Sunny, Breezy, and Warm
High pressure over Ontario will continue to provide dry, but breezy, weather today and Friday before weak low pressure approaching from the southwest brings clouds and a chance of rain showers over the weekend. Today: Sunny, with a high near 79. Northwest wind 5 to 13 mph becoming east northeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 51. Northeast wind 10 to 13 mph. Friday Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. East wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Friday Night A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. East wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Saturday A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 70. East southeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Saturday Night A slight chance of thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Sunday A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and…
Events of Thursday, May 17, 2017
Eastern Movie Matinee featuring Anna Kendrick Month at the Eastern Branch, Jackson District Library. Join us for some great films all month long. Widescreen, comfortable seats and popcorn too! Thursday afternoons starting at 2 p.m. Today: Table 19 (2016, PG-13). Free admission. Rummage Sale at Calvary United Methodist Church, 925 Backus Street, Jackson. (Lansing Avenue Entrance) May 17th and 18th 9 AM – 6 PM, Sat May 19th Bag Day $1.00 9 AM-11 AM, Sat May 19th 11 AM – Noon FREE. Plants Available. Meet & Greet w/ Dan Mendoza and Bill McKay at Nostalgia Ink. 12 Noon to 7 PM. Join us Thursday, May 17, just 1 day before Motor City Comic Con, for a special Dan Mendoza Super Fan Forum meetup with special guests Bill McKay (Penciler/Inker at Action Lab) and the infamous Dan Mendoza himself!! For those that don't know Dan Mendoza, he is currently a writer and artist for Action Lab, and is best known for creating Zombie Tramp and Dollface. Check out his newest project at http://www.stillillprincess.com/ JXN Community Forum: Should Politicians Choose Their Voters? Redistricting in Michigan. Learn what Redistricting is and how it is affecting you. A presentation by the League of Women…
Thursday, May 17, 2017
John Denney, Supt., Hanover Horton Schools; Jerry Jarzynka, Jackson Co. Prosecutor; Michelle McClellan, Ella Sharp Museum Patio Parties & Dave Page, Rehmann (sponsor); Colin Sommers & Matt Sommers, May's Construction; Kyle Liechty & Jessica Webb, Gus Macker Jackson; Joel Freehling, Bow Wow Film Fest
Sunny and Warm
The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a Flood Warning for the Grand River At Jackson thru Monday May 21. Dry weather is forecast through the end of the work week with high pressure in place across the Great Lakes region through that time. Skies will vary between mostly clear and partly cloudy through Friday. Highs will push into the 70s Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. A few spots may even reach the 80 degree mark. The weekend will feature some chances for rain as a couple of systems may track near our area. Today: Sunny, with a high near 78. East wind 3 to 6 mph. Wednesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 52. Light and variable wind. Thursday Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. East wind 3 to 8 mph. Thursday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. East northeast wind around 7 mph. Friday Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Friday Night A 20 percent chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Saturday A slight chance of showers before 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Saturday Night A slight chance of showers after 2am. Mostly…
Events of Wednesday, May 16, 2018
Red Cross Blood Drive at Commonwealth Commerce Center, 10:15 AM to 4 PM. Donors of all blood types are urged to roll up a sleeve this May to help meet the needs of trauma patients and others with serious medical conditions. Make an appointment to donate blood by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Taize Ecumenical Service. The third Wednesday of each month we hold a Taizé service at Jackson’s First Presbyterian Church. Everyone is invited to this meditative reflective time of silence, song, and scripture. People often find the simple Taizé music to be prayerful and peaceful, and even healing. 7 PM, 743 West Michigan Avenue. Complementary Dinner and Hearing Health Seminar with Community Hearing Center. Join Dr. Kelli Bogue, Audiologist and owner of Community Hearing Center, and Audiologist Larry Byle, M.A., to learn about how hearing loss affects overall health, and current hearing solutions that are available. Bella Notte Ristorante, 137 West Michigan Avenue, Downtown Jackson. 6 PM. Seating is limited. Please RSVP to 517-888-5055. Building Great Dads The Fatherhood Project. 2nd Meeting at Forty-Nine South. All Dads are welcome. BYOB, snacks provided. 7 to 8:30 PM, 2527 Helena Avenue, Jackson. For…