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MARCH 3-5: Events with JCC and around town!

FRI, Mar 3

  • Community Resource: LIBRARIES
  • **C3: COCKTAILS & CHRISTIAN CONVERSATION (resume Fri, Mar 10)**
    5pm •  Zoom
    • Cancelled this week b/c Rev Gail is out of town for a concert
  • Community Event: FRIDAY NIGHT JAZZ – MAJESTIC CAFE  –  Timezones; Gary Wittner (guitar), Michael Gallant (violin), and Eric LaPerna (percussion)
    6:30 pm • Majestic Cafe, Conway, NH
  • Community Event: BLACK MOUNTAIN FRIDAY NIGHT SERIES
    Black Mountain, Jackson, NH
    • Info: https://www.blackmt.com/friday-night-uphill
      • Course Set-up = 3:30 to 4:30
      • Kids Lap, turn on the lights = 4:30 – 5:30
      • Registration = 4:30 – 7:15
      • Lostbo Cabin is Open = 5:00 – 7:45
      • Course is Open = 5:00 – 8:00
      • 7:00 = Pizza arrives
      • Lostbo Pub is open = 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
        • Live Music from 3:30 – 5:30
        • $5 Moat Drafts from 5:00 – 8:00
  • Community Events: MUSIC AROUND TOWN
    • Shannon Door: Marty Quirk • 6-8pm
    • Red Parka Pub: Blue Matter • 8-11pm
    • Wildcat Tavern: Al Shafner • 6 – 8:30pm
    • Shovel Handle Pub • Rek’lis Duo • 5:30-8:30pm
    • Lostbo Pub @ Black Mountain: Rafe Matregrano

SAT, Mar 4

  • Community Resource: LIBRARIES
  • Community Event: NORTH COUNTRYY SNOWSHOE (Tin Mountain event)
    9am • Pine Mountain Trails
    • Eplore the North Country’s Pine Mountain. The trip will involve light to moderate snowshoeing and provide excellent opportunities to observe tracks of many of New Hampshire’s wildlife and perhaps a peek at some northern birds, such as the boreal chickadee or black-backed woodpecker.
    • Registration required. Click HERE to register or call 603-447-6991.
    • Registration cost: $15/person or $25/household for non-members. Members are free.
  • Community Event: SNOWSHOE TOUR (Tin Mountain event)
    2pm • Tin Mountain Conservation Center, Albany
    • 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.
    • Non-members:  $15/person or $25/household, snowshoe rental $5/person. Members are Free!
    • 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!
  • Community Event: SKI for SUNSHINE!
    4pm • Cranmore Mountain
  • Community Event: XC SKIING & SNOWSHOEING with Jackson Ski Touring
    Trails Open • More info: https://www.jacksonxc.org/trail-report/
  • Community Event: CONTRA DANCING 
    7pm • Whitney Community Center, Jackson, NH
    • FREE Contra Dance being called by National Heritage Fellow Dance Caller, Dudley Laufman, along with his band of musicians.
    1.  A contra dance is not a square dance. You perform simple footwork patterns. No experience is required.
    2. A contra dance is for community members of all ages. Come by yourself, or bring your family and friends.
    3. The Whitney CC Contra Dance is a chance for you to meet more community members and have a fun night out. If you live full-time in the area or are up for the weekend, you are encouraged to attend.
    4. You are not required to sign up. Just show up. But to help us better plan you can Click Here to sign up.
    5. You are welcome to bring your favorite dessert to share with other contra dancers.
    6. If you have any questions contact Greg Marsello @ P: 401-824-6815 or [email protected]. 
  • 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: LBlue Matter • 8-11pm
    • Wildcat Tavern: Apres Ski with Al Shafner • 3-5pm  & Jeremy Dean * 6 • 8:30pm
    • Shovel Handle: Two Man Bando • 5:30-8:30pm
    • Lostbo Pub @ Black Mountain: Steve Haidaichuk• 3:30-5:30pm

SUN, Mar 5

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EARTHQUAKE RELIEF in Syria and Turkey

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Ways you can make donations to nonprofits that will provide assistance:

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Sun, Jan 15 – Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Weekend

