Events of Wednesday, September 9, 2020

Bright Walls “Bright Spots”.  Bright Walls is bringing you more “bright spots” to help get through 2020!   Three artists from the United States will be in Jackson from September 6–13. They will be painting murals on buildings in town that allow for appropriate social distancing and we hope you’ll swing by during or after their stay to enjoy the art!  Special thanks to Henry Ford Allegiance Health, Consumers Energy and Jackson Anchor Initiative for partnering with us in this unexpected and off-year to bring #JacksonMI something special. Details on locations, safety procedures, artist lineup here.

Ella Sharp Museum.  New Exhibits, New Programming, & More Virtual Events to come!  Current Exhibits:  Adapt Exhibit – Covid-19 experiences and the I Matter Photography Exhibit.Capacities are   limited and “4 Steps to a Safe & Healthy Visit” has been implemented to prioritize the health and safety of our community.

Adapt is a Virtual & Physical Art Exhibition in response to COVID 19 now through October 18th. Through artwork, objects, video and written materials, Adapt reflects on perspectives of the Jackson community as it navigates the COVID 19 era.

 https://ellasharpmuseum.org/exhibits/adapt/

I Matter confronts the negative stereotypes and statistics and their impact on young African-American males. Creator of Linked Films & Photos, James Garner Jr. was inspired by his son Kobe, a 7 year boy who has already experience racial slurs and discrimination. Being part of the conversation for equality in 2020, Garner wants to inspire his son, as well as other African-American males to stand against institutional racism. Exhibit runs July 24th through September 20th, 2020.

 https://ellasharpmuseum.org/exhibits/i-matter/

Vital to Victory Exhibit at Lost Railway Museum.  How Motorwomen Challenged & Changed the World.  Now through November 21.  Admission $5.  Vital to Victory features the often-untold lives of women in the rail industry, from early electric streetcar drives to modern locomotive engineers.  Women were initially only granted entry to these jobs during World War I and World War II when male employees were drafted into service.  Lost Railway Museum, Michigan Avenue, Downtown Grass Lake.

School Age Child Care.  Jackson YMCA and Jackson Public Schools are partnering to offer school-age child care for young fives through fifth grade.  Beginning August 31, fee-based full-day and after-school care will be available at T.A. Wilson and financial assistance is available.  The program will adhere to safety guidelines and includes homework assistant and fun activities.  Due to distancing requirements, space is limited so sign up today 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) 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.

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.