All new Thursday on The Bart Hawley Show, guests include: Julie Casuccio & Melissa Smetana, Jackson Co. Health Dept., Hearing & Vision Clinics; Mary Jean Westerlund, Ms. Senior Michigan, 2nd Place; Kyle Liechty & Jessica Webb, Gus Macker Jackson; Reps from Sandhill Crane Vineyards; Rep from ACS Relay for Life; Rep from Jackson Coffee Company; Drawings of the Month. Live at 1 PM, replays at 5, 8 and 11 PM; 2 and 5 AM Friday.
Michigan Theatre presents Summer Kids Movie Series: “The Emoji Movie”. Hidden inside a smartphone, the bustling city of Textopolis is home to all emojis. Each emoji has only one facial expression, except for Gene, an exuberant emoji with multiple expressions. Determined to become “normal” like the other emojis, Gene enlists the help of his best friend Hi-5 and a notorious code breaker called Jailbreak. During their travels through the other apps, the three emojis discover a great danger that could threaten their phone’s very existence. Doors open one half hour before film. 11 AM and 2 PM. $4 Combos: Small Pop and Small Popcorn. Admission 1 Dollar. Sponsored by 2019 Annual Spring Tea at Baker College and Kiwanis Club of Jackson. Public Planetarium Show: Imagine the Moon. Explore the many wonderful sights of our nearest celestial neighbor, the Moon! A brand new show developed by The Adler Planetarium, "Imagine the Moon" takes viewers on a trip to the Moon, while celebrating the 50th anniversary of humanity's first steps on another world. Now showing through September 29: "Imagine the Moon” Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. Sundays at 2:30 p.m. Located in the Hurst Planetarium. Tickets: $6 adults, $4 for children and…
Jackson Public Schools has announced Nacoya Weatherspoon is returning as its new girls basketball coach. Weatherspoon graduated from Benedict College with a degree in therapeutic recreation and a minor in community recreation. Throughout her career, she has held numerous titles, including Allegiance Health Psychiatric Technician, Michigan State Nursing Department Facilitator, L & S Associates Medicaid Advocate, College and Career Access Center College Advisor, Jackson County Health Department Health Educator- Abstinence Coordinator, and her current title, Jackson County Health Department Teen Outreach Program Facilitator. She also serves on the Teen Pregnancy Prevention Initiative Advisory Committee, the United Way of Jackson Board of Directors and the Jackson Community Foundation Grant Committee. Weatherspoon is no stranger to Jackson Public Schools. Prior to taking a six-year hiatus to pursue other aspirations, she served as the girls basketball coach from 2005-2013. “We are excited to have Coach Weatherspoon back heading up our program,” said Jackson Public Schools’ Athletic Director Jack Fairly. “She is an outstanding leader and our program and community are fortunate to have her as a member.”
Cascades Family Night. 7 PM. Cascades Family Night! Live Music from The New Rule . Admission: $10 for up to 8 Family Members. Sponsored by the Myers Family Little Caesars of Jackson. The Sandstone Congregational Church will be hosting its monthly Swiss Steak Dinner on Wednesday, July 24, 2019 from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. The menu will be Swiss steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, vegetables, rolls, homemade desserts and beverage. The church is located at 250 Sandstone Road. The fellowship center is located on the lower level. The cost is $9:00. Take outs are available. For additional information call 750-4245 or 474-1209. Michigan Theatre presents Summer Kids Movie Series: “The Emoji Movie”. Hidden inside a smartphone, the bustling city of Textopolis is home to all emojis. Each emoji has only one facial expression, except for Gene, an exuberant emoji with multiple expressions. Determined to become “normal” like the other emojis, Gene enlists the help of his best friend Hi-5 and a notorious code breaker called Jailbreak. During their travels through the other apps, the three emojis discover a great danger that could threaten their phone’s very existence. Doors open one half hour before film. 11 AM and 2 PM. $4…
Wednesday on The Bart Hawley Show, guests include: Patrick Burtch, Jackson City Manager; Laura Wyble, Principal, Francis Street Primary & Don Tassie, Founder; Eric Eilersen, Michigan Shakespeare Festival; Rachel Veramay, Ella Sharp Museum, Smithsonian Exhibit; Mark Oliver, Allskate Fun Center; Jacki Staudacher & Rhonda Grymko, St. Joseph/St. John Polish Heritage Festival. Today at 1, 5, 8 and 11 PM; 2 and 5 AM Thursday. (replay from Tuesday, July 23).
