Events of Wednesday, February 22, 2023

Ash Wednesday Smelt Fry.  11 AM – 8 PM.  Jerry’s Pub & Restaurant, 650 Egan Hwy, Brooklyn.  Join us on Ash Wednesday for a delicious fried smelt basket with french fries, cole slaw, and a roll.  Call to make reservations at (517) 467-4700.  **While Supplies Last**

2023 Young Poets Competition.  The 19th Annual Young Poets Contest is here! We will be accepting original poetry submissions by Jackson County K-12 students (including homeschooled students) through March 1.  Young Poets is a great way to get students thinking and writing creatively, as well as offering the chance to be published in a library anthology. For more information on contest rules, how to enter and prizes, click here.

Encounters and Light: Paintings by Sam Knecht.  February 15 – May 30.  The Ella Sharp Museum is proud to host a new solo exhibition of landscapes and portraits by Michigan artist Sam Knecht.  Knecht is Emeritus Professor of Art, Hillsdale College, teaching 1973-2020. Additionally, he is a Signature Member of the Portrait Society of America and the Michigan Watercolor Society.  His landscapes are plein air and studio creations, all in a naturalistic style. Portrait selections are non-commissioned depicting unique individuals who inspired creative interpretation.

Dinosaur Safari Exhibit at Ella Sharp Museum. Dinosaur Safari, an immersive exhibit for children and families now open at the Ella Sharp Museum. The nearly 2,500-square-foot exhibit features seven animatronic dinosaurs as well as hands-on stations that help children imagine themselves as paleontologists.  The incredible world of Dinosaur Safari features colorful and life-like dinosaurs, including the Triceratops and T. Rex!  In addition to the dinosaurs that move and roar, there is one climbable dinosaur for children to explore. Designed to immerse children in a world of dinosaurs and paleontology, children can play dress up in a safari tent, pretend to drive a safari jeep, and uncover large realistic fake fossils in two dig stations. The imaginative traveling exhibit is produced by Omaha Children’s Museum.  Open during museum hours.

Jerome Washington Pop-Up Art Exhibit:  Precious Moments in Time.  Ella Sharp Museum presents Precious Moments in Time: A pop-up exhibit featuring the art of Jerome Washington during the month of February.  Known to many as Mr. Washington the sketch artist, Jerome Washington has dedicated decades of his life to the community of Albion, Michigan through the vehicle of art. Drawing is not just a hobby for Mr. Washington it is his life’s passion!  Ella Sharp Museum.

Jackson Southwest Little League Registration.  2023 Registration now open.  Register your son or daughter to play T-Ball, Coach Pitch, Softball or Baseball with Jackson Southwest Little League.  2023 Season is getting ready to start!  You must live within the boundaries and/or attend a school that is in the boundaries of Jackson Southwest Little League in order to be eligible in our league.  If you have any questions/concerns please contact Pam Bildner at 517-782-7439 or send an e-mail to the following e-mail address: JSWLLDist3@yahoo.com.  DIVISIONS:  League age is determined by Child’s age as of December 31, 2022 for girls and August 31, 2023 for boys:  T-Ball: Ages 4 & 5, Coach Pitch Ages: 5 & 6 Intermediate Minors Baseball 7 & 8, Minors Baseball Ages: 9 & 10 Minors Softball Ages: 8, 9 & 10, 50/70 Intermediate Baseball Ages: 13 Majors Baseball & Softball Ages: 11 & 12, Juniors Baseball Ages: 13 & 14 Senior Baseball & Softball Ages: 15 & 16.  You may register on line @ http://clubs.bluesombrero.com/jsll.