This is the 2nd Thursday — This is the Ken Burns documentary about Unitarian minister Waitstill Sharp and his wife Martha, who left their children behind and spent two dangerous years saving scores of imperiled dissidents and refugees fleeing the Nazis in Europe.  JXN Community Forums …are free and open programs to encourage dialogue about the … Continue reading “Defying the Nazis: The Sharp’s War” December 8th

JXN Community Forums – On the 2nd Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016 – Representatives from the Jackson Historic Commission and the Michigan Historic Preservation Network will discuss recent pending legislation in Michigan to change the rules regarding Historic Districts, and how districts would be affected should it pass …are free and open programs to encourage dialogue … Continue reading Issues with Historic Districts in Jackson and Michigan – Nov 10

The ballot is very long in a presidential election year, with little known candidates and issues. Speakers will address some of these, including the Jackson District Library millage renewal at the very end of the ballot. Sarah Tackett, the new library Director, will explain it.  …are free and open programs to encourage dialogue about the … Continue reading Vote the WHOLE Ballot: Thursday, Oct. 20

Sept. 15, 6:30: Local offices, including contested County Commission seats (Districts 3 and 9), Prosecuting Attorney and Treasurer. Sept. 29, 6:30: 7th Congressional District seat, State House 64th and 65th District seats”. Co-sponsored by: League of Women Voters; Guest Sponsors: NAACP, Women4Equity, Rally the Vote. Watch for Oct. 20: Vote the Whole Ballot! JXN Community … Continue reading September 15 & 29: Candidate Forums