THIS WEEK: June 3-9
MON, June 3
- CLERGY PEER GROUP
9-10:30am • Conference call - PEACE & EMPOWERMENT CAMP PLANNING SESSION
1pm • JCC, second floor.
Organizing content for Peace & Empowerment camp. - Community Event: MEET YOUR STATE LEGISLATORS
7pm • North Conway Community Center
Get to your know state legislators!
TUE, June 4
- CLERGY LUNCH
12:30pm • Center Conway, NH
CLergy of the Eastern Slope meet for lunch and peer work. Rev Gail attends. - PASTORAL CARE VISIT
Afternoon • Maine Med, Portland, ME
WED, June 5
- PASTORAL CARE VISITS
Locations in MA, ME & NH.
THURS, June 6
- Community Event: WAY STATION LEADERSHIP TEAM
- 8:30am • Way Station (Nativity Lutheran campus)
Review of next steps prior to June opening. - BLISS YOGA with Anjali Rose
9am • First Floor, Parish House / Jackson Community Church. Beginning stretch, flow and align yoga; safe for new practitioners. Weather dependent; if schools are delayed or closed, the class will be cancelled. - Community Event: STORY TIME for TODDLERS
10am • Jackson Public Library - AA
6:30pm • Second Floor, Church - Community Event: AFRO-SEMITIC MUSIC
7-9pm • Barnstormers, 104 Main St., Tamworth
The group explores both African, American, and Jewish liturgical and secular music interpreted in jazz. David Chevan leads this ensemble, doing their residency in Tamworth, and they will culminate their experience with this performance. For more information, email Carly. - Community Event: M&D Playhouse’ THE SHADOW BOX
7:30pm – Thursday – Saturday • M&D Playhouse
More info and tickets.
FRI, June 7
- PASTOR’S DROP-IN HOURS @ JTOWN
8:30-10am • JTown Deli, Jackson
Come by to visit with Rev Gail or text/call to make a separate date: 978.273.0308. - PASTOR’S OFFICE HOURS
9:30-11am • Find Rev Gail @ Church.
Come by to visit with Rev Gail or text/call to make a separate date: 978.273.0308. - TRILLIUM SUMMIT SETUP
11:15am • Whitney Community Center
Setup for June 8th’s trillium summit event. More info or to register for this program. - Community Event: FIRST FRIDAY DENMARK ARTS CENTER SONGWRITING CIRCLE
Noon • Brown Church, Conway Village
This is a Mountain Top Music program. - Community Event: M&D Playhouse’ THE SHADOW BOX
7:30pm – Thursday – Saturday • M&D Playhouse
More info and tickets.
SAT, June 8
- **MEN’s BREAKFAST** (updated location: Wentworth Hotel)
7:30-9am • Wentworth Hotel
Friends and members of church gather for breakfast and conversation. - Community Event: TRILLIUM SUMMIT
8:30am-12:30pm • Whitney Community Center
Initiative to enrich and empower the lives of girls and women in Mt Washington Valley. Keynote by Riley Parkhurst. Includes interactive games, crafts, discussions, presentations
and demonstrations. Girls and women will explore their own strengths, learn new skills, become better communicators and learn how to form healthy relationships with others. More info or to register for this program. - UCC Event: HORTON CENTER OPEN HOUSE
All Day • Horton Center, Pine Mountain
11am worship @ Castle Rock followed by BBQ, tours & games! All day! All are welcome to our Open House! Please call or email to register. No charge. - Community Event: M&D Playhouse’ THE SHADOW BOX
7:30pm – Thursday – Saturday • M&D Playhouse
More info and tickets.
