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Take a bike ride down the Falling Waters Trail and learn about bike safety with Deputy Larry Jacobson of Concord.
Meet at the Falling Waters Concord trailhead at 11 AM on June 4. Participants will receive a free water bottle and safety reflector, while supplies last.
All ages are welcome!
For a map of the Falling Waters Trail, visit https://www.co.jackson.mi.us/1218/Falling-Waters-Trail

Details can be found here

Join us at the Concord Branch on the first Saturday of the month for a movie, crafts and snacks! Each movie will have a showing at 11 AM.

June 4: Encanto
Details can be found here

Everyone is welcome to join in as we gather the generations for gentle fitness and fun! Find details and registration at:
https://wonderandwanderjackson.com/wisdom-walk-a-guided-intergenerational-stroll-jackson-michigan/

This event is a collaboration with Wonder and Wander - Jackson and Sisterhood of Strong.

Join us June 5th @ 1pm for the first Rose Parade of the Roaring 2020s! The parade will start at Blackstone St. and concludes at One Energy Plaza!
Details can be found here

Nature Discovery will be showing you a number of live snakes and turtles that can be found in our state. Observe these intriguing creatures up close as you learn about their diverse life styles and how they survive in Michigan. Following the program, you will have the opportunity to handle some of them and watch them eat.
Cost: $2/person or $5/family. Eddy Discovery Center, 17030 Bush Rd. in the Waterloo Recreation Area near Chelsea.
Advance registration required at (734) 475-3170, as this program is limited to 40 people.
More details here

School is out! Come celebrate the start of your summer at The Splash Pad. Free admission, pizza, and ice cream. What can be better than that?
Sponsored by The Kiwanis Club of Jackson

Details can be found here

residents and nonresidents can grab a fishing rod, ride the off-road trails and visit state parks and boating access sites - all free of charge. During Free ORV Weekend, Michigan residents and visitors legally can ride without buying an ORV license or trail permit. All other ORV rules and laws still apply.

Open to all children ages 6-16
9:00 am-Noon; No registration required.
Kids will receive a free fishing pole and lunch (while supplies last).
For more information contact:
Dave Harrison at 734-260-9184
Details can be found here

Details can be found here

Details can be found here

residents and nonresidents can grab a fishing rod, ride the off-road trails and visit state parks and boating access sites - all free of charge. During Free ORV Weekend, Michigan residents and visitors legally can ride without buying an ORV license or trail permit. All other ORV rules and laws still apply.

Find out what Mother Nature has to offer as we join Rachel Mifsud from Will Forage for Food to look for edible, medicinal, and otherwise useful plants and mushrooms along the Discovery Center trails. The walk will be leisurely, but be prepared to go off the trail as we search for plants.
Cost: $2/person or $5/family. Eddy Discovery Center, 17030 Bush Rd. in the Waterloo Recreation Area near Chelsea.
Advance registration required at 734-475-3170.
More details here

MIXED MEDIA CAMP - $200
THREE DAYS: June 14-16; 1-4pm
Instructor: KATE.
Mixed media is such abroad, all-encompassing topic that it is easy tobecome overwhelmed before you even startexperimenting. During this class, Kate will takethe mystery out of mixed media and help yourteens get started making art. In this class, Katewill cover all the basics and teach how to lay outa mixed media art piece, step-by-step and item-by-item. Students willlearn about common materials and how each media within the pieceworks and interacts with the others. Students will learn how to addtexture with acrylic mediums and more!    

Register at:
https://www.katesartschool.com/

MIXED MEDIA CAMP - $200
THREE DAYS: June 14-16; 1-4pm
Instructor: KATE.
Mixed media is such abroad, all-encompassing topic that it is easy tobecome overwhelmed before you even startexperimenting. During this class, Kate will takethe mystery out of mixed media and help yourteens get started making art. In this class, Katewill cover all the basics and teach how to lay outa mixed media art piece, step-by-step and item-by-item. Students willlearn about common materials and how each media within the pieceworks and interacts with the others. Students will learn how to addtexture with acrylic mediums and more!    

Register at:
https://www.katesartschool.com/

Discover animals up close with ARK Animal Encounters in this educational, hands-on experience!

Dates & Times:
Brooklyn Branch: June 15, 11 AM
Carnegie Library: June 15, 2 PM
Meijer Branch: June 21, 10 AM
Napoleon Branch: June 21, 1 PM
Spring Arbor Branch (held at Warner Elementary): June 23, 11 AM
Summit Branch (held at Vandercook Lions Club): June 23, 2 PM

Details can be found here

Join us to create volcano bubbles, tornado bubbles, kaleidoscope bubbles, square bubbles and more with the Bubbleman!

