Events of Tuesday, November 28, 2017

The Times in Person.  Trip Gabriel, a national correspondent with The New York Times, is returning to Jackson for a discussion about the country’s fabled “job creators.”  Joining him will be Anita Quillen, the owner of an auto parts factory; Mindy Bradish-Orta, president of the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce; and Bill Rayl, president of the Jackson Area Manufacturers Association.  Join us for this conversation to share your thoughts about your community and what’s important for the rest of the world to know.   The panel will be held at Jackson College‘s Bert Walker Hall, Room BW144/45, from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m., followed by a reception until 7:30 p.m.   You can submit questions in advance on this Facebook event. Read the original controversial story published in the New York Times:   http://nyti.ms/2x83vd7

Jackson Inventors Network presents “Finding Help, Where’s the Money,” featuring entrepreneur Stuart Kail, chief marketing officer of Jackson’s own social-networking startup, Pitch.me. Pitch.Me has raised more than $3 million in private equity has recently one of the Top Five Trending Apps on Google Play Store. Stuart will show us how to take advantage of this app and offer ways this local Jackson business can help us as entrepreneurs and inventors get each of our projects going.  6:30 PM to 8:30 PM, Carnegie Branch, Jackson District Library.

Yoga at the Carnegie Branch, Jackson District Library.  Feeling stressed? Join us on the every Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. for yoga at the Carnegie Branch. Newbies to certified Yogis welcome. Intended for adults.

Nite Lites Holiday Light Display.  Opening Night at their new location:  Michigan International Speedway.  November 23 to December 30.  Michigan International Speedway.  US-12 Entrance only, 12626 US-12, Brooklyn, Michigan 49230  Time: 5:30 pm – 9 pm Sunday thru Thursday.  5:30 pm – 10:00 pm Friday & Saturday.  Pricing: $20 per car / vehicle, $35 per mini-bus, $65 per tour bus.