Events of Wednesday, March 2, 2022

Jackson School of the Arts’ Kids Create Preschool Open House.  The early years are a key point in cognitive development, a time to nurture curiosity & develop self-confidence. Jackson School of the Arts’ Kids Create Preschool Experience gets children age 3 1/2 to 5 started with foundational dance, art & theater classes.   You’re welcome to join their Open House on Wednesday, March 2nd from 12:30 to 4:30 PM.  135 West Cortland Street, Downtown Jackson.  jacksonarts.org

Ash Wednesday Service. 12 PM.   Prayer service and imposition of ashes.  Christ Lutheran Church, 4250 Page Avenue, Michigan Center.  All are welcome.

Ash Wednesday Worship.  6:30 PM.  Join us for worship as we enter into the season of Lent. Worship is available onsite and online – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIdbQ9zKLKvHAtWWH6KT0vg  First United Methodist Church, 275 West Michigan Avenue, Downtown Jackson.

Oh Come Let Us Adore.  6:45 PM.  Join us for a night of Adoration and distribution of ashes this Lenten Season! Beautiful music and prayer teams add to this powerful evening!  St. John the Evangelist Catholic Parish, 711 N Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Jackson.

ManuTech Pitch Event.  3 PM to 5 PM.  This is a Hybrid (In-Person and Virtual) Pitch Contest on March 2, 2022. The competition will highlight startups and entrepreneurs creating innovative physical products and/or hardware right here in Michigan! Teams will have a chance to compete in a pitch competition to win + $10,000  Reserve your seats here at our pitch event at ManuTech now!   Lean Rocket Lab, 133 West Michigan Avenue, Downtown Jackson.

Hidden History: Brought to Light Exhibit.  HIDDEN HISTORY:  BROUGHT TO LIGHT.  Now through March 4.  SAU Ganton Art Gallery.  Spring Arbor University’s Ganton Art Gallery is hosting a display that honors the lives of people who contributed to Jackson County in extraordinary ways; in particular our County’s connection to the Underground Railroad and abolitionist movements.  Local book author and historian, Linda Hass (HAHS) has researched and collaborated with the Jackson County MI Historical Society, Pieces and Patches Quilt Guild and others to bring new life to overlooked stories.  The exhibit art and illustrated scenes show escape routes for freedom seekers and success stories of how they established themselves in Jackson by becoming business owners.  Ganton Art Gallery, SAU campus, on M-60 in Spring Arbor.

Books & Brews Book Club.  6 PM to 7:30 PM.  Join us for pizza and drinks at 127 Brewing as we discuss books chosen by the group.  For more information, contact Adult Services at 517-905-1399 or adultservices@myjdl.com.  127 Brewing, 3090 Shirley Drive, Jackson.

Free Tax Help.  Now through early April, you can stop by the Carnegie Library computer lab for free help preparing your 2021 tax returns on the following days and times:

Mondays: 4-7 PM

Tuesdays: 1-4 PM

Wednesdays: 1-7 PM

Saturdays: 10 AM – 1 PM

This services is provided by Community Action Agency Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) volunteers.  For questions or to learn more, contact the Adult Services Department at 517-905-1339 or AdultServices@myjdl.com.