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Weekend of Jan 3-Jan 8 with JCC and around town

By jacksonnhccPosted on Posted in Advent & Christmas, Calendar, Home

Highlights: Coastal birding, jazz, line dancing, fitness, C3, choir, Epiphany observance with pageant, game day,, music around town

TUE, Jan 3

WED, Jan 4

THURS, Jan 5

FRI, Jan 6

  • Community Event: XC SKIING & SNOWSHOEING with Jackson Ski Touring
    Trails Open • More info: https://www.jacksonxc.org/trail-report/
  • Community Event: SLEIGH RIDES & SKATING
    Nestlenook Farm, Jackson, NH • More info: https://nestlenookfarmsleighrides.com/
  • Community Event: DOWNHILL SKIING
  • Community Event: ZUMBA with Dotti Aiello
    8:30am • Whitney Community Center
    • For more info, contact Dott: dottiaiello@gmail.com
    • Just a reminder that class is $5 per person with no sign in. Please bring the correct amount.  
    • Also, bring your water, a small towel and a smile and leave your inhibitions at home!
  • 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 Dotti Aiello
    9:30am • Whitney Community Center
    • For more info, contact Dott: dottiaiello@gmail.com
    • Just a reminder that class is $5 per person with no sign in. Please bring the correct amount.  
    • Also, bring your water, a small towel and a smile and leave your inhibitions at home!
  • Community Resource: LIBRARIES
  • C3: COCKTAILS & CHRISTIAN CONVERSATION
    5pm • Zoom link and password required.
    • Option: Call in via touch-tone phone: 929.436.2866 Meeting ID: 83028442916 (#)
    • Bring your adult beverage and your curiosity for a conversation about our sacred texts.
  • Community Event: FRIDAY NIGHT JAZZ – MAJESTIC CAFE  – Mike Sakash (sax), Jed Wilson (piano), Scott Kiefner (bass), Brian Shankar Adler (percussion)
    6:30 pm • Majestic Cafe, Conway, NH
  • Community Events: MUSIC AROUND TOWN
    • Shannon Door: Marty Quirk • 6-8pm
    • Red Parka Pub: The Echo Tones • 8-11pm
    • Wildcat Tavern: Apres Ski w/ Al Shafner 3-5 pm &
      Jonathan Sarty 6 – 8:30pm
    • Shovel Handle Pub • Bobby Sheehan • 5:30-8:30pm
    • Lostbo Pub @ Black Mountain: Dan Aldrich • 3:30-5:30pm

SAT, Jan 7

  • Community Event: COASTAL BIRDING FIELD TRIP
    8am • Biddeford, ME
    • We’re heading to the coast of Maine in search of harlequins, scoters, eiders, long-tailed ducks, and mergansers. Join us for an excursion to Biddeford Pool in southern Maine to look for various ducks and shorebirds. Make sure to bring warm layers, water, and a lunch. Bring your own binoculars or borrow ours.   
    • Program cost: $15/person or $25/household; members are free!
    • Space is limited and registration is required. Call 603-447-6991 or click here to register.
  • Community Event: SNOW SHOE Tour
    2pm • Tin M tn Conservation Ctr, Albany, NH
    • Join us for a snowshoe tour at Tin Mountain’s Nature Learning Center in Albany, NH. Bring your own snowshoes or rent ours*, and enjoy the breathtaking beauty of winter. All are welcome!
    • Non-members:  $15/person or $25/household, snowshoe rental $5/person. Members are Free!
    • Register at tinmountain.org or call 603-447-6991
      *Please arrive at 1:30pm if you are renting snowshoes. Also, bring poles if you prefer to use them while snowshoeing – we do not have any poles.
  • Community Event: XC SKIING & SNOWSHOEING with Jackson Ski Touring
    Trails Open • More info: https://www.jacksonxc.org/trail-report/
  • Community Event: SLEIGH RIDES & SKATING
    Nestlenook Farm, Jackson, NH • More info: https://nestlenookfarmsleighrides.com/
  • Community Event: DOWNHILL SKIING
  • Community Events: MUSIC AROUND TOWN
    • Shannon Door: Marty Quirk Apres Ski (4-6) & Scott Baer 7-10pm
    • Red Parka Pub: Lazy River Riders • 8-11pm
    • Wildcat Tavern: Jonathan Sarty * • 6pm
    • Shovel Handle Pub • Tim Dion • 5:30-8:30pm
    • Lostbo Pub @ Black Mountain: Dan Aldrich • 3:30-5:30pm

