Events of Thursday, October 31, 2024

Domestic Violence Forum.  12 – 1 p.m. Perhaps you know someone who has experienced a troubled relationship or heard of some high-profile domestic violence cases in the news. To better understand this all too frequent problem, join us for an eye-opening Domestic Violence Forum at 12 noon Thursday, Oct. 31 in Bert Walker Hall, Community Rooms 144 & 145.  Learn more about what domestic violence is, its prevalence today, steps for a victim to take, and steps to recovery. This forum will feature a panel discussion with:  George Lyons (Defense Attorney), Kelsey Guernsey (Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office), Daisha Cooper (Surviving Victim), Sara Sabin (Chief Clinical Officer at the Oasis Center),  and Lt. Pete Postma (Jackson Police Department).  Domestic or intimate partner violence (IPV) may include physical assault, battery, sexual assault, stalking and/or psychological aggression or other abusive behavior by one intimate partner over another. It affects more than 12 million people each year, according to the National Domestic Violence Hotline. More than 41 percent of women and 26 percent of men have experienced IPV in their lifetime.  Hosted by the Office of Inclusive Excellence, this important event is free and open to all. For questions or more information, please contact Shay McCarthy, inclusive excellence coordinator, at 517.796.8487. Jackson College Central Campus.

Michigan Theatre presented “The Birds”.  7 PM.  Once again, we are proud to welcome back THE MICHIGAN THEATRE OF JACKSON’S THURSDAY NIGHT FILM SERIES. ADMISSION IS FREE TO ALL MOVIES ($65 VALUE) Every THURSDAY for 13 weeks the public will be treated to some of the finest films ever made. The doors to the auditorium will open at 6:30 pm. The box office will be open at 6:30 pm. The cost is $5 per film. Present your Michigan Theatre Membership Card and receive FREE ADMISSION.  ABOUT THE FILM: Melanie Daniels (Tippi Hedren) meets Mitch Brenner (Rod Taylor) in a San Francisco pet store and decides to follow him home. She brings with her the gift of two love birds and they strike up a romance. One day birds start attacking children at Mitch’s sisters party. A huge assault starts on the town by attacking birds.