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Events with JCC and around town: Thurs, Oct 17 – Mon, Oct 21

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THURS, Oct 17

  • Community Event: FREE STORE MEETING
    4pm • JCC

    • The Free Store Group is meeting 4 pm on Thursday October 17th at the Jackson Community Church. Any one interested in the re-opening of the store at the transfer station is welcome.
  • Community Event: NATURE in FOCUS
    7pm • Tin Mountain in Albany

    • Register / Add To My Calendar
    • Photographer and author Bob Fleck with lead viewers through the marvels available to us to witness in the natural world and bringing it into focus via photography and patience. Many of the images featured in the program are from Seasons At A New England Bog, a photographic essay of Quincy Bog in the southwest corner of the White Mountain National Forest. Bob will discuss the importance of conserved wetlands for fall migrants as well as resident species. Join us for the Exploration of the area’s marvels.
  • Community MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT around town:
    • Shannon Door: Jeremy Dean • 6-9pm
    • Shovel Handle Pub: Michael Loughlin • 6-9pm
    • Ledge Brewing: Special Trivia – Are You Msarter than an 8th Grader? • 6-8pm

FRI, Oct 18

  • Community Resource: LIBRARIES
    2-5pm • Jackson Library (more info: https://jacksonlibrary.org/)
  • Community Event: MAJESTIC CAFE FRIDAY NIGHT JAZZ: Dave Trooper, Fabio Gutierrez, & Justin Ramos
    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 starts
    • Info and tickets:: https://www.conwaymajestic.com/cafe
    • The Majestic Cafe has tables for parties of 2 and a limited number of tables for 3 or 4.  If you are a party larger than 4, some of your party will be seated at a different table.  Please note that on busy nights you may be seated at a table with another party.
  • Private Event: WEDDING REHEARSAL
    4pm • JCC Sanctuary

    • Wedding party only
  • C3: Cocktails & Christian Conversations
    Resumes next Friday
  • Community MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT around town:
    • Wildcat Tavern: Al Shafner • 6:30pm
    • Red Parka: Stray Dog • 8-11pm
    • Shannon Door: Dan Aldrich • 6-9pm
    • Ledge Brewing: Food for Bears  • 6-8pm
    • Shovel Handle: Ryan St Onge • 6-9pm

SAT,  Oct 19

  • Community Event: CELEBRATE WHITE MOUNTAIN ART at White Mountains Gallery and Erik Koeppel’s Open Studio

    • Gallery
      10am-4pm • Paul Mayer’s White Mountain Museum & Gallery, 2541 White Mountain Highway, North Conway

      • In addition to the art for sale in the Gallery, the Museum displays over 80 White Mountain landscapes from the 1800s. See https://whtmtn.art/ for information on the gallery. There are two opportunities to view 19th century or 19th century Revival Style White Mountain Art this weekend, Saturday and Sunday October 19th and 20th.  In Jackson artist Erik Koeppel and in North Conway Paul Mayer, owner of the White Mountain Museum and Gallery, will open their venues free of charge with any art sales to benefit the Jackson Historical Society’s campaign to Rescue, Restore, and Renovate Jackson’s historic Town Hall.
      • Serving light hors d’oeuvres and fresh apple cider.
    • Open Studio with Erik Koeppel
      1-3pm • Studio

      • Jackson artist Erik Koeppel will open his studio both days from 1:00pm – 3:00pm.
      • Erik is nationally renowned, featured in many art magazines and has been awarded many honors. His studio features both finished paintings and work in process.
      • For reservations (no charge) and directions contact info@jacksonhistory.org or eeekoeppel@gmail.com
      • See https://www.erikkoeppel.com/ for more information about Erik.
  • Private Event: WEDDING
    4pm • JCC Sanctuary

    • Wedding guests only
  • Community Event: HALLOWEEN HOOTS
    5pm • Tin Mtn Conservation Ctr, Albany

