Events of Wednesday, July 29, 2020

Ella Sharp Museum Opens to the Public.  New Exhibits, New Programming, & More Virtual Events to come! Our doors open today at 10 a.m. Be the first to see Adapt Exhibit – Covid-19 experiences and the I Matter Photography Exhibit.Capacities are   limited and a “4 Steps to a Safe & Healthy Visit” has been implemented as we continue to prioritize the health and safety of our community.

Bright Walls “Calling all Artists”.  Calling artists young and old!Bright Walls is putting together a community mural with the Jackson District Library and we need your help! Starting July 20, your local library branch will have wooden tiles for anyone interested to pick up. Take it home, decorate it however you want — GET CrEaTiVe!  Return tiles to any Jackson District Library branch before August 7. They’ll put the tiles together to make a mural and it’ll be on display later this summer! Let us know if you have questions. Contact info is at http://www.myJDL.com

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, July 29, 2020; Lifeways, 1200 N. West Avenue, Jackson.   09:00 AM – 02:45 PM

Thursday, July 30, 2020:  Calvary United Methodist Church, 925 Backus, Jackson.  9:30 AM – 03:15 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

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) starts July 13 and 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.