Events of Thursday, September 26, 2024

Jackson County Manufacturing Trade Show.  8 AM to 5 PM.  Join us for a day of innovation and collaboration at the Manufacturing Technology Tradeshow. The event will feature a variety of sessions, including a kickoff address by the Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Opportunity Chief Deputy Director, Jonathan Smith, followed by a roundtable discussion, and presentations by manufacturing technology startups showcasing their Industry 4.0 solutions. Experts from fields like artificial intelligence, lean manufacturing, and tech transfer will share insights and discuss the future of manufacturing. Additionally, the Enterprise Group of Jackson will provide an economic development update on local projects and resources. And much more!  Free and all are welcome.  American 1 Event Center, Keeley Park.  Schedule and more details here.

Jackson College Reading Series.  3 PM.  William Atkinson Hall, Central Campus.  The JC Reading Series will be on Thursday afternoons in William Atkinson Hall near the library. Readers will read their original works of writing for 10-15 minutes each. Each reader will be introduced by a chosen colleague. These events will showcase the staff and faculty writers we have on campus and allow them to share their work with the Jackson College community.

Conservation Lecture Series.   6:00 PM at Dahlem, Jackson’s Nature Place. Today,  Gardening for Pollinators with Vince St. Marie.  Reserve your seat – Registration fee: $5 per adult.  This adult program is part of the Conservation Lecture Series presented by Jackson County Conservation District and Dahlem Conservancy.  Details and reservations here.

Michigan Theatre presents “Citizen Kane”.  7 PM.  Join us for the Michigan Theatre of Jackson’s Thursday Night Film Series this Thursday as we screen Citizen Kane. Experience Orson Welles’ groundbreaking masterpiece that explores the life of media mogul Charles Foster Kane and the mysteries of his last word, “Rosebud.” Doors open at 6:30 pm, with the film starting shortly after at 7:00 pm. Tickets are $5, but Michigan Theatre Members get in free with their membership card.  Michigan Theatre, Downtown Jackson.

Skate to End Alzheimer’s. 6 PM to 8 PM.  Skate to End Alzheimer’s Thur. Sep. 26th 6:00-8:00pm Adm: $8 Free Skate Rental Skate Mates $5 Laser Blast + 10 Game Credits $7.  Great Door Prizes! Roller Skating Birthday Party! (Value $265) Pair of Skates! $100 Gift Card!  Gift Basket Silent Auction! Parent Admission: $5, includes 1 Free Pop.  Allskate Fun Center, 1313 West North Street, Jackson.

Open Interviews at Vista Grande Villa. Mark your calendar for our open interviews in The Grande Room from 1:00 – 4:00 pm Thursday September 26th. We want to meet you and share our community purpose, vision and goals.  2251 Springport Road, Jackson.