Events of Tuesday, August 8, 2017

Today is “$2 Tuesday” at the Jackson County Fair, with $2 admission, $2 food specials, $2 vendor specials and $2 rides.  4-H judging in the morning:  Swine, Horse & Pony, and Poultry.  The Bingo Tent opens at 12 pm, rides open at 2 pm. 4-H Beef judging is at 6 pm.  Tonight’s Grandstand Show features Flo Ride with special guest Macy Kate.  Tickets are $39, $49 and $69.  Hospitality tent opens at 6 pm, show at 7 pm.

Today is Michigan Primary Election Day.  Voters in Summit, Pulaski and Jackson have issues and races to decide.  In Summit Township, there is a road improvement bond proposal.  Pulaski Township has a special road millage proposal.  In the City of Jackson, Wards 3 and 5 have City Council primary candidates. Details on the County of Jackson website.

The Jackson Downtown Development Authority presents the Grand River Farmers Market, today from 8am to 2pm.  The market, featuring seasonal farmers and other vendors is at Grand River Marketplace, corner of Glick Highway and Mechanic Street in Downtown Jackson.

Senior Splash at Nixon Water Park, today at 9am to 10:30am.  Warm, therapeutic recreation for senior citizens.  The perfect combination of gently toning muscles, strengthening and stretching for persons over 50.  $2 per session.

Picnic in the Park is a free concert series during lunch time in Bucky Harris Park. 12 p.m to 1 p.m. on Tuesdays from July 11th to August 15th. Bring your packed lunch or stop at your favorite lunch spot for take-out! Either way, bring your lunch to the park to enjoy live & local music.  Today’s entertainment by Steve Berkemeier.

The Carnegie Branch of the Jackson District Library presents free movies, Tuesdays this summer at 1:30pm.  Today’s movie is “ LEGO Batman: The Movie”.  Free, family-friendly and free popcorn.

Jackson Recreation Department offers Water Aerobics class for adults at the Middle School at Parkside pool.  Classes are at 8:45am and 7:00pm.  Cost is $5 per class.  Classes run Monday thru Thursday through the summer.