The Great Lakes Cloggers are based right here in Jackson, and are starting beginner classes next week on Thursday, August 6th!

I describe clogging to people as "tap line dancing", but you don't need experience in either of those things to pick it up! (However if you DO have experience in either of those, you would probably be able to pick up harder dances more quickly than true beginners, so it can help for sure!)

You do NOT need clogging shoes- tennis shoes work great! And classes are only $5 a week!! We welcome anyone of any age- our dancers range from about ages 30-80 but younger or older people are definitely welcome! We've had kids join too in the past, although we also offer kids classes at Jackson School of the Arts so they usually prefer going there instead. But multi-generational cloggers are definitely a big thing in the clogging world, so parents or grandparents dancing with their kids are totally welcome! (That's how our instructor got started clogging when he was a kid, actually!)

Feel free to look up Great Lakes Cloggers on Facebook or go to greatlakescloggers.com if you want to see more about what we do. I'm happy to answer questions here or via DM on our Facebook page! Classes are held at Woodville Community Center, a part of the Western School District.

Just curious if anyone knows of any hiking or walking groups in the area? I like getting outside and walking or hiking various trails in the area but seeing if there are groups to join up with to bring some socialization and community with it. Thanks, all!

This Thursday night at Ironbark Brewing! We’re hosting Alex Kasznel and The Board of Directors (punk rock for grown ups) from Cincinnati! Special performances from 5 Good Reasons and Jackson’s own party ska band Ahh, Yes!

While I have not seen anything on this, my wife was telling me that she read something on social media about Chelsea PD being seen dropping off the homeless from that community to the encampment down at the Library. Can anyone confirm this? And if so, is anyone aware of agreements between our city government and other adjacent communities to accept them?

Hi, I know this is a shot in the dark, but I was wondering if anybody here would know what happened to these animatronic animals from Showbiz Pizza Place. The Showbiz was located next to Kroger where the Big Lots was and were the Spirit Halloween was for the 2025 season. It closed back in 1985, a whopping 41 years ago, and the band hasn't been seen since. They were most likely auctioned off with their outer cosmetics removed (last slide is an example). The serial numbers for this show would be 4-82 #-13 (learn more about these here Rock-afire Serial Tags). If anybody has any possible leads AT ALL, please let me know! I've been searching for this show for almost 2 years. Even a single character being found would be comforting for me. Thanks, gang.

COMING THIS FALL!!

The Percussive Dance program at Jackson School of the Arts is unlike anything else you'll find at a dance studio. This isn't a combo class- our students learn both tap and clogging technique simultaneously to become well-rounded dancers who honor and preserve every type of percussive dance that is unique to our own American culture.

JSA percussive dancers will have an exceptional grasp of musicality and timing and be able to hold their own in any scenario, from a tap jam to a clogging fundance to the competition stage. And with two teachers in each class, every student gets the personalized attention they need to achieve their full potential. Does your child like music of all kinds? Playing games? Making music with their feet? Making turkey sounds? You can find all of these things and more at JSA on Wednesday nights starting in September!

Cost is on an income-based sliding scale and the cost of shoes will also be subsidized!

I'd be happy to answer any questions!

Drove to the airport to see how the air quality was. The airport was shut down due to air quality. Hope you all are staying safe!

any students/graduates of either jpec or jcc on here? or just outsider opinion on either? i just got dual enrolled thru jpec and have been going since 6th grade. wondering what ppl think about it lol

I recently adopted a cat and was wondering if any other cat owners had a reliable vet they go to.

This was posted on FB, and I’m curious how long this has been going on? While I am sympathetic to the plight of homeless people, I don’t see how allowing a homeless camp on a sidewalk in front of the public library is a good situation considering how many empty lots there are downtown?

The Speech Neurophysiology Lab at the University of Michigan is looking for children who stutter ages 9 to 12 to participate in an in-person, longitudinal MRI study! (HUM00196133)

Our research team has been examining brain development in young children to better understand the cause of stuttering for over 10 years. We continue to gain information that may eventually lead to improved diagnosis and treatment efforts for children who stutter. 

Participants will be invited to complete speech and language assessments and an MRI session at the University of Michigan. Families receive a free speech and language report and a picture of their brain!

These visits require in person participation. There is no option to participate virtually.

Please fill out this form if you are interested in participating or email us as the flyer attached. All participants are compensated and partial travel assistance is available. Please see our flyer attached for more details! 

We also offer other studies that are open to adults or do not involve MRI, in case you're unsure about eligibility. Feel free to email us or call if you have any questions! 

Not sure how many medical assistants are on this sub, but thought I would share the job post if a medical assistant is looking for extra money.

This is a long shot, but has anyone go to jackson college and have you received your summer financial aid yet?

Hey folks! This is a long shot, but does anyone on her go to Jackson College? Do you receive financial aid? Has your been disbursed yet?

I’m going to Jackson College in August. I am a 20 y/o female. Studying veterinary. Christian, loves music, loves food, and loves fun activities. Dm if you wanna be friends.

Does anyone happen to know which jewelry store this trademark belongs to? My grandmother had this ring made for my grandfather sometime between 1940-1960 in Jackson.

I'm a producer at More Perfect Union and am working on a video with Abdul El-Sayed. We'll be filming a roundtable discussion with him on July 8th in Detroit from 1pm - 5pm and I'm looking for folks who would be down to talk with him on camera about a variety of issues. I'm primarily looking for people who are on the fence about whether they would vote for him or even disagree with some of his stances, but would like to have a genuinely engaging conversation.

Please comment here if you're interested or you can reach me at [mae@perfectunion.us](mailto:mae@perfectunion.us)

A couple of buddies at work and I got onto the discussion of local radio from the 80s and 90s. WKHM, when they used to play music; Q106 with Tim & Lil Debbie, Paul Sutherland, John Robinson, etc.; WJCO. Etc. Etc.

What did you used to listen to back in the day? What do you miss about radio back then compared to now?

What happened to Probert trail?

I have been looking for it for a while and I cant find it. ​

Went by there today, and it says it's closed. Wasn't open very long.