At JCC and around town: Aug 11-16

TUE, Aug 11

  • Community Event: STORY by Believe in Books
    9:30am • Believe in Books Livestream
  • NHCUCC ANNUAL MEETING PLANNING
    10am • Zoom
    Rev Gail attends. Planning for October conference annual meeting and worship.
  • CLERGY LUNCH
    12:30pm • Zoom
    Local clergy gathering for meal and discussion. Rev Gail attends.
  • HONDURAS INTERVIEW
    2:15pm • Conference call
    Preparation for Sunday’s sermon: an interview with Meg Phillips.

WED, Aug 12

  • Community Event: STORY by Believe in Books
    9:30am • Believe in Books Livestream
  • RING BELL
    Noon • Jackson Community Church
  • Community Service: WAY STATION BOARD of DIRECTORS
    9:45am • Zoom
    Board meeting to discuss policies and programs. Rev Gail and JCC volunteers attend as officers of board.
  • Community Event: FAMILY EXPLORATION PROGRAM (Tin Mountain)
    11am & 1pm • Nature Learning Center, Albany
    To register for any session call 603-447-6991 or email us at info@tinmountain.org.
    • Please bring a mask for each participant.
    • Suggested Donation $15/family for members and $25/ family for non-members. Scholarships available.
    • Make a day of it and bring a picnic lunch. Each family (or families that prearrange to come together) will sign up for an 11am or 1pm start time and will travel between stations along the trail with a Tin Mountain staff member.
    • And because each family group stays with the same instructor for the duration, programming can be tailored to and appropriate for any age!
    • August 11: Rockin’ Out: Rocks & Minerals
    • August 18: Rockin’ Reptiles and Amphibians
    • August 25: Magnificent Monarchs

THURS, Aug 13

  • Community Event: YIN/RESTORATIVE YOGA with Anjali Rose
    **8am** • Zoom (Link provided once participants complete health waiver is sent to anjalirose15@gmail.com and registration/payment for class received.) See Anjali’s website for full list of classes offered and instructions to register. 
  • Community Event: STORY by Believe in Books
    9:30am • Believe in Books Livestream
  • Community Event: TEACHER WORKSHOP – Inquiry Based Learning (Tin Mountain)
    8am – Noon • Nature Learning Center, Albany
    Register via phone 603-447-6991
    One day workshop for K-6 teachers on developing place-based science projects. For K-3 and 4-6 teachers, groups of 8 teachers per session*. Cost: $80. Topics to be covered:
    1. Understanding Inquiry-based Learning (methodology, pedagogical practices)
    2. Resources for teachers and students (tools, strategies, activities)
    3. Establishing designated study plots (protocols, procedures, materials)
    4. Group and risk management while outdoors (engagement, safety)
    5. Building assessments of student competency (observational and project-based assessments)
      *TMCC workshops will follow CDC and state guidelines and best practices for social distancing. 
  • Community Event: NATURALIST LED HIKES  (Tin Mountain Conservation Center – Jackson Field Station)
    10am • Jackson Field Station, Jackson, NH
    Registration required: call 603-447-6991. Highlights include the summit of Tin Mountain, a tin mine on the property, and historic homestead, and a mountain pond. Tin Mountain’s naturalist will explain the historic use of the property, help identify plant species, and point out animal signs. These hikes are a great way to explore the lesser trod trails of the White Mountains and avoid the crowds. Participants of all ages a welcome. Reservations required – please call by the Wednesday prior at noon. Limited to 10 participants. Program fee of $5/person or $20/family; members free.
  • RING BELL
    Noon • Jackson Community Church
  • Community Service: WAY STATION SHIFT
    12:15pm • Food pickup at Vaughan for guests
    3pm • Curbside package preparation
    5pm • Shift at curbside with guests
  • Community Event: CRAFTUP (Jackson Library)
    4pm • Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/888091236 
    All crafts and all skill levels are welcome.
  • Community Event: SUMMER RESEARCH RECAP
    7pm • Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/92172601216
    Meeting ID: 921 7260 1216.
    Share all the great work our interns have been undertaking this field season.

