SABBATICAL COVERAGE & Events at JCC and around town for THURS, April 11 – WED, April 17
SABBATICAL COVERAGE
- Rev Gail is on sabbatical for 5 weeks (until after Mothers Day) to welcome her family’s first grandchild.
- Sun, April 14, 21 & 28: Rev Walt Hampton will preach and offer emergency pastoral support in April. Rev Walt is being called as fulltime pastor to First Church, North Conway, UCC. He is now a fulltime resident of Bartlett, NH. Highlights from his bio are featured in our April INSIDE OUT newsletter, which you can view at this LINK.)
- Sun, May 12: Beloved hospice chaplain and regional sacramental minister Rev Sue Davidson will celebrate communion with JCC during worship and provide our message for the day. She is both a retired nurse and recently retired from her role as the pastor at Center Conway United Methodist Church; she periodically provides support to other local churches, and has been guest preacher for JCC many times.
- Mother’s Day on Sun, May 12: JCC’s own Erica Corbett-Klein, mother of twins Vivian and George who are students at Jackson Grammar School, facilitator of the local French Conversation group, and educator, will be our guest speaker for Mother’s Day.
- During Rev Gail’s sabbatical, if you need pastoral care, please contact Deacon Wendy McVey or Deacon Sue Carrigan by phone. They will put you in touch with minister(s) available to provide pastoral support thru Mid-May.
THURS, April 11 – WED, April 17
THURS, April 11
- Community Resource: LIBRARIES
- 10am-7pm • Jackson Library (more info: https://jacksonlibrary.org/)
- 2-5pm• Bartlett Public Library (more info: https://www.bartlettpubliclibrary.org/)
- Community Events: MUSIC AROUND TOWN
- Wildcat Tavern: Jonathan Sarty • 7-9pm – $5 cover
- Red Parka: Shark Martin • 8-11pm
- Shannon Door: Jeremy Dean • 6-9pm
- Ledge Brewing: Food for Bears • 6-8pm
- Community Event: ‘WildCARD’ featuring Rafe Matregrano, Al Shafner, Craig Bryan, & Don Walden
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.
- $5 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
FRI, April 12
- Community Event: ZUMBA with Dottie
8:15am • Whitney Community Center, Jackson- $5/pp
- 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 Dottie
9:15ma • Whitney Cmmunity Center, Jackson- $5/pp
- Community Resource: LIBRARIES
2-5pm • Jackson Library (more info: https://jacksonlibrary.org/)- 3-4pm • TGIF BOOK SHARE:
What have you read lately? Something fantastic? Something not so fantastic? Come share with us during our Friday afternoon book share. All are welcome to come and share what books you are reading, what’s on your TBR (to be read) pile, and what you are looking forward to reading. This is a great time to learn about new titles, authors, and genres that other JPL readers are reading.
- 3-4pm • TGIF BOOK SHARE:
- C3: COCKTAILS & CHRISTIAN CONVERSATION (resumes May 17) – 5pm by zoom when meeting
- Community Event: A SONG for MOTHER WATER
7pm • Majestic Theater, Conway- Celebration of the earth’s water in story, song and poetry.
- Envisioned by Fredericka Chapman and presented by Theater for the Earth.
- Using story, song and movement.
- For tickets and more info: https://www.conwaymajestic.com/
- Community Events: MUSIC AROUND TOWN
- Wildcat Tavern: Al Shafner • 7-9pm – $5 cover
- Red Parka: Shark Martin • 8-11pm
- Shannon Door: Marty Quirk • 6-9pm
- Ledge Brewing: Tin Mountain Trivia • 6-8pm
- Community Event: MAJESTIC CAFE FRIDAY: Mike Hathaway Quartet
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, April 13
- Community Resource: LIBRARIES
- 10am-2pm • Jackson Library (more info: https://jacksonlibrary.org/)
- 11am-3pm• Bartlett Public Library (more info: https://www.bartlettpubliclibrary.org/)
- Community Event: OPEN HOURS @ Jackson Historical Society
1-3pm • Jackson Historical Society- Also open by appointment.
