SUN, Dec 10 – Advent 2 (Peace)
SUN, Dec 10
- INTERFAITH SERVICE
8am • Old red library in Jackson / zoom- Join us for poetry, prayer, and conversation.
- Or join us over Zoom:
- Link and password required
- CHRISTMAS CHOIR PRACTICE
9:15am • JCC (in-person only)- Come to prepare two songs for the Advent and Christmas season
- SUNDAY WORSHIP with Advent 2: Peace
10:30am • Jackson Community Church (zoom also available)- Or join us over Zoom:
- Link and password required
- Music by Sharon Novak
- Reflection by Rev Gail Doktor
- Candle-lighting by Battenfelder family
- Or join us over Zoom:
- Community Event: Arts in Motion CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS
2pm • performance / 1:30 – 3:30pm festival events • Tin Mountain Conservation Center, Albany- Tickets: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=aim
- Join us for this joyous family festival at Tin Mountain Conservation Center in Conway, NH.
- With the purchase of a ticket to the 30-minute stage adaptation of this beloved TV classic, you can enjoy a staged holiday photo opportunity, a make-and-take holiday craft activity, write letters to Santa, listen to carolers, and purchase hot cocoa and snacks from the Kennett High School Key Club.
- With the donation of an unwrapped toy for someone in need, your name will be entered into a raffle for great holiday themed prizes
- Community Resource: JACKSON XC SKI TOURING
Open for skiing. More info: https://www.jacksonxc.org/trail-report/ - Community Event: CHRISTMAS CAROL
3:30pm • M&D Playhouse, North Conway- Directed by Siobhan Stevens
- Members of JCC’s community are performing in this production
- Additional performances:Thurs, Dec 14 @ 7:30pm, Fri, Dec 15 @ 7:30pm, Sat, Dec 16 @ 7:30pm, Sun, Dec 17 @ 3:30pm
- All Seats – $29
- Tickets: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=145461
- Community Event: COLD RIVER RADIO SHOW CHRISTMAS!
6pm • Majestic Theater- Cassandre McKinley, Jon Butcher, Dan Blakeslee, Mark Mandeville & Raianne Richards, The DellaValla Trio, Pierce Sarty and Author David McPhail. Host Jonathan Sarty and His Fabulous Cold River Radio Band: David Mattacks on Drums (Jethro Tull, Fairport Convention), Todd Baker on Double Bass, and Joseph (Sonny) Barbato on Piano.
- Info and tickets: Cold River Radio Show for more information and to purchase in person and livestream tickets.
- This event is produced by Aspect Productions New England.
- Community Event: OPEN HOURS @ Jackson Historical Society
1-3pm • Jackson Historical SocietyAlso open by appointment.- More info: https://www.jacksonhistory.org/
- White Mountain Art Sale
- The Jackson Historical Society is holding its 21st annual White Mountain Art Sale. There are currently over 50 items from private collectors, primarily 19thcentury paintings. To see the online catalog, go to https://www.jacksonhistory.org/catalog.html. Items are available to purchase as they arrive, so check the catalog frequently to see new additions.
- The Society is open Saturdays and Sundays 1-3pm If you are interested in a painting, the Society can open by appointment. Contact info@jacksonhistory.org
- Community Event: MUSIC AROUND TOWN
- Shannon Door: Dan Parkhurst & Rafe • 6-9pm
- Red Parka: Mitch Alden • 5-8pm
ORNAMENT MAKING on Wed, Dec 6 @ 6pm
CAUTION: Fraudulent texts/email messages sent with Rev Gail’s name asking you to run an errand …
Please don’t buy gift cards!
The texts/emails contact people and
ask them to quickly answer back,
run an errand, and then buy gift cards:
THIS IS FAKE, THEFT, FRAUD!
They’ll ask you to scratch off the bak to reveal numbers, and then send numbers only by text or email.
The scammer may also use other FAKE email accounts or numbers. DO NOT BUY GIFT CARDS and then fllow instructions to sceratchj pff the back and send the numbers only.They’re stealing fom you!
