Events of Monday, January 21, 2019

“Let Us Never Lose the Dream” Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Event.   The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, is the oldest, largest and strongest civil rights organization in the United States.   Join us on this special occasion, as we celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.   Minister Jacqueline Dillard will be the guest speaker from Walk In Truth Ministries.   10 AM, Second Missionary Baptist Church, 304 East Prospect Street, Jackson.  Admission is free to the public.

Martin Luther King, Jr. and The Role of Social Justice.  Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Jackson College’s Central Campus will be celebrated with a forum, “Martin Luther King Jr. & the Role of Social Justice,” at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 21 in Bert Walker Hall, Rooms 144-145.  The community, students and employees are invited to learn more about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his role in social justice issues during his lifetime, and the legacy he leaves for us today. Social justice refers to a concept in which equity or justice is achieved in every aspect of society rather than in only some aspects or for some people. Panelists leading the discussion will include:  Chas Lietaert, Jackson College Director of Student Life; Cornell Sample, Jackson College student; John Willis, City of Jackson Neighbor Outreach Coordinator; Kevin Brown, Spring Arbor University Chief Diversity Officer;  Chantez Knowles, Consumers Energy attorney; Woodrow Wilson, retired Jackson College professor who taught African-American history.  There will be time for questions from the audience. Jackson College and its Office of Multicultural Affairs present this free, informative event.   2 PM Jackson College Central Campus.

Jackson College Winter Film Series presents “Crazy Rich Asians”.  Rachel Chu is happy to accompany her longtime boyfriend, Nick, to his best friend’s wedding in Singapore. She’s also surprised to learn that Nick’s family is extremely wealthy and he’s considered one of the country’s most eligible bachelors. Doors open at 7:00 P.M. Film Start at 7:15 P.M. Admission $5.  Michigan Theatre, Downtown Jackson.

Red Cross Blood Drive.  12 PM to 5:45 PM.  Heart O The Lakes Church, 7031 Jefferson Road, Clark Lake.  The American Red Cross encourages people to help meet the urgent need for blood by resolving to give blood this January – National Blood Donor Month.

No School PJ Party.   Have fun at Allskate’s Pajama Party! Admission is $6 + $4 rental skates. Family Fun Pack only $48 includes: Skating, rental skates, 10 game tokens each, 1 game of Laser Tag each for (4) people. ($12 for additional members, 1 parent must remain present) Skate mates $5 + deposit While your there play some Laser Tag & check out our really cool Game Room and try to win some very awesome prizes! . Skate Mates: $5 + deposit.  Laser Tag, 1 – 5pm, 1 Play: $6 Double Play: $9.  Allskate Fun Center, 1313 West North Street, Jackson.