Events of Wednesday, August 10, 2022

Jackson County Fair.  Pay One Price Day, $30 bracelets.    Today’s schedule:  4-H & Open Class Dairy Judging and Goat Judging, 1 PM Bingo Tent Opens, 1 PM and 5 PM Chelsea House Orchestra on Keeley Stage, 2 PM rides open, 4 PM 4-H Livestock Judging and 4-H Horse and Pony Showmanship and Championship, 5 PM Hospitality Tent opens, 7 PM Large Animal Sweepstake Show.

ATR Monster Trucks.  ATR MONSTER TRUCKS at the Jackson County Fair.  7:00 PM.  Gates open at 6 PM. $20 box seats, $12 grandstand seats (plus gate admission if purchased before walk in).  

We’ve Got Your Back (School & Work).  Noon – 5 PM.  We’ve Got Your Back! | Back to school, back to work.  US Staffing Agency.  We’re bringing you the best way to kick off the new school year: a backpack giveaway and open interviews!   That’s right, we’ve got your back.   We’ll be here all day with filled backpacks to give away to the first 24 families at the event. We will have hot dogs, refreshments, and of course our wheel of prizes!   Oh yeah, and JTV will be here LIVE! That’s right: our favorite local television station will be here, so grab a hot dog, grab some snacks, and come hang out with us.  US Staffing Agency, 707 N. Wisner Street, Jackson.

JAHA Used Equipment Sale.  4 PM to 7 PM.  Calling all families and teams!!!  Any craft moms out there? If you have hockey related crafts, shooting equipment, equipment drying racks, all hockey things related can be sold!  SELL NEW/USED EQUIPMENT -$10/ Table.  You are responsible for selling your own items and you receive all the proceeds.  DONATE NEW/USED EQUIPMENT -Drop items off, all proceeds are donated to JAHA.  Drop off at 3:00 PM on August 10th.  Jackson Optimist Ice Arena.

Try Hockey for Free.  6 PM.  This Try Hockey for Free event is designed to provide kids ages 4 to 9 the opportunity to try hockey in a FUN, safe environment with trained coaching staff.  No experience necessary! There will be plenty of assistance on hand to be sure your child has the best first hockey experience and answer any questions you might have.  Register for this event at: https://www.tryhockeyforfree.com/event_detail/1072#register.  Optimist Ice Arena, 1300 West North Street.

National S’Mores Day.  4 PM to 7 PM.  Celebrate National S’mores Day the Girl Scout way!  Did you know the first s’mores recipe was published in a Girl Scout guidebook from 1927? That’s right, making s’mores around a campfire is a time-honored Girl Scout tradition.  Come visit on Wednesday, August 10, and enjoy a variety of s’mores recipes, play games, make a craft, do STEM activities, and more!  Not a Girl Scout yet? No worries! This is a free event for girls of all ages and their families, so invite a few friends along to have fun at this extravaganza together! 4403 Francis Street, Vandercook Lake.

Project Fresh.  10 AM to 3 PM.  Join Jackson County WIC’s Project Fresh event and come purchase produce from local farmers. WIC, the health department, and community partners will be present with activities and local resources!  Pregnant or breastfeeding women and children ages 1-5 enrolled in WIC can receive $25 Project Fresh Coupons per family to be used at farmers’ markets. To receive coupons, complete WIC Project Fresh on wichealth.org and bring WIC card or Photo ID. Events at Jackson County WIC or until supplies last.  Jackson County Health Department, 1715 Lansing Avenue.

Childhood Lead Blood Testing Clinic.  Childhood lead poisoning prevention is a serious environmental health concern for young children and is entirely preventable.  In an effort to assist parents in having their children tested for blood lead, the Jackson County Health Department has scheduled two FREE separate blood lead clinics.  An appointment is needed for your child’s blood lead test and you will get their results and information before you leave.  In addition, you will also receive a referral for confirmatory testing if needed. These tests can only provide information on recent or chronic (ongoing) exposure. Wednesday, August 10th, from 8:30 am – 4:00 pm.  Jackson County Health Department, 1715 Lansing Avenue, Jackson.

Farmers Market.  Downtown Grass Lake.  Farmers Market from 4 to 7 PM.  

End of Summer Reading Party.  11 AM.  Brooklyn Branch, Jackson District Library.  Celebrate the end of summer reading at the Jackson District Library Brooklyn Branch with ice cream and sidewalk chalk!

Jackson Early Bird Toastmasters Educational Meeting.  Join the  Jackson Early Birds Toastmasters Educational at Christoff’s Floor Covering Community Room or on Zoom each Wednesday from 6:45-8 am.  Downtown Jackson Michigan contact the Vice President of Membership Doug Brinker at energizerprz13@gmail.com for Zoom details.  We hold specific quarterly Open Houses in September, December, and March. Guests 18 and older always invited! Come learn and grow with Toastmasters a 98 yr old communication and leadership development organization.

Family Night at The Cascades.  Wednesday Family Nights start at 7:30 pm.  Admission is $10 for up to 8 family members.  Tonight, Gordon the Magician is back for a return engagement, plus costumed characters!  Fun for the whole family at The Cascades!

Kids Yoga by the Lake.  Grass Lake Park.  6:30 PM – 7:15 PM.  Celebrating our 5th summer of kids yoga by the lake!! Join Cindy Caro (after you hit the farmers market) for a fun interactive yoga session by the lake at Grass Lake Park. We will practice yoga poses, dance, and play in a beautiful outdoor setting.  Adventurous parents and caregivers are invited to join in on the fun as well but not necessary.  Recommended for children ages 3-12 but all ages welcome. Bring a yoga mat or towel.  This class is FREE Thanks to 5 Healthy Towns Foundation

Hearing & Vision Clinic.  The Jackson County Health Department is hosting Hearing & Vision Clinics every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday during July and August from 1 PM to 4:30 PM.  Clinic times are available by appointment only.  There is no cost and the clinic is open to everyone, infants through adults.  For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 517-788-4395 or text 517-867-0077.  Jackson County Health Department, 1715 Lansing Avenue, Jackson, Room 246.

Navajo Code Talkers.  Join the Jackson District Library for a virtual presentation by Laura Tohe, the daughter of a WWII Navajo Code Talker. This event will take place on Zoom and Facebook Live.  For the Zoom link, click here.  Who are the Navajo Code Talkers?  The Navajo Code Talkers are often-forgotten heroes of World War II. The Navajo created an unbreakable code, using their indigenous language to transmit sensitive information during the war. The code helped win the war in the Pacific and, undoubtedly, saved thousands of lives.

Library of Things.  Starting this month, the Jackson District Library will have a Library of Things! A Library of Things offers non-traditional library items for check-out, and the first items in our collection are STEM kits. These kits contain projects and materials for a range of school-aged kids to explore STEM activities at home.  To explore the kit options and place a hold on a kit, search ‘Library of Things‘ in our online catalog.