SUN, June 9
- INTERFAITH GATHERING
8am • Gazeboby Jackson Historical Society - WORSHIP – PENTECOST
10:30am • Jackson Community Church
* Organ/piano by Alan Labrie
* Worship leadership & message by Rev Gail Doktor
* Wear red! - Community Event: EARLY MUSIC & INSTRUMENTS with Ferré – Lang Trio
4pm • Pvt Home, Jackson
Featuring Ferré-Lang Trio. Music for harpsichord, viola da gamba, violincello and contrabass. Directions emailed to reservation-holders prior to concert. ($35/person). More info. - Community Event: DA CAPO CONCERT
4-5:30pm • Whitney Community Center. Directed by Mary Bastoni-Rebmann and John Waldie. Performing songs by Bob Seger, Van Morrison, Billie Holiday, Paul Williams and more! Suggested donation $10/pp. - Community Event: M&D Playhouse’ THE SHADOW BOX
3:30pm – Sunday matinee • M&D Playhouse, North Conway
More info and tickets.
THIS WEEK: May 21-26
TUE, May 21
- Community Event: VILLAGE BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT MEETING
Noon • Snowflake Inn
Note from eNews: “We are seeking interested members to join our Jackson Village Beautification Project. We need your input and help to get just the right look for our incredible Village. If interested, please contact the Chamber 603-383-9356 or Sue Ann Methot at the Snowflake – 603-383-8259. We are fortunate to have Carrie Scribner (dutch bloemen winkel) and Sandra Plourde (Christmas Farm Inn & Spa) on the committee.” - CLERGY GROUP
12:30pm • No Conway
Clergy group gathers for lunch and colleagial work. - DAISY SCOUTS
2:45-4:30pm • Parish House, Jackson Community Church - DEACONS MEETING
4pm • Second Floor, Church Library Room
Meet to prepare worship plans and review pastoral care concerns in community. - Community Event: WHITE MOUNTAIN PRIDE CELEBRATION – PLANNING COMMITTEE
7pm • The Cranmore Inn, No. Conway
These meetings are open to anyone interested in supporting Pride in the Valley. This committee meets to plan events for the 1st annual White Mountains Pride Celebration. More info.
THURS, May 23
- Community Event: NORTHERN CARROLL COUNTY CARE PROVIDERS NETWORK
9-11am • Tech Village, No Conway - BLISS YOGA with Anjali Rose
9am • First Floor, Parish House / Jackson Community Church. Beginning stretch, flow and align yoga; safe for new practitioners. Weather dependent; if schools are delayed or closed, the class will be cancelled. - AA
6:30pm • Second Floor, Church
FRI, May 24
- PASTOR’S DROP-IN HOURS @ JTOWN
7-9am • JTown Deli, Jackson
Come by to visit with Rev Gail or text/call to make a separate date: 978.273.0308. - PASTORAL HOURS
9:30-11:30am • Second Floor, Church
Come by to visit with Rev Gail or call to make a separate date: 978.273.0308. - Private Event: WEDDING REHEARSAL
4pm • Jackson Community Church
SAT, May 25
- Community Event: ALTON WEAGLE DAY
8am – 5pm • Mt Washington Auto Road Alton Weagle had a passion for Mt. Washington. To show his passion, he climbed the Mt. Washington Auto Road in a number of unique ways: by car, on foot, walking backwards, blindfolded and finally pushing a wheelbarrow full of sugar…just to name a few. We invite you to dream up a “first ascent” of some kind and run the idea by us – you just may get invited to celebrate with us! Send us an email with your first ascent idea to info@mt-washington.com or contact the Mt. Washington Auto Road 603-466-3988. - Community Event: BIRDING at BROWNFIELD BOG (Tin Mountain Conservation Center program)
7-10am • Meet at G&S Store in Brownfield, Maine
Join birders of all levels on this weekly bird walk through the bog and view the rich diversity of bird life that makes it way north to rest or nest. Bring binoculars (or borrow ours), rubber boots, and a snack. - Community Event: MEMORIAL DAY CRAFT FAIR
10am – 5pm • Gibson Center & Schouler Park, North Conway. - CHURCH PLANT SALE
9am – Noon • Old Red Library, Jackson
Come choose from a large selection of locally grown perennials, annuals, seedlings, and houseplants to enhance your home and gardens! Proceeds from plant sale support the distribution of cooking/heating stoves in the areas of Zimbabwe affected by the devastating hurricane Idai. **If you are fortunate enough to have an abundance of plants; perennials that need dividing, extra seedlings, or a healthy houseplant looking for a new home…please consider donating to our sale!** If you need pots, please help yourself to the ones under the stairwell at the church. You can drop plants off by the Jackson Church (under the outside stairwell) starting Wed, May 22 – Sat, May 25. Questions? Email: gmcblutch@gmail.com - Private Event: WEDDING
3pm • Jackson Community Church
Rev Gail officiates. - Community Event: LIBRARY MINI-BOOK SALE
11am-1pm • Old Red Library
SUN, May 26
- INTERFAITH GATHERING
8am • Gazebo by Jackson Historical Society - WORSHIP with MEMORIAL DAY OBSERVANCE
10:30am • Jackson Community Church
* Organ/piano by Alan Labrie
* Worship leadership & message by Rev Gail Doktor - Community Event: MEMORIAL DAY CRAFT FAIR
10am – 5pm • Gibson Center & Schouler Park, North Conway. - Community Event: WILD QUACK DUCK RACE & MUSIC FESTIVAL
Morning • Pond & fields by Snowflake Inn.