- More info: https://www.jacksonhistory.org/
- White Mountain Art Sale
- The Jackson Historical Society is holding its 21st annual White Mountain Art Sale. There are currently over 50 items from private collectors, primarily 19thcentury paintings. To see the online catalog, go to https://www.jacksonhistory.org/catalog.html. Items are available to purchase as they arrive, so check the catalog frequently to see new additions.
- The Society is open Saturdays and Sundays 1-3pm. If you are interested in a painting, the Society can open by appointment. Contact info@jacksonhistory.org.
- 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/
- 10am-2pm • Jackson Library
- Community Event: A SONG for MOTHER WATER
7pm • Majestic Theater- Celebration of the earth’s water in story, song and poetry.
- Envisioned by Fredericka Chapman and presented by Theater for the Earth.
- Using story, song and movement.
- For tickets and more info: https://www.conwaymajestic.com
- Community Events: MUSIC AROUND TOWN
- Wildcat Tavern: Jonathan Sarty • 7-9pm – $5 cover
- Red Parka: Mitch Alden • 8-11pm
- Shannon Door: Al Shafner & Jeremy Dean • 7-10pm
- Ledge Brewing: Diana’s Bath Salts • 6-8pm
SUN, April 14
- INTERFAITH SERVICE
8am • JCC sanctuary- Join us for poetry, prayer, and conversation
- Participants facilitate the gathering while Rev Gail is on sabbatical, resumes in regular format on Sun, May 19
- WORSHIP
10:30am • Jackson Community Church & Livestream to Facebook (adding Youtube post-sabbatical)
(which also appears on righthand nav bar of jxncc.org website) virtual zoom is discontinued- Music by Sharon Novak
- Message by Rev Walt Hampton (being called as fulltime pastor of First Church, North Conway, UCC)
- HOSPITALITY following church
11:30am • Parish Hall - Community Event: OPEN HOURS @ Jackson Historical Society
1-3pm • Jackson Historical Society (Also open by appointment.)- More info: https://www.jacksonhistory.org/
- White Mountain Art Sale
- The Jackson Historical Society is holding its 21st annual White Mountain Art Sale. There are currently over 50 items from private collectors, primarily 19thcentury paintings. To see the online catalog, go to https://www.jacksonhistory.org/catalog.html. Items are available to purchase as they arrive, so check the catalog frequently to see new additions.
- The Society is open Saturdays and Sundays 1-3pm If you are interested in a painting, the Society can open by appointment. Contact info@jacksonhistory.org
- Community Event: MUSIC AROUND TOWN
- Red Parka: Blue Sunday with Erin Harpe Duo • 5-8pm
- Shannon Door: Jeremy Dean • 6-9pm
MON, April 15
- Community Resource: LIBRARIES
- 2-8pm• Bartlett Public Library (more info: https://www.bartlettpubliclibrary.org/)
- Community Event: A MORNING with MARY ESPOSITO
10am • Majestic Theatre- Program presented by the Mountain Garden Club: A morning with Mary Ann Esposito!
- Mary Ann Esposito, creator of the PBS series Ciao Italia, will offer insights from her most recent cookbook, Ciao Italia: Plant, Harvest, Cook!
- Each attendee who purchases a ticket by Monday, March 25 will receive a copy of Ciao Italia: Plant, Harvest, Cook! at no additional charge.
- General seating. Doors open at 10 AM. VERY LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE CALL NEYSA AT 617-816 4642
- Community Event: CHAMBER MUSIC CLASS SPRING CONCERT – Frostiana and more
7pm • Majestic Theater- Mountain Top’s Monday night chamber music class plays Randall Thompson’s “Frostiana,” settings of beloved Robert Frost poems. The program includes other small-group pieces.
- Admission by donation. The cafe will not be open for this event.
