Tonight 5/31: Red Wings take on the Penguins, on Screen at the The Michigan Theatre

Tonight: Red Wings take on the Penguins in the Stanley Cup Championship! 8:00 PM Tip Off. Free admission. Enjoy beer, popcorn, snacks and hundreds of fans

The Party in the Park weekend will get an early start with a Medallion Hunt

The Party in the Park weekend will get an early start with a Medallion Hunt from Monday through Friday. A medallion will be hidden in the Jackson area. Participants may purchase a Medallion Hunt pass at Ella Sharp Museum of Art & History, 3225 Fourth St. $10. 780-4139.

Teams can still register for the second annual Softball Tournament of Roses.

Teams can still register for the second annual Softball Tournament of Roses. The event is a double elimination roster tournament for men, women and coed divisions. It will take place Saturday at the Cooperstown Softball complex, 445 W. Parnall Road. Cost is $90 per team plus umpire fees. Call 206-6701 to sign up.

DJ Mike Holiday, 9 p.m. Wednesday, Time Out Bar & Grill

DJ Mike Holiday, 9 p.m. Wednesday, Time Out Bar & Grill, 2804 E. Michigan Ave. Free. 990-6236.

Simon & Rose, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Korner Keg

Simon & Rose, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Korner Keg, 2500 Page Ave., Summit Township. Free. 782-5797.

Salsa dance lessons, 6:45 p.m. Wednesday, The Crazy Cowboy

Salsa dance lessons, 6:45 p.m. Wednesday, The Crazy Cowboy, 215 S. Mechanic St. Free. 817-1910.

Sing Along with Sherra Zuck, 6 p.m. Wednesday, The Bon Ton Room

Sing Along with Sherra Zuck, 6 p.m. Wednesday, The Bon Ton Room, 3017 Wildwood Ave., Blackman Township. Free. 787-6733.

Gary Detlefs, 6 p.m. Wednesday, Ted's Firehouse Pub

Gary Detlefs, 6 p.m. Wednesday, Ted's Firehouse Pub, 809 Greenwood Ave. Free. 782-8303.

Live trivia, 8 p.m. Tuesday, Veach's Office Bar

Live trivia, 8 p.m. Tuesday, Veach's Office Bar, 213 N. Jackson St. $10 per team. 782-9171.

Jam session hosted by TC & The Roadmasters - BLUEStage Club

Jam session hosted by TC & The Roadmasters, 7 p.m. Tuesday, BLUEStage Club, 398 W. Brooklyn Road, Napoleon. Free. 536-0007.

Mark Arshark, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Keys Bar

Mark Arshark, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Keys Bar, 548 N. Jackson St. Free. 796-2191.

Walk Jackson, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sparks Foundation County Park

Walk Jackson, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sparks Foundation County Park. Registration at 6:30 p.m. First of five 3-mile walks co-sponsored by the Jackson Parks and Recreation Dept. and Allegiance Health. 788-4040.

Four-day planner of Jackson-area activities for

The second annual "Farmers & Friends" community picnic will take place Sunday at the Walker Tavern Historic Complex, 13220 M-50, Cambridge Township. Activities will include a farmers market from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., an introduction to vintage baseball at 11 a.m., potluck picnic at noon and vintage baseball game at 1 p.m. To learn more, call 517-467-4401.

West Adrian Jam, 6:30 p.m. today, West Adrian United Church of Christ, 4545 Wolf Creek Highway, Adrian Township. Free. 517-254-4828.

Burn the Ships, Stereo Addiction and DJ Mike Holiday, 7 p.m. today, The Basement, St. Mark's Lutheran Church of the Irish Hills, 11151 U.S. 12, Cambridge Township near Brooklyn. $3 in prom attire, $5 without. 517-467-7565.

Rock For Hunger featuring Mine Enemies Fall, A Trust Betrayed, Once We Were Buried and more, 8 p.m. today, Motorhead's Bar and Grill, 201 Fifth St., Michigan Center. $5. 748-9230.

TC & the Roadmasters, 8:30 p.m. today, Callaghan's, 109 S. Main St., Brooklyn. $3. 592-8007.

Blues and classic rock open jam with Ernie Valasco, 8:30 p.m. today, Duffy's Food & Spirits, 751 N. Waterloo St. Free. 789-8450.

Jack Daniels Band, 9 p.m. today, Yukon Jack Food & Spirits, 3611 Hanover Road, Liberty Township near Horton. Free. 517-688-9225.

6 Hands Down, 9:30 p.m. today, The Roadhouse, 4112 Lansing Ave., Blackman Township. Free. 782-7711.

Chancel Choir Carnegie Hall Preview Concert, 3 p.m. Sunday, First United Methodist Church, 275 W. Michigan Ave. Free. 787-6460.

"Gimme Shelter" concert series, featuring Dorothy Coolie and Blaise Glander, 7 p.m. Monday, Jackson Interfaith Shelter, 414 S. Blackstone St. Donations accepted. 789-8735.

