Basketball Girls Northwest vs. Springport at SAU, 12-27-2024 | Photos by Jeff Steers, JTV Sports. Basketball Girls Northwest vs. Springport at SAU, 12-27-2024 | Photos by Jeff Steers, JTV Sports.
Boys Basketball – SAU Shot Clock Classic Dec. 27 Concord vs. Columbia Central 5 p.m. Springport vs. Lenawee Christian 7 p.m. Dec. 28 Northwest vs. Howardsville Christian 11 a.m. Erie Mason vs. Grass Lake 1 p.m. Schoolcraft vs. Lumen Christi 3 p.m. Mason vs. Jackson 5 p.m. Western vs. Hanover-Horton 7 p.m. Girls Basketball SAU Shot Clock Classic Dec, 27 Northwest vs Springport 3 p.m. Lumen Christi at St. Mary 3:15 p.m. Wrestling Dec. 27 Montague Inv. (Girls) 10 a.m. Dec. 28 Fred Boss Memorial at Addison 9 a.m. Montague Inv. (Boys) 9 a.m. Springport at Thornapple-Kellogg 9 a.m. Swimming Dec. 27 Jackson at Zeeland West 11 a.m.
Friday, December 27 Winter Kids Series-Harold and the Purple Crayon. 11 AM and 2 PM. Join us for a free screening of Harold and the Purple Crayon, a delightful animated film based on the classic book by Crockett Johnson. Follow Harold as he uses his purple crayon to create his own world, embarking on imaginative adventures along the way. Perfect for young children and families, this fun and colorful film will be shown December 26-28 at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM. Doors open 30 minutes before each screening. Thanks to our sponsors—American 1 Credit Union, Community 1 Cooperative, and The Kiwanis Club of Jackson—admission is free! Michigan Theatre, Downtown Jackson. Gingerbread Escape Room at the Carnegie Library. Oh no, the gingerbread man is locked in the oven! Solve the puzzles and riddles to get him out just in time! This escape room experience at the Carnegie Library is perfect for small groups (up to 8 people), families, and everyone ages 6+. Sessions: Friday, December 27: 10 AM, 11 AM, 2 PM, 3 PM, 4 PM Saturday, December 28: 10 AM, 11 AM, 3 PM, 4 PM Thursday, January 2: 10 AM, 11 AM, 3 PM, 4 PM, 5 PM, 6…
Kwanzaa Celebration in Jackson, 12-26-2024 | Photos by Jeff Steers, JTV News. Kwanzaa Celebration in Jackson, 12-26-2024 | Photos by Jeff Steers, JTV News.
Winter Kids Series-Harold and the Purple Crayon. 11 AM and 2 PM. Join us for a free screening of Harold and the Purple Crayon, a delightful animated film based on the classic book by Crockett Johnson. Follow Harold as he uses his purple crayon to create his own world, embarking on imaginative adventures along the way. Perfect for young children and families, this fun and colorful film will be shown December 26-28 at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM. Doors open 30 minutes before each screening. Thanks to our sponsors—American 1 Credit Union, Community 1 Cooperative, and The Kiwanis Club of Jackson—admission is free! Michigan Theatre, Downtown Jackson. Holiday Break Skate. 1 PM to 8 PM. Admission $8 - laser tag $5 (includes a 10 credit game card) skate rental $5 - skate mate $5. Allskate Fun Center, 1313 W North St, Jackson. Kwanzaa Community Dinner & Celebration. Experience Jackson is a proud supporter of the Southside Festival Series, including the upcoming Kwanzaa Community Dinner & Celebration. The event will take place from 5-7 pm at C-Store Deli, 1202 Martin Luther King Dr , Jackson, MI 49203. There will be dinner, drums, gifts, and more. Everyone is welcome. Nite Lites Drive…
Nite Lites Drive Thru Christmas Display. An experience like no other! Nite Lites is a five-mile long holiday lights drive through experience, running every day through Jan 5, 2025. Drive Thru tickets can also be purchased at the gate. Train tickets must be purchased online in advance. Sun - Thurs 5:30pm - 9:00pm, Fri - Sat 5:30pm - 10:00pm. $35 Per Car. Michigan International Speedway US-12 Entrances only, 12626 US-12, Brooklyn, Michigan.Ticket Booth is 15 minute drive off of US 12 Entrances Gate 8 Or Gate 14 thru our spectacular Pre Show. WEST bound - use Gate 8 Entrance. EAST bound - use Graves Farm Entrance Gate 14. Sercombe Trucking Christmas Lights Display. Christmas~ Dusk-10pm. Join the Sercombe family as we celebrate another holiday season by displaying the trucks all lit up. This is a drive through event for the most part, but if you’d like to stop and chat with family that may be there please feel free to do so. This holiday tradition is our way of saying thank you for your support over the past 55 years, in addition to us wishing you and yours a happy and healthy holiday season. 3150 Shirley Drive, Jackson.