  • INTERFAITH GATHERING
    8am • Old Red Library or zoom link (password required)
    • Join us for poetry, conversation, and prayer.
  • WORSHIP including Martin Luther King Jr Observance
    10:30am • JCC  & in-person
    • Zoom link (password required)
    • Reflection: rev Gail Doktor
    • Flute: Jeanette Heidmann
    • 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: Steve Haidaichuk • 3:30-5:30pm
    • Shannon Door: Dan Parkhurst & Rafe • 6-9pm
    • Red Parka Pub: Now Is Now • 8-11pm
    • Shovel Handle Pub: Al Shafner •  5:30-8:30pm
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Thanksgiving weekend with JCC and around town: NOVEMBER 23-27

Highlights: Thanksgiving meals, Advent starts with theme of hope, first Advent candle lit, tree festival, Santa arrives in Jxn, carol with DaCapo, Christmas tree lighting, sleigh rides, church holiday decorating begins, music around town and more!

WED, Nov 23

  • Community Service: COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING BASKETS
    • Over the past few days, Whitney Community Center volunteers delivered gifts to Jackson residents who are homebound or are in particular need of cheer. A big thank you to the businesses, organizations, groups and people who contributed basket items.
  • Community Events: MUSIC AROUND TOWN
    • Shannon Door: Jeremy Dean • 7-10pm
    • Red Parka Pub: Homecoming with Rek’lis • 8-11pm

THURS, Nov 24: THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY

  • **Community Event: FREE THANKSGIVING MEAL with American Legion**
    1pm • American Legion Post 46, 47 Tasker Hill Rd, Conway, NH
  • Community Event: THANKSGIVING MEAL with AMC
    • 1pm, 2:30pm, 4pm, and 5:30pm • AMC Highland Center (Bretton Woods, NH)
      Call 603-466-2727 for more information, including reservations. AMC Members: $34 (adults); $18 (children). Non-members: $39 (adults); $20 (children).
    • 1-6pm • AMC Joe Dodge Lodge (Pinkham Notch (Gorham, NH)
      For reservations and rates, please call 603-466-2727.
  • Community Event: LOCAL EATERIES offer THANKSGIVING MEALS (many are booked)
    • EAGLE MOUNTAIN HOUSE, Jackson, NH
    • WENTWORTH:, Jackson, NH
    • RED FOX BAR & GRILL, Jackson, NH
      Noon-6pm
      • Thanksgiving Buffet: Serving from 12pm-6pm for an all-you-can-eat buffet, offered at $39/person for adults and $19/person for children under 12.
        Fully booked for reservations. Accepting a limited number of walk-ins and call aheads the day of. If you were not able to make a reservation and would like to stop in, we recommend giving us a call before you head over to determine the wait time for your party size and add your name to the waitlist over the phone.
    • CHRISTMAS FARM INN, Jackson, NH
      • Reservations required
      • $59 plus a 20% service charge and 8.5% tax (guests ages 3 and up).
      • For reservations and additional questions, please call (603) 383-4313 ext.
    • INN at THORN HILL, Jackson, NH
      Noon & 2:30pm

FRI, Nov 25

  • Community Resource: LIBRARIES
  • C3: COCKTAILS & CHRISTIAN CONVERSATION will not meet
    5pm • Zoom (resumes for Advent themes next week, Dec 2nd)
  • Community Event: SANTA’s HOLIDAY EXPRESS
    • 11:30am through 3pm • Conway Scenic Railroad
    • Book your tickets online ahead of time for this very popular event.
    • 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)
    • Weekend rides
    • Info & tickets: Journey to the North Pole including online tickets, dates, departure times and more.
    • Partnered with Lincoln, NH’s Hobo Railroad and North Conway, NH’s Conway Scenic Railroad to create a Christmas-themed train ride that children will never forget
    • Special treats, a stop at the North Pole post office to drop off Santa’s letters, a reading of “The Night Before Christmas”, elf singalongs, and even a meeting with Santa himself!
  • Community Event: SLEIGH RIDES @ Nestlenook Farm
    Nestlenook Farm, 66 Dinsmore Road, Jackson, NH
  • Community Event: JINGLE BELL CHOCOLATE TOUR SOLD OUT: Book your ride for next season: 978-580-0905.
  • Community Event: FESTIVAL of TREES
    10am-7pm, Settler’s Green, North Conway, NH
    • Head to Unit A14 (next door to the Lindt Chocolate Shop)
    • Come just to take in the sights or see if you can win your favorite tree by dropping a raffle ticket in each tree’s respective bucket.
    • Admission is $10 for adults and free for children under 12.
    • Purchase 25 additional raffle tickets for an extra $10.
  • Community Event: FRIDAY NIGHT JAZZ: Tom Robinson (piano), Brian Hathaway (bass) and Rick Erwin (drums)
    7pm • Majestic Cafe, Conway Village
  • Community Events: MUSIC AROUND TOWN
    • Wildcat Tavern: Al Shafner • 6-9pm
    • Shannon Door: Mike & Becca • 6-9pm
    • Red Parka Pub: Now Is Now • 8-11pm
    • Shovel Handle Pub; Dan Aldrich •  5:30-8:30pm