CALL Rev Gail if you have a question,
and don’t follow any email/text/message instructions
like this without speaking to Rev Gail personally first at her cell number.
Text me when you get this message
I have an errand I’d like you to help me with. — Gail Doktor
If you answer,the scammer will ask if you can help. Then ask yo to buy gift cards. then instruct yo to scratch the backs to reveal the numbers, and ask you to send the numbers only (not the cards) by text or email. They will steal the value o the gift cards by cashing them in online.
THIS IS NOT REV GAIL ASKING. They don’t have Rev Gail’s phone number or email, they’re using a fake account they’ve assigned to Rev Gail’s name to commit fraud. The church won’t ask you to do such anerrand in bulk.
If you have ANY QUESTIONS about the validity of a request, call Rev Gail’s cell: 978.273.0308 and speak ro Rev Gail in person!
Advent & Christmas Schedule 2023
ADVENT & CHRISTMAS DATES to PUT ON YOUR CALENDAR
Fri, DEC 1
5pm • Dominique Dodge Concert at Jackson Public Library (JCC Attends – C3 Bible Study Resumes next week)
Sun, DEC 3 – ADVENT 1 – Hope
- 8am • INTERFAITH WORSHIP (in-person & zoom)
- 9am • CHRISTMAS CHOIR PRACTICE (in-person & zoom)
- 10:30am • WORSHIP with ADVENT 1 & COMMUNION – Hope (in-person & zoom)
Music: Sharon Novak
Candle-lighting: White Family
Message: Rev Gail Doktor - 11:30am • HOSPITALITY
Fri, DEC 8
- 6pm • Ornament Making @ JCC Parish Hall
Fri, DEC 8
- 5pm • C3: Cocktails & Christian Conversation (Zoom)
Sat, DEC 9
- 4-6pm • COOKIES & COCOA with Santa & Friends @ JCC Parish Hall
Sun, DEC 10 – ADVENT 2: Peace
- 8am • INTERFAITH WORSHIP (in-person & zoom)
- 10:30am • WORSHIP with ADVENT 2: Peace (in-person & zoom)
Music: Sharon Novak
Candle-lighting: Battenfelder Family
Message: Rev Gail Doktor - 11:30am • HOSPITALITY
Wed, DEC 12
- 2-4pm • COOKIE SWAP @ private home
(this event may be subject to relocation … we will keep you apprised)
Fri, DEC 15
- 6pm •‘Strings of Light & Peace’ DELLAVALLA TRIO BLUEGRASS HOLIDAY CONCERT & CHANUKKAH FESTIVAL
- Dellavalla Bluegrass Trio
- Chanukkah ritual of candle-lighting plus food (latkes) and games (dreidel)
Sat, DEC 16
- 7:30am • MENS’ BREAKFAST @ JCC Parish Hall
Sun, DEC 17 – ADVENT 3: JOY
- 8am • INTERFAITH WORSHIP (in-person & zoom)
- 10:30am • WORSHIP with ADVENT 3: Joy (in-person & zoom)
Music: Sharon Novak
Candle-lighting: Verran Family
Message: Rev Gail Doktor - 11:30am • HOSPITALITY
- 1pm • COMMUNITY CAROLING
12:50pm – meet in JCC parking lot
Fri, DEC 22
- 6:30pm • BLUE CHRISTMAS
Sun, DEC 24 – ADVENT 4: Love & CHRISTMAS EVE
- 10:30am • WORSHIP – Advent 4: Love (in-person) & Christmas Pageant
- Special music: Dominique Dodge, harp
- Guest: Santa Clause (arrives 11am)
- Christmas Pageant with local families: Verrans, Battenfelders, Corbett-Kleins and Perkins-Noel
- Candle-lighting: Corbett-Klein Family
- 11:30-Noon • SANTA PHOTOS (in-person)
- 11:30am • HOSPITALITY
- 5pm • OUTDOOR WORSHIP (in-person)
- Guitar: Sharon Novak
- Scripture: Christmas Eve
- Message: Rev Gail Doktor
- 9pm • CANDLELIGHT WORSHIP (in-person)
- Piano: Sharon Novak
- Scripture: Christmas Eve passages
- Special Music: Bob Carper – solo: Mary Did You Know
- Message: Rev Gail Doktor
- Virtual Deacon: Jeanette
- Individual candlelight
- Carols
- Additional special music!
