⏪The Saturday Morning Weekly Rewind ⏪ (November 23rd, 2024)

In Today’s “HubCity Newsletter”:

• Events You Might Have Missed🗓️

• After School Programs For Kids 🚸

• Highlights Of The Week ✨

• What’s Trending In Jackson 🔼

• Top Clicks Of The Week In The HubCity Newsletter 🏆

• Trending Articles In The HubCity Newsletter 🔝

Read Time: 2 - 4 Minutes

Alright Here We Go!

🗓️Events You Might Have Missed 🗓️

• Lambuth Pop Ensemble Fall 2024 Concert 🎶

• JMCL Family Game Night 🎲

• Thanksgiving Themed Trivia Night 🦃

• Exoplanets: Discovering New Worlds 🔭

• Furry Friends Festival 🐇

🚸After School Programs For Kids 🚸

• Operation Hope Center (After School Programs)

• Private & Group Math Tutoring (After School Program)

• Music Classes (After School Classes)

• Voice Lessons (After School Classes)

• Westwood Recreation Center (After School Programs)

• Tumbling Classes (After School Classes)

• Boys & Girls Club (After School Programs)
  North Location, Issac Lane & East Location.

• JMCSS Loop 4.0 Program (High School Students)

• Kids & Teens Crossfit Classes (After School Classes)

✨Highlights Of The Week ✨

• New Restaurant: The old location for Backyard Burger is being remodeled for a brand new restaurant. Cajun King Seafood & Wings x Lucky Chow is a crossover restaurant concept that got its start in Memphis and plans to open late December/Mid January.

• Columns III Construction: The new section of the Columns in Jackson has started construction! The name of this new area will be the “Ming Shopping Center” and will feature 4 new retail stores and a restaurant.

• Massive Hotel Overhaul: La Quinta Inn & Suites is undergoing a full renovation and name change that is expected to be completed by mid to late February 2025. Once completed the location will operate under the name (Hawthorn Wyndgate).

• New Escape Room: One of Jackson’s newest places to experience some fun is now taking reservations! 731 Escape has opened just in time for some Christmas-themed fun in downtown Jackson.

• Korean BBQ Restaurant: Over the last 2 - 3 years, Korean BBQ has been making waves all over the country and Jackson is finally getting a taste! While all the fine details like name and time frame are still unknown, the location will be in the Columns III!

🔼What’s Trending In Jackson?🔼

1. 🔺 +1 Black Friday Deals 2024: Many major retailers have said that they are listening to their consumers reluctance to shop this Black Friday. Walmart, Amazon and others are reassuring shoppers that there will be deals this year!

2. 🔺 -1 Thanksgiving 2024: Memories will be made on Thursday, November 28th as we all gather with family and friends to celebrate Thanksgiving!

3. 🔺 +4 Home Cleaning Services: With the holiday season in full swing, many are booking or looking for home cleaning services before Thanksgiving Day!

4. 🔺 +5 Daycare Or Babysitting Services: Parents are already planning for the two holiday breaks that are coming up. Thanksgiving Break (November 25th - November 29th) Christmas Break ( December 21st - January 3rd)

5. 🔺 +7 Doctors & Dentists: At the end of every year, both doctors and dentists see a surge in patients who want to get the most out of their health insurance before it resets next year.

🏆 HubCity Newsletter Top Clicks Of The Week🏆

Santa, Snow, & Cocoa 🧑‍🎄
2024 FCE Christmas Cottage 🎄
Toddler Open Time 🤸
Exoplanets: Discovering New Worlds 🔭
JMCL Family Game Night 🎲

Saturday, November 23rd

Two Small Pieces of Glass 🔭
Date: Saturday, November 23rd
Time: 9:30 AM
Location: M. D. Anderson Planetarium
Price: Free
Additional Details: No Food Or Drinks Allowed. Please 15 Minutes Early & No Entry Once The Show Starts.

BYOS (Build Your Own Shield) 🛡️
Date: Saturday, November 23rd
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Awesome Laser Co.
Price: (Click For Pricing)
Additional Details: Let Your Child Build Their Very Own Customized Shield! Choose A Crest, Symbol or Animal, Their Name & Whatever Else Will Fit On Their Custom Laser Etched Shield!