    • Register / Add To My Calendar
    • Back by popular demand! This celebration of nocturnal nature is fun for the whole family. Sign up for a time slot and travel the festive trail with a Tin Mountain guide, visiting stops along the way and culminating with cider and sweet treats around the campfire. Stations will entertain and educate participants. There is no scary or spooky content included in the skits and the path will be illuminated with beautifully carved pumpkins to light the path for those who may be uncomfortable in the dark.
    • We anticipate this event will sell out, so be sure to sign up early!
    • Timeslots: Every 20 minutes 5-7pm.
    • Please note the trail will take approximately 1 hour to complete.
    • Pricing:
      • TMCC Member $10/person, $25/household
      • Non-member: $15/person, $35/household
      • Family/household pricing is for 2 adults and up to 3 children
  • Community Event: FLOODING the VALLEY with MUSIC
    7pm •Majestic Theater

  • Community Resource: LIBRARIES
  • Community Event: OPEN HOURS @ Jackson Historical Society
    9am-3pm • Jackson Historical Society

  • Community MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT around town:
    • Shannon Door: Al Shafner • 7-10pm
    • Red Parka: Stray Dog • 8-11pm
    • Wildcat Tavern: Randy Messineo  • 7pm
    • Ledge Brewing: BlueGrit • 6-9pm

SUN, Oct 20

  • INTERFAITH GATHERING
    8am • Outside or indoor at Old red Library (weather determines location)

    • Join us for poetry, prayer, and conversation
  • CHOIR REHEARSAL with Dominique Dodge & Sharon Novak

    9:15am   • Jackson Community Church & Zoom

    • Choir-building this autumn: Oct 13, Oct 20 and Nov 3 (Sundays)
    • Come if you love to sing! All ages and skill levels wanted!
  • WORSHIP
    10:30am   • Jackson Community Church & Zoom

    • Join us for song, prayer, scripture and message
    • Livestreaming to Facebook & jxncc.org (church website)
    • Music by Sharon Novak
    • Theme: Sermon on the Mount
    • Message: rev Gail Doktor
  • HOSPITALITY following church
    11:30am • Parish Hall
  • WAKE / VISITING HOURS for Tess Mulkern
    1-4 pm. • Furber Funeral Home, North Conway
  • Community Event: PING PONG TOURNAMENT
    3-5pm • Whitney Community Center, Jackson, NH 03846

  • Community Event: HURRICANE RELIEF POP-UP CONCERT with Bennett & Perkins, Seth Gallant & the Heather Pierson Trio
    4pm • Majestic Cafe

    • The Majestic Cafe will open at 3 PM for wine, beer, craft cocktails and mocktails, selected soft drinks and bottled water. Enjoy drinks at your seat in our customized spill-proof cups – bring your own, or purchase a new one!
    • Hurricane Relief Benefit with Bennett & Perkins, Seth Gallant & the Heather Pierson Trio
    • A pop-up concert to benefit relief for the areas hit by recent hurricanes! Featuring performances by local duo Kathy Bennett & Thom Perkins with Taylor Whiteside, Maine singer/songwriter/folk artist Seth Gallant, and Majestic Cafe favorites the Heather Pierson Trio.
    • Enjoy an afternoon of music and help bring important food relief to hurricane victims in the Southwest.
    • All artists have waived their usual fees, and the Majestic has donated the use of its facilities. Proceeds will benefit the programs of World Central Kitchen, a well-established charity that provides food relief in the U.S. and across the world.
    • General admission; $10 minimum, with larger amounts gratefully accepted.
    • Can’t attend but want to help? DONATE HERE
  • Community Event: CELEBRATE WHITE MOUNTAIN ART at White Mountains Gallery and Erik Koeppel’s Open Studio

    • Gallery
      10am-4pm • Paul Mayer’s White Mountain Museum & Gallery, 2541 White Mountain Highway, North Conway

