Events of Thursday, September 29, 2022

Ella Patio Party.  5 PM to 7 PM.  Be a part of Ella’s final summer Patio Party with a delicious menu from Shorties Sweet Eats & Treats Catering along with cocktails from the Patio’s cash bar. Relax to the musical stylings of Steve Berekmeir, and view the stars with our telescopes and special guest astrophysicist, Travis Marlow. Cost: Free for Ella Sharp Museum members and kids 10 and under (with adult). Non-members – $10 per person. Limited capacity – RSVP required. Learn more and register here: https://bit.ly/patioparties.

Community Lunch-Bridging the Gap. Spring Arbor University presents Autumn at the Arbor with Homecoming events all week. Details here.  Today, Recognized nationally, Bridging the Gap teaches active listening and effective communication skills to a polarized world seeking a better understanding of how we communicate with each other. Learn more about the program and how your organization can become active listeners and improve communication skills during this informative conversation with our distinguished speakers. Click here, to register.  11:30 AM.  Kresge Student Center – Ralph Carey Forum.  Complimentary lunch provided.  Speakers are Simon Greer, Founder, Bridging the Gap and Kevin Brown, Chief Diversity Officer and Dean of Student Care and Services.

Big Brothers Big Sisters Recruitment Mentoring Mixer.  5:30 to 7:30 PM.  The Apron Restaurant, Jackson County Airport.  You make a difference in their lives.  Bring a VIP who you think would make a great Big!  Entertainment, drinks and food.

Martinrea Job Fair.  10 AM to 3 PM.   Come hang out at the Martinrea job fair, we’re going to have a blast!  We have tons of exciting positions available!   We’ll be on-site with snacks, games, activities, our wheel of prizes, gift cards, and more.  US Staffing, 707 N. Wisner Street, Jackson.

Nerd Trivia Night at Ogma.  7 PM to 8:30 PM.  A meet and mingle trivia night at Ogma. Led by Cody of Lockwoods Loot, there will be 3 rounds of exciting team play nerd culture trivia! Ogma and Lockwoods Loot prizes for the winning team!  There will also be a “show ‘n tell” segment to show off prized possessions from your personal collection. Cody will be happy to field grading questions and submissions for things like comics, toys, sports cards, and video games! Come nerd out, eat and drink with us and win prizes while you’re at it. Ogma Brewing Co., 129 E. Michigan, Downtown Jackson.

Mike Crupi with the Blues.  7 – 10 PM.  Mike Crupi with the Blues!  CC’s Classic Lounge, 629 E Michigan Ave, Jackson.  Albion Slim himself putting on a Blues Session!