Events of Thursday, March 8, 2018

Jackson College Early College Kickoff.  Jackson College invites the community to celebrate the launch of an exciting new educational opportunity for Jackson County students: The Jackson County Early College (JCEC). The brief kickoff event will be held at 5:30 p.m. in Bert Walker Hall, rooms 144 & 145, on the Central campus of Jackson College.
The new JCEC is open to students in every public high school in Jackson County and is designed to guide students beyond traditional dual enrollment (in which students select their own college courses) toward a career path and formal program of study. As early as ninth grade, students can begin taking classes on campus at Jackson College and get a head start on working towards an associate degree, certification, or credential.

The American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Jackson County Kickoff.  All are invited to join us for an evening of fun, food and information about the 2018 Relay for Life.  5:30 PM, Gene Davis Banquet Center, 3575 Francis Street, Jackson.  Free event.  For more information or to register your team online, visit relayforlife.org/jacksoncountymi .

Eastern Movie Matinee at the Jackson District Library Eastern Branch celebrating Women’s History Month.  Join us for some great films all month long. Widescreen, comfortable seats and popcorn too! Thursday afternoons starting at 2 PM.  Today:  Jackie (2016, R).  Free Admission.  3125 East Michigan Avenue, Jackson.

Local Author Roundtable at the Carnegie Branch, Jackson District Library.  Presented by Bethany Meloche.  5:30 PM to 7 PM. Each month a local author will present their book and talk about the writing/editing/publishing/marketing aspects of being an independent writer in Jackson County.  The Round Table is open to all writers, from the aspiring to the accomplished.