Consumers Energy Again Provides Holiday Cheer with $750,000 for Gift Cards in Over 60 Michigan Communities
(November 29, 2021 8:54 AM) Consumers Energy announced today the company is again celebrating the holidays by providing $750,000 in matching gift cards in 63 communities through its “Our Town” effort. Consumers Energy is providing holiday shoppers with a dollar-for-dollar match for gift cards they buy through local Chambers of Commerce and downtown organizations, doubling the amount they can spend at downtown businesses. Consumers Energy is providing $5,000 to $40,000 in each community. “Consumers Energy is excited to again support Michigan’s small businesses and communities we serve this holiday season,” said Lauren Youngdahl Snyder, Consumers Energy’s vice president of customer experience. “‘Our Town’ made an impact across Michigan last year, and we look forward to seeing the program’s dollars and shoppers give a boost to shops and restaurants in their hometowns.” “Small businesses will be the engine that powers Michigan as we continue to rebound from the pandemic. We appreciate Consumers Energy’s commitment to those businesses and our communities by bringing back ‘Our Town’ this holiday season,” said Rich Studley, Michigan Chamber of Commerce president and CEO. Shoppers can earn the matching dollars when they buy gift cards directly from local chambers and downtown organizations. People should contact their local…
Events of Monday, November 29, 2021
Nite Lites Christmas Light Show. Join us for Nite Lites at Michigan International Speedway! Nite Lites is a drive-thru light display spanning 5-miles across MIS property. November 25 through December 31. Michigan International Speedway, US-12 Entrances only, 12626 US Highway 12, Brooklyn, MI 49230 (West bound use Lot 8 Entrance, East bound use Graves Family Entrance). 5:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. Sunday – Thursday | 5:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. Friday & Saturday. Cost: $25 per car (Sunday-Thursday), $30 per car (Friday & Saturday), $45 per mini bus, limo, or motorhome, $100 per tour bus. Cash and credit cards accepted. Visitors pay at ticket booth and receive an entry ticket. For more details: http://www.nitelitesshow.com. Birthbrite Community Donation Drive-In. The mission of Birthbrite is to deliver hope and joy to children in foster care. Birthbrite stocks a wide variety of items for children and families in their foster care closet. Items are then provided to foster care children and families free of charge. Items are being accepted now through December 6. Suggested donations (new items only please): diapers, baby hygiene products, clothing, shoes, children’s underwear, children’s books, sensory/fidget toys, bath towels, toys. Donations can be dropped off at Callaghan’s Coffee Cafe, 109…
Monday, November 29, 2021
JTV News presents The Morning Show. Monday, Andy and Jenifer’s guests: Jessica Thompson, Facilities & Brian Wheeler, Senior Public Information Director, Holiday Lights, Consumers Energy. Tahny Lowry, Lowry's Little Flock Farm. William Harvey, The Daily Grind & Food Hub. 9 AM and 11 AM. Monday on The Bart Hawley Show: Terry Langston, Director of Communications & Advocacy, Center for Family Health; Kevin & Katie Lavery, Gift of Sculptures, Falling Waters Trail; Elizabeth Spisich, Founder, Wonder and Wander-Jackson & Monique Zantop, Co-Founder, Birthbrite; Justin Fairchild, The Kilted Farmer, Santa Project; John Spink, Nite Lites Run/Walk & Drive-Thru Light Show. 1, 5, 8, and 11 PM; 2 and 5 AM. Replay from November 15. The Locker Room presented by County National Bank. Michigan Center and Lumen Christi State Semifinal Football Highlights. JTV Sports names the Willis and Machnik Player of the Year and the Ductz Scholar Athlete of the Week. This week on JTV: Food Circus Food Circus takes the show to Ann Arbor, MI as Bart Hawley visits Zingerman's Roadhouse. They have a fabulous menu as the chef cooks up delicious dishes including unique macaroni and cheese as well as fresh crab cakes. Where We Live Where We Live gets into the…
Holiday Makers Market at Ella Sharp Museum 11-28-21 | Photo Gallery
Holiday Makers Market at Ella Sharp Park, 11-28-21. The Market continues Dec. 3-5 and 10-12 from noon to 5 p.m. at Ella Sharp Park Museum. Photos by Jeff Steers, JTV News. For prints and downloads, click here. [ngg src="galleries" ids="1513" display="pro_blog_gallery"]Holiday Makers Market at Ella Sharp Park, 11-28-21. The Market continues Dec. 3-5 and 10-12 from noon to 5 p.m. at Ella Sharp Park Museum. Photos by Jeff Steers, JTV News. For prints and downloads, click here.