Walk Jackson, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sparks Foundation County Park. Registration at 6:30 p.m. First of five 3-mile walks co-sponsored by the Jackson Parks and Recreation Department and Allegiance Health. 788-4040.

"Scrappin' and Craftin'," 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today, Universalist Unitarian Church of East Liberty, 2231 Jefferson Road. Donations accepted. RSVP to 313-387-3201.

Camp O' the Hills open house, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. today, 2100 Pink St., Brooklyn. Free. 592-6373.

"The New Jackson" worship explosion, noon to 7 p.m. today, Dungy Field, Jackson High School. Free. 937-1775.

Jane Murray, American Indian storytelling, 2 p.m. today, Dahlem Center, 7117 S. Jackson Road. 782-3453.

DJ skate, 7 p.m. today, Allskate Fun Center, 1313 W. North St. $10 admission, $2 skate rental. Saturday includes pizza and pop. 787-8716.

"Kids to Kids," for grades K-5, 3 p.m. Sunday, First United Methodist Church, 600 E. Michigan Ave., Albion. Free. 517-629-9425.

The New Jackson Worship Explosion event is noon to 7 p.m. today

Correction: Wrong information about worship event
by Jackson Citizen Patriot
Friday May 29, 2009, 11:50 PM

The New Jackson Worship Explosion event is noon to 7 p.m. today at Jackson High School's Dungy Stadium. The phone number for more information is 795-3342. Information was incorrect in the print edition calendar on Page C6 of Thursday's In Town & Around section.

Meijer Branch for Book Group every 1st Friday of the month

FRIDAY, JUNE 5 - 10AM
The group will be discussing, "One Thousand White Women" by Jim Fergus

Bike Rodeo and Summer Reading Sign Up @ Napoleon Library

Come sign up for Summer Reading, Get a Free Helmet and Bike License, Listen to Live Music and have a great time.

Napoleon Township Parking Lot

Saturday June 6th from 10 am to 12 noon.

And let the reading begin!!!

Book Discussion "Twilight" JDL Napoleon Branch

Join the Napoleon Branch as we discuss Stephanie Meyer's amazing book that started the "Twilight Saga". Discover why everyone is talking about Twilight, and if you are an Edward fan or a Jacob fan.

06/03/2009 4:00 pm

Express Yourself for Teens at JDL Hanover

Hey you Hanover teens, get started reading and have some fun at the Teen Summer Spectatcular

Community Medallion Hunt

From, Passes available for Community Medallion Hunt
Jackson Citizen Patriot

Community Medallion Hunt, a fundraiser tied in with the Ella Sharp Museum of Art and History's upcoming exhibit on artist and naturalist John James Audubon and the Jackson County Rose Festival.

The hunt starts Monday. Each day next week, a local business will be announced in the Citizen Patriot, on WKHM-FM (105.3) and on JTV's "The Bart Hawley Show." Visitors who show a Hunt Pass will be given a clue and a question. The clues will point to the location of a hidden medallion.

To participate, you'll need to pick up a pass from the museum, 3225 Fourth St. Cost is $10.

The passes also are good for free entry to a party June 5 that will serve as the kickoff to both the exhibit and the festival.

For more information, call Liz Niles at 780-4139.

Jackson-area events you won't want to miss

Five Jackson-area events you won't want to miss
by Bill Chapin Jackson Citizen Patriot

1. Choir's preview concert

On June 6, Jackson's First United Methodist Church Chancel Choir will join more than 500 singers from 24 from choirs from around the country for a concert at Carnegie Hall.

The 70-member ensemble will present a preview concert at 3 p.m. Sunday at the church, 275 W. Michigan Ave.

Admission to the preview concert is free. For more information, call the church at 787-6460.

2. Walker Tavern picnic

The Walker Tavern in Cambridge Township will have its second annual Farmers and Friends Community Picnic on Sunday.

The tavern is at 13220 M-50 at the crossroads with U.S. 12.

For more information, call the Walker Tavern at 467-4401 or visit
www.michigan.gov/walkertavern

3. CD release concert

In the next week, Michigan Center High School graduate Don Middlebrook is having CD release parties across the state for his 12th album, "Beach Bar Serenade." His hometown show is from 7 to 11 p.m. today at Bone Island Grille, 4615 Francis St., Vandercook Lake.

4. Dahlem storytelling

The program will begin at 2 p.m. Saturday and is intended for children 8 and older and their parents.

Admission is free for Dahlem members and $3 for nonmembers. Advanced registration is required. Call 782-3453 to reserve a spot.