Duck tickets, music plus kids games, roaming train rides, face painting, local and visiting fair food vendors, ice cream, cake tasting. More Info.
1:45pm • Big Ducks go down the river
2pm • Regular & Olympic Ducks go down the river - Community Event: MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT with SEACOAST WIND ENSEMBLE
7pm • Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center, Fryeburg Academy.
Performance by the Seacoast Wind Ensemble, a Sousa-style 50-piece band, has been underwritten by Col. Karen and Lt. Col. Jim Umberger, Air Force Retired,. Free to the public; accepting donations to support future White Mountain Musical Arts concerts.
MON, May 27: Memorial Day!
THIS WEEK: WED, Jan 23 – SUN, Jan 27
WED, Jan 23
- TUNE UP FITNESS with Laurie McAleer
9:30am • Parish House.Fitness class. Free; open to public. Weather dependent; if schools close, the class will be cancelled. - MISSIONS TEAM
4:30pm • Parish House, Jackson Community Church
Meet to review proposed budget, set program priorities, and schedule of events for 2019. All welcome. - ANNUAL POTLUCK & CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
6pm • Potluck (bring a hot entree, salad or side dish, or dessert to share)
7pm • Attend business meeting to review and approve budget and governance items such as Council officers.
THURS, Jan 24
- FLOW & ALIGN YOGA with Anjali Rose
9am • First Floor, Parish House / Jackson Community Church. Beginning stretch, flow and align yoga; safe for new practitioners. - AA
6:30pm • Second Floor, Church.
FRI, Jan 25
- Private Event: AVALANCHE CLASS
All Day • Second Floor, Jackson Community Church
Private class providing instruction to outdoor athletes and emergency responder for avalanche preparedness and response.
SAT, Jan 26
- Community Event: FREEMAN FROST WHITE MOUNTAIN 30K CLASSIC XC SKI EVENT
More info. Volunteers also welcome: contact Sarah Kimball. 16th year of the White Mountain Classic event: this is a popular citizen’s race and tour and also serves as a one-day New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA) Championship. The event lunch, run by the Jackson Grammar School at the Whitney Community Center, is one of the school’s major fundraisers. This is a classic technique marathon utilizing the unique trail systems in and around Jackson Village. The course includes Jackson’s FIS Homologated Course, Wentworth Golf Course, and Eagle Mtn. Fields. Entry includes food stations, post-race meal, awards and random prizes to both racers and tourers. Proceeds will support youth nordic programs in the Mt Washington Valley. Touring Classes are untimed. All skiers 13 and under must tour with an adult.
BIB PICKUP: Race HQ, Jackson Ski Touring Foundation (JSTF), Jackson Village:
– Friday 1/25/19 – 5:00-7:00 PM
– Saturday 1/26/19 – 7:00-9:00 AM
Register at: https://www.skireg.com/white-mountain-classic-30k Racers: $65 – Thru 1/25/17 at 5:00 pm / $100- Day of Race Registration until 9:00am.
