Events of Thursday, March 19, 2026

Drive Jackson Community Coffee Hour.  5:30–7:00 PM, Carnegie Branch, Jackson District Library, 244 W. Michigan Ave., Jackson.  Following a successful launch of the county-wide Drive Jackson 20-Year Strategic Vision Plan, community engagement continues as implementation efforts move forward.  Coffee Hours are an opportunity to continue to connect and ask questions and talk about the issues that matter most, the opportunities that excite us and how we move our County forward.  All are welcome to attend.

Jackson Preparatory & Early College Open House.  5 PM to 7:30 PM.  Meet the teachers, students and staff while you tour the campus.  Learn about all the offerings JPEC has for students and families in our community!  2111 Emmons Road, Jackson.

March Large Group Meeting.  6 PM.  Join us Thursday, March 19, 2026 for a fun filled musical evening at the Honky Tonk! JYP Members will receive a tour of this historic building. We hope to see you there! About the Jackson Young Professionals: Founded in 2014, JYP has a dedicated group of volunteers running events to engage with and connect young professionals in the Jackson area. The Third Thursday Monthly Meetups offer an opportunity for you to see new places and businesses in Jackson while networking and meeting other young individuals in the area. But the group hosts dozens more events, programs, and even a festival or two. Check us out at jxnyp.com  The Honky Tonk at Oak + Iron, 151 West Michigan Avenue, Downtown Jackson.

“Barbie”(2003)  Film Screening.  7 PM.  Join us for a big-screen screening of Barbie, Greta Gerwig’s vibrant and thought-provoking take on the iconic character. Living in the seemingly perfect world of Barbie Land, Barbie begins to question everything she thought she knew about herself and the world around her. Her journey into the real world becomes a colorful and comedic exploration of identity, independence, and what it means to define your own path. Blending humor, heart, and striking visual style, Barbie became one of the most talked-about films of its year and a cultural phenomenon.  Michigan Theatre, Downtown Jackson.

Boy Scout Troop 4424 Much Sale.  Local Boy Scout Troop 4424 is selling 2.0 cu. ft. bagged mulch to raise money for summer camp, scout outings and other activities.  Mulch is available in 5 varieties at $6 per bag:  Harwood Cedar, Black, Brown and Red.  To order, visit this link.  Order window is open through March 21.  Order pickup is April 11, 12 PM to 5 PM at Middle School at Parkside.