      • In addition to the art for sale in the Gallery, the Museum displays over 80 White Mountain landscapes from the 1800s. See https://whtmtn.art/ for information on the gallery. There are two opportunities to view 19th century or 19th century Revival Style White Mountain Art this weekend, Saturday and Sunday October 19th and 20th.  In Jackson artist Erik Koeppel and in North Conway Paul Mayer, owner of the White Mountain Museum and Gallery, will open their venues free of charge with any art sales to benefit the Jackson Historical Society’s campaign to Rescue, Restore, and Renovate Jackson’s historic Town Hall.
      • Serving light hors d’oeuvres and fresh apple cider.
    • Open Studio with Erik Koeppel
      1-3pm • Studio

      • Jackson artist Erik Koeppel will open his studio both days from 1:00pm – 3:00pm.
      • Erik is nationally renowned, featured in many art magazines and has been awarded many honors. His studio features both finished paintings and work in process.
      • For reservations (no charge) and directions contact info@jacksonhistory.org or eeekoeppel@gmail.com
      • See https://www.erikkoeppel.com/ for more information about Erik.
  • Community Event: OPEN HOURS @ Jackson Historical Society
    1-3pm • Jackson Historical Society (Also open by appointment.)

  • Community MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT around town:
    • Shannon Door: Jeremy Dean  • 6-9pm
    • Red Parka: Blue Sunday with John Lackard Band • 5-8pm

MON, Oct 21

  • MASS for Tess Mulkern
    11am • Our Lady of the Mountains

    • Services are being planned for Mom Sunday Oct. 20th calling hours in the early afternoon at Furbers and Monday Oct. 21st for a late morning funeral service at Our Lady of The Mt’s Details with times to follow.
  • Community MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT around town:
    • Shannon Door: The Family Van  • 6-9pm

Presentation on Abbe Pierre (TONIGHT), June 7th and events around town June 7th-9th

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ABBE PIERRE will be the subject of a presentation by Dr. Anthony DeLuca on Friday, June 7 at 6pm at Jackson Community Church in the Parish Hall. Co-hosted by Bartlett Congregational and Jackson Community Church.

FRI, June 7

  • 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
    2-5pm • Jackson Library (more info: https://jacksonlibrary.org/)
  • Community Event: FIRST FRIDAY – Jane O’Brien and Mikey Levine
    1pm • Majestic Cafe

    • Tickets: https://mountaintop.ludus.com/index.php?step=seats
      Jane O’Brien, vocals, with Mike Levine, guitar, treat you to some classic jazz favorites and more! The Majestic Cafe opens at 11:30 for charcuterie, fresh paninis and all your favorite beverages: beer, wine, spirits, craft cocktails and mocktails, soft drinks and bottled water. First Friday performers include Mountain Top faculty and staff, as well as other Mount Washington Valley musicians, who share their music with the community without compensation. All First Friday concerts are open to the public by donation, in keeping with Mountain Top Music Center’s mission of “enriching lives with music.”
  • HEART & SOUL: Presentation by Dr. Anthony DeLuca on Abbe Pierre

    6pm • JCC Parish Hall

    • Refreshments available (cookies & hot beverages)
    • Event is free and open to the public
    • Co-hosted by Bartlett Congregational and Jackson Community Church
    • Any donations to benefit the Way Station in honor of the lifework of Abbe Pierre
    • Dr. Anthony DeLuca serves as a guest preacher at the Bartlett Church. He will focus on the global impact of the inspirational life and legacy of a 20th century cultural hero whose name is Abbe Pierre. Pierre’s remarkable journey began when he followed in the footsteps of Saint Francis of Assissi and entered a monastery at age 17. There, he committed himself to spreading a global message of giving and good will. During World War II, he joined the French Resistance and risked his own life in saving the lives of Jews who faced the prospect of being sent to labor camps inside Gemany, or worse yet, being arrested and sent to their death in concentration camps.After the war, he focused his efforts on the creation of an international network of community centers to serve the needs of the poor, the hungry and the homeless around the world.
  • Community MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT around town:
    • Wildcat Tavern: Al Shafner • 7-9pm – $5 cover
    • Red Parka: TBA • 8-11pm
    • Shannon Door: Sheehan & Holden • 6-9pm
    • Ledge Brewing: Powerline • 6-8pm
    • Shovel Handle Pub: Don Pride • 6-9pm
  • Community Event: MAJESTIC CAFE FRIDAY: TBA
    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 starts
    • Info and tickets:: https://www.conwaymajestic.com/cafe

