Events of Wednesday, October 21, 2020

Henry Ford Allegiance Health Webinar.  Explore Your Hand and Wrist Treatment Options.  It’s easy to take your hands and wrists for granted when they are pain-free and work well. But discomfort can make everyday tasks—and even fun activities—a challenge. Take charge by exploring hand and wrist treatment options that could improve your quality of life.  Join us for a FREE, 30-minute webinar presented by Henry Ford Allegiance Health orthopedic surgeon and hand/wrist specialist Ryan Beekman, MD, to learn about effective non-surgical and surgical treatment options to relieve pain in your hands and wrists.  Exploring Hand and Wrist Treatment Options.  Wednesday, October 21, 6 PM.  Presenter: Ryan Beekman, MD.  Following the 30-minute webinar, you will have an opportunity to participate in a brief Q&A session with Dr. Beekman.  Register at HenryFord.com/Hands.

Jaxtober.  JAXTOBER, a month long celebration, promotion and support of all things Jackson. All Jackson, All Month!  JAXTOBER is a campaign encouraging all Jackson County residents to shop in Jackson, eat in Jackson, play in Jackson, to promote Jackson, and ultimately, to love Jackson all month long.  JAXTOBER will culminate with one lucky Jackson County resident winning 20-$50 gift cards to local shops and restaurants, a $1,000 prize! Watch for the Chamber’s daily fun facts about Jackson, popular, family friendly destinations in Jackson, and a Business of the Day. #JAXTOBER.

 Registration for the JAXTOBER Grand Prize can be done in four easy steps:

1. Register for the JAXTOBER Daily Email at jacksonchamber.org/jaxtober
2. Download the Experience Jackson Tours App on the Apple or Google Play Store
3. Take a picture, selfie, or video of your favorite Jackson business or destination
4. Post the picture, selfie, or video on social media, tag the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce, and add the hashtags #JacksonMI #Jaxtober

*The JAXTOBER contest will run from October 1^st through October 31^st.  **There is no limit on the number of entries a person can make.

Dahlem Poinsettia Fundraiser.  Fresh beautiful poinsettias just in time for the holidays! 7 Colors to choose from!  Classic $13 – Red, Pink, and Cream.  Painted $15 – Purple, Fuchsia, Chameleon, and Blue.  Orders are due by November 1st, and pick up is December 4th, 9:00-4:00 pm or call the office to make an appointment to pick up your order the following week. All proceeds go to the Dahlem Center, including our education programs and community events. Happy Holidays to you and yours.  Click on this Tickets link to order your holiday poinsettias with Dahlem!  Thank you for supporting Dahlem, Jackson’s Nature Place!

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.