Mon, DEC 25 – CHRISTMAS MORN
- 10:30am • PAJAMAS & BELLS
- Piano: Sue Titus Reid
- Story: Rev Gail Doktor
TUE, Nov 28 – MON, Dec 4 with JCC and Around Town
TUE, Nov 28 – MON, Dec 4
TUE, Nov 28
- Community Event: NORDIC WALKING – INTERVALS with POLES – with Ellen Chandler
8am • Valley Cross Road Parking Lot, Jackson - FITNESS CLASS with Laurie McAleer
9:30am • Jackson Community Church- Free to all participants.
- Gentle, chair-based stretch and fitness for all levels of ability
- CLERGY LUNCH
12:30pm • Zoom- Local clergy convene for conversations, ecumenical event-planning, and peer support. Rev Gail attends.
- Community Resource: LIBRARIES
- 10am-7pm • Jackson Library
Contact the library for additional help: 603.383.9731 or by email: staff@jacksonlibrary.org. For more info: http://jacksonlibrary.org/- 5:30 pm • Cookbook Club Tuesday
This month we are exploring sheet pan recipes. This group is always open to new members. Email staff@jacksonlibrary.org for more information.
- 5:30 pm • Cookbook Club Tuesday
- 2pm-5pm • Bartlett Library
More info: https://www.bartlettpubliclibrary.org/
- 10am-7pm • Jackson Library
- Community Event: MUSIC AROUND TOWN
- Wildcat Tavern: Hoot Night with Jonathan Sarty • 6-8:30pm
WED, Nov 29
- GREENING the SANCTUARY
10am-Noon • JCC - Community Eventt: TRAIL VOLUNTEERING with Jackson XC Ski Touring Foundation
- From Ellen Chandlerm Executive Director: Trail Volunteers: there is still trail volunteer work taking place. If you are interested in getting notified of each week’s project please contact Ellen to be added to the list. This work takes place on weekdays. Wednesday is the “usual day” but it is adjusted based on weather and other factors. Getting on the email list does not obligate you to attend, it just means you will know the schedule and have the opportunity to join the group if that week’s project is something you are intersted in and you are available.
- Community Event: YOGA with Anjali Rose
9am • Old Red Library- The class is $10/week. Please bring the right change if possible or a check made payable to Anjali Rose.
- Julie at the Town office asked if people would be kind enough to donate a $1/week for the envelope in the library to cover expenses.
- Contact: Anjali Rose, MEd. 500 RYT, RMT: (603)370-8386, email anjali-rose.com
- Community Resource: LIBRARIES
- 2-5pm • Jackson Library
Contact the library for additional help: 603.383.9731 or by email: staff@jacksonlibrary.org. For more info: http://jacksonlibrary.org/ - 12pm-6pm • Bartlett Library
More info: https://www.bartlettpubliclibrary.org/
- 2-5pm • Jackson Library
- GRIEF GROUP for Partner & Adult Relationship Loss
1pm • Old Red Library- Rev Gail facilitates this group to support bereaved community members. All welcome; free.
- This group meets once a month fo support those struggling with partner/spousal loss (as well as other adult relationships such as parents/siblings).
- Next meeting: Wed, Dec 20 @ 1pm.
- Separately, a Child Loss group also meets weekly in this location. Netx meeting: Wed, Dec 13.
- At this point, new participants are welcome through word-of-mouth or referrals. We’ll meet as consistently as possible. You don’t have to attend every session.
- On the other hand, knowing that folks will gather helps make sure the group can be present to support each other. If you cannot make an upcoming gathering, please send email or text to let the group know: gaildoktor@mac.com, cell: 978.273.0308.