Extreme Dodge Jackson County Scoreboard Nov. 28, 2021
Hockey Jackson United 4, Pinckney 3: Jackson United defeated Pinckney 4-3 on Saturday night in the Mid-Michigan Holiday Showcase. Jackson earned the win in a shootout against the Pirates. United is now 2-2 on the season with the victory.
ART 634 Shop Small Saturday 11-27-21 | Photo Gallery
ART 634 Shop Small Saturday, 11-27-21. Photos by Jeff Steers, JTV News. For prints and downloads, click here. [ngg src="galleries" ids="1512" display="pro_blog_gallery"]ART 634 Shop Small Saturday, 11-27-21. Photos by Jeff Steers, JTV News. For prints and downloads, click here.
Saturday, November 27 – Sunday, November 28, 2021
The Locker Room presented by County National Bank. Michigan Center and Lumen Christi State Semifinal Football Highlights. JTV Sports names the Willis and Machnik Player of the Year and the Ductz Scholar Athlete of the Week. JTV Sports High School Football. Games from the past season featured this weekend: Saturday 1:00 PM Michigan Center vs Homer 3:30 PM Michigan Center vs Constantine 7:00 PM Jackson vs Northwest 9:30 PM Napoleon vs Columbia Central Sunday 1:00 Coldwater vs Western 3:30 Grass Lake vs Napoleon 7:00 Hanover-Horton vs Napoleon 9:30 Mattawan vs Western This week on JTV: Food Circus Food Circus takes the show to Ann Arbor, MI as Bart Hawley visits Zingerman's Roadhouse. They have a fabulous menu as the chef cooks up delicious dishes including unique macaroni and cheese as well as fresh crab cakes. Where We Live Where We Live gets into the spirit of the season and heads south to Farwell Lake and Gwinn's Tree Farm. Mike Gwinn provides a look at what it takes to grow the perfect Christmas tree, and we see for ourselves what for many, has become a family holiday tradition. Gwinn's Tree Farm on Where We Live, presented by Lloyd Ganton Retirement Centers…
Extreme Dodge Jackson County Scoreboard Nov. 26, 2021
Jackson 5, Mid-Michigan Marauders 3: It was a night of “firsts” at Optimist Ice Arena on Friday night for the Jackson United hockey team. Jackson scored its first goals of the season and first win of the season in a 5-3 victory over the Mid-Michigan Marauders. The contest was the opening of the Mid-Michigan Holiday Showcase at Optimist. Mid-Michigan scored five minutes into the contest, but Jackson scored three goals in the next 12 minutes. Goals were scored by Luke Wilcox, Aiden Chappell, and Cully Miotke. Jackson United led 4-2 after two periods on a goal by Riley Rogers. Easton Neitzke scored the final goal for Jackson early in the third quarter. Goalie Nick Nau earned the win for Jackson (1-2). Jackson will face Pinckney or Fenton/Linden on Saturday at 7 p.m. in the tournament final at Optimist.
Jackson vs Holt Hockey 11-26-21 | Photo Gallery
Jackson vs. Mid-Michigan Marauders at Optimist Ice Arena, 11-26-21. Photos by Jeff Steers, JTV Sports. For prints or downloads, click here. [ngg src="galleries" ids="1511" display="pro_blog_gallery"]Jackson vs. Mid-Michigan Marauders at Optimist Ice Arena, 11-26-21. Photos by Jeff Steers, JTV Sports. For prints or downloads, click here.