SUN, Jan 8

  • INTERFAITH GATHERING
    8am • Old Red Library or zoom link and password required
    • Join us for poetry, conversation, and prayer.
  • CHOIR PRACTICE
    9:30am • JCC
    • In-person pickup choir performing Do You Hear What I Hear? accompanied by digital track
  • WORSHIP with EPIPHANY CELEBRATION
    10:30am • JCC  & in-person
    • Zoom link and password required
    • Christmnas Pageant: Prepared and performed by youth & families
    • Bluegrass music: DellaValla Trio
    • Music Sharon Novak
  • Community Event: SNOW SHOE Tour
    2pm • Tin M tn Conservation Ctr, Albany, NH
    • Join us for a snowshoe tour at Tin Mountain’s Nature Learning Center in Albany, NH. Bring your own snowshoes or rent ours*, and enjoy the breathtaking beauty of winter. All are welcome!
    • Non-members:  $15/person or $25/household, snowshoe rental $5/person. Members are Free!
    • Register at tinmountain.org or call 603-447-6991
      *Please arrive at 1:30pm if you are renting snowshoes. Also, bring poles if you prefer to use them while snowshoeing – we do not have any poles.
  • Community Event: XC SKIING & SNOWSHOEING with Jackson Ski Touring
    Trails Open • More info: https://www.jacksonxc.org/trail-report/
  • Community Event: SLEIGH RIDES & SKATING
    Nestlenook Farm, Jackson, NH • More info: https://nestlenookfarmsleighrides.com/
  • Community Event: DOWNHILL SKIING
  • Community Events: MUSIC AROUND TOWN
    • Lostbo Pub @ Black Mountain: Jonathan Sarty • 3:30-5:30pm
    • Wildcat Tavern: Al Shafner • 6-9pm
    • Shannon Door: Scott Baer • 6-9pm
    • Red Parka Pub: Now Is Now • 8-11pm
    • Shovel Handle Pub: Randy Messineo •  5:30-8:30pm
  • GAME AFTERNOON
    3-5pm • Parish House / Jackson Community Church
    • Organized by Kit Griffin & Linda Hastings
    • Come play games. Learn a new one. Socialize with friends.

Weekend of Dec 30-Jan 1st with JCC and around town:

By jacksonnhccPosted on Posted in Calendar, Home, WorshipTagged , , , , , , , ,

Highlights: Fireworks, music, skiing, worship plus sneak peek of a few January activities to put on your 2023 calendar!

FRI, Dec 30

  • Community Event: FRIDAY NIGHT JAZZ – MAJESTIC CAFE Taylor ODonnell (vocals) and Michael Beling (piano and bass pedals)
    6:30 pm • Majestic Cafe, Conway, NH
  • Community Events: MUSIC AROUND TOWN
    • Wildcat Tavern: Al Shafner • 6-9pm
    • Shannon Door: Marty Quirk • 6-9pmCommunity Event: SLEIGH RIDES & SKATING 
      Nestlenook Farm, Jackson, NH • More info: https://nestlenookfarmsleighrides.com/
    • Red Parka Pub: Lazy River Riders • 8-11pm
    • Shovel Handle Pub: Randy Messineo •  5:30-8:30pm
  • Community Events: CRANMORE FIREWORKS
    6:30pm • Cranmore Resory

SAT, Dec 31 – NEW YEARS EVE

SUN, Jan 1 – NEW YEARS DAY

Week of Dec 13-18 with JCC and around town

By jacksonnhccPosted on Posted in Advent & Christmas, Calendar, HomeTagged , , , , , , , ,

Of special note: Memorial service for Esmae Doucette, Christmas bird count w/ Tin Mtn, art show at Old Red Library, Peace Concert with Dennis & Davey, Advent worship and more!