SAT, Nov 26

  • Community Event: SANTA’s FIRST VISIT & ANNUAL TREE LIGHTING
    4:30 pm – 6:30 pm • Gazebo by Jackson Historical Society
    • Free
    • Visit Santa 4:30-6pm
    • Carols with DaCapo
    • Tree-lighting @ 6pm
    • Refreshments follow at Inn at Thorn Hill
  • Community Resource: LIBRARIES
  • Community Event: SLEIGH RIDES @ Nestlenook Farm
    Nestlenook Farm, 66 Dinsmore Road, Jackson, NH
  • Community Event: JINGLE BELL CHOCOLATE TOUR SOLD OUT: Book your ride for next season: 978-580-0905.
  • Community Event: SANTA’s HOLIDAY EXPRESS
    • 11:30am through 3pm • Conway Scenic Railroad
    • Book your tickets online ahead of time for this very popular event.
    • 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)
    • Weekend rides
    • Info & tickets: Journey to the North Pole including online tickets, dates, departure times and more.
    • Ppartnered with Lincoln, NH’s Hobo Railroad and North Conway, NH’s Conway Scenic Railroad to create a Christmas-themed train ride that children will never forget
    • Special treats, a stop at the North Pole post office to drop off Santa’s letters, a reading of “The Night Before Christmas”, elf singalongs, and even a meeting with Santa himself!
  • Community Events: MUSIC AROUND TOWN
    • Shannon Door: Mike & Becca • 7-10pm
    • Red Parka Pub: Now Is Now • 8-11pm
    • Wildcast Tavern: Jonathan Sarty • 6-8:30pm

SUN, Nov 27 – ADVENT BEGINS

  • INTERFAITH GATHERING
    8am • Old red library or Zoom (link required)
    • Join us for poetry, conversation, and prayer.
  • WORSHIP with ADVENT 1: Hope
    10:30am • JCC  & in-person
    • Zoom (link required)
    • Advent candlle-lighting
    • Message: Rev Gail Doktor
    • Music Sharon Novak
  • Community Event: SLEIGH RIDES @ Nestlenook Farm
    Nestlenook Farm, 66 Dinsmore Road, Jackson, NH
  • Community Event: JINGLE BELL CHOCOLATE TOUR SOLD OUT: Book your ride for next season: 978-580-0905.
  • Community Events: MUSIC AROUND TOWN
    • Shannon Door: Mitch Alden • 6-9pm
    • Red Parka Pub: Blue Sunday with Juke Joint Devils • 5-8pm

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Community learning & volunteering with JCC and other nonprofits

Make meals, build insulating windows, walk to end Alzheimers, prevent hate-based activities, and more

JACKSON FACILITIES COMMITTEE PRESENTATION

Tue, Sept 27 • 6:30-8:00pm • Whitney Community Center.

Come in person or view online at @jacksonflicks.

 Join the Jackson Facilities Committee for a presentation by the North Country Council about the North Country Rising Resiliency Planning Process. We’ll learn more about what other towns are doing as they look to the future. Our hope is that this will help us launch our quest to determine the current and future facilities needs of our town. We’ll also share an overview of existing facilities.
Childcare and refreshments available.

