Events of October 4, 5, and 6, 2024
Friday, October 4 Grand River Farmers Market. 9 AM to 2 PM. You’re invited to join us riverside for a healthy dose of good food, good music, and good community! We’ve got dozens of weekly rotating vendors offering Seasonal fruits & veggies, meats, cheeses, coffee, honey, pasta, artisan breads, baked goods, dairy, plants, flowers, bath and body, hand-crafted artisan wares, and more! Entertainment and food truck. We’ve also got prepared food and frozen make-n-take dinners. We’ll be open rain or shine – hope to see you there! Glick and Mechanic, Downtown Jackson. Butchery & Bourbon at Veritas. 6 PM. Join us for an exclusive and unforgettable evening at Veritas, where craftsmanship meets culinary excellence. On October 4th, we invite you to “Butchery and Bourbon,” a unique event that offers a rare opportunity to learn the art of butchery while savoring fine bourbons from Sazerac Co. Includes a Butchery Demonstration, Gourmet Tasting, Bourbon Pairing and Take-Home Delicacies. Details and tickets here. This is an event for true meat and bourbon connoisseurs, combining education, gourmet dining, and fine spirits in an evening you won’t want to miss. Secure your spot today for an experience like no other! 11th Annual Pink Ribbon Zumbathon. …
Jackson Radio Legend Greg O’Connor Announces Retirement
Greg O’Connor. Photo courtesy McKibbin Media Group. (October 4, 2024 10:08 AM ET) After more than five decades of broadcasting excellence, Jackson's beloved radio personality, Greg O'Connor (GOC), this morning announced his upcoming retirement. Known for his deep connection to the community and his storied career at WKHM radio, O’Connor has been a familiar voice to generations of listeners, bringing local news, sports, and morning shows to the airwaves. Starting his career in the late 1960s alongside his father, Tom O’Connor, Greg quickly became a key figure in Michigan broadcasting. After stints in Cheboygan, Mich., Greg returned to Jackson in 1983, where he took on the roles of sports director and morning drive host at WKHM. Over the years, GOC has been recognized for his outstanding achievements, including numerous awards from the Michigan Association of Broadcasters and the Associated Press. He has also been inducted into the Lumen Christi Athletic Hall of Fame and received the Jackson College Distinguished Service Award. Beyond his professional accolades, GOC’s commitment to Jackson has been profound. He was honored with the Key to the City, recognizing his decades-long contributions to both local media and the community. Most recently on his retirement announcement date today,…
Waltz into Sweetest Day Bliss at the Beginner Sweetheart Waltz Experience
(October 4, 2024 9:52 AM ET) Step into an enchanting world of grace and romance with a one-hour Sweetest Day Waltz experience! Held in Jackson College’s spacious community rooms, this class is designed to celebrate the spirit of Sweetest Day by indulging couples in the timeless art of waltzing. Led by the Jackson School of the Arts expert instructor and assistant, Angelina Dickinson, couples will be guided through a series of graceful steps, learning the basic techniques of this classic dance. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced dancer, this experience offers a delightful escape, making Sweetest Day truly unforgettable! Saturday, Oct. 19, 5-6 p.m. Bert Walker Hall (BW) Rooms 144 & 145 Please arrive no later than 4:45 p.m. Cost $28 Students are encouraged to bring tennis shoes to dance in. Discount coupons redeemable at participating local restaurants available: Bella Notte (Jackson, MI) - Buy One Get One of Equal or Lesser Value To register, visit training.jccmi.edu.
