Events of Tuesday, January 7, 2020

Red Cross Blood Drive.  12 p.m. – 5:45 p.m., Grass Lake United Methodist Church, 449 E. Michigan Avenue, Grass Lake.  The American Red Cross urges eligible donors to give the gift of life to help ensure patients don’t have to worry about the availability of blood this winter. Blood and platelet donations of all types are needed, especially type O.

Red Cross Blood Drive.  8:30 a.m. – 2:15 p.m., Henry Ford Allegiance Health Anderson Building, 205 North East, Jackson.  Holiday travel and severe winter weather often lead to a decline in blood donations. However, a patient’s need for lifesaving treatment doesn’t take a vacation or stop for nasty weather. Blood and platelets are needed every day for those receiving treatment for cancer and leukemia, accident and burn victims and surgical patients, among others.

Purls & Strings Knitting Circle:  Winter Knits for Charity. Join us for a monthly knitting circle in which knitters of all levels can share and learn! Master knitter Alana White will be on hand to answer your questions and assist with all kinds of knitting projects.  6 PM to 8 PM, Carnegie Branch, Jackson District Library.

Things Come Apart Exhibit.  Final weeks!  Within every object, tool or device that we use there are dozens of components which work together to represent the creativity, passion and highest levels of achievement of their time. When it comes to the objects we use every day, the sum really is greater than the parts. “Things Come Apart” features captivating photographs of deconstructed devices, fascinating videos and encased disassembled objects that display the effects imagination has on technology and the evolution of design. “Things Come Apart” is an exhibition organized by Todd McLellan and the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES).  Ella Sharp Museum.  10 AM to 5 PM.