SAT,  June 8

  • Community Resource: LIBRARIES
  • Community Event: KENNETT HIGH SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT
    10am • KHS Millen Stadium

  • Community Event: DACAPO Concert

    7pm • Majestic Theater, Conway

    • Under the direction of Mary Bastoni Rebmann and John Waldie, the program will feature music from The Rolling Stones, Smokey Robinson, Stephen Sondheim, Christopher Cross, Cole Porter, The Beatles and many more
    • Other performances: Sun, June 9 @ 4pm at Whitney Community Center;  Thurs, June 13 @ 7pm  at Brick Church for the Performing Arts, Lovell, Maine.
    • Tickets: https://mountaintop.ludus.com/index.php?step=seats
  • Community Event: OPEN HOURS @ Jackson Historical Society
    1-3pm • Jackson Historical Society

  • Community MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT around town:
    • Wildcat Tavern: Face to Face with George Mallory • 7-9pm
    • Shannon Door: Dan Aldrich • 7-10pm
    • Ledge Brewing: Diana’s Bath Salts • 6-8pm

SUN, June 9

  • INTERFAITH SERVICE
    8am • Old Red Library (or outside if weather permits)

    • Come for poetry, conversation, and prayer
  • WORSHIP
    10:30am   • Jackson Community Church & Livestream to Facebook & jxncc.org – which also appears on jxncc.orgwebsite).Worship through zoom is discontinued, watching livestream is now the way to connect.

    • Music by Sharon Novak
    • Message by Rev Gail Doktor
  • HOSPITALITY following church
    11:30am • Parish Hall
  • Community Event: DACAPO Concert

    4pm • Whitney Community Center

    • Da Capo will be performing at the Whitney Community Center
    • Under the direction of Mary Bastoni Rebmann and John Waldie, the program will feature music from The Rolling Stones, Smokey Robinson, Stephen Sondheim, Christopher Cross, Cole Porter, The Beatles and many more
    • Other performances are: Saturday, June 8 at 7:00 pm – The Majestic, Conway Thursday, June 13 at 7:00 pm -Brick Church for the Performing Arts, Lovell, Maine.
  • Community Event: OPEN HOURS @ Jackson Historical Society
    1-3pm • Jackson Historical Society (Also open by appointment.)

  • Community MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT around town:
    • Shannon Door: Jeremy Dean • 6-9pm
    • Red Parka: Becca & Mike  • 4-7pm
    • Ledge Brewing: Bakery Band • 6-8pm

JCC SURVEY: please participate online, by paper, by phone (instructions in email) by Sun, June 16

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WE REQUEST AS MANY PEOPLE (individual members of households, all ages, to finish the survey)

The Jackson Community Church (JCC) is working on strategic insight into our church community. We need your feedback and also welcome your thoughts where we provide space to share more! One helpful way to offer your input is to participate in this survey.

Your participation helps provide information that creates guidance as the Jackson Community Church Council and various church teams work toward current and future vitality of the church, its services to its friends and members, and its presence in the wider community.

  • It is most valuable if each person in your household answers independently, since each person is a member of our community and some of the answers may be sensitive and private.
  • We appreciate the responses of adults, youth, and children (separately if possible).
  • Your responses are anonymous and confidential. All information shown in summary reports of the survey data will be aggregated and no individual data will be identified.

This survey has 25 questions.

  • Most are multiple-choice; however, there are some open-ended questions that ask you for your opinion about certain topics.
  • At the end of the survey, you will be provided with an opportunity to enter any comments that you may have concerning topics the survey did not ask about.
  • Completing this survey should take no more than 20 minutes.
  • You have the option to identify yourself at the end of the survey to save it in a draft form or to go back and edit it. Even if you provide your name or contact info, all responses will be aggregated so that individual answers to specific questions are not connected to anyone who provides contact info or name.
  • Summarized feedback, statistics, and trends from the survey will be shared with church leadership and the JCC community.