TUE, Dec 13

  • 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 Resource: LIBRARIES
  • ADVENT STUDY: The Gift of the Nutcracker (zoom)
    6pm • Zoom link required
    • The Gift of the Nutcracker by Matt Rawle: Chapter 2 – Drosselmeier: A Godfather’s Love
    • One session only each week – Tuesdays on zoom (Wednesday mornings in-person did not have sufficient attendance to continue)
  • DEACONS
    7:05pm • Zoom link required
    • Meeting to review worship planning and community care needs
  • Community Events: HOOT NIGHT
    • Wildcat Tavern: Jonathan Sarty hosts • 6-8:30pm

WED, Dec 14

  • Community Resource: LIBRARIES
  • COUNCIL
    7pm • Zoom link required
    • Leadership meeting to review and make decisions to support church operations and missions
  • Community Event: HOLIDAY PIE-MAKING with Chef Judi 
    5-7:30pm • Whitney Community Center
    • Come join Chef Judi and learn her family’s secret pie recipe that is sure to be a hit at your next holiday gathering.
    • The program is limited to 6 people and costs $20 including all supplies and at the end of this interactive and fun class you will go home with your very own creation!
    •  Use link to register: https://friends-of-the-whitney-community-center.square.site/

THURS, Dec 15

  • Community Event: POPUP ART SHOW at ‘Old Red Library’
    9am-5pm • Old Red Library
    • 23 local and nationally recognized juried artists from the Jackson Art Studio and Gallery will be featured exhibiting new work shown for the first time at this show.
    • For more info please call Melanie Levitt at 603-387-3463 or visit the website at www.jacksonartnh.com .
  • Community Resource: LIBRARIES
  • Community Service: WAY STATION 
    2-5 • Food collection & distribution
    10-6 • Open shift for drop-ins and apts.
    • Staff and volunteers of JCC participate. Operating in church basement this week: Nativity Lutheran.
  • Community Event: JOURNEY to the NORTH POLE (Believe in Books / Theater in the Woods / Conway Scenic RR)
  • Community Events: MUSIC AROUND TOWN
    • Shannon Door: Dan Parkhurst • 6-8pm

FRI, Dec 16

  • Community Event: ZUMBA with Dotti Aiello
    8:30am • Whitney Community Center
    • For more info, contact Dott: dottiaiello@gmail.com
    • Just a reminder that class is $5 per person with no sign in. Please bring the correct amount.  
    • Also, bring your water, a small towel and a smile and leave your inhibitions at home!
  • 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: POPUP ART SHOW at ‘Old Red Library’
    9am-5pm • Old Red Library
    • 23 local and nationally recognized juried artists from the Jackson Art Studio and Gallery will be featured exhibiting new work shown for the first time at this show.
    • For more info please call Melanie Levitt at 603-387-3463 or visit the website at www.jacksonartnh.com
  • Community Resource: LIBRARIES
  • Community Event: JOURNEY to the NORTH POLE (Believe in Books / Theater in the Woods / Conway Scenic RR)
  • Community Event: SLEIGH RIDES @ Nestlenook Farm
    Nestlenook Farm, 66 Dinsmore Road, Jackson, NH
  • C3: COCKTAILS & CHRISTIAN CONVERSATION
    5pm • In-person this week for C3 attendees by invitation from C3 hosts or Zoom link required
    • Bring your adult beverage to zoom, dress festively, and bring your curiosity for a conversation about our sacred texts.
  • Community Event: ADULT JAM BAND CONCERT
    5:30pm • Majestic Theater
    • Free admission
    • The adult jam band, directed by Chad Cummings, and adult jazz ensemble, directed by Chris Dzengelewski, perform their end-of-term concert.
  • Community Event: FRIDAY NIGHT JAZZ – MAJESTIC CAFE – Al Hospers (bass) and Jed Wilson (piano)
    6:30 pm • Majestic Cafe, Conway, NH
  • Community Events: MUSIC AROUND TOWN
    • Wildcat Tavern: Al Shafner • 6-9pm
    • Shannon Door: Marty Quirk • 6-9pm
    • Red Parka Pub: Now Is Now • 8-11pm
    • Shovel Handle Pub: Rek’lis •  5:30-8:30pm