TUE, April 16
- 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
- 10am-7pm • Jackson Library (more info: https://jacksonlibrary.org/)
- 2-5pm• Bartlett Public Library (more info: https://www.bartlettpubliclibrary.org/)
- CLERGY of the EASTERN SLOPE
12:30pm • Zoom- Local clergy gather for peer support, collaborative event planning and conversation
- Community Event: COMPOSTING: Turning Table Scraps into Garden Gold
7-8:30pm • Whitney Community Center- Learn practical tips for turning a year of vegetable, lawn and garden discards into rich compost using familiar garden tools, mostly free materials, and a bit of productive exercise. Topics will include different methods of backyard composting. Materials that are appropriate for maintaining an active pile. The importance of aeration, humidity and temperature, plus much more.
- Program is taught by Allan Brooks, composter with a wealth of hands-on knowledge to share
- FREE sign up at https://whitneyccprograms.com/
- Community MUSIC & EVENTS around town:
- Wildcat Tavern: Hoot Night facilitated by Jon Sarty • 7-9pm • $5 cove
- Ledge Brewing: Ping Pong Night • 5:30pm & Ledge Trivia Night • 6:30pm
WED, April 17
- YOGA with Anjali Rose
9am • JCC Parish Hall- Anjali Rose will be teaching yoga remotely for 6 qeeks and rhe class will meet in JCC parish hall
- $5 class charge
- Community Event: CANASTA GAMES
4-6pm • Old Red Library - Community Resource: LIBRARIES
- 2-5pm • Jackson Library (more info: https://jacksonlibrary.org/)
- 4pm • ORIGAMI & YUMMY TREATS
- 12-6pm• Bartlett Public Library (more info: https://www.bartlettpubliclibrary.org/)
- 2-5pm • Jackson Library (more info: https://jacksonlibrary.org/)
- Community MUSIC & EVENTS around town:
- Wildcat Tavern: Trivia• 7-9pm • $5 cover
Sept 19-25: Events with JCC and around Town
Deacons, fitness, naturalist-led walk, zumba, concerts, C3 conversation, spongy moth program, worship with guest Rev Gordon Rankin, and more!
MON, Sept 19
- Community Event: MINDFULNESS YOGA (sponsored by Whitney Community Center)
5-6pm • Zoom.- Participate using the following Zoom link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/vpcvfuyvpz0qE8qjoq4CKx2aWyea8CmPGg - Starting Monday, September 19th and running Mondays to November 21st. 5-6 pm.
- Taught by Anjali Rose.
- FREE for Jackson Residents.
- Participate using the following Zoom link:
TUE, Sept 20
- Community Resource: LIBRARIES
Summer reading programs: Oceans of Possibilities. See links below for more info.- 10am-7pm • Jackson Library
Contact the library for additional help: 603.383.9731 or by email: staff@jacksonlibrary.org. For more info: http://jacksonlibrary.org/ - 2pm-5pm • Bartlett Library
More info: https://www.bartlettpubliclibrary.org/
- 10am-7pm • Jackson Library
- Community Events: HOOT NIGHT
- Wildcat Tavern: Jonathan Sarty hosts • 6-8:30pm
- DEACON MEETING
7pm • Zoom link and password required
WED, Sept 21
- FITNESS CLASS with Laurie McAleer
9:30am • JCC Parish Hall
Gentle fitness class for all ages and abiliites. All welcome. Free!
