Events of Wednesday, January 21, 2026

The Rummage Shop at Chesterton Academy.  3 PM to 7 PM.  We’ve been working, sorting, moving, and lowering prices on many things. Our Furniture and More Room is full of clearance items. Any item that has a green tag, you’ll get it at 1/2 off the lowest marked price. This even includes vintage and collectibles. They’ll all be over there waiting for you!  Valentine’s, Mardi Gras, St. Patrick’s Day items are here and even some Easter will be out.  We have added some winter coats and children’s snow pants.  Our clothing, shoe, and bedding prices are the lowest anywhere. We’re here to serve the community and we’re opening for 1 day in January.  1000 E. Porter Street, Jackson.

Beekeeping for Beginners.  6 PM to 8 PM.  Health Laboratory Center, Room 101, Jackson College Central Campus.  This workshop will cover the following topics: Basic components of a hive  and the use of basic beekeeping equipment. Bee biology and the roles and life cycles of workers, drones and the queen. Hive care through the year. Bee nutrition. Hive inspections, pest and disease management. Preparing a hive to overwinter.  Products from the hive. The goal is to prepare beginners for a fun and successful year of beekeeping.Cost: $85.  Register here.

Line Dancing Night at the Honky Tonk at Oak + Iron.  6:30 PM to 10 PM.  Join us for Line Dancing every Wednesday nights. Doors at 6:30 p.m. and lessons start at 7 p.m. at the Honky Tonk at Oak + Iron.  151 West Michigan Avenue, Downtown Jackson.

Astronomical Observatory Viewing Night.  9 PM to 11 PM.  Students, employees, and community members are invited to enjoy an evening of stargazing through our campus telescope! Please call 517.990.1400 or visit the Astronomical Observatory web page before attending to confirm the event is still taking place, as it may be canceled due to weather conditions.  Jackson College Central Campus.

Pathways of Patriotism Exhibit. Pathways of Patriotism: Exploring Jackson County’s Revolutionary Roots is a signature initiative of the Jackson County Michigan Historical Society, created to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary and highlight the community’s enduring commitment to the nation’s founding ideals. Although Jackson County was not yet settled during the Revolutionary War, its development was deeply shaped by veterans, reformers, and everyday citizens who carried the spirit of 1776 forward. The exhibit traces this generational journey, beginning with the Indigenous Potawatomi presence and the Revolutionary War veterans who later settled the region, establishing civic foundations rooted in community building, representative government, and basic rights.It also explores Jackson County’s role in major national movements, with particular focus on 1854, when Jackson became the birthplace of the Republican Party at the historic “Under the Oaks” convention, where leaders such as future Governor Austin Blair took a principled stand against the expansion of slavery. The exhibit continues through the Civil War era, industrial growth, immigration, and civil rights activism, illustrating how local actions contributed to America’s evolving democratic story. Free to the public through the generous support of America250MI, the exhibit is displayed at the historic Jackson Amtrak Station, 501 E. Michigan Avenue, and will remain on view through December 2026. Learn more about the Jackson County MI Historical Society here.