goal of discovering all 13 fields represented. Visit 3 locations to earn a prize, visit 7 locations to earn a second prize and visit 10 locations to earn a third prize and be entered into a grand prize drawing! You can also complete a trivia sheet at any branch for a grand prize entry; no travel required. Activities are available until 30 minutes before each library closes during the week of Spring Break: March 22-30. Looking for more Spring Break fun? Check out what else is going on across the district:

Monkey Business Escape Room | Various dates and times, Carnegie Library. Learn more and register here.
Robotics Demo | March 30, 11 AM, Springport Township Hall. Learn more here.
Meijer Branch Book Sale | March 22-30, Open Hours
Carnegie Library Book Sale | March 22-30, Open Hours

“Space: A Journey to Our Future” Exhibit. Ella Sharp Museum during open hours. “Space: A Journey to our Future” showcases the ongoing ventures in space exploration encompassing satellites, celestial observatories, and the intricacies of habitation beyond Earth’s bounds. This immersive experience unfolded through cutting-edge interactive displays, accompanied by state-of-the-art projection and audio technologies that seamlessly narrated the tale. Notable elements within this incredible exhibit include: A life-size model of a Lunar Base Camp, offering visitors a firsthand encounter with the lunar living experience. A close-up inspection of NASA’s Constellation Program, featuring a model of the Orion spacecraft set to transport human explorers on lunar missions. A compelling illustrated timeline spanning 50 years captures NASA’s pivotal moments in space exploration. The multifaceted “Future Theatre,” employing multimedia in a 360-degree panorama, provides a visionary glimpse into the prospects of human space travel. “Space: A Journey to our Future” was crafted by Evergreen Exhibitions and presented at the Ella Sharp Museum though May 5th 2024. Ella Sharp Museum, 3225 4th St, Jackson.

Upcoming:

#1 Friday Night Megga

March 29th, 2024
6:00 pm – 12:00 am

Commonwealth Commerce Center
209 E. Washington Ave., Jackson, MI 49201

MeggaXP the convention has been dormant for quite some time, but we are kind of bringing it back for one special night! Basically, think of this is as a super event for the MeggaXP community that will combine board games, video games, card games, karaoke, trivia, barricade night, and a whole bunch of other stuff.

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#2 Easter Egg Hunt

March 30th, 2024
10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Jackson College
2111 Emmons Rd., Jackson, MI 49201

Please join us for fun with the 2024 Jackson College Easter Egg Hunt. Complete with a visit from the Easter Bunny and egg hunts for children ages 0-10! The events will be held at Bert Walker Hall due to weather concerns. Those attending are asked to use the north parking lot and follow the signs to the event.

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#3 Henrietta Township Fire Department Egg Hunt

March 30th, 2024
11:30 am – 1:00 pm

Hankerd Hills Golf Course
10251 Resort Rd., Pleasant Lake, MI 49272

Save the date for our annual Easter Egg Hunt!

Egg Hunt will start at noon!!!

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#4 Adult Easter Egg Hunt

March 30th, 2024
11:30 am – 1:00 pm

Sandhill Crane Vineyards
4724 Walz Rd., Jackson, MI 49201

Grab your friends for an Adult Easter Egg Hunt, must be 21+ years of age. Make an effort to dress up like bunny or something Easter related for a 1 minute head start. This needs to be more than a headband! Find eggs filled with coupons, candy, and special prizes in them!

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