Events of Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Jackson County Restaurant Week.  Spend a week exploring the restaurants of Jackson County during Jackson County Restaurant Week, April 8-12, 2024.  Participating restaurants in Jackson County, Michigan will provide a selection of $15 menu options throughout the week – with a variety of locations to experience breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner. Experience five days of the county’s culinary finest by visiting multiple restaurants… increasing your chances of winning prizes at the end!  Check with each participating restaurant for hours and unique menus for Jackson County Restaurant Week.  Participating restaurants:

• 308 Brass Rail

• Andy’s Pizza

• Baby Bear Burger

• Bella Notte Ristorante

• The Blue Julep

• Booher’s Fresh Market & Diner

• Burnt Honey

• The Crazy Cowboy

• The Dirty Bird

• Doll N’ Burgers

• Eagles Nest Bar & Grill Clarklake

• FFF Truck

• The Five Forks

• Flavorz

• The Hunt Club

• Grand River Brewery – Jackson

• Lucero’s Mexican Bar & Grill

• Mama’s Mercantile and Eatery

• Murphy’s Bistro

• Nite Lite

• Ogma Brewing Co.

• PB&J’s BBQ

• RJs Metropolitan Ice Cream Co.

• Veritas

• West Texas BBQ

For information on the contest and more details, click here.

Technology Help for Seniors.  11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.  William Atkinson Hall, Room 218 Join us on Jackson College Central Campus (2111 Emmons Road, Jackson, MI 49203) in room 218 in the William Atkinson Hall weekly on Tuesdays until April 30 from 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Staff from Jackson College’s Solution Center will be available to help with your technology issues. Registration is required each week. For more information contact Katie Crowley at 517.796.8481 (press 1) or CrowleyKathleeE@jccmi.edu.

Great Michigan Read.  Discover the 2024 Great Michigan Read with an interactive murder mystery.  Drop into any Jackson District Library branch April 8-14 during open hours and look for the classified folder to get started with the evidence to crack the case.  This activity includes themes from Firekeeper’s Daughter by Angeline Boulley, this year’s Great Michigan Read title.

Jackson College Summer Registration.  Summer session begins May 20! Completing a college credential can mean increased earnings and job opportunities for life. Build a brighter future for yourself and your family. Jackson offers affordable tuition and financial aid opportunities, excellent instruction, in-demand programs and personalized support. No matter the circumstances, students can fit college courses into their schedules; Jackson offers a variety of class lengths and sessions.  Details here.

Grow Jackson Raised Garden Bed Building.  9 AM to 3 PM.  Grow Jackson and St. Mary’s are looking for volunteers to help students and staff build raised beds from 9-3 on Tuesday April 9th. Come enjoy a snack and assist in the community garden. Volunteers who have experience with power tools are encouraged to bring a drill to assist with some light construction.  116 E. Wesley Street, Jackson.

“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.

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