Please participate by June 16:

  • LINK to participate in online survey: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7832990/dca5345267a1web
  • PDF file if you want to download and print a copy, fill it in, and return it as hard copy by mail or by dropping off in survey collection box inside the unlocked front doors of the church sanctuary: https://jacksoncommunitychurch.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/JCC-survey-paper-version.pdf
  • If you prefer to respond on paper, in-person, over zoom, or by phone:
    • We can provide a paper version (printed copies are already available inside the front entrance to the JCC sanctuary, which is unlocked and open 24/7)
    • Or even interview you by phone, on zoom, or in-person.
  • If you have questions or need help completing the survey, you may contact JCC member and survey administrator Jan Chernick (Jan’s contact info available through church email on this subject or requesting it from JCC: jcchurch@jacksoncommunitychurch.org)

Thank you for sharing your opinions and thoughts to this important effort.

COMMUNITY GRIEF GROUP: Wed, May 29 and other upcoming dates

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Today: SPOUSE/PARTNER & ADULT RELATIONSHIP LOSS GRIEF GROUP meets @ 1pm, Wed, May 29th at the old red library, also known as the Emerson Building, in Jackson, NH. Specifically for households who have experienced the death of a spouse, partner, adult sibling or parent (or other adult (HUMAN) relationships. Upcoming dates: Wednesdays @ 1pm, June 19, July 24, Aug 21. 

Next month: CHILD LOSS GRIEF GROUP meets: Wed, June 5 @ 1pm in old red library, also known as the Emerson Building, in Jackson, NH. Specifically for households who have experienced the death of a child of any age. . Upcoming dates: Wednesdays @ 1pm: July 10, Aug 7. 

We meet in-person only. At this point, new participants are welcome through word-of-mouth or referrals or if they read about this group through eNews or other outlets. 

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 let Rev Gail know by email or text that you cannot attend: gaildoktor@mac.com, cell: 978.273.0308. 

We encourage people to seek additional support options, such as counseling, when possible, since this group cannot replace or offer therapy. We can make referrals if needed. 

We will offer each group as long as the community need continues. Both groups are free, and open to the community. Rev. Gail Doktor, trained as a hospice chaplain, will facilitate. Pass along this info to anyone whom you know, who might need such a support network. 

If the groups no longer fuffill a need, we will also take a hiatus. We’ll evaluate this based on whether people participate or not. ** On the other hand, if  for any reason, you want to participate, but the meeting times don’t work, please let Rev Gail know, so we can adjust times to accommodate life’s schedules and remain meaningful, or add sessions at another time! **

Questions should be directed by text or voicemail to Rev Gail’s cell: 9078.273.0308. Thank you! — Rev Gail Doktor, gaildoktor@mac.com, cell: 978.273.0308
 
OTHER GRIEF RESOURCES:

SACO RIVER VALLEY GRASP – Grief Recovery After Substance Passing 
 (Death, suicide or overdose-involved death that involves or was associated with substance use).
Saco River Valley GRASP Chapter: Contact Person: Kelly Forrest, Email Address: memakelly4@gmail.com, Primary Phone Number: (603) 726-1025.

VNA/HOSPICE VIRTUAL BEREAVEMENT GROUP
that is ongoing in the valley via zoom. It is facilitated by chaplain Sue Davidson, retired nurse and retired pastor of Center Conway’s United Methodist Church and currently the VNA’a hospice chaplain. This ‘living with loss’ group is free, but you need to obtain info through the VNA.

  • WHEN: Wednesdays, 5:30pm to 6:30pm
  • WHERE: Groups meet via Zoom. To get your Zoom log in information or to confirm group dates and times, please contact VNHCH’s hospice chaplain Sue Davidson: suedavidson@roadrunner.com. No registration necessary; free and open to the public. 
Gail Doktor

Cell 978.273.0308
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