Wednesday, February 7, 2018
Krista Jarvey, JPS/Middle School at Parkside Assoc. Principal; Erin White, JPS Board VP and parent and Rev. James Hines, Lily Missionary, for NAAPID (National African-American Parent involvement Day); Antoine Breedlove, JC Office of Multicultural Affairs & Tricia Griggs, Sisters of Strength Jackson College; Heather Leszczynski , Director, Cascades Humane Society; Susan Franck, Jackson Candy & Fudge Factory, Valentine Gift Ideas; Cascades Manor presents Good Manors, featuring Fruit Platters; Karter Fannin & Caleb Braden, Student Entrepreneuers, Achievement Chocolate (JAMA/JA Partnership)
Events of Wednesday, February 7, 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. St. John’s United Church of Christ presents Wine & Scripture. Join us for wine tasting , scripture and fellowship as we explore the wonders of Michigan wines and the Holy Spirit! All are welcome. Free event with donation appreciated to cover the cost of the event. 7 PM, St. John’s United Church of Christ, 801 South Mechanic Street, Jackson. Race Relations in America Film Series. Celebrate Black History Month at the Carnegie Branch Library as we view African-American centered cinema and have an open discussion after the film. This event is co-sponsored by Jackson Area Civil Rights Awareness Association. Wednesday, February 7 at 6 p.m.: “Birth of a Movement”. Pig Butchering 101 at Grand River Brewery. Join us for a night of demonstrated pig butchery, food and beer tasting, and general education of the different cuts and variety of products produced by a whole pig. This class is perfect for amateur home butchers, home cooks, chefs, and food enthusiasts. The Class will include: Whole Hog Butchery Demonstration, Education of Basic…
Widespread Light Snow
A cold and snowy pattern will prevail through the weekend. Widespread light snow this morning will end by noon. Another widespread snow will impact the area Thursday night and Friday with several inches of accumulation possible. Additional accumulations are possible with another system on Saturday. Today Snow, mainly before 10am, then a chance of flurries after 1pm. High near 23. Light and variable wind becoming northwest 5 to 8 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible. Wednesday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. Wind chill values as low as -4. West northwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Thursday A chance of flurries before 1pm, then a slight chance of snow showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. Wind chill values as low as -3. West southwest wind 6 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Thursday Night Snow likely, mainly after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 13. West southwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible. Friday Snow. High near 24. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around 4…
Tuesday, February 6, 2018
Patrick Burtch, Jackson City Manager & Kim Curtis, Jackson School of the Arts; Tom Jurasek and Eric Rett, Willis & Jurasek, with TAX TALK; Wendy Clifton, A Frame Above, Valentine Gift Ideas; Brad Flory, Update: Brad’s Lunch Bunch Fundraising; Stan Gibb & Student, Western High School Drama Department's Production of OKLAHOMA
Cold with Occasional Snow
Cold weather will continue through the rest of week, with fast moving systems bringing occasional bouts of light snow. One system tonight will deposit a quick 1 to 3 inches. A stronger system impacts the area on Thursday night and Friday with the potential for 3 to 6 inches. Today Scattered flurries before 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 22. Wind chill values as low as zero. West northwest wind around 6 mph. Tonight Snow, mainly after 2am. Low around 15. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible. Wednesday Snow before 8am, then snow showers likely between 8am and 2pm. High near 24. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible. Wednesday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Wind chill values as low as -2. West northwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Thursday A 30 percent chance of snow showers after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Thursday Night Snow showers likely, mainly after 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 14.…