Calendar of Events

Welcome to the  JCDN Calendar of Events!

To post your event, email the data coordinator: datacoordinator@jacksondata.org.

September 2010

Thursday, September 2nd, 6-7:30 pm. Back to School Open House at Paragon Charter Academy, K-8, tuition-free. Visit www.ParagonCharterAcademy.org

Wednesday, September 8th, 9 am-noon or 5-8 pm. Foster Care & Adoption Informational Orientations.  Register by phoning 787-7920.

Thursday, September 9th, 12:45-3 pm. 2010 Trade Show presented by JAAR at the Commonwealth Commerce Center.

Friday, September 10th, 10 am-5 pm.  Dirt Cheap Sale at Calvary United Methodist Church Resale Shop.  Proceeds go towards local emergencies.

Saturday, September 11th, 10 am-5 pm.  Dirt Cheap Sale at Calvary United Methodist Church Resale Shop.  Proceeds go towards local emergencies.

Monday, September 13th. Adult Community Education begins at Columbia Community Education.  Phone Jeannie Meinka at 529-9400 to register.

Monday, September 13th, 11 am. Spring Arbor Open at Country Club of Jackson. $700. Register at www.arbor.edu/open

Monday, September 13th, Noon-5:45 pm. Blood drive at Christ Lutheran Church, Michigan Center.

Wednesday, September 15th, 9 am-1 pm. Senior Safe, Sound & Secure Conference sponsored by TRIAD of Jackson County, at County Human Services Complex. Free, lunch provided. Register at 788-4364 (limited seating). Prepared by Jackson Department on Aging.

Wednesday, September 15th, 3-4:30 pm. Engaging your board in fundraising.  Nonprofit Network, held in United Way Conference Room A/B. To register visit http://www.nonprofnetwork.org/TrainingsWorkshops.

Wednesday, September 15th, 6:30-8 pm. Have a new kid  by Friday with Dr. Kevin Lehman.  Offered by Birthline Pregnancy & Parenting Center.  Six week course begins on September 15th, ends October 20th. Child care with RSVP: Birthline@comcast.net or www.birthlinejackson.org

Thursday, September 16th, 8-9:30 am. Explore market diversification.  Free MMTC program, hosted by JAMA at One Jackson Square.  Call 888-414-6682 to register.

Friday, September 17th, 9-11 am. Capacity building opportunity: "Recover Michigan" information meeting. Free. Nonprofit Network, held in United Way Conference Room A/B. To register visit http://www.nonprofnetwork.org/TrainingsWorkshops.

Friday, September 17th, Noon-5:45 pm. Blood drive at Blackman Township Hall.

Saturday, September 18th, 10 am-5 pm.  O these Irish Hills festival.

Monday, September 20th, Noon-1 pm. Board Responsibility 101: The basics. Nonprofit Network, held in United Way Conference Room A/B. To register visit http://www.nonprofnetwork.org/TrainingsWorkshops.

Monday, September 20th, Noon-5:45 pm. Blood drive at Heart o' the Lakes Church, Brooklyn.

Monday, September 20th, 5-6 pm. Board Responsibility 101: The basics. Nonprofit Network, held in United Way Conference Room A/B. To register visit http://www.nonprofnetwork.org/TrainingsWorkshops.

Tuesday, September 21st, 1:30-7:30 pm. Blood drive at South Central Michigan Red Cross, Jackson.

Wednesday, September 22nd, 8 am-5 pm. Assessing & Managing Suicide Risk Training at LifeWays in the Pine Room.  Register online here.

Wednesday, September 22nd, 10 am-3:45 pm. Blood drive at JCC.

Thursday, September 23rd, 8-9 am . Volunteer Coordinators Networking Meeting: Volunteer appreciation. Hosted by Nonprofit Network, held in United Way Conference Room A/B.

Thursday, September 23rd, 9 am-6 pm. Book and Bake Sale at Calvary United Methodist Church.

Thursday, September 23rd, Noon-5:45 pm. Blood drive at Westwinds Community Church.

Friday, September 24th, 9 am-6 pm. Book and Bake Sale at Calvary United Methodist Church.

Saturday, September 25th, 7:45 am. Salvation Army Jackson Corps Golf Outing at Arbor Hills Golf Club. $65 includes cart and food. Call 517 782-7185, ext. 17, for more information.

