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Hot Air Jubilee – Event Schedule

July 16, 2015

Friday, July 17 6:30am Good Morning Jackson Launch 4pm Event Opens Craft Booths, Concessions, Carnival 4-7pm Kids Kingdom 4-5:30pm Entertainment: Ghost Rider DJ 5:30-6:30pm Entertainment: Twisted Mojo 6:30pm Evening Launch 7-8:30pm Entertainment: The Shelter Dogs Dusk – Night Glow Saturday, July 18 6:30am Morning Launch 8am Auto Show Sign-in 10am Carnival/Craft Booths/Concessions Open 12-6pm Kids Kingdom Open 2-3pm Entertainment: Gymnastics Demonstration by All Around Gymnastics Center 3-6pm Ella Sharp Museum Open (Admission by donation) 3-4:15pm Entertainment: Ghost Rider DJ 4:15-5:15pm Entertainment: Detroit Pistons Drum Line 5:15-6:45pm Entertainment: Greg Nagy 6:30pm Evening Balloon Launch 7:45-9pm Entertainment: Ben Daniels Band Dusk – Night Glow Sunday, July 19 6:30am Morning Launch

Thursday, July 16

July 16, 2015

Andy Frounfelker, Jackson City Council; General Materials BuilderWalk; Mike Wolzeschke & Alex Cash, Pedal & Whine Event; Pat Dwyer, 40th Anniversary, Clark Lake Run

July 16 Promo

July 16, 2015

The Right Approach with Ray Hines

July 15, 2015

Endless Feast Dinner

July 15, 2015

13.1% or 13,180 people living in Lenawee County experience “food insecurity” in their everyday lives; among children in Lenawee County, the number is even higher, with 21.1% or 5,010 kids experiencing “food insecurity”. (Feeding America: Map the Meal Gap 2013) Food insecurity is not exclusive to Lenawee County, however, the solutions lie with those of us who live and work here. To this end, a group of committed volunteers have created an event to raise money to help end childhood hunger in Lenawee County. The Endless Feast, a grassroots endeavor to bring people together to support efforts to end childhood hunger in Lenawee County, will take place for the first time on Thursday, August 6, 2015. Limited seating is available for the dinner, featuring locally sourced foods prepared by Chef Alan Merhar from Evans Street Station in an outdoor waterfront setting at Tecumseh’s Globe Mill Pond. Purchasing a seat at the Endless Feast table will help bring awareness to the plight of local children who don’t have enough to eat. The following programs will be supported with proceeds raised from this event: Communities in Schools of the Tecumseh Area (CISTA) currently runs the Friday Food Packs project for underserved elementary…

NASCAR makes changes to the qualifying format at MIS

July 15, 2015

BROOKLYN, Mich. (July 15, 2015) — NASCAR informed NASCAR Sprint Cup Series teams on Wednesday that it plans to use its superspeedway qualifying format at Michigan International Speedway in August. “We applaud NASCAR for its willingness and commitment to make the competition stronger throughout the year by its continued improvement for the betterment of the sport,” track President Roger Curtis said. “Given the proximity to the start of The Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup, the Pure Michigan 400 will already be a race of high drama and excitement. And I’m sure race fans will be in for a fantastic race weekend full of emotion, speed and even better racing at Michigan International Speedway. “Qualifying with this format ensures the fastest cars are up front – and that’s just what you need at a two-mile racetrack like Michigan International Speedway.” The new format is as follows: Two rounds of qualifying, with the top-12 posted lap speeds advancing to the second round Race vehicles taking one, timed lap in each round of qualifying Each race vehicle will be released in a predetermined timed interval as determined by NASCAR, with the sanctioning body reserving the right to have more than one vehicle…

United Way’s Boat Race Seeks Entries

July 15, 2015

The 4th Annual "What Floats Your Cardboard Boat" Race has been scheduled for September 11, 2015 at the Urban Fisheries Pond at Cascades Falls. This is the kickoff for the annual campaign. The primary purpose of United Way of Jackson County’s “What Floats Your Cardboard Boat?” Race is to have some BIG FUN while kicking off fall fundraising efforts to better our community. Human powered boats made entirely of cardboard will race around the new Urban Fisheries Pond at Cascades Park and compete for trophies in individual heats. It is all happening on Friday, September 11th starting at 4:00 p.m. In the event of lightning the race will be held Saturday, Sept 12th. Guests Beth Shafer from the United Way and Dave Turk from the Walton Insurance Group on The Bart Hawley Show rolled out a new aspect to the boat race, a theme. All boats must be based off a storybook. They are hoping this will encourage creativity and introduces a new way to earn an award. BOAT REGISTRATION: Fleet will consist of the first 20 paid registrations. : Entry Fee: $200 ….see registration form for further details : Registration Closes: when the fleet is full or Friday, Aug. 14th…

Wednesday, July 15

July 15, 2015

(Encore of Tue., July 14) Kriss Giannetti, Jackson Public Schools; Nancy Peters-Lewis, College & Career Access Center; Mo Dedrick, Hot Air Jubilee Balloonmeister, with Jessica Webb, HAJ Committee; Beth Shafer & Dave Turk, United Way of Jackson’s Campaign Kickoff Boat Race; Alex Cash, Fitness Council of Jackson, Smart Commute (Fri., July 17); Sue Lovell, Cascades Humane Society’s Pet of the Week

July 15 Promo

July 14, 2015

Hannah Bethel and Matt Vrba at Michigan Theatre

July 14, 2015

Hannah Bethel & Matt Vrba joining forces for a powerhouse show!! Expect some amazing new material as well as some favorites & plenty of surprises!! Hannah and Matt are in concert at The Michigan Theatre, downtown Jackson on Thursday, July 16th. Doors open at 7:00 P.M. Performance starts at 7:30 P.M. "We're playing at the Michigan Theatre in Jackson, MI!! Would Love to see your smiling faces!!" Get your tickets Now $10!! Michigan Theatre box office open 10am to 5pm, Monday thru Friday and prior to events. Events Hotline: 517.783.0811 Tickets are $10 Dollars at the door too!

Adam Bragenzer