FRI, Aug 14

  • Community Event: STORY by Believe in Books
    9:30am • Believe in Books Livestream
  • RING BELL
    Noon • Jackson Community Church
  • C3: COCKTAILS & CHRISTIAN CONVERSATIONS  (zoom)
    5pm • Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83028442916
    This week we discuss summer program: bring your ideas for what you’d like to study. This week we study the ministry of Jesus’ followers as narrated in Book of Acts. Option: Call in via touch-tone phone: 929.436.2866 Meeting ID: 83028442916 (#)

SAT, Aug 15

  • Community Event: LIBRARY PICKUP HOURS
    2-6pm • Jackson Public Library
    Order one workday in advance. Please email with the title, author, and what formats you will accept (eBook, downloadable audio, Kindle, paperback or hardcover, anything else). NEW: Do-It-Yourself Take-Home Craft kits: spring flowers or donated LEGO sets. Free during pickup hours. One kit/child. Contact:  meredith@jacksonlibrary.org or staff@jacksonlibrary.org.
  • RING BELL
    Noon • Jackson Community Church
  • Private: WEDDING
    3pm • Private location
    Rev Gail officiates.

SUN, Aug 16

  • INTERFAITH GATHERING (Zoom)
    8am •  Pavilion (behind Whitney Community Center) & Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/142985761?pwd=T214WDhHRmxoYXE0dWRCNk53SFppQT09
    Small group gathering outside at pavilion. Use social-distancing protocols: bring your own mask. Join us for poetry, prayer and reflection. Option: Call on touch-tone phone: 929.436.2866, Meeting ID: 142985761, Password: 603603.
  • CHOIR PRACTICE
    9am • Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/142985761?pwd=T214WDhHRmxoYXE0dWRCNk53SFppQT09. Option: Call on touch-tone phone: 929.436.2866, Meeting ID: 142985761, Password: 603603.
  • IN-PERSON WORSHIP in SANCTUARY
    9:15am • Social-distancing & Masks REQUIRED
    We will use only designated open pews only (2 out of 3 pews are roped off). Families (and quaran-team groups who have already been in close proximity) may sit together. We will avoid passing of peace, handshaking, hugs, etc. We also ask that you use hand sanitizer as you enter and wear your own mask throughout service. Worship will be streamlined with scripture, prayer and live music by Alan Labrie (if he’s able to arrive while worship is in session): no congregational singing. When worship ends, participants are asked to leave the church with social distance between each group;  we will immediately be preparing for the next zoom-based 10:30am worship service. If you have any signs of illness such as fever, cough, congestion, stomach upset, you are courteously asked to remain home and take care of yourself.
  • VIRTUAL WORSHIP (Zoom)
    10:30am •  Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/142985761?pwd=T214WDhHRmxoYXE0dWRCNk53SFppQT09
    Join us for worship, music, reflection, prayer, scripture. Stay for virtual coffee hour. Service will also be live-streamed to website and Facebook (if technology supports this function on the day of event). Afterward, recordings of worship service will be posted to FacebookVimeo.com channel & Youtube.com channel. Option: Call on touch-tone phone: 929.436.2866, Meeting ID: 142985761, Password: 603603.
  • RING BELL
    Noon • Jackson Community Church
  • DONALD JACKSON MEMORIAL
    1pm • Jackson Cemetery
    Rev Gail facilitates event.
  • STATEWIDE UCC CHOIR PRACTICE
    2pm • Zoom link to be provided.
    RSVP to jcchurch@jacksoncommunitychurch.org if you’re interested.

MON, Aug 17

  • LEADERS – in – TRAINING
    1pm • Pavilion (behind Whitney Community Center)
    Gather to work on letterboxing project. Bring the written directions for location for your kits (that Rev Gail is still holding). Bring water and masks; dress for hiking or doing messy projects. LIT program for 6th-grade and older students.
  • YOUTH BAND & CHOIR
    4pm – Vocals & 4:30pm – Instruments • zoom link (will be sent in separate email to participants only)
    Young people in our church and community work with vocal & band director Billy Carleton to prepare a song for use in worship.
At JCC and around town: Aug 11-16
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