Bringing you events, large and small, from all corners of Jackson County, Michigan. Be sure to stay to get updates of events and more with our weekly email.
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Swing Dance Lessons September 14, 21 & 28 East Coast Swing, differing from its West Coast counterpart, is a lively and jovial dance style developed through the end of the 1940’s and into the 1950’s. Unique in its American origin, it is a favorite in dance clubs and ballrooms across the world. It can be …
October 1st & 2nd 2021 This show is a pickers dream with 1000’s of unique items! The Jackson Antique & Flea Market Show has been running for over 21 years now and is a very unique show where you’ll find anything from Glassware, Cast Iron Cookware, Furniture, Bird Houses, Dolls, Toys, Beer Signs, Jewelry (Antique & New), …
A Walk Through Jackson's Past Please join us for a guided tour through Jackson’s oldest cemetery, Mt. Evergreen Cemetery. You will hear about some of Jackson’s famous families and their stories including Ella Merriman Sharp, Austin Blair, William Sparks and families such as Col. Christian Rath, Dr. Ira C. Backus and Lucy Thurman. This rich …
The American and Midwest Highland Cattle Association present: Sacred Cow The Movie It’s commonplace today to blame meat for everything from cancer to global warming. We’re rightly scared about our health and our world. But are cattle being unfairly scapegoated? At Sacred Cow, we question the following: Should we eat meat at all? Is there …
Join us for our FIRST County Historical Marker dedication ceremony, where will unveil our debut marker, “DeLand Point: A Humanitarian Hub,” on Monday, Oct. 11 at 1 p.m., at “DeLand Point,” a Habitat for Humanity housing development on the southwest corner of Mechanic and Franklin streets. Everyone is invited to this outdoor event, which will …
DeLand Point Historical Marker Dedication Ceremony Read More »
Fox Trot October 12, 19 & 26 The Foxtrot is a classic dance with a long-stride step put to 4/4 music. Foxtrot earned its name from Vaudeville actor Harry Fox, and became an iconic dance in the early half of the 1900’s. It is in the same family as the Waltz, and borrows inspiration from …
The Pink Ribbon Party is back in person! Enjoy a 2-hour dance party with the county's top Zumba instructors. Proceeds benefit the Jackson YMCA Turning Point program for breast cancer survivors.
Join Ella Sharp Museum and the Dahlem Center for a wonderful night under the stars! Let’s explore and use our night senses. the goal for our night walk led my Dahlem Naturalist Educator, Carrie Benham, is to help people enjoy being outdoors after dark, help them feel safe, and share information about nocturnal animals, the …
Explore the Night: Guided Night Hike and Telescope Observation Read More »
Paso Doble Lessons November 2, 9 & 16 The Pasodoble is a grand and dramatic dance developed in France and picked up in Spain and Portugal. It is made to mirror the theatricality of a bullfight, and is danced to march-like music. The Pasodoble is a great dance for introducing intense body-language and eye contact, …
Country TwoStep / Line Dance November 30, December 7, and December 14 Country-Western 2 Step is a style popularized in the South Western united states, notably Texas, most often danced to country music. It is designed to be quickly picked-up and enjoyed to a variety of tempos. Line Dancing is a particular set of repetitive …
Mobile Food Pantry sponsored by Compassionate Ministries of Jackson. Food* available for anyone experiencing need includes non-perishable items, produce, meat and bread. Giveaway sponsored by Redeemer Lutheran Church & Trinity Lutheran Church for additional items* such as school supplies, hygiene items, socks, underwear, winter gear, and the like. *All giveaways are while supplies last.
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