Join NJC Cares for the Wednesday Clothes and Shoes Giveaway every Wednesday from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at 168 Colonial Drive. No sign-up required. Presented by New Jerusalem Church's Joseph Pantry Food and Clothing Ministry. Contact heavenlystore@aol.com for more information.

Join NJC Cares for the Wednesday Food Box Giveaway every Wednesday from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at 168 Colonial Drive. Sign-up required. Presented by New Jerusalem Church's Joseph Pantry Food and Clothing Ministry. Sign up via heavenlystore@aol.com.

The Jackson City Council meets Tuesday, September 22 at 6:00 PM at City Hall.

Enjoy a day of fun, health, and community at the 2026 Senior Safari at the Jackson Zoo on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at 2918 W. Capitol Street. Seniors can enjoy zoo entry, live entertainment, tiger and rhino habitat tours, carousel rides, senior-focused resources, and comfort accommodations. Register at bit.ly/seniorsafarijxn2026.

The Jackson NAACP and JAN's ReBUILDing Jackson series comes to Wards 4 and 6 on September 21 with a workshop on Jackson's water system, past and future. Free food served.

The Hinds County Board of Supervisors holds its special meeting Monday, September 21 at 9:00 AM at the Chancery Court Building downtown.

Join NJC Cares for the Monday Morning Food Giveaway every Monday at 9:00 AM at 168 Colonial Drive. First come, first served. Presented by New Jerusalem Church's Joseph Pantry Food and Clothing Ministry. Sign up via heavenlystore@aol.com.

Bond and build at the Father and Son Bench Building Program on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at 3895 Henderson Road. Fathers and sons will build a bench, wooden crate coffee table, and outdoor chair together. Refreshments and giveaways included. Only 15 spots available. Call or text 601-441-8906 to reserve. Sponsored by Volunteer Mississippi and Lowe's.

Cooperation Jackson's Really Really Free Market returns September 19 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM on West Capitol Street. Bring what you can, take what you want.

Join Sipp&Stretch on September 19 at 9:00 AM for free outdoor yoga in the green space outside Sippsi Tea downtown.

Jackson Police Chief RaShall Brackney speaks at The Friday Forum at Refill on September 18 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM on South Adams Street.

JPD's Precinct Three COPS meeting takes place Thursday, September 17 at 6:00 PM at the Grove Park Community Center. Your voice matters.

Get moving at Line Dance Classes every Wednesday at 6:30 PM at Champion Dance Center, 1365 Hattiesburg Street. All ages welcome. Just $2.00 per class. Presented by the City of Jackson Department of Parks and Recreation Programming Division. Contact Bridget Archer at 601-918-3797 for more information.

Join NJC Cares for the Wednesday Clothes and Shoes Giveaway every Wednesday from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at 168 Colonial Drive. No sign-up required. Presented by New Jerusalem Church's Joseph Pantry Food and Clothing Ministry. Contact heavenlystore@aol.com for more information.

Join NJC Cares for the Wednesday Food Box Giveaway every Wednesday from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at 168 Colonial Drive. Sign-up required. Presented by New Jerusalem Church's Joseph Pantry Food and Clothing Ministry. Sign up via heavenlystore@aol.com.

Women for Progress hosts a free judicial candidate forum September 15 at Mississippi College School of Law, featuring candidates for Hinds and Madison County judgeships.

The Jayne Avenue Neighborhood Association and Jackson NAACP host a community conversation on redlining, blight, and environmental inequity September 14 at 6:00 PM, with dinner served.

Join JAN for our September Board Meeting and learn about the City of Jackson Innovation Team’s new Adopt a Block Neighborhood Beautification Microgrant Program.

Join NJC Cares for the Monday Morning Food Giveaway every Monday at 9:00 AM at 168 Colonial Drive. First come, first served. Presented by New Jerusalem Church's Joseph Pantry Food and Clothing Ministry. Sign up via heavenlystore@aol.com.

Shop local, dance, and enjoy the day at West Fest Open Air Market on Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Livingston Park by the Jackson Zoo. This free family-friendly event features local artisans, line dancing, disc golf, DJ Rene, and food trucks. Vendor registration open at reviveandrestorecc.org/west-fest.

Join MS BWR and featured speaker Cassandra Welchlin on September 12 at the Mississippi Museum of Art to explore how Black art and storytelling connect to health and community.

Start your Saturday with free outdoor yoga at Sipp&Stretch on September 12 at 9:00 AM in the green space outside Sippsi Tea downtown.

Get ready for the ACT at the 100 Black Men of Jackson Free ACT Prep Bootcamp on Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 7:30 AM to 12:00 PM at The Village, 5360 Highland Drive. Slots are limited. Sign up at 100bmoj.org/100events or call 601-366-8301.

Join ZAPP for Kurb and Kut Clean Up Day on Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM along the Capital Corridor near the Jackson Zoo. All ages welcome, community service hours available, water and light refreshments provided. Wear comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes. Contact 601-466-8415 or zappartnership@gmail.com.

Honor the lives lost and heroes remembered at the 9/11 Memorial Concert on Friday, September 11, 2026, at 7:00 PM at the First Baptist Church of Jackson, 431 N. State Street. Presented by The Mississippi Chorus with the Pearl High School Singers and Mississippi Christian University Singers. Adults $20, students $10, K-12 free, and first responders in uniform free. Visit www.mschorus.org.

The Jackson Resource Center serves free chili and cheese hot dogs and water to the first 100 people on September 11 starting at noon at 1129 Langley Avenue.

The League of Women Voters of Mississippi hosts a free civic engagement conference September 11 at the Two Mississippi Museums, with workshops on voting rights and community action.

Take the first step toward a fresh start at the Jobs for Jacksonians Expungement Clinic on Friday, September 11, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Smith Robertson Community Center, 505 John Hart Street. Pre-registration and policy training attendance are mandatory. Contact expungements@mscenterforjustice.org or call 601-352-2269, extension 303 for more information.

Connect, collaborate, and unwind at The Continental Cigar Club Professional Mixer on Thursday, September 10, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at The Continental, 505 N. State Street. Enjoy fine cigars, curated drinks, and networking opportunities in an atmosphere of sophistication and comfort. All professionals, leaders, and entrepreneurs are welcome.

Groove with the Soul City Swingers on Thursday, September 10, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Smith Park, 302 Amite Street. Presented by the Levitt AMP Downtown Jackson Music Series, this funky organ and horn quartet from "The City with Soul" delivers a blend of classic funk, soul, and original tunes. Free and family-friendly.