Santa, Snow, & Cocoa 🧑‍🎄
Date: Saturday, November 23rd
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center
Price: Free Entry
Additional Details: There Will Be Free Cocoa For The Kids & Food Trucks On Site! Be Ready To Capture Your Magical Moments With Santa!

Pokemon Trading Club
Date: Saturday, November 23rd
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: Downtown Library
Additional Details: Meetup With Other Pokemon Enthusiasts To Talk, Make New Friends, Trade Pokemon Cards & Have Fun.

Saturday, November 23rd

USJ Annual Holiday Mart 🛍️
Date: Saturday, November 23rd
Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Carl Perkins Civic Center
Price: $12 General Admission
Additional Details: This Is The Annual Event To Kick Off The Holiday Season, With This Year's Sponsor Being Cadence Bank! Come Out For Some Local Holiday Shopping, Food, Fun & More!

The Grinch Takes Over Pyro’s 🍕
Date: Saturday, November 23rd
Time: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Location: PYRO'S
Price: Free Entry
Additional Details: Be Sure To Spread The Word, Until Everyone Has Heard!  The Grinch Will Be A Pyro’s Pizza!  The Location Will Be Transformed Into The Magical Land Of Whoville! So Get Ready To Experience The Sights, Sounds, & Tastes Of Whoville!

BYOS (Build Your Own Shield) 🛡️
Date: Saturday, November 23rd
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Awesome Laser Co.
Price: (Click For Pricing)
Additional Details: Let Your Child Build Their Very Own Customized Shield! Choose A Crest, Symbol or Animal, Their Name & Whatever Else Will Fit On Their Custom Laser Etched Shield!

2024 FCE Christmas Cottage 🎄
Date: Saturday, November 23rd
Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Madison County Agricultural Complex
Price: Free
Additional Details: Get Ready For An Event That Will Have A Bit Of Everything! Unique Christmas Ornaments, Teacher Gifts, Baked Goods, Selfie Picture Booth, Clothing, Household Items, Dip & Drink Mixes, & More!

Two Small Pieces of Glass 🔭
Date: Saturday, November 23rd
Time: 9:30 AM
Location: M. D. Anderson Planetarium
Price: Free
Additional Details: No Food Or Drinks Allowed. Please 15 Minutes Early & No Entry Once The Show Starts.

Santa, Snow, & Cocoa 🧑‍🎄
Date: Saturday, November 23rd
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center
Price: Free Entry
Additional Details: There Will Be Free Cocoa For The Kids & Food Trucks On Site! Be Ready To Capture Your Magical Moments With Santa!

Pokemon Trading Club
Date: Saturday, November 23rd
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: Downtown Library
Additional Details: Meetup With Other Pokemon Enthusiasts To Talk, Make New Friends, Trade Pokemon Cards & Have Fun.

2nd Annual Christmas Bazaar 🎄 
Date: Saturday, November 23rd
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: First Methodist Church
Price: Free Entry
Additional Details: Pictures With Santa, Plenty Of Unique Gifts From Local Vendors & Food! Don’t Miss This Special Holiday Event.

Sunday, November 24th

USJ Annual Holiday Mart 🛍️
Date: Sunday, November 24th
Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: Carl Perkins Civic Center
Price: $12 General Admission
Additional Details: This Is The Annual Event To Kick Off The Holiday Season, With This Year's Sponsor Being Cadence Bank! Come Out For Some Local Holiday Shopping, Food & More!

The Grinch Takes Over Pyro’s 🍕
Date: Sunday, November 24th
Time: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Location: PYRO'S
Price: Free Entry
Additional Details: Be Sure To Spread The Word, Until Everyone Has Heard!  The Grinch Will Be A Pyro’s Pizza!  The Location Will Be Transformed Into The Magical Land Of Whoville! So Get Ready To Experience The Sights, Sounds, & Tastes Of Whoville!

Beginner Bike Ride At Pinson Mound
Date: Sunday, November 24th
Time: 2:30 PM
Location: Pinson Mounds
Price: Free
Additional Details: Join Local Cyclist & Explore The Trails Of The Historic Pinson Mounds While Bike Riding.