Wake Up! Jackson. 7:30 AM.  Start your morning by building meaningful connections with fellow business leaders, gaining fresh insights and staying connected to the latest developments across Jackson’s business community. This Month’s Featured Speakers: Denise Bergstrom, Superintendent, Hanover-Horton Schools and Ronald Geisman, President & CEO, Lomar Machine & Tool Co.  7:30 AM – 9:00 AM. Forty Nine South, 2527 Helena Ave., Jackson.  Cost: $15 Members | $25 Future Members. Register here.

“The Guys” presented by Center Stage Jackson. 7 PM. Center Stage Jackson is honored to present The Guys, a powerful and moving production commemorating the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001. Join us for this meaningful production as we remember, reflect, and honor the heroes who answered the call in our communities and across our nation.  Performance Dates: September 10, 11, 12, & 13.  East Jackson High School, 1566 N. Sutton Rd. Jackson. Every ticket purchased makes a difference. All proceeds from The Guys will directly benefit our local first responders, supporting the men and women who continue to serve and protect our community every day. This is more than a play—it’s a tribute, a remembrance, and an opportunity to give back to those who are always there when we need them most. Tickets on sale now at www.centerstagejackson.org

Jackson Storyfest.  The largest storytelling festival in Michigan returns to Jackson County for the 39th year with more opportunities to celebrate and learn about storytelling than ever.Storyfest 2026 will feature author talks, workshops, and concerts and will primarily focus on local stories  from local storytellers. Events start on September 10 before culminating in our Tales on Tap event at the Michigan Theatre Nov. 13 – complete with free concessions and a cash bar. Today, Storyfest 2026 kicks off with an author talk from local writer and citizen scientist Jeffrey Holden. Join Holden for a fascinating look at his book Dead Moose on Isle Royale: Off Trail with the Citizen Scientists of the Wolf-Moose Project. Drawing from his years of experience with the renowned Wolf-Moose Project, Holden shares stories from the field and offers a behind-the-scenes look at the world’s longest-running predator-prey study on Michigan’s Isle Royale. Holden explores the challenges and rewards of searching for moose remains in one of America’s most remote national parks. 6 PM, Meijer Branch, Jackson District Library.

Beginning Ballroom:  East Coast Swing.  7 PM.  For beginning to intermediate dancers looking for a energetic & versatile form of social dance. Whether you’ve never danced a day in your life, or you’ve got a few moves under your belt, this classic American dance style will be anything but boring! Couples or individuals are welcome.  Jackson College.  Cost: $40.  Details and enroll here.