Our Community: Welcoming and Safe—Understanding and Preventing Hate-Based Activity

Maine and New Hampshire have experienced increased hate-based activity in recent months. Please join us for an informative presentation and Q&A with area police departments and local community groups working to address hate-based activity. Talk with your neighbors about proactive and effective ways to respond.

  • REGISTER for Mon, Oct 3 or Thurs, Oct 6: https://carsey.unh.edu/new-hampshire-listens/events
  • October 3, 6-8pm: Kittery, ME. Kittery Community Center, STAR Theatre, 120 Rogers Road, Kittery, ME 03904. Facilitated by:
    [email protected] NH Listens/New Hampshire Listens, 603-862-0692.
  • October 6, 6-8pm: zoom. Facilitated by: NH Listens/New Hampshire Listens, 603-862-0692, [email protected]
  • Please join us for an informative presentation and Q&A with area police departments and local community groups working to address hate-based activity. Talk with your neighbors about proactive and effective ways to respond. Learn more about:
    • How to identify symbols affiliated with hate groups
    • Active groups identified in our area
    • How activity in the Seacoast compares regionally and nationally
    • Actions you can take if you encounter literature or activity of hate groups
  • This event is hosted by Kittery Police Department, Portsmouth Police Department, South Berwick Police Department, Granite State Progress, New Hampshire Council of Churches, New Hampshire Listens, United Against Hate on Seacoast, and additional area school districts & community groups.

WALK to END ALZHEIMERS with EAGLES’ REST TEAM & JCC

Fri, Oct 7 • 9am
Great Glen Trails

Sign up for the walk at:  https://act.alz.org/site/TR/Walk2022/ME-Maine?pg=entry.. As a reminder, its Team Eagle’s Rest you want to join. Never too early to start your fund raising.

Register or donate to participate!

Thanks for your ongoing support. Invite friends to join the team, walk with us or just donate. Post your participation on Facebook if you use it. Let’s beat last year’s team goal of $3000!

We’re planning to walk the Great Glen trails on Oct 7th and follow the walk with lunch (each person covers their own cost) at the Glen House. This plan is based on weather. — Jeanette Heidmann

MAKE MEALS for the CHERNICKS

Link to sign up for meal train for Jan & John Chernick: mealtrain.com/egmzee
John Chernick has been quietly battling cancer for a very long time and is now home on hospice. For people who have given so much of themselves, it’s time to return the favor. They are grateful for any donations of meals that will remove one big task from their plate.

Please use the link above to choose a date, rather than approaching them independenlly.

BUILD INSULATING WINDOWS for NEIGHBORS

October 22-25 @ Settlers Green

Sign Up link: https://signup.com/go/psSeUnn (you will see the volunteer options, days, times and tasks). Be sure to hit SAVE after entering your information.   

We Need YOU to Help Build Insulating Window Inserts
The Tin Mountain Energy Team is working with the non-profit Window Dressers to build simple, tight, pine frame insulation frames for leaky windows to cut down heat loss in winter. We are looking for volunteers to help construct frames as well as help wrap and finish them at our community build at Settlers Green on October 22-25. We will be constructing 209 inserts for 22 homes throughout the Valley. Volunteers will be trained on site and do not need a specific skill set, although a familiarity with a power drill is helpful for frame construction on 10/22. This is our second year of hosting a build in the valley, and we are impressed with the enthusiasm of the community to support this effort. 

Please explore the link below and sign up for one or more shifts to join our community event and help keep the MWV a little warmer this year. We encourage folks to sign up for the frame assembly and insert wrapping station, but if you are interested in providing snacks, we appreciate any and all participation. Lunch will be provided for all volunteers. 

Sign Up link: https://signup.com/go/psSeUnn (you will see the volunteer options, days, times and tasks). Be sure to hit SAVE after entering your information.   

If you have trouble using the Sign Up form or have any questions, please email Nora Dufilho at [email protected].  

New Hampshire Housing Stability Solutions Summit
Tue, October 25, 2022
8am – 4:30pmHoliday Inn – Concord Downtown
172 North Main Street Concord, NH 03301Register for this event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-hampshire-housing-stability-solutions-summit-tickets-416029955797Engage with stakeholders from across the state to learn about New Hampshire communities with unique responses to homelessness trends and explore localized solutions to for your region.
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