Attend the January 27 evening City Council meeting to engage with local government.

The Jackson City Council will host a Special Council Meeting on Thursday, January 22 at 6:00 PM at City Hall to discuss grocery store access and vitality across the city. This public hearing invites grocery store owners, community members, and stakeholders to share input on strengthening food access, supporting existing stores, and attracting new grocery options in Jackson.

Join Library Lounge: Chair Yoga every fourth Thursday beginning January 22, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Medgar Evers Library and enjoy a free, all-levels wellness class focused on relaxation and gentle movement.

Join the City of Jackson on January 22, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a Residential Debris Drop-Off Event at Old Norwood Shopping Center and Raines Park, where residents can dispose of bulky household items, yard waste, and tires at no cost.

Help keep Jackson clean at the South Gallatin Street Community Cleanup on Monday, January 19th from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Everyone is invited to lend a hand and make a difference.

Lend a hand at the Terry Road Community Clean-Up on Sunday, January 19th from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Meet at 3510 Terry Road and help make a difference in your neighborhood.

Join the Jackson Association of Neighborhoods for the 35th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Prayer Breakfast and Celebration on Monday, January 19, 2026, at 7:30 a.m. at Greater Bethlehem Temple Church. This free, public event honors the life, legacy, and dream of Dr. King through prayer, reflection, and community fellowship over a complimentary breakfast.

Join the Georgetown Community Neighborhood Association and the Jackson Association of Neighborhoods for a Community Cleanup on Sunday, January 18 from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM, covering the area from Freedom Corner to Lanier. Volunteers will help clear litter along key neighborhood corridors while building cleaner, safer streets for the Georgetown community. Supplies, snacks, and community service hours are provided.

Join the January 13 City Council meeting to stay informed on city business and community issues.

Join the Georgetown Community Neighborhood Association and the Jackson Association of Neighborhoods for a Community Cleanup on Saturday, January 10 from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the lot next to JASCO. Volunteers will help beautify neighborhood streets, remove litter, and create cleaner, safer spaces for residents and families. Supplies, snacks, and community service hours are provided.

Join Capitol Police and local law enforcement leaders for a Meet & Greet on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Mississippi Trade Mart. This public event offers an opportunity to engage in open dialogue about community safety and partnership.

The Shady Oaks, Dalehaven, Plymouth Heights, and High School Park neighborhoods meet on the 4th Tuesday of each month.

The Georgetown Community Neighborhood Association meets on the 3rd Monday of each month.

The Jayne Avenue Neighborhood Association will host a holiday toy giveaway on December 21, 2025, from 3–6 pm at the Jayne Avenue Community Center.

The Jackson Fire Department is collecting new toys for its Annual Christmas Toy Drive now through December 18 at all city fire stations and select dates at the Greenway Drive Walmart. Toys will be distributed to families on December 19 at the Jackson Fire Department Training Academy.

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The Jayne Avenue Neighborhood Association is collecting toys for its annual holiday toy drive. Donations are being accepted now, with the drive taking place on December 18, 2025, from 9 to 12 pm at Rosemont MB Church, 3930 Officer Thomas Catchings Drive in Jackson. Community members are invited to give a toy and help brighten a child’s holiday.

Join Jackson business leaders for Rise & Grind on November 19 at Riverside Community Coffeehouse. Network, share ideas and connect with this month’s host, Nadia Gaynor.

Mid City is hosting Cookies, Community and Cocoa: Neighborhood Meeting this Tuesday at the Horace D. Kelly, Sr. Community Center. Connect with neighbors, discuss 2026 goals, and help strengthen civic engagement.

Join the Christmas Party on December 15 at the Jackson Zoo Community Center. Enjoy food, drinks and holiday fellowship. Semi-formal attire. RSVP by November 14.

Join the City of Jackson’s Ideation Session on December 15 to help co-design housing solutions and shape the future of neighborhood development. Light refreshments will be served.

Celebrate the season at the Eudora Welty House and Garden Holiday Open House on December 13. Enjoy carols, tours, kids crafts and a screening of The Muppet Christmas Carol. Free admission.

Roll-Off Dumpster Day will take place December 13 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at three Jackson locations. Residents may drop off household items and small appliances for disposal. Tires, chemicals and gas tanks are not accepted.

Join us for the 15th Annual Doing Business with the City event on December 11 at the Jackson Convention Complex. This event offers a chance to meet City staff, explore contract opportunities, and connect with other local businesses.

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The Honorable Carlyn Hicks will deliver the 2025 State of the Child Address on December 11 at 2 p.m. at Center Stage in the Jackson Medical Mall. The event will also feature the Hinds County Youth Court’s Champions for Children Awards.

Join the City of Jackson on December 10 for the ONELINE Corridor Development Study Open House. Drop in to share ideas with designers and city staff during one of two sessions at the Heritage Building. Learn more at onelinejxn.com.