Monthly Archives: October 2017

JAXPO presented by The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce.  JAXPO 2017 - Business 2 Business Showcase at AllSkate Fun Center, 1 PM to 7 PM.  Admission:  $10 at the door unless you have a JAXPO Ticket which will get you in for FREE.  Visit www.jacksonchamber.org for your free ticket.  JAXPO gives businesses the unique opportunity to highlight their enterprises, network with current and potential customers and celebrate the best Jackson has to offer. This one-day trade show is the Chamber's annual business-to-business expo, and it offers a venue to reinforce current business relationships and spark new partnerships. Mayoral and City Council Community Forum.  The League of Women Voters, in conjunction with the Midtown Association, the City of Jackson Human Relations Commission, the Michigan Theatre, and the Jackson District Library will e hosting a candidate forum for the upcoming city elections at the Michigan Theatre.  The candidates will give Jackson voters an opportunity to get to know the candidates for Mayor and City Council.  Candidates for Mayor:  Bill Jors and Derek Dobies.  Ward 1:  Arlene Robinson.  Ward 3:  Daniel Greer and Jeromy Alexander.  Ward 5:  Andrew Frounfelker and Susan Murdie.  Ward 6:  Jeffrey Feahr, Colleen Sullivan, Matthew Swartzlander and John Wilson. …

AARP Michigan presents “Finances 50+”.  Take charge of your financial future.  The session will give you a good handle on where you stand financially, plus provide simple, hands-on ways to make measurable progress toward your financial goals.  Jackson District Library Carnegie Branch, Downtown Jackson.  2 PM to 4 PM.  Please pre-register at aarp.cvent.com/finances50plus1018 or call 877-926-8300. Red Cross Blood Drive.  During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give blood to support cancer patients and others.  According to the American Cancer Society, nearly 1.7 million new cases of cancer are expected in the U.S. this year.  Cancer patients may need blood products during chemotherapy, surgery or treatment for complications.  Today’s Blood Drives: 12 p.m. – 5:45 p.m., Baker College, 2800 Springport Road, Jackson and 8 a.m. – 1:45 p.m., Napoleon High School, 201 West Avenue, Napoleon. Friends of the Spring Arbor Branch of the Jackson District Library Book Sale.  All week at the branch.  Friends of the Library are having their Fall Book Sale.   Stop in and see what treasures you can find!!   Friday will be $1 a bag day.  Yoga at the Concord Branch, Jackson District Library. Bring your mat and join us every Wednesday at…