JC x JTV file photo. (December 24, 2024 1:29 PM ET) Jackson College invites community members to enjoy JC’s newest fitness facility, Jets Air Station. With multiple courts for basketball, volleyball, and pickleball, plus a walking track, it’s the perfect place for a convenient and active workout! While the facility has been available for free since its opening this summer, memberships are now available for 2025: · 1st 7-week membership: Jan 11 - March 16: $100 · 2nd 7-week membership: March 3 - May 4: $100 · Full semester membership: Jan 11 - May 18: $200 Memberships can be purchased on JetWay, https://training.jccmi.edu/ Jets Air Station hours of operation are: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Monday-Thursday, Saturday/Sunday 12 – 6 p.m. Hours may change based on availability and events. Youth 16 and under require adult supervision. For more information, please contact Courtney Ivan at ivancourtnea@jccmi.edu https://www.jccmi.edu/jets-air-station-membership/ See a gallery of the Jets Air Station here:
(December 24, 2024 12:32 PM ET) Jackson College has announced Jon Gwizdala, a member of the USA Men’s National Softball Team, as the new head coach for the Jets softball program. Gwizdala brings a wealth of experience to the position, most recently serving as the pitching coach at the University of Toledo from August 2022 through the 2024 season. His collegiate playing career began in 2010 as a pitcher at Delta College in University Center, Michigan. He later returned to Delta as a volunteer assistant softball coach in 2013 and 2016. After earning an associate degree from Delta College, Gwizdala completed a bachelor’s degree in exercise science at Central Michigan University, where he served as a practice player for the Chippewas’ softball team in 2014. In 2018, he obtained a Teacher’s Certification in science and physical education from Saginaw Valley State University. Gwizdala’s coaching career includes roles as assistant softball coach at Davenport University from 2019 to 2021, where he also coordinated camps and events, and as an assistant coach at Western Michigan University during the 2022 season. At Western Michigan, he worked with the Broncos’ pitching staff, helping them improve their strikeout totals, ERA, and WHIP. Beyond collegiate coaching,…
Iyla Weeks (11) of Concord High School was named Division 4 First-Team All-State as voted on by members of the Michigan Volleyball Coaches Association for 2024. File Photo, JTV Sports The following Jackson County volleyball players were named as Michigan Volleyball Coaches Association all-state or all-regional players as voted on by members of the association. Division 2 Honorable Mention Bayli Stewart, Western, Outside Hitter Division 3 Third Team Morgan Kuhl, Hanover-Horton, Middle Hitter Division3 Honorable Mention Chelsea Russ, Hanover-Horton, Outside Hitter Hanna Alavarez, Grass Lake, Libero Gracie Tallman, Napoleon, Middle Hitter Division 4 First Team Iyla Weeks, Concord, Middle Hitter Division 4 Second Team Bradie Lehman, Concord, Setter All Region Volleyball Players Region 13 Morgan Brooke, Northwest, Outside Hitter J.J. Lewis, Western, Libero Bayli Stewart, Western, Outside Hitter Hanna Alvarez, Grass Lake, Libero Brynn deGlee, Hanover-Horton, Outside Hitter Molly Soper, Hanover-Horton, Setter Morgan Kuhl, Hanover-Horton, Middle Hitter, Chelsea Russ, Hanover-Horton, Outside Hitter Gracie Tallman, Napoleon, Middle Hitter Bradie Lahman, Concord, Setter Iyla weeks, Concord, Middle Hitter Academic All-State Teams Columbia Central, Coach Jenny Tompkins Concord, Coach Kathy Lehman Grass Lake, Coach Cassie Andonian Hanover-Horton, Coach Alexis Ahlbaum Napoleon, Coach Sallie Raftery Academic All-State Individuals Iyla Weeks Concord Nadene Hubbard Grass…