Dates & Times:
Parma Branch (held at Parma Masonic Hall): June 15, 11 AM
Concord Branch: June 15, 2 PM
Spring Arbor Branch (held at Warner Elementary): June 16, 11 AM
Springport Branch (held at Springport Township Hall): June 16, 2 PM
Eastern Branch: June 21, 6 PM

To learn more about Summer Reading Program events, visit myjdl.com/explore/summer-reading-program

Details can be found here

Discover animals up close with ARK Animal Encounters in this educational, hands-on experience!

Dates & Times:
Brooklyn Branch: June 15, 11 AM
Carnegie Library: June 15, 2 PM
Meijer Branch: June 21, 10 AM
Napoleon Branch: June 21, 1 PM
Spring Arbor Branch (held at Warner Elementary): June 23, 11 AM
Summit Branch (held at Vandercook Lions Club): June 23, 2 PM

Details can be found here

Join us to create volcano bubbles, tornado bubbles, kaleidoscope bubbles, square bubbles and more with the Bubbleman!

Dates & Times:
Parma Branch (held at Parma Masonic Hall): June 15, 11 AM
Concord Branch: June 15, 2 PM
Spring Arbor Branch (held at Warner Elementary): June 16, 11 AM
Springport Branch (held at Springport Township Hall): June 16, 2 PM
Eastern Branch: June 21, 6 PM

To learn more about Summer Reading Program events, visit myjdl.com/explore/summer-reading-program

Details can be found here

Gather the whole family up for family night at the falls! There will be live music played by Michael May & The Messarounds Quartet. Music includes jazz-inflicted blues and blues-rock! There will also be a special appearance but will not be revealed until closer to the event.
Gates open at 7pm
$10.00 per family (up to 8 people)

Details can be found here

MIXED MEDIA CAMP - $200
THREE DAYS: June 14-16; 1-4pm
Instructor: KATE.
Mixed media is such abroad, all-encompassing topic that it is easy tobecome overwhelmed before you even startexperimenting. During this class, Kate will takethe mystery out of mixed media and help yourteens get started making art. In this class, Katewill cover all the basics and teach how to lay outa mixed media art piece, step-by-step and item-by-item. Students willlearn about common materials and how each media within the pieceworks and interacts with the others. Students will learn how to addtexture with acrylic mediums and more!    

Register at:
https://www.katesartschool.com/

Join us to create volcano bubbles, tornado bubbles, kaleidoscope bubbles, square bubbles and more with the Bubbleman!

Dates & Times:
Parma Branch (held at Parma Masonic Hall): June 15, 11 AM
Concord Branch: June 15, 2 PM
Spring Arbor Branch (held at Warner Elementary): June 16, 11 AM
Springport Branch (held at Springport Township Hall): June 16, 2 PM
Eastern Branch: June 21, 6 PM

To learn more about Summer Reading Program events, visit myjdl.com/explore/summer-reading-program

Details can be found here

Join us to create volcano bubbles, tornado bubbles, kaleidoscope bubbles, square bubbles and more with the Bubbleman!

Dates & Times:
Parma Branch (held at Parma Masonic Hall): June 15, 11 AM
Concord Branch: June 15, 2 PM
Spring Arbor Branch (held at Warner Elementary): June 16, 11 AM
Springport Branch (held at Springport Township Hall): June 16, 2 PM
Eastern Branch: June 21, 6 PM

To learn more about Summer Reading Program events, visit myjdl.com/explore/summer-reading-program

Details can be found here

Join Grass Lake Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics for an open house an open house on Thursday, June 16th from 3:30pm-5:30pm. There will be face painting, free Stoyanna's ice cream, coloring contest and those who take an office tour will be entered to win some awesome prizes.

Details can be found here

Details can be found here

Rotary Park is a small neighborhood park on Jackson's east side. For this volunteer event, volunteers will be spreading mulch at the park's playground, along with removing weeds and brush. The park is located at 1413 Deyo Street. Volunteer projects are open to all Jackson residents. No prior sign-up is needed, volunteers can show up and get to work! Equipment is provided by the Parks and Recreation Department. The time commitment is often around 90 minutes. Children are welcome at volunteer opportunities, provided they are supervised. It is recommended that volunteers bring their own gloves and water.

