Events of Wednesday, November 8, 2023

Off The Clock.  5 PM to 7 PM.  Jackson’s premier professional networking event builds business relationships and network after hours in a relaxed, stress-free environment.  Enjoy an atmosphere for making connections at a unique venue. Register and bring along a client, colleague or friend!  Presented by the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce.  Grand River Brewery, Downtown Jackson.  Event page here.

DSLR 2.  10 AM to 12 PM.  In this second class in our series, you will learn more about camera controls, metering, exposure, focusing and more. We also clover white-balance settings, polarizing filters and neutral density filters. Topics: Getting the most out of your DSLR, Metering modes, Auto exposure/focus lock, Auto bracketing, Exposure adjustment, Setting a custom white balance, Auto focus modes, Focusing areas, Meta data, UV and polarizing filters, Compositions and effects, Rule of thirds, Natural frames, Point of view, Get in close, Patterns.  Picture This…Jackson, 316 N. Wisner Street, Jackson.

Jackson Camera Club November Meeting.  Are you interested in Photography? If yes, then please join us at a Jackson Camera Club meeting. Whether you are an experienced photographer or are just beginning, you are welcome!  Christoff and Sons Flooring Community Room, 400 N Mechanic Street, Jackson.  Time: From 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm If you would like to take part in the digital photo critique session, please bring your digital photos on a usb drive (preferably sized to 2000 pixels on the longest side, if possible), limit of one for each of the following categories: Assignment – November’s assignment is “Macro Photography or Extreme Closeup”.  Nature (wild animals in their natural habitat, wildflowers, storms, etc.).  Photographer’s Choice (any “family friendly” topic of your choice)  For more information, visit us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/jxncamera/

World Premiere of “The War to End All Wars” Movie.  Michigan’s Military Heritage Museum in cooperation with Sabaton are excited to present “The War to End All Wars The Movie,” a full-length musical motion picture featuring songs from Sabaton’s 10th studio album, “The War To End All Wars”. This movie vividly tells the stories of World War I by way of animation and live action. This unique animated experience tells stories from the acclaimed Sabaton Album of the same name through video, narration, action scenes, and music. Stories of The Christmas Truce of 1914, The Harlem Hellfighters, The Lady of the Dark and more… See the movie as it was intended in a museum surrounded by the actual history depicted!  $7.00.  Seating is limited and dates, times, and tickets are available by visiting mimhm.org/events.  Michigan’s Military Heritage Museum, 311 N Wisner St, Jackson.

Walking with an Angel.  6 PM.  Meet Sheldon and his Medical Service Dog Patsy at the Summit Branch! Families can listen to Sheldon and Patsy’s journey and learn about the different types of assist dogs. Call 517-783-4030 to register.  Summit Branch, Jackson District Library.

ONE PIECE Card Game.  4 PM to 9 PM.  $5 Entry Fee for tournament play: SIGN-UP in advance for a chance to win free stuff like starter decks, booster packs, card sleeves, deck boxes, promos, etc! Casual play is FREE! Spend a few hours with us on Wednesdays learning the game and/or getting some competitive play in! Improve your deck, improve your game, or just hang out and talk ONE PIECE CCG Strategies!  Game Place, 135 S. Mechanic Street, Downtown Jackson.

Wednesday Lorcana League.  Join us every Wednesday from 5:30 to 9 p.m. to play Disney Lorcana!   Lorcana League is FREE to attend and is open to everyone.  Don’t know how to play? We will teach you.  We meet at The Arena 1949 Lansing Ave Jackson.

Gear Up:  The Science of Bikes. From schoolyards and mountain trails to bustling city streets, we encounter bicycles nearly every day. Since its inception in the late 19th century, the bicycle has affected how people live, work, and play. Its popularity has only grown over time, and it is as relevant today as it was 100 ago. Visitors of GEAR UP will learn how bikes work, the science and technology behind the machine as well as the history and evolution of the bike and how bikes have impacted our culture. Like the bicycle itself, this exhibition has been designed to appeal to people of all ages with diverse interests, from STEM to design to history to art.  Now on exhibit at Ella Sharp Museum.

Weekly Gaming at Nostalgia Ink.  6 PM to 9 PM.  Join us for board games and RPGS!  Board games start at 5 PM at the store and RPGS start at 7 PM online and in person at our discord located here: https://discord.gg/vUgCN3x.  Nostalgia Ink, 139 S. Mechanic Street, Downtown Jackson.