Events of Thursday, March 11, 2021

Women’s Week, presented by American 1 Credit Union.  The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce’s Women’s Week presented by American 1 Credit Union, March 8–12, 2021, is a weeklong celebration of difference-making women in Jackson County, recognizing their achievements and contributions to our community.

8am
Morning Motivational Minute Video – Broadcast on Facebook
Julie Alexander, State Representative, 64th District
Sarah Lightner, State Representative, 65th District

9:40AM and 11:40AM

The Chamber Connection with Co-Host Kelly Sharrer on JTV’s The Morning Show

10am
Virtual Classroom – Making Social Media Work for Your Small Business
Laurie Sexton, Marketing Assistant, Jackson District Library
Join Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86039721889?pwd=RCs2d2NjZ1VzUVpiaGZDSFovaE9tZz09

12pm
NOON ZOOM – Encouraging Women to Engage in the Political Process
Renell Weathers, Community Engagement Director, Michigan League for Public Policy
Carlene Walz-Lefere, Retired Judge
Join Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89569840030?pwd=UVJKWS9pUmZLbmtyTGQwUCt5dXhVdz09

2pm
Two O’clock Tutorial – Running a First Time Campaign and Winning
Kesha Hamilton, Community Action Agency, Jackson Public School Board Member
Join Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87024149259?pwd=aG4rQmxRTy9jd2tGREFGb29vNkE0QT09

Visit JacksonWomensWeek.com and the Women’s Expo!

VITA Free Tax Preparation.  Residents of Jackson, Lenawee, and Hillsdale counties with household income of less than $57,000 can still schedule appointments to get their tax returns prepared for FREE through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program at Community Action Agency.  CAA is using an automated scheduling system in 2021 and while people may have been told appointments were filled, new appointments are frequently being added so people should check back often. “We are continually adding new appointment times based on the availability of our volunteers,” says CAA Program Operations Manager Tami Farnum, so please be patient and keep trying.” There are 3 tax preparation sites in Jackson County, so if one is full, please try the other Jackson sites. Lenawee and Hillsdale counties each have one site. To schedule an appointment call (517) 247-2099 or log on to: www.caajlh.itfrontdesk.com  If your preferred site is full, please call Laurie at CAA and leave a message to be put on a waiting list: (517) 435-4372.

Jackson YMCA 125th Birthday.  Celebrate with the Jackson YMCA during the 125th Birthday Week.  Membership special March 4 – March 11:  Join fees are just $1.25!  Final Day!Save almost $100 when you join the Y!  Jackson YMCA, 127 W. Wesley Street, Jackson.  517-782-0537 www.jacksonymca.org.

Frida Kahlo’s Garden Exhibit at Ella Sharp Museum.    This exhibit is a partnership between Ella Sharp Museum and Jackson School of the Arts to bring Kahlo’s inspiration to life in her garden. Frida Kahlo (1907–1954) is considered one of the most significant artists of the twentieth century. Her body of work, consisting of some 250 paintings and drawings, is at once intensely personal and universal in scope, and relies heavily on the natural world. Frida Kahlo’s Garden is adapted from the exhibition, FRIDA KAHLO: ART, GARDEN, LIFE, organized by guest curator Adriana Zavala at The New York Botanical Garden.   It was adapted and toured for NEH on the Road by the Mid-America Arts Alliance. ON VIEW AT ELLA SHARP MUSEUM now through March 16, 2021.