PLEASE PARK away from the building for the next few weeks, while painting continues. - Community Resource: LIBRARIES
- 2pm-5pm • Jackson Library
Contact the library for additional help: 603.383.9731 or by email: staff@jacksonlibrary.org. For more info: http://jacksonlibrary.org/ - 12pm-6pm • Bartlett Library
More info: https://www.bartlettpubliclibrary.org/
- 2pm-5pm • Jackson Library
- Community Events: MUSIC AROUND TOWN
- Red Parka: Jeremy Holden • 4-7pm
THURS, Sept 22
- Community Event: NATURALIST LED HIKES in JACKSON
10am • Tin Mountain Site, Jackson, NH- Join Tin Mountain Conservation Center for weekly hikes at the Jackson Field Station property. Highlights include the summit of Tin Mountain, a tin mine on the property, and historic homestead, and a mountain pond. Tin Mountain’s naturalist will explain the historic use of the property, help identify plant species, and point out animal signs. These hikes are a great way to explore the lesser trod trails of the White Mountains and avoid the crowds. Participants of all ages welcome.
- Program fee of $15/person or $25/household for non-members; members are free.
- Space is limited and registration is required. Call 603-447-6991 or click here to register.
- Community Resource: LIBRARIES
- 10am-7pm • Jackson Library
Contact the library for additional help: 603.383.9731 or by email: staff@jacksonlibrary.org. For more info: http://jacksonlibrary.org/ - 2pm-5pm • Bartlett Library
More info: https://www.bartlettpubliclibrary.org/
- 10am-7pm • Jackson Library
- 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 Resource: AA MEETING
6pm? • JCC Parish House - Community Events: MUSIC AROUND TOWN
- Wildcat Tavern: Rafe Matregrano • 6-9pm
- Shannon Door: Dan Parkhurst • 6-8pm
- Community Event: SPONGY MOTHS & Other Invasive Insects
7pm. • Zoom link required.- Presented by Tin Mountain’s Wendy Scribner.
- FREE for Jackson Residents.
FRI, Sept 23
- Community Event: ZUMBA with DOTTI
- 8:15am * Whitney Community Center
The class is $5 per person with no sign in. Also, bring your water, a small towel and a smile!!!! If you have any questions feel free to either text or call Dotti,: 978-790-3375.
- 8:15am * Whitney Community Center
- Community Resource: LIBRARIES
- 2pm-5pm • Jackson Library
Contact the library for additional help: 603.383.9731 or by email: staff@jacksonlibrary.org. For more info: http://jacksonlibrary.org/
- 2pm-5pm • Jackson Library
- C3: COCKTAILS & CHRISTIAN CONVERSATION
5pm • Zoom link and password required.- Join us for cocktails and discussion of this week’s scripture with art
- Community Event: MAJESTIC CAFE CONCERT – Hospers (bass guitar) with Don Davis (sax)
7pm • Majestic Theater, Conway Village
Info and tickets: https://mountaintop.ludus.com/index.php- Walk-ins are welcome, but space is limited; reservations are recommended to guarantee your seat. $10 per person cover charge. Wine, beer, & cocktails are available. Doors open at 6:30 pm, music starts at 7pm. Admission is limited to those 18 and older unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
- Community Events: MUSIC AROUND TOWN
- Wildcat Tavern: Al Shafner • 6-9pm
- Shannon Door: Sheehan & Holden • 6-9pm
- Red Parka Pub: Diana’s Bath Salts • 8-11pm
- Shovel Handle Pub; Ryan St Ongue • 5:30-8:30pm
SAT, Sept 24
- Community Resource: LIBRARIES
- 10am-2pm • Jackson Library
Contact the library for additional help: 603.383.9731 or by email: staff@jacksonlibrary.org. For more info: http://jacksonlibrary.org/ - 11am-3pm • Bartlett Library
More info: https://www.bartlettpubliclibrary.org
- 10am-2pm • Jackson Library
- Community Event: MUSIC, STORIES & Too Much Fun Show.
7-9:30 pm. • Whitney Community Center.- Presented by the Friends of the Jackson Public Library.
- For tickets go to: https://jplfriends.square.site
- Community Event: GARDEN STAGE CONCERT – Joanathan Sarty Band
7-9pm • Wildcat Tavern - Community Events: MUSIC AROUND TOWN
- Shannon Door: Sheehan & Holden • 7-10pm
- Red Parka Pub: Big Picture Band • 8-11pm
SUN, Sept 25
- INTERFAITH GATHERING
8am • Old Red Library or Zoom link and password required.- Join us for poetry, conversation, and prayer.