- We will offer each group as long as the community need continues.
- Community Event: FRENCH CONVERSATION GROUP
4pm • Jackson Public Library- Come and converse in French with others at JPL!
- This group is facilitated by Erica Corbett Klein.
- Email staff@jacksonlibrary.org for more information
- MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT AROUND TOWN
- Wildcat Tavern: Live Trivia • 7:306-9pm
THURS, Nov 30
- Community Resource: LIBRARIES
- 10am-7pm • Jackson Library
Contact the library for additional help: 603.383.9731 or by email: staff@jacksonlibrary.or - 2-5pm • Bartlett Library
More info: https://www.bartlettpubliclibrary.org/
- 10am-7pm • Jackson Library
- Community Service: WAY STATION SHIFT
All Day • Way Station, 15 Grove St, No Conway- Volunteers open day resource center for showers, mail pickup, grocery distribution, more.
- MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT AROUND TOWN
- Shannon Door: Jeremy Dean • 6-9pm
- Red Parka: Bingo for Bartlett Rec • 5:30-7pm
FRI, Dec 1
- Community Event: ZUMBA with Dottie
8:15am • Whitney Community Center, Jackson- $5/pp
- Community Event: NEW ENGLAND SKI MUSEUM Holiday Open House & Opening of the Annalee Dolls Exhibit
4-7pm • Eastern Branch of the New England Ski Museum. North Conway, NH- Annalee Ski Dolls, a mid-century NH creation that gained a world-wide following, will be on display throughout the ski season. If you get the chance, attend the Show Opening party on Dec. 1.
- Also, many of the images and captions from the History of Jackson Ski Touring Foundation that have been on display at the Ski Museum will be coming to the Touring Center.
- FITNESS CLASS with Laurie McAleer
9:30am • Jackson Community Church- Free to all participants.
- Gentle, chair-based stretch and fitness for all levels of ability
- Community Event: LINE DANCING with Dottie
9:15ma • Whitney Cmmunity Center, Jackson- $5/pp
- Community Resource: LIBRARIES
2pm-5pm • Jackson Library- Contact the library for additional help: 603.383.9731 or by email: staff@jacksonlibrary.org
- Community Event: FIRST FRIDAY CHRISTMAS
1pm • Majestic Cafe- Mountain Top’s Early Music Ensemble presents an hour of Christmas and other music from eras past. You’ll hear Handel and more, played on recorder, cello, harpsichord and flute.
- First Friday performers include Mountain Top faculty and staff, as well as other Mount Washington Valley folks, who share their talents with the community without compensation. All First Friday events are open to the public by donation, in keeping with Mountain Top Music Center’s mission of “enriching lives with music.” Donate and reserve seats in advance at conwaymajestic.com.
- The Majestic Cafe is now open for light lunch at 11:30. Enjoy fresh-made paninis or a charcuterie platter before the concert!
- JSS goes to Jackson Public Library’s Harp Concert wioth Dominique Dodge
5pm • Jackson Public Library- We’ll resume weekl;y Friday study group later this month
- Community Event: FRIDAY NIGHT JAZZ: John Hunter & Paul Heckel
7pm • Majestic Cafe, Conway- Walk-ins are always welcome, but space is limited; reservations are available to guarantee your seat and to indicate a seating choice.
- The Friday Night jazz series has a $10 per person cover charge.
- Doors at 6 pm; music at 7pm.
- Come in early and grab a panini before the music star
- Community Events: MUSIC AROUND TOWN
- Wildcat Tavern: Al Shafner• 7-9pm • $5 cover
- Shannon Door: Marty Quirk • 6-9pm
- Red Parka: Rek’lis • 8-11pm
- Ledge Brewing (Intervale): Food for Bears • 6-8pm
- Shovel Handle Pub: Dan Parkhurst • 5:30-8:30pm
SAT, Dec 2
- Community Event: JAZZ for the HOLIDAYS
3pm & 7:30pm • Majestic Theater- Two chances to hear this Mountain Top holiday classic, featuring seacoast pianist Tom Snow and local saxophonist Mike Sakash. Enjoy the smooth blend of sound as these two consummate musicians share their unique take on traditional and modern seasonal music!