JTV Sports Jackson County Scoreboard for October 3, 2024
Photo by Shelley Singleton, JTV Sports Volleyball Columbia Central 3, Reading 1: Mara Henry led Columbia Central with 17 kills and six blocks during Volley for Hope Cancer Awareness Night. Alison Richardson finished with 16 kills and 21 assists and Cecelia Slat added 20 digs for Columbia Central (9-8-1). Photo by Madison Vieau, JTV Sports Concord Tri-Meet: Hillsdale Academy went 2-0 on the night with wins over Grass Lake and Concord. The Yellowjackets lost 25-23 and 25-17 to Grass Lake. Iyla Weeks finished with 36 kills and 13 digs for Concord. Bradie Lehman tallied 50 assists, and Emma Burbo added 15 digs for Concord. Reese Lape finished with 13 blocks and eight kills for Grass Lake. Ashleigh Simon and Vivian Vitale scored 11 kills apiece and Mia Buttigieg finished with 37 assists for the Warriors. Eaton Rapids 3, Northwest 1: The Mounties won game three 26-24 but fell in the fourth. East Jackson 3, Jackson Christian 2: The Trojans won 19-17 in the deciding game. Ella Boll finished with 14 kills and Johannah Loew finished with 28 assists for Jackson Christian. Lakewood Tri-Meet: Western High School fell to Lakewood 3-2 losing 15-11 in the fifth and deciding game and 3-0…
Volleyball East Jackson vs Jackson Christian 10-3-2024 | Photo Gallery
Volleyball East Jackson vs Jackson Christian 10-3-2024. Photos by Shelley Singleton, JTV Sports. Volleyball East Jackson vs Jackson Christian 10-3-2024. Photos by Shelley Singleton, JTV Sports.
Soccer Northwest vs Jackson Christian 10-3-2024 | Photo Gallery
Soccer Northwest vs Jackson Christian 10-3-2024. Photos by Shelley Singleton, JTV Sports. Soccer Northwest vs Jackson Christian 10-3-2024. Photos by Shelley Singleton, JTV Sports.
Events of Friday, October 4, 2024
Grand River Farmers Market. 9 AM to 2 PM. You’re invited to join us riverside for a healthy dose of good food, good music, and good community! We’ve got dozens of weekly rotating vendors offering Seasonal fruits & veggies, meats, cheeses, coffee, honey, pasta, artisan breads, baked goods, dairy, plants, flowers, bath and body, hand-crafted artisan wares, and more! Entertainment and food truck. We’ve also got prepared food and frozen make-n-take dinners. We’ll be open rain or shine – hope to see you there! Glick and Mechanic, Downtown Jackson. Butchery & Bourbon at Veritas. 6 PM. Join us for an exclusive and unforgettable evening at Veritas, where craftsmanship meets culinary excellence. On October 4th, we invite you to “Butchery and Bourbon,” a unique event that offers a rare opportunity to learn the art of butchery while savoring fine bourbons from Sazerac Co. Includes a Butchery Demonstration, Gourmet Tasting, Bourbon Pairing and Take-Home Delicacies. Details and tickets here. This is an event for true meat and bourbon connoisseurs, combining education, gourmet dining, and fine spirits in an evening you won’t want to miss. Secure your spot today for an experience like no other! 11th Annual Pink Ribbon Zumbathon. 6 PM to…
Volleyball Reading vs Columbia Central 10-3-2024 | Photo Gallery
Volleyball Reading vs Columbia Central 10-3-2024. Photos by Madison Vieau, JTV Sports. Volleyball Reading vs Columbia Central 10-3-2024. Photos by Madison Vieau, JTV Sports.
Tennis Regionals Start Next Week for Area Teams
The Michigan High School Athletic Association tennis regionals start Oct. 9 for area teams. Area teams will compete in Divisions 2, 3, and 4 this year. The top two teams are guaranteed a spot in the state finals starting Oct. 17 for Divisions 1-3 and Oct. 21 for Division 4. The top two finishers at No. 1 singles also qualify for the state finals. Here are the regional assignments for Jackson County teams. Division 2 Portage Central High School Thursday, Oct. 10, 8:30 a.m. Battle Creek Central, Battle Creek Lakeview, Caldonia, Dexter, East Lansing, Jackson, Mattawan, Portage Central, and Portage Northern. Division 3 at Vicksburg High School Wednesday, Oct. 9, 9 a.m. Battle Creek Harper Creek, Coldwater, Edwardsburg, Marshall, Niles, Plainwell, Richland Gull Lake, St. Joseph, Stevensville Lakeshore, Sturgis, Vicksburg, and Western. Division 3 at Mason High School Wednesday, Oct. 9, 9 a.m. Charlotte, Chelsea, DeWitt, Fowlerville, Haslett, Ionia, Lansing Eastern, Mason, Northwest, Owosso, and St. Johns. Division 4 at Grosse Ile Wednesday, Oct. 9, 9 a.m. A.A. Gabriel Richard, Clawson, Columbia Central, Grosse Ile, Hills, Lumen Christi, Monroe St. Mary, Pinckney, Plymouth Christian, West Bloomfield Frankel.