SAT, Dec 17

  • Community Event: 34th Annual CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT
    All Day • Varied Sites including    Learning Center, Albany, NH
    • Observers are needed for traveling routes by foot, cross country skis, snowshoes, or by car.  You can also tally birds at your feeder.  All birding levels welcome!
    • Interested in participating? contact research manager, Katy Lewis.
    • Learn more about the Christmas Bird Count here.
  • Community Event: POPUP ART SHOW at ‘Old Red Library’
    9am-1:30pm & 3:30–7pm • Old Red Library
    • 23 local and nationally recognized juried artists from the Jackson Art Studio and Gallery will be featured exhibiting new work shown for the first time at this show.
    • For more info please call Melanie Levitt at 603-387-3463 or visit the website at www.jacksonartnh.com
    • 5-7pm: Reception with refreshments and “meet the artists.”
  • ESMAE DOUCETTE SERVICE
    2pm • Jackson Community Church (and zoom, link to be provided to the community)
    • From the family: In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Esmae’s memory to Tin Mountain Conservation Center, Starting Point Services, New England Donor Services or an environmental conservation group of your choice.
    • Memorial service will be followed by a celebration of life at the Ledge Brewing Co. in Intervale from 3-6 pm with Riley Parkhurst on stage. From the family: “We will be gathering to share our memories and stories, to laugh, to cry and to remember the beautiful spirit of Esmae.”
  • Community Events: MUSIC AROUND TOWN
    • Shannon Door: Scott Baer • 7-10pm
    • Red Parka Pub: Rek’lis • 8-11pm
    • Wildcat Tavern: Apres Ski w/ Al Shafner * 3-5pm / Jonathan Sarty • 6-8:30pm

SUN, Dec 18

  • INTERFAITH GATHERING
    8am • **Sanctuary of Jackson Community Church** (Art Show in progress next door at Old Red Library) or Zoom link required
    • Join us for poetry, conversation, and prayer.
  • CHOIR PRACTICE
    9:30am • JCC
    • In-person pickup choir
  • WORSHIP with ADVENT 4: Love
    10:30am • JCC  & in-person
    • Zoom link required
    • Advent candlle-lighting
    • Message: Rev Gail Doktor
    • Bluegrass music: DellaValla Trio
    • Music Sharon Novak
  • Community Event: POPUP ART SHOW at ‘Old Red Library’
    Noon-5pm • Old Red Library
    • 23 local and nationally recognized juried artists from the Jackson Art Studio and Gallery will be featured exhibiting new work shown for the first time at this show.
    • For more info please call Melanie Levitt at 603-387-3463 or visit the website at www.jacksonartnh.com
    • 5-7pm: Reception with refreshments and “meet the artists.”
  • PEACE CONCERT with Dennis & Davey
    3pm • Jackson Community Church & Live-streaming to JCC website
    • Join us for a free community concert offered by Dennis & Davey.
  • Community Event: SLEIGH RIDES @ Nestlenook Farm
    Nestlenook Farm, 66 Dinsmore Road, Jackson, NH
  • Community Event: JOURNEY to the NORTH POLE (Believe in Books / Theater in the Woods / Conway Scenic RR)
  • Community Events: MUSIC AROUND TOWN
    • Shannon Door: Mitch Alden • 6-9pm
    • Red Parka Pub: Blue Sunday with Bonnie Edwards & The Practical Cats • 5-8pm

Events with JCC and Around Town: NOVEMBER 29-DECEMBER 4

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Events with JCC and around town: Decorate the church, train rides, winter tree ID, sleigh rides, jazz, Nutcracker Sweets, music around town, Advent 2: Peace worship,  and more!