Tourers: $40 – Thru 1/25/17 at 5:00 pm / $100 Day of Race Registration until 9:00am.
Kids 13 and under with a participating adult: $20 if received by 1/25/18.
SUN, Jan 27
- INTERFAITH GATHERING @ OLD LIBRARY
8am • Old Library. Hot beverages available. Come for poetry, literature, conversation and prayer. - BLESSING of BODIES, BOOTS & BINDINGS
9:15am • Jackson XC Ski Touring Foundation HQ
Rev Gail offers blessings to staff, volunteers and skiers. - WORSHIP
10:30am • Jackson Community Church.- Message: Gail Doktor
- Accompanist: Alan Labrie
- Community Event: CARROLL COUNTY STATE REPS @ JTOWN DELI
Noon • JTown Deli
Monthly coffee to meet state representatives and learn what’s going on in Concord. Attending this week: Anita Burroughs and Ed Butler. -
Community Event: DACAPO CONCERT
4pm • Whitney Community Center
Continuing the DaCapo tradition of singing popular favorites, the concerts will include arrangements of Gershwin tunes, hits from the 1950s and 1960s, including “California Dreamin’,” “Misty” and “Girl from Ipanema,” and recent releases such as Christina Perri’s “A Thousand Years.” The group is co-directed by conductor Mary Bastoni and accompanist John Waldie. Concert is free to the public, $10/pop or $20/family donations suggested. Members of our church will be in this performance!
THIS WEEK at Jackson Community Church and Around Town WED, Jan 16 – SUN, Jan 20
Note: PASTORAL CARE will be available from Gerry Tilton this week during Rev Gail Pomeroy Doktor’s absence due to a family medical emergency. Gerry Tilton can be reached by email (forestgt22@aol.com) or by phone 603.236.6657. She lives in nearby Bartlett and serves on the pastoral staff of First Congregational Church in North Conway, NH.
WED, Jan 16
- TUNE UP FITNESS with Laurie McAleer
9:30am • Parish House.Fitness class. Free; open to public. Weather dependent; if schools close, the class will be cancelled. - DE-GREENING of CHURCH
10:30am-Noon • Church Sanctuary
Christmas decorations will be taken down. This may take more than one day to accomplish, but volunteers would be welcome to come help.
THURS, Jan 17
- FLOW & ALIGN YOGA with Anjali Rose
9am • First Floor, Parish House / Jackson Community Church. Beginning stretch, flow and align yoga; safe for new practitioners. - Community Event: STORY TIME
10:30am • Jackson Public Library - AA
6:30pm • Second Floor, Church.
FRI, Jan 18
- Private Event: AVALANCHE CLASS
All Day • Second Floor, Jackson Community Church
Private class providing instruction to outdoor athletes and emergency responder for avalanche preparedness and response. - Community Event: BEFORE THERE WERE MIRRORS Concert
7:30pm • St Andrews-in-the-Valley Episcopal Church, Tamworth, NH
A musical evening of story and song with Ellen Schwindt, Jed Wilson and Mary Edes. Suggested donation at the door: $10 and a hand-held mirror (some will be available at the door).
SAT, Jan 19
- Community Event: WEATHERIZING MT WASHINGTON VALLEY
9:30am • Tin Mountain Conservation Center- Check your eligibility for matching funds from your utility company (up to $4,000!) at NHSaves.com
- Sign up for a $100 audit with one of 3 contractors by March 15th
- sign up for an audit at the event OR
- Use the contact information provided on Tin Mountain’s website to sign up after the kick-off event
- Decide on any necessary work with the auditor. Sign up by May 31st for a chance to win a great raffle prize!
- Martin Luther King Day of Service: PAINTING the WAY STATION!
9am – 4pm • Admin Building of Nativity Lutheran Church
Meet and work at the Jackson Community Church will have a team of volunteers helping with this project: wear your paint clothes and help brighten up the kitchen and lounge areas in the first floor of the administrative building on the Nativity Lutheran Church, which will be home to the Way Station. Paint supplies will be provided; bring your energy and enthusiasm! Once open, this day resource center will meet basic needs for homeless teens, families and adults in the Mt Washington Valley: laundry, showers, internet access, post office box, social and emotional support, connection to nearby social services. - Martin Luther King Weekend Activity: PEOPLE’S MARCH
Theme: Improve Our World!
