Events with JCC and around town: Sat, Nov 23 – Sun, Nov 24

SAT,  Nov 23

• MENS BREAKFAST
  
  7:30am- JCC Parish Hall
  • ome for special seasonal recipe by chef Chrus
  • Stay for conversation and friendship
  • Afterward, if you’re able and available, help with small projects around the church setup for outdoor Christmas trees, hang garland over pulpit, prep Parish Hall for harvest potluck on Sunday.
• HARVEST POTLUCK SETUP & EARLY GREENING of JCC ACTIVITIES
  10am – JCC Outside and Inside
  • Help set up for outdoor Christmas trees (test lights, install PVC holders, place trees, etc)
  • Remove pumpkin prayers display
  • Help hang garland over pulpit
  • Prep Parish Hall for pre-Thanksgiving potluck on Sunday
• WINTER GREENS & WREATH MAKING
  
  1-3pm • Tin Mountain Conservation Center
  • Register: https://tinmountain.org/what-we-do/program-and-event-calendar.html/event-form/registration-form/102543/tickets
  • Create your own balsam wreath with Executive Director, Lori Jean Kinsey. A variety of natural garnishes including milkweed pods, spruce, and pine cones will be used to decorate the wreaths.
  • Choose between the morning (FULL) or afternoon (1-3pm) session.
  • Materials fee: $30/member, $40/non-member.
• Community Event: MAJESTIC CAFE SATURDAY NIGHT JAZZ: Kevin Dolan & Simon Crawford
  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
• 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/
• Community Event: OPEN HOURS @ Jackson Historical Society
  9am-3pm • Jackson Historical Society
  • Also open by appointment.
    More info: https://www.jacksonhistory.org/
• Community MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT around town:
  • Shannon Door: Dan Parkhurst  • 7-10pm
  • Red Parka: Pub Pirates • 8-11pm
  • Wildcat Tavern: Jonathan Sarty opens for guitarist Johnny A • 7pm (tickets required: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/johnny-a-at-the-wildcat-inn-and-tavern-tickets-1014785289117?aff=oddtdtcreator)
  • Ledge Brewing: Lazy River Riders • 6-9pm

SUN, Nov 24

• INTERFAITH GATHERING
  8am • Outside or indoor at Old red Library (weather determines location)
  • Join us for poetry, prayer, and conversation
• HARVEST POTLUCK & BLESSING WORSHIP
  
  10:30am • Parish Hall
  • Drop off food a few minutes early in Parish House, then gather in the sanctuary to start worship, and return to the tables in the Parish House for a morning of food, worship & conversations focused on gratitude.
  • Expect special recognition of two deacons emeritus & beloved lay ministers
  • Bring 2025 pledge cards to be blessed. Optionally, we will have pledge cards available to be filled out during harvest potluck.
  • Send images by email to add to the JCC yearbook 9retrospective of photos from past year with JCC community): jcchurch@jacksoncommunitychurch.org. As another option, text images to Rev Gail at 978.273.0308 (texting means images won’t be as high resolution and may not work as well.
  • Come with side dish or dessert to share (if you’re able) — but come regardless — there’s always an abundance of yummy foods. JCC provides main course (ala chef Sue) and beverages.
• THANKFUL in the MOUNTAINS Ecumenical Gathering
  
  5pm • Gibson Center, North Conway
  • Come for a circle of reflection, song & sharing!
  • Offered by Clergy of the Eastern Slope.
  • All welcome! Free.
• Community Event: OPEN HOURS @ Jackson Historical Society
  1-3pm • Jackson Historical Society (Also open by appointment.)
  • More info: https://www.jacksonhistory.org/
• Community Event: ARTISAN NIGHT
  3-7pm • Red Parka Pub
• Community MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT around town:
  • Shannon Door: Jeremy Dean • 6-9pm
  • Red Parka: Dan Parkhurst  5-8pm