Tuesday, October 10, 2017
Bart’s Visit to Jackson College Potter Center Transformation, Renovation & Ribbon Cutting; Dave Mengebier, Consumers Energy’s VP of Governmental, Regulatory & Public Affairs; Jeff Beal, Supt., Jackson Public Schools; Ken Toll, United Way of Jackson Co., with Kaitlyn Stein, Teen Pregnancy Prevention Initiative Coordinator, Jackson Co. Health Dept.; Dr. Bob Powell, Family Service & Children’s Aid, with Board Chair Aaron Rydjord; Naomi Clark & Emily Sullivan, Suicide Awareness Event Promotion
Increasing Clouds
High pressure will bring fair weather this morning with temperatures in the 60s to lower 70s by the afternoon. Clouds will be on the increase with rain arriving late in the day and persisting into Wednesday as low pressure tracks south of Lower Michigan. Today: Mostly sunny until midday, then partly sunny with a 50 percent chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Tonight: Rain showers. Lows in the lower 50s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 100 percent. Wednesday: Rain showers until midday, then a chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs around 60. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent. Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. Northeast winds around 10 mph. Thursday: Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 60s. East winds 5 to 10 mph. Yesterday’s high was 78 at 2:44 PM. The low was at 52 at 11:57 PM. Average high temperature for today is 63. Average low temperature for today is 42. 0.16 inches of of precipitation yesterday. Total precipitation for month to date: 1.45 inches. Sunrise today at 7:45 AM EDT. Sunset…
Events of Tuesday, October 10, 2017
The Jackson Downtown Development Authority presents the Grand River Farmers Market, today from 8am to 2pm. The market, featuring seasonal farmers and other vendors is at Grand River Marketplace, corner of Glick Highway and Mechanic Street in Downtown Jackson. Walkable Communities Coalition Meeting. The Walkable Communities Coalition is an advisory body organized by agreement among the interested agencies and citizens promoting non-motorized transportation opportunities. The Walkable Communities Coalition typically meets the second Tuesday of the month (noon – 1PM) at disAbility Connections, 409 Linden Ave, Jackson. The Next Meeting is Scheduled for: Tuesday, October 10, 2017, Noon – 1PM. Mission of The Walkable Communities Coalition: To create an environment where it’s easy to walk and bike for health, recreation, transportation; and to educate and encourage citizens to be active. Everyone is welcome! Contact: Parrish Stahl – Public Relations Specialist, (517)998-3089, parish@disabilityconnect.org Yoga at the Carnegie Branch of the Jackson District Library. Feeling stressed? Join us on every Tuesday at 5:30 PM for yoga at the Carnegie Branch. Newbies to certified Yogis welcome. Intended for adults. The Jackson Audubon Society presents “The Wonders of Australia and New Zeeland” at Ella Sharp Museum. Doug Leffler will share some of his amazing photos from Australia and New Zeeland…
High School Football Schedule Week 8
Friday, October 13th Photo by Ryan Kerwin, JTV Sports Lansing Eastern at Jackson - JTV Pennfield at Lumen Christi Western at Northwest - JTV East Jackson at Napoleon Concord at Union City Columbia Central at Dundee Michigan Center at Grass Lake - JTV Hanover-Horton at Addison Quincy at Springport Vandercook Lake at Manchester
Fair Weather with Temperatures in the 70s
High pressure will bring fair weather and temperatures in the 70s today. Clouds will be on the increase Tuesday with rain arriving late in the day and persisting into Wednesday as low pressure tracks south of Lower Michigan. Today: Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Tonight: Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Light winds becoming north 5 to 10 mph overnight. Tuesday: Mostly sunny until midday then becoming partly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon. Tuesday Night: A chance of rain showers in the evening, then rain showers overnight. Lows in the upper 40s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent. Wednesday: Rain showers until midday, then a chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 60s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent. Yesterday’s high was 76 at 1:54 PM. The low was at 57 6:53 AM. Average high temperature for today is 63. Average low temperature for today is 42. 0.05 inches of of precipitation yesterday. Total precipitation for month to date: 1.29 inches. Sunrise today…
Events of Monday, October 9, 2017
Grass Lake Literary and Chocolate Society Monthly Meeting. Get your sweet tooth ready and join us as we discuss X: A Novel by Ilyasah Shabazz – 2017’s Michigan Read. New members are always welcome. Intended for adults. Grass Lake Branch, Jackson District Library. 6PM to 7PM. Yoga at Meijer Branch, Jackson District Library. Every Monday and Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. and Friday at 8:30 am. Join Yoga instructor Jeanette Lamphere and learn the basics of yoga. Suggested donation $3. Intended for adults. Family Storytime and Crafts at the Carnegie Branch, Jackson District Library. Join us at the Carnegie Branch every Monday at 6 PM for stories, crafts and more. Intended for ages 0-7 and their families. Be a ChangeMaker: Teen Meetup at Concord Branch, Jackson District Library. Do you want to make a difference in your community? Do you want to change the world? Do you have service learning requirements? Be a ChangeMaker. Meetups will empower you with the confidence and knowledge you need to effect real change. Join us on Monday, October 9 & 23 at 5 p.m. to become a ChangeMaker. Snacks provided. Please call the Concord Branch at (517) 905-1379 for details and registration. Intended for teens ages 12-18. 108 S. Main St. Concord. The…