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Monthly Archives: January 2018

Events of Wednesday, January 10, 2018

Yoga at Meijer Branch, Jackson District Library.  Stop by the Meijer Branch every Monday and Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. and let Jeanette Lamphere teach you yoga. Suggested donation of $3. Intended for adults. Pop Pilates at Spring Arbor Branch, Jackson District Library.  Join us every Wednesday at 9 a.m. for Pop Pilates with Allie. Suggested donation of $3. Intended for adults. Wednesday Night Cheap Skate at Allskate Fun Center.  6:30-8:30pm Skate & Laser Tag.  Admission is only $4 and skate rental is $2 (Skates or Blades).  Laser Tag:  1 play $5, Double play $8.  Family & Group Rates Available.  Hot Dog & Pop only $2.  Allskate Fun Center, 1313 West North Street. Join Fee Special at Jackson YMCA.  The Jackson YMCA invites you to join our PAY THE DAY join fee special throughout January. Join early for maximum discount. Contact the Jackson YMCA for membership rates and details at 517-782-0537 or visit our website jacksonymca.org. Acoustic Roots with Emilee Martin.  Acoustic Roots Open Mic Night.  8 PM to 10 PM.  Everyone welcome. Come out and showcase your talent at The Fourth Wall, 218 South Mechanic Street, Downtown Jackson.

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MIS Donates Over $900,000 to Area Organizations in 2017

Michigan International Speedway, MIS Cares and Americrown made a difference in the lives of many across the Irish Hills area in 2017.  And the giving does not stop when the calendar turned to 2018. MIS and its sister company Americrown combined to donate a total of $907,587 to local service groups and organizations through cash donations, in-kind donations, work programs, grants and sponsorships, as well as tickets and merchandise that clubs raffled to raise money. “It is important to always find ways to give back to the local community we are proud to live in,” track President Rick Brenner said. “We are proud of how much we were able to give back and how many organizations we helped in 2017. We have big plans for 2018 and are excited to continue to make a difference.” MIS Cares will award at least 10 scholarships as part of an ongoing initiative to promote learning among students at all educational levels in 2018. The scholarship is open to any graduating senior in Jackson or Lenawee County who is entering a STEAM-related (science, technology, engineering, art, mathematics) field at a college, university or trade school in the state of Michigan. All eligible students can…

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Tuesday, January 9, 2018

Denise Owens, Jackson Co. Fair & Southern Michigan Winter Beer Festival;  Craig Pohl, Catholic Diocese of Lansing, Director of New Evangelization;  Erik Lyman & Jena Smoyer, Ella Sharp Museum;  Austin Bell, Producer, Meet the JTV Staff;  Rev. Jim Hegedus, First Presbyterian Church ;  Kathy Voss, Jackson Recreation Senior Citizen & Activity Coordinator

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Warm Up Continues

Warmer air will continue to surge into the area over the course of the next couple days. High pressure situated across the area this morning will slide to the east today and allow south winds to develop tonight. The south flow intensifies for Wednesday through Thursday when we are looking for rain, fog and drizzle. A snow melt will be in full swing during this period. Some dense fog is certainly possible as warm air rides over a melting snow pack.  On the leading edge of the warmer air, a wintry mix of precipitation is possible late tonight and Wednesday morning. A brief period of snow, sleet and freezing rain is in the forecast for this time period. High temperatures will warm from the 30s today to the 40s on Wednesday and the 50s on Thursday. Today Areas of fog before 10am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. West wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm. Tonight A chance of snow showers after 4am, mixing with sleet after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. South southeast wind 7 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Wednesday Freezing rain likely before 9am, then rain likely, possibly…

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Events of Tuesday, January 9, 2018

Jackson Audubon Society January Meeting.  Hummingbird expert Allen Chartier presents, “Great Lakes Hummer Net.” Allen will discuss his hummingbird research involving Michigan, Ohio, and Northern Indiana. He will give us hints on how to attract hummingbirds in the garden. Meetings begin with a social time at 6:30 PM with short meeting and program at 7:00 PM.  Bring recyclables (magazines, feeders, etc.) to the program.  Ella Sharp Museum Community Room. Yoga at the Carnegie Branch, Jackson District Library.  Feeling stressed? Join us on every Tuesday at 5:30 p.m., for yoga at the Carnegie Branch. Newbies to certified Yogis welcome. Intended for adults. Local Author Roundtable.  Today from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM, Autumn Rose Wood will talk about starting a new career as a writer. Her book will also be available for purchase. Intended for adults.  Each month a local author will present their book and talk about the writing/editing/publishing/marketing aspects of being an independent writer.  Carnegie Branch, Jackson District Library. Mighty Naturalist Program at Dahlem.   Share your love of nature with your young child(ren). We will explore and play with nature while developing critical early childhood skills and growing self-confidence. The Mighty Naturalist Programs are geared toward children 5 years and younger with an adult…

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Pat Patrick Named to 2018 Motorsports Hall of Fame of America Inductee Class

Photo:  Pat Patrick (far left) with Patrick Racing crew and driver Johnny Rutherford, in the Michner # 18 sponsored by Patrick Petroleum.  Rutherford qualified 2nd for the 1968 Indy 500.   According to John Lefere, Walt Michner's nephew, "The car number was 18 because My Uncle Walt Michner helped finance Pat’s first 17 oil wells which were all dry holes (no oil ), the 18th hit thus the car number 18."  .  Photos courtesy of the collection of John Lefere. Jackson racing legend U. E. “Pat” Patrick is among an illustrious seven-man list  comprising the class of 2018 Motorsports Hall of Fame of America (MSHFA) inductees.  The inductees represent six motorsports disciplines and one iconic racing facility announced today at Daytona International Speedway. The milestone 30th Annual Induction Ceremony presented by Bridgestone is set for Tuesday, March 13 at The Shores Resort & Spa in Daytona Beach. Honorees include three-time Indianapolis 500 champion owner U.E. “Pat” Patrick,  Indianapolis Motor Speedway founder Carl G. Fisher, four-time Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series champion Jeff Gordon, record-setting pilot – and world-famous billionaire – Howard Hughes, drag racing car builder John Buttera, motorcycle great Fred Merkel,  and sports car legend Bob Tullius. “Our inductee…

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