Saturday, September 25th, 9:30 am-2:30 pm. IEP: What to know before your go, presented by Michigan Alliance for Families and disAbility Connections--held at disAbility Connections. Free. RSVP  by Sept. 17th to cathy@michiganallianceforfamilies.org.

Saturday, September 25th, 10 am-2 pm. Take-back Day: Nationwide DEA prescription drug recovery day.

October 2010

Friday, October 1st, 6 pm. Power of the purse: silent United Way auction at Darryl's Downtown. $50--phone 796-5119.

Tuesday, October 5th, 5-6 pm. Board Responsibility 101: The basics. Nonprofit Network, held in United Way Conference Room A/B. To register visit http://www.nonprofnetwork.org/TrainingsWorkshops.

Wednesday, October 6th, Noon-1 pm. Board Responsibility 101: The basics. Nonprofit Network, held in United Way Conference Room A/B. To register visit http://www.nonprofnetwork.org/TrainingsWorkshops.

Thursday, October 7th, . Annual Campaign Raising: More money with fewer resources (telecast). Nonprofit Network, held in United Way Conference Room A/B. To register visit http://www.nonprofnetwork.org/TrainingsWorkshops.

Tuesday, October 12th, 3-4:30 pm. Board Chair Training (Board 101 required). Nonprofit Network, held in United Way Conference Room A/B. To register visit http://www.nonprofnetwork.org/TrainingsWorkshops.

Wednesday, October 13th, 11:30 am. "Nibbles at Noon" Annual Meeting of the Jackson County Data Network at the Carnegie Library Auditorium.

Friday, October 15th, 5:30 pm.  Evil never dies: a murder mystery dinner at the Cascades Manor House. $75 for 2.  Benefits the Council for the Prevention of Child Abuse & Neglect. Place reservations at 788-4239.

Saturday, October 16th, 9 am-noon. Poverty Simulation Workshop.  Hosted by "End Hunger" at St. Johns Church. $10 suggested donation.  To participate, contact Patricia Robertson 784-0553, ext. 206.

Thursday, October 21st, 1-7 pm. Jaxpo at AllSkate Fun Center. $5 at the door.

Friday, October 22nd, 8:30-11:30 am. Ready to Learn Training by PBS/WKAR at Lincoln School Gym. Reserve by Oct. 8th with Judy Wilson at 788-6010.  Limited space.

November 2010

Tuesday, November 9th, 8-4 pm. Rethink, Reshape, Recreate: Nonprofit Network's Fall Convention @ First Church of the Nazarene.

Regularly Meeting Events

Mondays, Noon-12:50  pm. Beginning Tai Chi for 60+ at the Crouch Senior Center. Beginning September 13th.  Suggested donation $20. Phone Julie Weisbrod at 768-2149.

Mondays, 1-1:50  pm. Advanced Tai Chi for 60+ at the Crouch Senior Center. Beginning September 13th.  Suggested donation $20. Phone Julie Weisbrod at 768-2149.

Mondays, 7-8:30 pm.  Domestic violence victims' group at Aware, Inc. Limited childcare. Phone Linda Schwalm at 783-1683, ext. 33.

Tuesdays, 10:00-10:30 am. Get in Line: Beginning Line Dancing for 60+ at the Spring Arbor Senior Center. Beginning September 13th.  Suggested donation $1. Phone Julie Weisbrod at 768-2149.

Tuesdays, 10:30-11:30 Get in Line: Advanced Beginning Line Dancing for 60+ at the Spring Arbor Senior Center. Beginning September 13th.  Suggested donation $1. Phone Julie Weisbrod at 768-2149.

Tuesdays, 10 am-noon or 6-8 pm.  Nurturing Parenting®. Free course at Family Service & Children's Aid--continuously repeating. Register at 787-7920.

Wednesdays, 12:15-1 pm. Get in Line: Beginning Line Dancing for 60+ at the Crouch Senior Center. Beginning September 13th.  Suggested donation $1. Phone Julie Weisbrod at 768-2149.

Wednesdays, 1:15-2 pm. Get in Line: Advanced Beginning Line Dancing for 60+ at the Crouch Senior Center. Beginning September 15th.  Suggested donation $1. Phone Julie Weisbrod at 768-2149.

Wednesdays, 1-2:30 pm. Domestic violence victims' group at Aware, Inc. Limited childcare. Phone Linda Schwalm at 783-1683, ext. 33.

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