Events of Thursday, January 25, 2018

The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce presents the Chamber’s 109th Annual Meeting.  The event features the presentation of the annual awards:  Ambassador of the Year;  Brick Awards (sponsored by Jackson Commercial Contractors Assoc.);  Reach HIRE (sponsored by Michigan Works Southeast!);  Athena Award (Sponsored by Lloyd Ganton Retirement Centers);   Small Business Person of the Year (Sponsored by Willis & Machnik Financial Services, LLC);   as well as honoring the Jackson Citizen Patriot’s Citizens of the Year.  JOIN US:  5:30 – 6:00 pm Champagne Registration, 6:00 – 7:30 pm Awards Presentation, 7:30 – 9:00 pm Gala Reception.  Potter Center, Jackson College.  Tickets:  business.jacksonchamber.org.

Eastern Movie Matinees with Reese Witherspoon.  Join us for some great films all month long. Widescreen, comfortable seats and popcorn too! Thursday afternoons starting at 2 p.m.  Today:  Pleasantville (1998, PG-13).  Free admission. Eastern Branch, Jackson District Library. 

Fox Trot Ballroom Lessons.  Thursdays, 8:30 pm- 9:30 pm.  3 week lessons in a variety of ballroom styles. Lessons are in a vibrant and relaxed atmosphere. Register in advance. $42 per couple or $21 individual per session.  Jackson School of the Arts.  (517) 784-2389 info@jacksonarts.org.  634 N. Mechanic Street, Jackson.