This weekend in Jackson, MI

BREW coffee bar is the setting for a monthly SHOP419 gathering that highlights local vendors and community organizations. Browse unique goods, sample seasonal drinks, and spend time supporting the community in a welcoming setting. All are welcome. Vendors and organizations interested in taking part can complete an interest form and will receive follow-up by email.

Explore eerie legends from Michigan’s extensive lighthouse heritage at Jackson District Library. With more than 120 lights lining the Great Lakes, the state has the largest collection in the country, and many come with ghostly lore. Hear about the cigar-scented presence of former keeper Captain Townshend at Seul Choix Point, the playful tricks linked to John Herman at Waugoshance Shoal near Mackinaw City, Sarah Robinson’s tidy touch at White River Light Station in Whitehall, and the young girl said to seek out children and women at Marquette Harbor Lighthouse. The treacherous stretch from Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois, marked by numerous shipwrecks, also figures prominently in these tales. Drawing from Michigan’s Haunted Lighthouses, published by The History Press and Arcadia Publishing, author Dianna Stampfler highlights stories from 13 sites around the state. After the presentation, a book sale and signing will be available. Copies are $22 by cash or check, with credit accepted. Online ordering is also available.