1-3pm • Gathering starts at covered bridge. Walk to Jackson Grammar School.
SUN, Jan 20
- INTERFAITH GATHERING @ OLD LIBRARY
8am • Old Library. Hot beverages available. Come for poetry, literature, conversation and prayer. - CHOIR PRACTICE
As long as weather permits Ellen Schwindt’s travel, choir practice will take place. - WORSHIP
10:30am • Jackson Community Church.- Message: Gerry Tilton
- Accompanist: Alan Labrie
- Choir director: Ellen Schwindt
- Martin Luther King Weekend
COMMUNITY CELEBRATION 7-9 pm • Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Eastern Slopes, Tamworth, NH Our featured speaker, Dr. Donna San Antonio, will address the topic “Becoming a White Ally: Stories of Mentoring Toward Social Justice” using personal reflection as a springboard for considering the inter-sectionality of race, ethnicity, gender, and social class. Also included in the program will be music by Peg Loughran, Shana Aisenberg and others. Storyteller (and World Fellowship Co-Director) Andy Davis will offer a story. A guilt-free potluck will follow. Note: This program is sponsored by the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Eastern Slopes and The World Fellowship Center. For more information, please call Andy Davis at (603)452-4446. More information.
THIS WEEK at Jackson Community Church and Around Town: WED, Jan 9 – SUN, Jan 13
MON, Jan 8 & TUE, Jan 9
- PASTORAL CARE
Rev Gail traveled Monday-Tuesday with a community member to provide support during a medical emergency.
WED, Jan 9
- ** Cancelled ** SNOW DAY: TUNE UP FITNESS with Laurie McAleer ** Cancelled ** cancelled due to weather. This class follows the school’s weather conditions: when school is cancelled this class will aslo be cancelled. It resumes next week, if weather permits at 9:30am • Parish House.Fitness class. Free; open to public.
- Private Event: WEDDING
3:30 pm • Church Sanctuary - Community Event: WAY STATION TEAM MEETING
6pm • Nativity Lutheran Church
Organization leaders meet to take next steps to formalize relationship with Vaughan Center and coordinate MLK Day of Service: painting rooms at Nativity Lutheran for use by Way Station. Rev Gail attends.
THURS, Jan 10
- PASTOR’S HOURS
7-8:30am • Glen Ledge Corner Store. Come by for hot beverage and conversation. Or make a date to go for a walk by calling/texting Rev Gail 978.273.0308 or emailing Rev Gail (gaildoktor@mac.com) - Community Event: NORTHERN CARROLL COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES ROUND TABLE
9am • Granite State University / Tech Village
Rev Gail attends this forum as clergy and as a Way Station team leader. - FLOW & ALIGN YOGA with Anjali Rose
9am • First Floor, Parish House / Jackson Community Church. Beginning stretch, flow and align yoga; safe for new practitioners. - Community Event: FAMILY TIME
10:30am • Jackson Public Library - Community Event: KNITTING
10:30am • Jackson Public Library - AA
6:30pm • Second Floor, Church. - Community Event: EcoForum – WHAT YOU NEED to KNOW ABOUT YOUR WELL WATER
Noon • Tin Mountain Conservation Center’s Nature Learning Center.
Abby Fopiano, NH DES’s Water Well Program Manager, will discuss what private well owners should know about maintaining and testing well health. She will also touch upon water conservation and drought issues.
FRI, Jan 11
- PASTOR’S HOURS
7-9am • JTown Deli. Come by for hot beverage and conversation. Or make a date to go for a walk by calling/texting Rev Gail 978.273.0308 or emailing Rev Gail (gaildoktor@mac.com) - Private Event: AVALANCHE CLASS
All Day • Second Floor, Parish House. Class preparing outdoor athletes and emergency responders for preparedness during avalanche conditions. On-site training followed by outdoor training. Prior registration through course provider required. - Private Event: SCOUT SKI & OVERNIGHT
Friday Evening – Saturday Morning • Parish House. Out-of-town scout troop will be our guests and use the Parish House to camp out overnight. Only the scout troop and their authorized chaperones are permitted in the church’s space during this time.
