MLK CIA Business Resource Fair. 3 PM to 5:30 PM. The MLK-CIA Business Resource Fair is today! We’ll see you for an afternoon of insightful business practices and opportunities. Learn about all the resources available for business, business development, support, funding and more! All are welcome. 3 PM to 5 PM at the MLK Center, 1107 Adrian Street, Jackson. Presented by the Martin Luther King, Jr. Corridor Improvement Authority. Together we can #revivethesouthside
VA 2K Walk & Roll Car Show. 11 AM to 2 PM. Promoting Healthy Living & collecting donations for homeless veterans. Jackson VA Clinic, 4328 Page Avenue, Michigan Center. Free entry! Suggested donations include personal care items, hats, gloves, coats, underwear, backpacks, t-shirts, sweatpants, sleeping bags and cleaning supplies.
National Transit Week at Jackson Area Transportation Authority. Don’t miss National Transit Week! Visit the Downtown JATA Transfer Center at 127 W. Cortland Street, in Jackson Monday thru Friday, May 19-23, 9:00am to 4:00pm daily. A week-long celebration of public transportation! Enjoy: Free Popcorn, Hotdogs & Soda for Sale, Local vendors and community partners. Exciting giveaways and prizes. Fun activities for all ages. Sponsored by Chelsea State Bank.
Art in the Park. 5 PM to 9 PM. Kick off the summer season at Brooklyn’s first Art in the Park event of the year, happening on May 22 from 5-9pm! Enjoy line dancing, live music from the Jim Dandy Band, and a great mix of local food trucks and market vendors. Kids can have fun in the bounce house while you shop, dance, and unwind. Set in the heart of Brooklyn, it’s the perfect opportunity to explore the downtown area and discover all that Brooklyn has to offer! These exciting events will take place every fourth Thursday from May through September, showcasing a variety of artists, vendors, and delicious food. Stay up to date on Art in the Park news by following the Village of Brooklyn Facebook page.
40 Years in the Hood: The Detroit Heidelberg Project Exhibition at Ella Sharp Museum. Witness an extraordinary exhibition curated by renowned Detroit-based artist Tyree Guyton, whose work has transformed the art world and inspired communities for over 40 years. Tyree Guyton is best known for his iconic Heidelberg Project, which has turned discarded objects into powerful symbols of community, resilience, and hope. Thank you to the Charles Aymond Foundation and Arlo Steel for sponsoring 40 Years in the Hood: Detroit’s Heidelberg Project. Thanks to The Heidelberg Project for making this exhibit accessible to Jackson’s youth, neighborhoods, and surrounding communities. ESM admission rates are waived from now to October 26th! Ella Sharp Museum.
Summer Discover Registration at the Jackson District Library. Registration for Summer Discover is now open! All ages can particpate in this reading challenge – just read 4 hours between June 1 and July 31 to earn a grand prize entry. Prizes include gift cards to local favorites like Jackson 10, Allskate Fun Center, and Knutson’s Sporting Goods, along with camping gear, Squishmallows, and more for the entire family to enjoy. Readers ages 0-17 receive a free book for registering for Summer Discover, and all readers have a choice of a teddy bear, chocolate bar, or tote bag for a completion prize. Sign up here.
