Events of Wednesday, August 12, 2020

Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan Virtual Auction.  GSHOM is having their second virtual auction to support financial assistance for girls who need Scouting!  Join us all this week to Give Back to Girls.  Girl Scouting is a game-changer for girls.  Support Girl Scouting so girls can receive these benefits for years to come. Will you join us for this fun opportunity to support girls?  Auction ends on Sunday, August 16.  Visit gshom.org.

Northwest Schools Kindergarten Round-Up.  Today from 8 AM to 1 PM and 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM.  Thursday from 8 AM to 1 PM.  Please visit nwschools.org/nwee on the steps to register your student for Kindergarten or Young Fives and schedule your round-up appointment.

Family Fun Events hosted by Girls Scouts Heart of Michigan.  Check out all of our family event offerings and sign-up for the one that’s right for you!  Animal Dance Party, Flowers to Frame, Robot Building Party, Mystery of Tarjar Game.  Visit gshom.org/events.

Ella Sharp Museum Now Open.  New Exhibits, New Programming, & More Virtual Events to come!  Be the first to see Adapt Exhibit – Covid-19 experiences and the I Matter Photography Exhibit.Capacities are   limited and “4 Steps to a Safe & Healthy Visit” has been implemented to prioritize the health and safety of our community.

Salvation Army Food Pantry.  The Salvation Army of Jackson County Food Pantry Hours:  Regular Pantry Hours are 10 am-noon and 1-2 pm Monday through Thursday.  Food Boxes are available every 30 days.*In an emergency food may be provided from 2-4:30 pm -please call ahead – 517-782-7185.  The Fresh Food Initiative (FFI) is every Monday from 9-10:30 am -through September 28. FFI is closed on Labor Day.  FFI is available to any one in need – please bring ID.

Allskate Fun Center “Rent the Rink” Private Parties.  Allskate Fun Center is now booking private events for 10 – 25 people. 90 min. time slots are available. Please call 517-787-8716 to reserve your time today. Please click this link for times and prices.

Red Cross Blood Drives. The American Red Cross is now testing all blood, platelet and plasma donations for COVID-19 antibodies. The antibody test used by the Red Cross is authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and may indicate if the donor’s immune system has produced antibodies to the coronavirus, regardless of whether they developed symptoms.  At the same time, there continues to be an urgent need for blood donations after hospital demand for blood products increased in recent weeks.

Upcoming Red Cross Blood Drives:

Wednesday, August 12, 2020

First Presbyterian Church

743 West Michigan

Jackson, MI 49201

01:00 PM – 06:45 PM

Thursday, August 13, 2020

Jackson American Legion

3200 Lansing Avenue

Jackson, MI 49201

12:00 PM – 05:45 PM

Jackson YMCA Outdoor Exercise Classes.  Join the outdoor group exercise classes at the downtown Jackson YMCA.  Free for members, $5 for most classes for non-members.  Bring a mat, water bottle and towel.  Complete schedule at jacksonymca.org