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Water is Life with the Jackson Sierra Club
Carnegie Library Jackson, MI, United StatesLESS=MORE - three short Sierra Club films presented by the Greater Jackson Area Sierra Club. Elaine Wolf, Sierra Club chair, will announce and moderate. Water is life. Clean water is the life of everyone. Michiganders strongly value protection of the Great Lakes from pollution, and the way we grow our food impacts the quality of […]
November Ballot Issue Forum
Carnegie Library Jackson, MI, United StatesJoin the Jackson District Library and the League of Women Voters to discuss the ballot issues will be on the November ballot including, but not limited to, marijuana legalization, gerrymandering, voter rights, and prevailing wage. The League of Women Voters will be there to discuss which initiatives championed by citizens in grassroots efforts have made it […]
JXN Community Forum: November Ballot Candidate Forum
Carnegie Library Jackson, MI, United StatesCome to the Carnegie Branch for a chance meet the candidates for the November ballot. Join the Jackson District Library and the League of Women Voters for the Candidate Forum for the midterm elections. Get your chance to meet and question candidates on the November ballot in Jackson County including U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives, […]
Jackson Community Forum: No Neighbor Left Behind
Carnegie Library Jackson, MI, United StatesNO NEIGHBOR LEFT BEHIND! The Jackson Citizens Advisory Council was formed recently to advocate for citizens in order to solve problems and create a more peaceful community. Learn about two recent projects: increased street lighting on the South Side and saving homes from foreclosure. Explore these and other current issues as well as the […]
Property Tax Foreclosure Forum
Carnegie Library Jackson, MI, United StatesInformation and resources for those facing property tax foreclosure. Topics will include a detailed explanation of the property tax foreclosure process and a description of resources available in our community. Information provided for homeowners and renters. Participating Organizations include: Jackson County Treasurer Karen Coffman Legal Services of South Central Michigan Community Action Agency Jackson Housing […]
JXN Community Forum – Oh SNAP!: Changes to SNAP Benefits
Carnegie Library Jackson, MI, United StatesThe SNAP (Supplemental Assistance Nutrition Program) program is changing. At the end of 2018 residents of Jackson who receive the snap benefits are being required to work, volunteer, or be part of a job training program 20 hours per week in order to receive their benefits. The March forum will be a panel with members […]
Michigan Special Education Mediation Workshop
Meijer Branch 2699 Airport Rd., Jackson, MI, United StatesJoin Michigan Legal Help and local experts to discuss and ask questions about special education and what the law says is required to provide. Intended for Parents and Caregivers. For more information, please call the Meijer Branch at (517) 788-4480.
Foster Parent Forum
Meijer Branch 2699 Airport Rd., Jackson, MI, United StatesStasia Milligan, Chief Program Officer from Family Service and Children's Aid will be presenting a forum on foster parenting. Meet experienced foster parents and hear their stories. Learn how you can help children in foster care in your community. Learn how to be a foster parent. Have an opportunity to ask questions about foster care.