TUE, Nov 29

  • 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
  • DECORATE CHURCH
    10:45am • JCC
    • Voilunteers help finalize decoration of sanctuary
  • Community Event: TICKETS for NUTCRACKER SWEETS on sale Call 207.935.4020
    • Dec 3rd (Sat) @ 5pm and Dec 4th (Sun) @ 2pm: Act One Dance Company presents Nutcracker Sweets.
    • Performed at Leura Hill Eastman PAC at the Fryeburg Academy
    • Members of our church community performing in this show.
    • Tickets will be on sale at the studio (Tina Titzer’s School of Dance) and also at Spice and Grain.
    • Note: Attending the December dance performance is an optional event to complement the church’s 3-week Advent book study of Matt Rawle’s The Gifts of the Nutcracker. JCC friends and members will attend the Saturday performance; participants must order their own tickets at phone number above. 
  • Community Resource: LIBRARIES
  • Community Events: HOOT NIGHT
    • Wildcat Tavern: Jonathan Sarty hosts • 6-8:30pm

WED, Nov 30

THURS, Dec 1

  • Community Resource: LIBRARIES
  • Community Service: WAY STATION 
    2-5 • Food collection & distribution
    10-6 • Open shift for drop-ins and apts.
    • Staff and volunteers of JCC participate. Operating in church basement this week: Nativity Lutheran.
  • Community Event: JOURNEY to the NORTH POLE (Believe in Books / Theater in the Woods / Conway Scenic RR)
    • Early – 4:15pm (Boarding begins at 3:45pm) & Late – 7:15pm (Boarding begins at 6:45pm)
    • Info & tickets: Journey to the North Pole including online tickets, dates, departure times and more.
  • Community Events: MUSIC AROUND TOWN
    • Shannon Door: Jeremy Dean • 6-8pm
    • Red Parka Pub: Closed for vacation
    • Wildcat Tavern: Al Hospers

FRI, Dec 2

  • Community Resource: LIBRARIES
  • C3: COCKTAILS & CHRISTIAN CONVERSATION
    5pm • Zoom link required
    • Or dial by your location: 929 436 2866, Meeting ID: 830 2844 2916
    • Join us for cocktails and discussion of this week’s scripture with art
  • Community Event: JOURNEY to the NORTH POLE (Believe in Books / Theater in the Woods / Conway Scenic RR)
    • Early – 4:15pm (Boarding begins at 3:45pm) & Late – 7:15pm (Boarding begins at 6:45pm)
    • Info & tickets: Journey to the North Pole including online tickets, dates, departure times and more.
  • Community Event: SLEIGH RIDES @ Nestlenook Farm
    Nestlenook Farm, 66 Dinsmore Road, Jackson, NH
  • Community Event: FIRST FRIDAY – Dark Train Express
    Noon • Majestic Cafe, Conway
    • Dark Train Express quartet (Chad Cummings, Eben Eastman, Gideon Richard and Joseph Della Valla) will play a spirited hour of Cummings’ pop/rock/jazz fusion originals. Admission is by donation, with open seating in the spacious and well-ventilated Majestic Theatre on Main Street in Conway. Pre-concert donations may be made here. Walk-ins are also welcome.
    • Tickets: https://mountaintop.ludus.com/index.php
  • Community Event: MAJESTIC CAFE CONCERT – The Dan Moore Trio
    6:30 pm • Majestic Cafe, Conway, NH
  • Community Events: MUSIC AROUND TOWN
    • Wildcat Tavern: Al Shafner • 6-9pm
    • Shannon Door: Marty Quirk • 6-9pm
    • Red Parka Pub: The Echo Tones • 8-11pm
    • Shovel Handle Pub; Mountain Music Series – Special Appearance By Annie Sumi from Ontario •  5:30-8:30pm

