Events of Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Homeless Count Day.  5:30 AM.  To secure the funding our city needs to care for people experiencing homelessness, we first have to know how many neighbors we are serving. That’s why we invite you to join the Jackson community for the annual Point-In-Time (PIT) Count. When: Wednesday, January 28th.  Time: 5:30 AM.Where: 1208 Greenwood Church, 1208 Greenwood Avenue, Jackson.

MCCAA Annual Hunger Games. MCCAA Annual Hunger Games featuring the Jackson College Jets vs. Schoolcraft College. Women tip at 5:30 PM, Men follow. Bring non-perishable items and get free entry into the basketball games. Items will be donated to on-campus and local organizations to help our students and community.  Victor Cuiss Fieldhouse, Jackson College Central Campus.

Adopt A Reading Buddy.  Carnegie has some plushie friends looking for a home! Start the adoption process by checking out a book at the Carnegie Branch and filling out some adoption papers.  Once you have read and returned the book on your next visit along with the adoption papers, we will send you home with your new friend!  Event runs now through January 31.  Carnegie Branch, Jackson District Library.

Beekeeping for Beginners.  6 PM to 8 PM.  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. Health Laboratory Center, Room 101, Jackson College Central Campus.

Linocut Art Workshop at Sandhill Crane Vineyards. 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM.  Come to Sandhill for an art workshop with local artist Brian Lee Fritz! In this class, you’ll learn how to make your very own fine art linocut from start to finish. Brian will guide you in designing, cutting, and printing a Sandhill Crane design for you to take home. All art materials will be provided, and you ticket includes a complimentary glass of wine. https://www.ticketleap.events/…/sandhill-crane-linocut… 4724 Walz Road, Jackson.