Events of Tuesday, July 13, 2021

Summer Kids Movie Series.  The Michigan Theatre, 124 N. Mechanic Street in Jackson is hosting a Summer Kids Series. There will be kid-friendly movies showing on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 11 A.M. and 2 P.M. Sponsored by Kiwanis Club of Jackson and Consumers Energy.  Doors open 30 Minutes before screening time.  $1 Admission.  $4 Kids Combo (Small Pop and Popcorn). This week’s movie:  Sonic the Hedgehog.  Michigan Theatre, Downtown Jackson.

Is Your Heartbeat Healthy?  The Basics of AFib.  Facebook Live Event. 6 PM.  A strong, even heartbeat is important to your overall health. While experiencing an irregular, rapid or fluttering heartbeat occasionally may be quite normal, it could also be a sign of a potentially dangerous condition known as atrial fibrillation – sometimes referred to as AFib or cardiac arrythmia.  The Henry Ford Allegiance Cardiology team invites you to learn the difference at a free, virtual presentation.  Is Your Heartbeat Healthy? The Basics of AFib  Presented by: Bipin Ravindran, MD; Timothy Shinn, MD; and Deanna Tregoning, NP.  Attend/watch event here.

Cascades Splash Pad.  Monday thru Saturday, 11 AM to 7 PM.  Sunday 12 PM to 6 PM.  Fenced-in area on south side of Cascades Falls.  Zero-depth facility safe and fun for all ages.  12+ water features including waterfalls, arches, fountains ad getting poured on by the giant water bucket.  Lounge chairs, patio, concessions.  Season and family passes available, along with birthday party packages.  

 Summer Sports Physicals at Center for Family Health.  Do you have a student age 10 to 18 in need of a sports or annual check-up?  Be sure to check out the Center for Family Health.  With two convenient locations to serve you, it’s easier than ever to get your student’s sports physical off your checklist.  What’s cooler than that?  Every sports check-up at the Center for Family Health gets you entered into a raffle to win a brand new bike!  Call 517-748-5500 to schedule your appointment today!  The Center for Family Health has been opening the door to health care for all in Jackson County for more than 30 years.

Dinosaur Tails & Tales.  Jackson District Library virtual event.  Join PaleoJoe, paleontologist, dinosaur hunter, and storyteller to learn what tales dinosaur tails can tell. Have you ever wondered why the Stegosaurus has spikes on his tail? Why are the Longneck Dinosaurs equipped with such long tails?  Hear about and see the Dinosaur with 4 long Pheasant-like tail FEATHERS. Dinosaur stories from a real Dinosaur Digger who returned recently from a dig in South Dakota.  Weekly programs are available online at myjdl.com.