Events of Thursday, October 22, 2020

The Green Market at Henry Ford Allegiance Health.  9 AM to 2 PM.  Corner of East Michigan Avenue and Waterloo Street, across from the hospital.  Please respect social distancing, wear face masks and observe safety procedures.  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.

Award-Winning Author Program. Jackson District Library invites you to join us for an evening conversation at 6 PM Thursday, Oct. 22, with local Jackson author Patrice Johnson, winner of the 2018 National Indie Excellence Award for her debut non-fiction work, The Fall and Rise of Tyler Johnson. This narrative weaves a powerful account of Johnson as a fugitive of the U.S. government for suspected environmental terrorism.  This program will be livestreamed on our Facebook page and Zoom.  The 496-page book, based on the recovered journals of Patrice Johnson’s deceased son, raises a warning flag to youth who may feel tempted to commit impulsive acts that could trigger irreversible consequences. This love story reveals the degradations of homelessness, the resilience of the human spirit.  Copies of the book are available at all JDL locations throughout Jackson County.

Drive-In Live Concert featuring Mitchell Tenpenny.  The Tailgates and Tunes concert, featuring Nashville recording artist Mitchell Tenpenny takes over the driving range at The Grande Golf Club at 1579 Floyd Ave. Jackson, MI on Thursday, October 22, 2020. This drive-in LIVE show is designed to give country music fans a live show experience while maintaining social distancing. Gates:  5pm.  Supporting Artists – 6:15pm –  Jason Cross & Sadie Bass.  Headliner – 7:30pm – Mitchell Tenpenny.  Tickets here.

Haunted Halloween Forest.  Friends of Grass Lake township present their much loved “Haunted Halloween Forest”, Thursday, Oct 22, Friday, Oct 23, Saturday, Oct 24, 6.30 pm -9.30 pm.  Dale Fisher Farm – 1916 Norvell Road,  Grass Lake.  There will be a walkthrough and wagon rides. There will be Bats, witches, and goblins. $20 per carload, each guest will receive a donut and cider. There will be a bake sale. This is a family-friendly event. Social distancing and a mask are required. Please note the wagon ride is not wheelchair accessible. A portion of the proceeds from this event will benefit the FOGLT scholarship fund for senior Grass Lake High School students.  *Rain date is Sunday Oct 25

Drive Thru Popcorn.  Free!  The Michigan Theatre is presenting Drive Thru Popcorn Pickup, sponsored by Steven Tucker.  Today, from 5 PM to 6:30 PM.  Pull up in front of the Michigan Theatre on Mechanic Street and one of their gloved and masked representatives will hand you your free box or boxes!  Donations to the Michigan Theatre are gratefully accepted!

Dahlem Poinsettia Fundraiser.  Fresh beautiful poinsettias just in time for the holidays! 7 Colors to choose from!  Classic $13 – Red, Pink, and Cream.  Painted $15 – Purple, Fuchsia, Chameleon, and Blue.  Orders are due by November 1st, and pick up is December 4th, 9:00-4:00 pm or call the office to make an appointment to pick up your order the following week. All proceeds go to the Dahlem Center, including our education programs and community events. Happy Holidays to you and yours.  Click on this Tickets link to order your holiday poinsettias with Dahlem!  Thank you for supporting Dahlem, Jackson’s Nature Place!

Salvation Army Food Pantry.  The Salvation Army of Jackson County Food Pantry Hours:  Regular Pantry Hours are 10 am-noon and 1-2 pm Monday through Thursday.  Food Boxes are available every 30 days. In an emergency food may be provided from 2-4:30 pm -please call ahead – 517-782-7185.