- WORSHIP with guest Rev Gordon Rankin
10:30am • JCC (in-person & zoom)- Zoom link and password required.
- Message: Rev Gordon Rankin
- Music Sharon Novak
- Community Event: QUARRY QUERY WALK (Tin Mountain Program)
10am-Noon • Albany, NH- Take a trip back in time on this exploration of the TMCC quarry, its history and the quarrying process. All ages welcome.
- Program Fee: $15/person or $25/household; members are free! Register online here. Walk ins welcome.
- Community Events: MUSIC AROUND TOWN
- Shannon Door: Ryan St Onge • 6-9pm
- Red Parka Pub: Blue Sunday with John Lackard Band • 4-7pm
- Shovel Handle Pub: Al Shafner • 5:30-8:30pm
TUE, MAY 25 – MON, MAY 31 (Memorial Day Weekend)
TUE, May 25
- Community Event: LISTEN Book Study Group
9:30am • Zoom link required. (link required – email jcchurch@jacksoncommunitychurch.org for the necessary info). Ecumenical study series begins this week. Sue Davidson from the Conway United Methodist Church leads this group and she has a few copies of the book available for purchase ($9).- Listen by Rueben P. Job is a 40-day experience created to offer help to those new to prayer, those with a daily prayer routine, and those whose lives seem too busy to pray. With a focus on listening prayer and prayer as a two-way conversation, the experience will assist individuals and groups in building and deepening a personal prayer practice and spiritual discernment.
- Community Event: CHAIR YOGA
10am • Zoom (pre-registration required: Pre-registration link.)
Free 6-week series/online class sponsored by the Friends of the Whitney Center. Exercise is a key component of a happy, healthy life at any age. If you are looking to create a stronger back or core, needing to stretch from head to toe, well grab a chair and a yoga strap and prepare to explore body strength, mobility and flexibility as this class/series will support you in healthy habits. Includes exercises for strengthening, mobility and flexibility to bring health to the whole body from head to toe. Anjali Rose will guide you virtually in your own home. Dress comfortably, bring a water bottle, chair and yoga strap and commit to a healthier you. Upon registration, any other specifics will be sent to you. - CLERGY LUNCH
12:30-2pm • Zoom.
Meeting of Clergy of the Eastern Slope for peer work and community networking. Rev Gail attends. - Community Resource: LIBRARY for PICKUP or BROWSING by APPOINTMENT
2-6pm • Jackson Library
Pick up holds, print items, or book an appointment to stay on site and browse.
Request appointments: https://jacksonlibrary.simplybook.me/v2/.
Contact the library for additional help: 603.383.9731 or by email: staff@jacksonlibrary.org - Community Event: VIRTUAL YOGA
4:30pm • Zoom
The Friends of the Whitney welcome back yoga instructor, Anjali Rose to host virtual yoga. This yoga class is free to Jackson community residents and is designed for all levels to participate. Each person attending can register and upon registration will receive an email within 24 hours with the Zoom link for the class. It’s important to register as soon as you can and no later than 2pm on Tuesdays.- Register in advance for this meeting:https://us02web.zoom.us/…/tZclceGgqzIpHdXzJDVEGz…
- After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
- If you are new to yoga and have questions, please reach out to Anjali at: anjalirose15@gmail.com with questions.
- DEACONS MEETING
7pm • Zoom link required.
WED, May 26
- FITNESS with LAURIE McALEER
9am • JCC Parish House (in-person)
Join us for a free, gentle fitness class. Please let Laurie McAleer know you will attend. Masking and social distancing required. - Community Resource: LIBRARY for PICKUP or BROWSING by APPOINTMENT
2-5pm • Jackson Library
Pick up holds, print items, or book an appointment to stay on site and browse.
Request appointments: https://jacksonlibrary.simplybook.me/v2/.
