Empowering Survivors: Inspiring Change in Our Community. 12 PM. In recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, you’re invited to join the Jackson Business and Professional Women’s Club on April 20th. What You’ll Gain: Knowledge and empathy for what a survivor’s journey is truly like, Offer your own words of resilience and strength for AWARE’s community awareness initiative, Actionable steps you can take to give hope to survivors and change our community for the better, and an opportunity to connect with other like-minded community leaders who are ready to take action. Guest speaker: Olivia Piepkow, AWARE Shelter. Cost: $16 with lunch | $5 without lunch (+ Credit Card Fees). Cascades Manor. Event page and tickets here.
National Library Week. Join JDL in celebrating National Library Week! National Library Week is an annual celebration highlighting the valuable role libraries, librarians, and library workers play in transforming lives and strengthening our communities. JDL staff across the county will be having a Spirit Week, and patrons are encouraged to join us in dressing on theme each day! Monday 4/20: Pajama Day, Tuesday 4/21: Jersey Day, Wednesday 4/22: Wacky Wednesday, Thursday 4/23: Decades Day, Friday 4/24: Fandom/Favorite Character Day. All staff and patrons must adhere to the JDL Code of Conduct and Dress Code policies.
Film Screening “Forrest Gump” (1994). 7 PM. Join us for a big-screen screening of Forrest Gump, the Academy Award–winning film that follows one man’s extraordinary journey through decades of American history. Through Forrest’s perspective, the film weaves together moments of humor, heartbreak, and perseverance, while also touching on the lasting impact of trauma, particularly through the experiences of those closest to him. Michigan Theatre, Downtown Jackson.
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