SAT, Dec 3

  • Community Resource: LIBRARIES
  • Community Event: WINTER TREE ID
    10am • Nansen Wayside Park, Milan, NH
    • 2-hour field program on how to identify trees in winter, both deciduous and conifer. Naturalist Dave Govatski will take participants through the unique characteristics and identifiers of the region’s trees, including twig characteristics, branch arrangement, and bark, this program is appropriate for all levels. We hope you join us! Dress for the weather and bring water & a snack.
    • Space is limited and registration is required. Call 603-447-6991 or click here to register.
  • Community Event: TMCC Nature Learning Center Tour 1pm • Tin Mtn Conservation Ctr, Albany
    • Tin Mountain Conservation Center’s Nature Leaning Center is an exquisitely designed, built and operated “net zero” facility that utilizes both solar-electric and solar-thermal technologies. Our tour includes the many features created by locally sourced materials, the building’s energy systems, extensive natural history library, animal mount display and countless natural treasures. For those who are interested in walking the new accessible trail, bring weather-appropriate clothing and footwear traction for a guided tour of the 1.2 mile “lollipop loop”. The TMCC Nature Learning Center tour offers an informative, fun and beautiful weekend activity.
  • Community Event: NUTCRACKER SWEETS Dec 3rd (Sat) @ 5pm and Dec 4th (Sun) @ 2pm • Leura Hill Eastman PAC at the Fryeburg Academy
    • Call 207.935.4020 fot tickets
    • Members of our church community performing in this show.
    • Tickets will be on sale at the studio (Tina Titzer’s School of Dance) and also at Spice and Grain.
    • Note: Attending the December dance performance is an optional event to complement the church’s 3-week Advent book study of Matt Rawle’s The Gifts of the Nutcracker. JCC friends and members will attend the Saturday performance; participants must order their own tickets at phone number above. 
  • Community Event: JAZZ for the HOLIDAYS – Home Concert in Silver Lake
    2:3pm (sold out) & 7:30pm ª Silver Lake Private Residence
  • Community Event: SLEIGH RIDES @ Nestlenook Farm
  • Community Event: SANTA’s HOLIDAY EXPRESS
    Conway Scenic Railroad
    • Book your tickets online ahead of time
    • Admission rates vary. Visit the Conway Scenic Railroad website for booking details and additional Santa’s Holiday Express info.
  • Community Event: JOURNEY to the NORTH POLE (Believe in Books / Theater in the Woods / Conway Scenic RR)
  • Community Events: MUSIC AROUND TOWN
    • Shannon Door: Sheehan & Holden • 7-10pm
    • Red Parka Pub: The Big Picture • 8-11pm
    • Wildcat Tavern: Jonathan Sarty • 6-8:30pm

SUN, DEC 4 – ADVENT 2

  • INTERFAITH GATHERING
    8am • Old red library or Zoom link required
    • Join us for poetry, conversation, and prayer.
  • WORSHIP with ADVENT 2: Peace
    10:30am • JCC in-person or Zoom link required
    • Advent candle-lighting
    • Message: Rev Gail Doktor
    • Music Sharon Novak
  • Community Event: NUTCRACKER SWEETS Dec 3rd (Sat) @ 5pm and Dec 4th (Sun) @ 2pm • Leura Hill Eastman PAC at the Fryeburg Academy
    • Call 207.935.4020 fot tickets
    • Members of our church community performing in this show.
    • Tickets will be on sale at the studio (Tina Titzer’s School of Dance) and also at Spice and Grain.
    • Note: Attending the December dance performance is an optional event to complement the church’s 3-week Advent book study of Matt Rawle’s The Gifts of the Nutcracker. JCC friends and members will attend the Saturday performance; participants must order their own tickets at phone number above. 
  • Community Event: SLEIGH RIDES @ Nestlenook Farm
    Nestlenook Farm, 66 Dinsmore Road, Jackson, NH
  • Community Event: SANTA’s HOLIDAY EXPRESS
    Conway Scenic Railroad
    • Book your tickets online ahead of time
    • Admission rates vary. Visit the Conway Scenic Railroad website for booking details and additional Santa’s Holiday Express info.
  • Community Event: JOURNEY to the NORTH POLE (Believe in Books / Theater in the Woods / Conway Scenic RR)
  • Community Events: MUSIC AROUND TOWN
    • Shannon Door: Mike & Becca • 6-9pm
    • Red Parka Pub: Blue Sunday with Erin Harpe • 5-8pm
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