Events of Wednesday, May 19, 2021

Ride of Silence.  6:45 PM.  Cascades Cycling Club.  Each year on the 3rd Wednesday in May, bicycling clubs around the world host a cycling event, the Ride of Silence. This ride aims to raise the awareness of motorists, police and city officials of cyclists’ legal right to use public roadways.  The ride is also an opportunity to show respect for and honor the lives of cyclists who have been injured or killed while cycling.  As the name of the ride suggests,  participants are asked to not speak during the ride.  In the interest of everyone’s safety, masks will be available for the riders to wear and we will also be encouraging social distancing before and during the ride.  Cascades Cycling Club will host this very important event in Jackson on Wednesday, May 19 starting from Horace Blackman Park.  Please join us for this event as we pay tribute to riders who have been injured or killed while cycling.  Plan to arrive by 6:45 p.m. as the ride will begin at 7:00 p.m.

Grass Lake Farmers Market and Music in the Park.  Farmers Market every Wednesday from 4 PM to 7 PM.  Music in the Park, every 1st and 3rd Wednesday (May and June), 1st, 3rd, 4th Wednesday in July and EVERY Wednesday in August and September.  This week, music by Lauren Morse.  6:30 to 8 PM.  Park Pavilion, Downtown Grass Lake.

Voices and Votes:  Democracy in America.  Lost Railway Museum, Downtown Grass Lake.  Voices and Votes is based on a major exhibition currently on display at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History. This Museum on Main Street adaptation will have many of the same dynamic features: historical and contemporary photos; educational and archival video; engaging multimedia interactives with short games and additional footage, photos, and information; and historical objects like campaign souvenirs, voter memorabilia, and protest material.  How do you participate as a citizen? From the revolution and suffrage to civil rights and casting ballots, everyone in every community is part of this ever-evolving story – the story of democracy in America.  May 15 to June 27.

Step to the Beat Virtual 5K.  American 1 Credit Union and Jackson YMCA members can use code “MEMBER5” for $5 off registration.  This virtual 5K benefits the American Heart Association.  An event of the Henry Ford Allegiance Health “Get Moving!” 5K Run/Walk Series.  Step to the beat and visit jacksonymca.org to register today!

Cascades Humane Society 4th Annual Wine & Whiskers.  Enjoy this annual event in a new format.  During May and June, purchase your tickets at chspets.org and enjoy food, wine, and friends in an intimate setting at Sandhill Crane Vineyards.  Presented by Lammer’s Heating & Air Conditioning.  Tickets are just $30 and can be purchased on the website by clicking the ticketing link. Included in your ticket, are 2 glasses of wine, 1 individual charcuterie plate (vegetarian options are available), 1 commemorative wine glass, special gifts from the sponsors, entry into the grand prize drawing, PLUS access to an exclusive, virtual, behind-the-scenes look at Sandhill Crane.   Tickets may be redeemed at Sandhill Crane Vineyards anytime in the months of May & June during their normal operating hours.

Jackson County Student Art Show.  The Jackson County Student Art Show is presented online. Jackson Art Teachers are excited to celebrate the amazing artwork from the talented students from the Jackson area. The judging is now complete. Congratulations to all of the award winners! Thank you to the judges!   See the artwork from students from area schools.  The show includes public and private schools in Jackson County. Middle and high school students receive ribbons from a panel of judges. It is sponsored by the #jxnartteachers  See the show here.  

Popcorn Drive Thru Pickup.   Pull up at 124 N. Mechanic Street (under the Michigan Theatre Marquee) in Jackson between 5:00 and 6:30 P.M.    Stay in your car and one of the Michigan Theatre’s masked and gloved representatives will hand you a box (or boxes) of free famous Michigan Theatre popcorn!