Events of Thursday, June 21, 2018

Uncle Phil’s Barbeque Cookout.  Enjoy food and community on Thursday, June 21st, 2018 from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at 2545 Spring Arbor Road.  There will be Chicken, Kielbasa, Salads, Drinks, Chips, and Cookies. The cost is $10.00 per person and all proceeds will go Jackson School of the the Arts, Dave Thomas Foundation, Lily Missions Center and Junior Achievement.  This event is sponsored by Willis & Jurasek, PC, Wendy’s Restaurants and Knights Steakhouse.  All are welcome.

The Green Market at Henry Ford Allegiance Health.  We focus on natural, sustainable Michigan produce and products.  All foods and products sold at The Green Market at Henry Ford Allegiance Health are grown and/or produced in Michigan using little or no pesticides, herbicides, inorganic fertilizers, or antibiotics.  This means healthier foods for the greater Jackson community and less pollution for our rivers and lakes.  In the parking lot, corner of Waterloo and East Michigan Avenue. Across from the hospital.   9 AM to 2 PM.

The Kiwanis Kids Series continues with “Cats and Dogs”.  Doors open a half hour before show time. Screening times are 11 A.M. and 2 P.M. Admission is 1 Dollar. ( Please Note : There will not be an 11 A.M. Screening on the 21st.)  Michigan Theatre of Jackson.

Front Porch Concert Series at Jackson College.  Jackson Community Concert Band Pre-Fourth of July Concert tonight at 7 PM.  On the front porch of Potter Center, Jackson College Central Campus.  Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy the music!  Free!

Ella’s Patio Party.  Live music with Michael Blanchard, appetizers from Junkyard Dog, and a cash bar. Enjoy gallery tours, sculpture walks and more activities throughout the season.  5:30 to 7:30 PM.  Patio Parties are free for members, $5 for non-members.  This week, stick around afterword for “Movies on the Barn,” a free movie projected on the side of our historic East Barn. 

The Jackson YMCA presents Outdoor Summer Fun, free events for members and the community.  Bootcamp.  Meet at the Cascades Rotary Bandshell.  6 PM to 7 PM.  Every Thursday in June.

Red Cross Blood Drive today from 12 PM to 5:45 PM.  American Legion, 3200 Lansing Avenue, Jackson.

Ella Sharp Museum presents Movies on the Barn.  Summer is here and this season we are hosting “Movies on the Barn,” a free outdoor film projected on the historic East Barn and related programming.  On June 21, you can enjoy “Charlotte’s Web” and tours through Ella Sharp’s Farmhouse to learn about Ella, her family, and the farm they owned.  The movies start at dusk (approximately 9 p.m.)  **In the event of poor weather, the movie will be moved to the Community Room inside the museum.