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Front Porch Concert Series features great music in fun, casual setting

Enjoy great music in a fun outdoors setting at the 2015 Front Porch Concert Series at Jackson College this June! All concerts begin at 7 p.m.; they are free and the public is welcome! Bring a blanket or lawn chair to enjoy the music! This year’s schedule includes: June 11 — Capital City Brass Band, (CCBB), an all-volunteer brass and percussion ensemble inspired by the traditional British-style brass band model. June 14 — 31st Annual Trombonefest. Trombone players from across the state gather for this one-of-a-kind musical extravaganza. June 18 — Jackson Jazz Ensemble, a local jazz group made up of 20 local jazz musicians under ensemble Director Jim Stuart. June 23 — Jackson Community Concert Band Pre-Fourth of July Concert. Enjoy patriotic favorites like John Philip Sousa’s “The Washington Post March,” Aaron Copland’s “A Lincoln Portrait,” narrated by David Phelps, the “1812 Overture” and much more! The band is comprised of college students and community members, under the direction of Conductor Ronald L. Douglass.

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Wednesday, May 27

  Jerry Jarzynka, Jackson County Prosecutor; Neil Fernandes, CEO, Rise Above….Support to Suspended Students; Susan Vandercook & Dave Giesen, Big Brothers Big Sisters Golf ‘Fore’ Kids Sake; Amy Reimann, Director, Ella Sharp Museum, with Kyle Liechty, Art, Beer & Wine Festival; Jason Wright, Karen Dunigan Memorial Golf Outing; Sue Lovell, Cascades Humane Society’s Pet of the Week    

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Walker Tavern’s June 7 Farmers Market Wraps with ‘Raptor Day’

Raptors will be the highlight at the Walker Tavern farmers market Sunday, June 7. The historic site near Brooklyn, Michigan, will offer a program featuring these birds of prey from 2 to 3 p.m. at the conclusion of the farmers market. “This will be a rare opportunity for the public to see some of these great hawks up close,” said Walker Tavern site historian Laurie Perkins. “The conservation and recovery group sponsoring the event helped to rescue a hawk at the historic site a few summers ago. Ever since, everyone has wanted to learn more about hawks.” The hawks only can be exhibited for a limited amount of time, so those planning to go to the event are encouraged to arrive early and enjoy the farmers market before the program begins. The program is free and open to the public. Walker Tavern is one of 11 nationally accredited museums administered by the Michigan Historical Center, an agency within the Department of Natural Resources. It is located at the junction of U.S. 12 and M-50, east of Jackson. For more information, visit www.michigan.gov/walkertavern. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is committed to the conservation, protection, management, use and enjoyment of the…

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Tuesday, May 26

    Jeff Beal, Supt., Jackson Public Schools; Ray Klavon, Consumers Energy, Storm Preparedness; Steve Trosin, JSO Affinity Series; Stan Fracker, Fundraiser, ‘Pennies for Wells’; Angela Machnik, Jackson Rose Parade; Janice Fairley & Kathy White, Sisters in Ministry    

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Symetra Tour to Host First Monday Qualifier at FireKeepers Casino Hotel Championship

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., May 22, 2015 - The Symetra Tour, Road to the LPGA, is excited to announce that the Tour will hold its first-ever Monday Qualifier at the FireKeepers Casino Hotel Championship on Monday, June 1 at Battle Creek Country Club. Tee times will begin at 8:30 a.m. The maximum field size for the qualifier is 78.  The low two finishers will earn entry into the field for the FireKeepers Casino Hotel Championship, which begins on Friday, June 5 and concludes with final-round play on Sunday, June 7. The total tournament purse is $100,000 and the winner will earn $15,000. “Interest in playing in Symetra Tour events continues to grow and we’re excited to host our first Monday Qualifier to give local amateurs, professionals, as well as Symetra Tour members not in the field an opportunity to play their way into the FireKeepers Casino Hotel Championship,” said Chief Business Officer Mike Nichols. “We’re using this as a test and, if successful, we plan on hosting more Monday Qualifiers in the future.” The Monday Qualifier will take place from the tournament tees. In the case of a tie, there will be a playoff for the two spots.  The qualifier is open to…

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May 30, 2015

On this week's Locker Room, highlights from the Selby Memorial Track Classic, held Tuesday at Jackson High School's Withington Stadium;  Spring Sports Highlights;  The AT&T High School Scholar of the Week.  Premieres Saturday at 10am.

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Consumers Energy Encourages Michigan Residents to Make Safety a Priority This Summer

JACKSON, Mich., May 24, 2015  -- Memorial Day marks the unofficial beginning of summer, when thoughts turn to vacations, travel, outdoor activities and do-it-yourself projects. Consumers Energy encouragesMichigan residents to make safety a top priority throughout the summer months. "We urge everyone to play it safe this summer and put safety first while taking advantage of summer weather and activities," said Michele Kirkland, Consumers Energy's vice president of energy operations. "Following simple safety tips can help everyone stay safe while enjoying all the benefits this season has to offer." Kirkland offered safety tips for three key areas: while working or playing overhead, working underground and traveling on the road. Electric Safety A key safety motto to remember is "look up and look out" for electric power lines, which are not insulated. Always assume a power line is energized and dangerous. Stay away from power lines at all times. Look for and avoid power lines when: Flying kites and model airplanes. If one gets stuck on a power line, do not attempt to remove it as an electric shock can be fatal. Using ladders or motorized equipment to work on siding, gutters, roofs, antennas, satellite dishes, etc. Ladders, poles, pipes and other…

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