Month: February 2020 | Page 19

Events of February 7, 8, and 9, 2020

February 6, 2020

February 7 Mathcounts. The Jackson Chapter of the Michigan Society of Professional Engineers is holding its annual Mathcounts competition. Registration begins at 8:30, followed by introductions and instructions. Competition begins at 9:20 AM and concludes at 1 PM. Bert Walker Hall, Jackson College Central Campus. Red Cross Blood Drive. 12 p.m. - 5:45 p.m., Jackson American Legion, 3200 Lansing Avenue, Jackson. Bach to the Future. The JSO welcomes back Detroit Symphony Orchestra cellist and composer Jeremy Crosmer to premiere his new work inspired by Bach. New York City violist Mitsuru Kubo and JSO principal violist Clyde McKaney take center stage for this new work as well as for Bach’s 6th Brandenburg Concerto. Tickets start at $20 at Weatherwax Hall - 215 W. Michigan Avenue, Downtown Jackson. This concert is presented 3 times: Friday, February 7 and Saturday, February 8 at 7:30 PM and Sunday, February 9 at 2 PM. Tickets are available online or call 517-782-3221 ext. 118. Late Night at Grand River Brewery. The stage is set and the sound system is kickin’! Our bar will be open until 1 AM every Friday & Saturday with live music from 10 PM until midnight. Tonight: Detroit's Prince of Blues" Chris Canas. Live…

Jackson Improves to 5-1 in SEC Swimming

February 6, 2020

Damon Fisher of Jackson won the 500-yard freestyle at a home meet on Thursday. Photo by Jeff Steers, JTV Sports. By Jeff Steers JTV Sports While a new natatorium is being built at Jackson High School, the Vikings are building a solid group of young swimmers. That showed up on Thursday as the Vikings improved to 5-1 in the Southeastern Conference with a home win. Jackson defeated Ypsilanti Lincoln High School on senior night, 109 – 79. Second-year coach Sean McCully said the young swimmers are coming on as the season progresses. “We had a superb night tonight,” McCully said. “Our two relay teams (200 medley and 400 freestyle) qualified for the Michigan Interscholastic Swim Coaches Association meet.” The new home for Jackson swimming is slated to open in the spring of 2021. But McCully said mild weather has allowed for more work to be completed than expected. He hopes to squeeze in a meet at the end of next boys’ season. “I am hoping the new building brings new interest in the community for swimming and new bodies to the team,” McCully said. The new pool will allow Jackson to have the diving event during the actual meet. Now,…

Jackson vs Ypsilanti Lincoln Boys Swimming 2-6-20 | Photo Gallery

February 6, 2020

MHSAA boys' swimming Ypsilanti Lincoln at Jackson, Feb. 6, 2020. Jackson won 109 - 73. Photos by Jeff Steers, JTV Sports. To order prints or downloads, click here. [ngg src="galleries" ids="669" display="pro_blog_gallery"]MHSAA boys' swimming Ypsilanti Lincoln at Jackson, Feb. 6, 2020. Jackson won 109 - 73. Photos by Jeff Steers, JTV Sports. To order prints or downloads, click here.