SUN, Jan 13
- INTERFAITH GATHERING @ OLD LIBRARY
8am • Old Library. Hot beverages available. Come for poetry, literature, conversation and prayer. - BLESSING of BODIES, BOOTS & BINDINGS
9am • Jackson XC Center Drop by for a blessing by Rev Gail. Blessings for staff & skiers and anyone else who comes along! - WORSHIP
10:30am • Jackson Community Church.- Message: Rev Gail Pomeroy Doktor
- Accompanist: Alan Labrie
- Community Event: FAVORITE BOWL4pm • Whitney Community Center
Make your own bowl. Cost: $40. Students will select a glaze color for their pieces during class and completed pieces will be available for pick up at the Whitney Center. All materials included. Completed pieces will be dishwasher and microwave safe. Register online.
MARTIN LUTHER KING WEEKEND EVENTS
MLK Day of Service:
PAINTING the WAY STATION!
9am – 4pm • Sat, Jan 19
Admin Building of Nativity Lutheran ChurchJackson Community Church will have a team of volunteers helping with this project: wear your paint clothes and help brighten up the kitchen and lounge areas in the first floor of the administrative building on the Nativity Lutheran Church, which will be home to the Way Station. Paint supplies will be provided; bring your energy and enthusiasm! Once open, this day resource center will meet basic needs for homeless teens, families and adults in the Mt Washington Valley: laundry, showers, internet access, post office box, social and emotional support, connection to nearby social services.
PEOPLE’S MARCH
Theme: Improve Our World!
1-3pm • Sat, Jan 19
Jackson, NH
Gathering starts at covered bridge. Walk to Jackson Grammar School.
MARTIN LUTHER KING
COMMUNITY CELEBRATION
7-9pm • Sun, Jan 20
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Eastern Slopes
Tamworth, NH
Featured speaker, Dr. Donna San Antonio, will address the topic “Becoming a White Ally: Stories of Mentoring Toward Social Justice” using personal reflection as a springboard for consideringthe inter-sectionality of race, ethnicity, gender, and social class. Also included in the program will be music by Peg Loughran, Shana Aisenberg and others. Storyteller (and World Fellowship Co-Director) Andy Davis will offer a story. A guilt-free potluck will follow. Note: This program is sponsored by the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Eastern Slopes and The World Fellowship Center. For more information, please call Andy Davis at (603)452-4446. More information.
Mountain Top Music Event:
BEFORE THERE WERE MIRRORS
Fri, Jan 18, 7:30pm
St Andrews-in-the-Valley Episcopal Church
Tamworth, NH
A musical evening of story and song with Ellen Schwindt, Jed Wilson and Mary Edes. Suggested donation at the door: $10 and a hand-held mirror (some will be available at the door).
DACAPO CONCERT
Sun, Jan 27 • 4pm
Whitney Community Center
Continuing the Da Capo tradition of singing popular favorites, the concerts will include arrangements of Gershwin tunes, hits from the 1950s and 1960s, including “California Dreamin’,” “Misty” and “Girl from Ipanema,” and recent releases such as Christina Perri’s “A Thousand Years.” The group is co-directed by conductor Mary Bastoni and accompanist John Waldie. Concert is free to the public.
FILM SCREENNG:
RUN WILD, RUN FREE
Thurs, Jan 31 • 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Whitney Community Center
Over 60 years ago America was in the peak of the industrial revolution and the nation’s waterways were dying from dams, water diversions and pollution. Run Wild Run Free takes the viewer through the history and current state of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act that sought to protect these waterways. Join Tin Mountain Conservation Center, the Jackson Conservation Commission, and former Director of Research for the AMC, Dr. Kenneth Kimball, for this celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act. Cost: $3/pp or $5/family.