Details at https://www.peoplefortheparks.org/

Movement Meet-up with Coterie Jackson, Allie Baldwin Fitness, and Wonder and Wander – Jackson
Where: Class will be held on the porch at Coterie Jackson at 214 S. Jackson St. Jackson MI 49201
When: June 18, 2022, at 11:30 a.m.
What: A kid-friendly and family-friendly barre class led by Allie (please note, parent/guardian must stay the whole time)
Who: Everyone is welcome, but we are recommending this event for ages 5+.
Cost: $5 cash per family at the door
Registration: https://coteriejackson.as.me/schedule.php?appointmentType=32597665

Details can be found here

 MIXED MEDIA CAMP - $175
THREE Days: June 21-23; 1-4pm
Instructor: EMILY.
Mixed media is such abroad, all-encompassing topic that it is easy tobecome overwhelmed before you even startexperimenting. During this class, Emily will takethe mystery out of mixed media and help kidsget started making art! In this class, Emily willcover all the basics and teach them how to layout a mixed media art piece, step-by-step and item-by-item. They’lllearn about common materials and how each media within the pieceworks and interacts with the others. Students will learn how to addtexture with acrylic mediums and more!  

Register at:
https://www.katesartschool.com/

Discover animals up close with ARK Animal Encounters in this educational, hands-on experience!

Dates & Times:
Brooklyn Branch: June 15, 11 AM
Carnegie Library: June 15, 2 PM
Meijer Branch: June 21, 10 AM
Napoleon Branch: June 21, 1 PM
Spring Arbor Branch (held at Warner Elementary): June 23, 11 AM
Summit Branch (held at Vandercook Lions Club): June 23, 2 PM

Details can be found here

Discover animals up close with ARK Animal Encounters in this educational, hands-on experience!

Dates & Times:
Brooklyn Branch: June 15, 11 AM
Carnegie Library: June 15, 2 PM
Meijer Branch: June 21, 10 AM
Napoleon Branch: June 21, 1 PM
Spring Arbor Branch (held at Warner Elementary): June 23, 11 AM
Summit Branch (held at Vandercook Lions Club): June 23, 2 PM

Details can be found here

Join us to create volcano bubbles, tornado bubbles, kaleidoscope bubbles, square bubbles and more with the Bubbleman!

Dates & Times:
Parma Branch (held at Parma Masonic Hall): June 15, 11 AM
Concord Branch: June 15, 2 PM
Spring Arbor Branch (held at Warner Elementary): June 16, 11 AM
Springport Branch (held at Springport Township Hall): June 16, 2 PM
Eastern Branch: June 21, 6 PM

To learn more about Summer Reading Program events, visit myjdl.com/explore/summer-reading-program

Details can be found here

Details can be found here

 MIXED MEDIA CAMP - $175
THREE Days: June 21-23; 1-4pm
Instructor: EMILY.
Mixed media is such abroad, all-encompassing topic that it is easy tobecome overwhelmed before you even startexperimenting. During this class, Emily will takethe mystery out of mixed media and help kidsget started making art! In this class, Emily willcover all the basics and teach them how to layout a mixed media art piece, step-by-step and item-by-item. They’lllearn about common materials and how each media within the pieceworks and interacts with the others. Students will learn how to addtexture with acrylic mediums and more!  

Register at:
https://www.katesartschool.com/

Details can be found here

 MIXED MEDIA CAMP - $175
THREE Days: June 21-23; 1-4pm
Instructor: EMILY.
Mixed media is such abroad, all-encompassing topic that it is easy tobecome overwhelmed before you even startexperimenting. During this class, Emily will takethe mystery out of mixed media and help kidsget started making art! In this class, Emily willcover all the basics and teach them how to layout a mixed media art piece, step-by-step and item-by-item. They’lllearn about common materials and how each media within the pieceworks and interacts with the others. Students will learn how to addtexture with acrylic mediums and more!  

Register at:
https://www.katesartschool.com/

Discover animals up close with ARK Animal Encounters in this educational, hands-on experience!

Dates & Times:
Brooklyn Branch: June 15, 11 AM
Carnegie Library: June 15, 2 PM
Meijer Branch: June 21, 10 AM
Napoleon Branch: June 21, 1 PM
Spring Arbor Branch (held at Warner Elementary): June 23, 11 AM
Summit Branch (held at Vandercook Lions Club): June 23, 2 PM

Details can be found here

Discover animals up close with ARK Animal Encounters in this educational, hands-on experience!

Dates & Times:
Brooklyn Branch: June 15, 11 AM
Carnegie Library: June 15, 2 PM
Meijer Branch: June 21, 10 AM
Napoleon Branch: June 21, 1 PM
Spring Arbor Branch (held at Warner Elementary): June 23, 11 AM
Summit Branch (held at Vandercook Lions Club): June 23, 2 PM

Details can be found here

CARNIVAL HOURS:
Friday: 2p-11p
Saturday: 12p-11p
Sunday: 12p-7p
https://www.skerbeckcarnival.com/events/2022/stockbridge2022 

Details and registration here:
https://wonderandwanderjackson.com/announcing-summer-splash-sensory-storytime/

Details can be found here