Events of Tuesday, June 26, 2018

Front Porch Concert Series at Jackson College. The Capital City Brass Band tonight at 7 PM.  On the front porch of Potter Center, Jackson College Central Campus.  Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy the music!  Free!

Food Truck Tuesday.  Consumers Energy is hosting Food Truck Tuesdays in Downtown Jackson from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month – June 26, July 10, July 24, Aug. 14 and Aug. 28.  Food trucks are parking near the Consumers Energy Amphitheater and will be open to the public! Customers are encouraged to bring blankets for a picnic-styled lunch.  Food, Music, Lawn Games!

The Grand River Farmers Market is open today from 9 am until 2 pm at the corner of Louis Glick & Mechanic Street in Downtown Jackson.  The market features Michigan-grown produce; including fresh vegetables, fruits, organic goods, vegan cookies, muffins, granola, honey, jams, breads, pastas, jewelry, dog treats, salsas, fruit pies, sweet corn, tomatoes, hanging flower baskets, blueberries, maple syrup, chard, broccoli, peas, mums, and much more!

The Jackson YMCA presents Outdoor Summer Fun, free events for members and the community.  Biking the Falling Waters Trail, 6 PM.  Meet at the Trail Parking lot on Weatherwax.

Red Cross Blood Drive, Vandercook Lake High School. 12 PM to 5:45 PM.  1000, East Golf Avenue, Jackson.

The Jackson City Council meets tonight at 6:30 PM, Council Chambers, 2nd Floor City Hall.

The Nixon Water Park is open with sessions today:   11 AM to 2 PM, 2:15 PM to 5:15 PM and 5:30 PM to 7 PM.  $4 per person.  Evening session is $2.  Ten swim passes are available for $32 (2 free sessions).  There is a picnic area and light concessions are available for purchase.  Patrons are allowed to bring in small coolers (no glass containers).  Nixon Water Park, 400 East North Street.