Premiere of horror flick 'Dog' coming Friday to Michigan Theatre

Premiere of horror flick 'Dog' coming Friday to Jackson's Michigan Theatre
by Bill Chapin Jackson Citizen Patriot

The premiere of "Dog," an independent horror movie filmed in Jackson
7 and 9 p.m. Friday
Michigan Theatre, 124 N. Mechanic St.
Cost: $6
Details: 783-0962 or www.doghorrormovie.com

Four-day planner of Jackson-area acitivities for May 28

Allegiance Health, the Greater Jackson Chamber of Commerce and the Walton Agency will sponsor a free health symposium from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. June 8 at the Potter Center on the Jackson Community College campus. The event will offer an opportunity to become involved in "Jackson Business Leaders for Health," a collaborative effort by local employers to improve Jackson's workforce. Registration deadline is Friday. Call 841-7433.

"Scrappin' and Craftin'," 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Universalist Unitarian Church of East Liberty, 2231 Jefferson Road. Donations accepted. RSVP to 313-387-3201.

Camp O' the Hills open house, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, 2100 Pink St., Brooklyn. Free. 592-6373.

"The New Jackson" worship explosion, noon to 7 p.m. Saturday, Dungy Field, Jackson High School. Free. 937-1775.

Jane Murray, Native American storytelling, 2 p.m. Saturday, Dahlem Center, 7117 S. Jackson Road. 782-3453.

Square dancing in the park is set for 7 p.m. Thursdays starting June 4 at the Rotary community bandshell at Sparks Foundation County Park. Sessions will run through Aug. 27. For more details, call 784-0863.

Missy's Little Grass Shack in Grass Lake reopens

Missy's Little Grass Shack in Grass Lake reopens one month after fire
by Shannon Maynard For the Jackson Citizen Patriot

It took Missy Shelhart a little more than a month to reopen Missy's Little Grass Shack after most of the building was destroyed during a fire April 25, and Shelhart has several customers to thank for helping get the doors opened.

A Day with John James Audubon

June 6th, 2009 10:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.

Brian "Fox" Ellis performing the persona of Audubon at;
The Dahlem Conservancy
and Ella Sharp Museum.
10:00 - 11:00 am and 11:30 am - 12:30 pm.

At Ella Sharp from 2:00 - 4:00 pm,
visit with Audubon as he interprets his art on exhibit.

call 517-782-3453 or 517-787-2320

Location:

The Dahlem Educational Center (7117 South Jackson Road)

The Ella Sharp Museum of Art and History (3225 4th St.)

Cost: Adults - $8.00 for each performance. Children - (5-12 years old) $5.00
Sponsored By: Michigan Automotive Compressor Inc.

New Jackson Worship Explosion

New Jackson Worship Explosion
May 30th, 2009 ~ Noon to 7 pm
Jackson High School Dungy Stadium

Contact: Bill Latocki Phone: 517-522-6202
Sponsored By: NewJackson.org & Together We Can Make A Difference

Camp O' the Hills Open House

Camp O' the Hills Open House

Tour the camp and meet the staff. This is a time to view the property, tour the buildings, and ask questions.

Contact: Joyce Hill
Phone: 517-592-6373
Sponsored By: Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan

MDOT to begin construction of a center-turn lane on US-127 in Jackson County

Tuesday, May 26, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will begin initial construction for a center left-turn lane on US-127 from Ayers Road to Floyd Avenue in southern Jackson County.

Work next week includes temporary widening of the roadway so traffic can be maintained for the remainder of the project. Traffic will be reduced to 45 mph through the work zone, and one lane of traffic will be maintained in each direction.

Jackson Midtown Association plans to expand Taste of Jackson to include fashion show, art show

by Tarryl Jackson Jackson Citizen Patriot
Tuesday May 12, 2009, 3:46 PM


Rocky Top Chef Barry Boland, right, hands out BBQ Pork sandwiches to
Ken Strickrodt of Jackson during last year's Taste of Jackson event.

Jackson residents and visitors who venture
downtown to taste the local cuisine at this year's
Taste of Jackson will be in for an extra treat.
The annual event, which is hosted by the Midtown Association,
will also feature a fashion show and
live art demonstrations by local artists.

The event is scheduled for Aug. 15 and will take
place from 1 to 4 p.m. on Mechanic Street,
between Cortland Street and Washington Avenue.

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Balloons coming to Jackson County Airport in July

Balloons coming to Jackson County Airport in July
by Jackson Citizen Patriot
Saturday May 09, 2009, 12:21 AM

Hot Air Jubilee returns from hiatus to the Jackson County Airport on July 17 to 19.

Early morning fire destroys Jackson's new Holiday Inn

Early
morning fire destroys Jackson's new Holiday Inn

by Keith Roberts Jackson Citizen Patriot
Thursday May 07, 2009, 6:18 AM

City of Jackson receives $1.7 million to rehab neighborhood and raze ACME building

City of Jackson receives $1.7 million to rehab neighborhood and raze ACME building
by Fredricka Paul Jackson Citizen Patriot
Thursday April 30, 2009, 7:55 AM

Michigan Theatre Coming Events

Michigan
Theatre Coming Events

Phone (517) 703- 0811

Jackson, Michigan well represented at Indiana Toll Road rest stops

Jackson,
Michigan well represented at Indiana Toll Road rest stops