Events of Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Groundbreaking for Jackson East Side Housing Developments.  10 AM.  A groundbreaking event is planned to kick off several new housing efforts that are set to transform a neighborhood on Jackson’s east side. The groundbreaking for developments in the Health District is happening Tuesday, Nov. 12, 10 a.m. at a vacant lot located at the corner of N. Van Dorn and Detroit streets. The vacant lot is one of 32 parcels that will soon receive new homes from private and public investors. A total of 94 new housing units are planned in the Health District, which is a neighborhood along E. Michigan Avenue between Downtown Jackson and Henry Ford Jackson Hospital. The majority of the new housing will be single-family homes, but apartments are also part of the east side housing boom. The groundbreaking event will celebrate the upcoming renovation of the former Allen Elementary School on E. Pearl Street. Jackson residents are invited to attend the groundbreaking, which will feature remarks from local officials and developers. The vacant lot where the event is happening is located at 303 N. Van Dorn St. Street parking is available on nearby streets.

Get Connected with Michigan Reconnect.  4 – 6 PM.  Bert Walker Hall Lobby, Jackson College Central Campus.  Take the first step towards your future! Are you 21-24 and ready to take the next step towards your 2-year degree tuition-free? Come to our event and get all the support you need! What’s Happening:  1:1 Application Support: Get personalized help from Reconnect navigators.  Financial Aid Consultations: Speak with a specialist to understand your options.  Spring Semester Prep: Get resources and ask any questions you may have. Fun Activities: Learn to use the button maker from our Library of Things! Snacks: Enjoy light grab-and-go snacks while you participate. Already have Reconnect? Attend to learn how to keep your scholarship eligibility. Talk with a student success navigator to learn about Spring semester class options.

Jackson County Restaurant Week.  Experience Jackson presents the return of Jackson County Restaurant Week November 11-17.   Twenty-six different local food establishments are participating. Participating restaurants will provide a selection of $15 burger and side menu options throughout the 7-day period, with a variety of locations to experience breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner.  Patrons simply visit a participating restaurant, request the Jackson County Restaurant Week menu, place an order, and request a punch card. Everyone will get a single stamp for their purchase. Taking a punch card to each dining experience and getting multiple stamps through the week qualifies guests for restaurant gift card drawings following the event. Guests are also encouraged to use the hashtag #TasteOfJackson during the event to highlight images of their experiences. Participating restaurants include Baby Bear Burger, The Bar, Bella Notte Ristorante, Bone Island Grille, Booher’s Fresh Market & Diner, The Crazy Cowboy, Doll N’ Burgers, Eagle’s Nest Bar & Grill, Fawzi’s Sports Bar & Grill, The Five Forks, Flavorz, GG’s Parma Café, Grand River Brewery, The Horton Hop, Lucero’s Mexican Bar & Grill, Mama’s Mercantile & Eatery, Nite Lite, Ogma Brewing Co., RJ’s Metropolitan Ice Cream Co., Roadhouse Grill and Bar, Rocky Top Beer BBQ & Grill, Rookies Burger Bar, Schlenkers, Steve’s Ranch Family Restaurant, Veritas, and West Point Lounge. Visit the Experience Jackson Restaurant Week landing page for hours and unique menus, online at www.ExperienceJackson.com.