- At a spectacular private home in Silver Lake – directions will be provided with ticket purchase. The concert includes an opportunity to chat with the artists and other attendees after the performance, while enjoying light refreshments.
- Seating is limited, so get your tickets early. TICKETS AND INFO: https://www.conwaymajestic.com/
- Community Resource: LIBRARIES
- 10am-2pm • Jackson Library
Contact the library for additional help: 603.383.9731 or by email: staff@jacksonlibrary.org - 11am-3pm • Bartlett Library
More info: https://www.bartlettpubliclibrary.org/
- 10am-2pm • Jackson Library
- Community Event: OPEN HOURS @ Jackson Historical Society
1-3pm • Jackson Historical Society- Also open by appointment.
- More info: https://www.jacksonhistory.org/
- White Mountain Art Sale
- The Jackson Historical Society is holding its 21st annual White Mountain Art Sale. There are currently over 50 items from private collectors, primarily 19thcentury paintings. To see the online catalog, go to https://www.jacksonhistory.org/catalog.html. Items are available to purchase as they arrive, so check the catalog frequently to see new additions.
- The Society is open Saturdays and Sundays 1-3pm. If you are interested in a painting, the Society can open by appointment. Contact info@jacksonhistory.org.
- Community Events: MUSIC AROUND TOWN
- Wildcat Tavern: Jonathan Sarty • 7-9pm • $5 cover
- Shannon Door: Mike & Becca • 6-9pm
- Red Parka: Diana’s Bath Salts • 8-11pm
- Shovel Handle Pub: Ryan St. Onge • 5:30-8:30pm
- Ledge Brewing: Now Is Now • 6-9pm
SUN, Dec 3
- INTERFAITH SERVICE
8am • Old red library in Jackson / zoom- Join us for poetry, prayer, and conversation.
- Or join us over Zoom. Password and link required.
- SUNDAY WORSHIP with Advent 1: Hope
10:30am • Jackson Community Church (zoom also available)- Music by Sharon Novak
- Reflection by Rev Gail Doktor
- Candle-lighting by White family
- Or join us over Zoom. Password and link required.
- Community Event: OPEN HOURS @ Jackson Historical Society
1-3pm • Jackson Historical SocietyAlso open by appointment.- More info: https://www.jacksonhistory.org/
- White Mountain Art Sale
- The Jackson Historical Society is holding its 21st annual White Mountain Art Sale. There are currently over 50 items from private collectors, primarily 19thcentury paintings. To see the online catalog, go to https://www.jacksonhistory.org/catalog.html. Items are available to purchase as they arrive, so check the catalog frequently to see new additions.
- The Society is open Saturdays and Sundays 1-3pm If you are interested in a painting, the Society can open by appointment. Contact info@jacksonhistory.org
- Community Event: MUSIC AROUND TOWN
- Shannon Door: Jeremy Dean • 6-9pm
- Red Parka: Blue Sunday with Erin Harpe Duo • 5-8pm
MON, Dec 4
- Community Event: SHOULD YOU BE SELECTING a HEAT PUMP?
7pm • Whitney Community Center- Should You Be Switching to a Heat Pump? Heat pumps are having a moment in the spotlight—or as close to one as a heating and cooling appliance can get. Whether it’s ducted heat pumps, mini-splits, or even geothermal systems, there’s a buzz around this climate-friendly HVAC tech. Get a crash course in heat pumps so you can decide the right solution for you.
- This program is sponsored by the Climate Change Working Group, is FREE and runs Monday, December 4th from 7-8:30 pm at the Whitney Community Center. Unlimited. Not required, but to help us better plan Click Here to sign up.
- See all programs by the Whitney Commmunity Center:: http://www.whitneyccprograms.com/