Events of Tuesday, January 19, 2021

Red Cross Blood Drives.  The American Red Cross and the National Football League are teaming up this January, during National Blood Donor Month, to urge individuals – especially those who have recovered from COVID-19 – to give blood and to help tackle the national convalescent plasma shortage. Right now, more donors are needed to help hospital patients.  During this critical time, the Red Cross and NFL are thrilled to offer all those who come to donate an opportunity to receive a special thank you this month. Those who come to donate blood or platelets this January will be automatically entered to win two tickets to next year’s Super Bowl LVI in Los Angeles.* In addition, those who come to give January 1-20, will also be automatically entered to win the Big Game at Home package for an awesome viewing experience safely at home, with a 65-inch television and a $500 gift card to put toward food and fun.**  Individuals can schedule an appointment to give blood today with the American Red Cross by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, calling 1-800-RED-CROSS or activating the Blood Scheduling Skill for Amazon Alexa.

BLOOD DRIVE SCHEDULE 

1/22/2021: 12 p.m. – 5:45 p.m., Jackson American Legion, 3200 Lansing Avenue

1/25/2021: 10 a.m. – 3:45 p.m., FOE 301, 301 Detroit St

1/27/2021: 10 a.m. – 3:45 p.m., Jackson College, 2111 Emmons Rd

1/28/2021: 10 a.m. – 3:45 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 743 West Michigan

1/29/2021: 10:30 a.m. – 4:15 p.m., Concord United Methodist Church, 119 S. Main Street

Toastmasters Meeting.  Trailblazer’s weekly Toastmasters Meeting.  The meeting begins at 6:10 and includes featured speakers, table topics, speaker evaluations and reports.  Meeting is currently being held virtually at www.zoom.com/join
Meeting ID: 878 861 384
Passcode: 662084

Upcoming Events:

January 20

Con Con presents Virtual Planetarium Show.  Jackson’s Concatenation Convention continues with another out-of-this-world planetarium presentation at 8 p.m. Jan. 20 via Zoom.

The Concatenation Convention, or Con Con, continues its year-long exploration of reanimation and the forces of nature that inspire humans to create incredible art and culture — this time, with a mind-blowing tour of the cosmos! Enjoy the view afforded by a modern planetarium right in the comfort of your own home, as we explore the universe: from stellar collisions, supernovae, and black holes, to the collision of entire galaxies. Our host, Austin Edmister, director of the Hurst Planetarium at the Ella Sharp Museum in Jackson, will guide us on our virtual journey and answer audience questions during this exciting event.

Please register in advance for this free event:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZApd-iprzsuHNJzBj7lPjIM7ZKpes0XGUbg

After registering, you will receive a confirmation e-mail containing information about joining the fun!  Con Con brings together the world of science fiction and fact. The events are coordinated by Jackson College professors Steven Albee-Scott and Steven Tuckey, with community member Jon Hart. Learn more at www.jxnconcon.org.

January 21

Christian Music Skate.  Allskate Fun Center.  THURSDAYS IN JANUARY:  JANUARY 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2021, 2-4 PM.  Allskate Fun Center, 1313 W. North Street, Jackson.  Admission $6.  $4 for any type of skate rental.  Laser Tag: $6 for 1 game / $9 for a Double Play.  Super Pass $12, Includes: Skate Rental, 10 Game Tokens, 1 Game of Laser Tag!

Virtual Polar Plunge.  Registration is open now for the first-ever virtual Michigan Law Enforcement Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Michigan!  Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Michigan’s beloved cold water challenge series is shifting to an all-virtual event for the 2021 season. Participants will still register online, raise money for Special Olympics Michigan’s life-changing programs, do a cold weather challenge and earn cool swag along the way.  Participants can also sign up to be a part of the first-ever Frozen 5K.  To register, visit PlungeMI.com before February 28, 2021 and sign up. Participate by yourself or as a team with friends, family or co-workers. This unwavering support from Michigan residents, businesses and Law Enforcement members is crucial to helping provide inclusive sports, health and school programs for nearly 23,000 participants all across Michigan.