Contact the library for additional help: 603.383.9731 or by email: staff@jacksonlibrary.org
THURS, May 27
- Community Event: BIRDING in JACKSON
7:30am • In-person in Jackson.
Advance registration required. Click here. Spring is here are so are the birds! Brush off your birding skills with Tin Mountain’s weekly bird walks Thursday mornings in Jackson. All birding levels. - Community Resource: LIBRARY for PICKUP or BROWSING by APPOINTMENT
2-6pm • Jackson Library
Pick up holds, print items, or book an appointment to stay on site and browse. Request appointments: https://jacksonlibrary.simplybook.me/v2/.
Contact the library for additional help: 603.383.9731 or by email: staff@jacksonlibrary.org - Community Service: WAY STATION SHIFT
1pm • Food pickup
2:30pm • Curbside package preparation
5pm • Shift at curbside with guests @ 15 Grove St, North Conway, NH
Rev Gail and JCC volunteers serve this weekly outreach to local homeless and housing-insecure residents.
FRI, May 28
- Community Resource: LIBRARY for PICKUP or BROWSING by APPOINTMENT
2-5pm • Jackson Library
Pick up holds, print items, or book an appointment to stay on site and browse.Request appointments: https://jacksonlibrary.simplybook.me/v2/. Contact the library for additional help: 603.383.9731 or by email: staff@jacksonlibrary.org - C3: COCKTAILS & CHRISTIAN CONVERSATIONS
5pm • Zoom link required. (link required – email jcchurch@jacksoncommunitychurch.org for the necessary info)
Conversation about this week’s scripture.
SAT, May 29
- Community Event: BIRDING in the BOG
7am -10am • Register in advance: Click here to register. Meet at G & S Store in Brownfield
(Takes place: May 22, May 29)
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. This year we are doing this a little different and are requiring advanced registration for this program to keep down group size. Click here to register. - Community Event: CRAFT & ARTISAN FAIRS
10am-4pm on Sat & Sun- Gibson Center
- Schouler Park in North Conway
- First Church in North Conway
- Community Resource: LIBRARY for PICKUP or BROWSING by APPOINTMENT
10am – 2pm • Jackson Library
Pick up holds, print items, or book an appointment to stay on site and browse. Request appointments: https://jacksonlibrary.simplybook.me/v2/. Contact the library for additional help: 603.383.9731 or by email: staff@jacksonlibrary.org
SUN, May 30
- INTERFAITH GATHERING
8am • Zoom link required. (link required – email jcchurch@jacksoncommunitychurch.org for the necessary info)
Join us for poetry, prayer and conversation. Zoom-only. - CHOIR PRACTICE
9am • Zoom link required. (link required – email jcchurch@jacksoncommunitychurch.org for the necessary info) - VIRTUAL WORSHIP & IN-PERSON – MEMORIAL DAY THEME
10:30am • Zoom link required. (link required – email jcchurch@jacksoncommunitychurch.org for the necessary info)- Join us for worship with music, scripture, prayer and reflection.
- Live music by Alan Labrie
- Message with Rev Gail Doktor
- Stay for virtual coffee hour (via Zoom only).
- Singing with masks in-person is now in practice for those who wish to join in.
- In-person attendance requires masks and social distancing.
- Service will also be live-streamed to website and Facebook (if technology supports this function on the day of event). Afterward, recordings of worship service will be posted to Facebook, Vimeo.com channel & Youtube.com channel.
- Community Event: CRAFT & ARTISAN FAIRS
10am-4pm on Sat & Sun- Gibson Center
- Schouler Park in North Conway
- Community Event: WILDQUACK DUCKRACE & FESTIVAL
8am – 4pm
Details: https://www.facebook.com/JacksonAreaCC/
MON, May 31 MEMORIAL DAY
- Any community events to be shared as publicized.
THIS WEEK plus CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE
with Jackson Community Church and Around Town
Mon, Dec 16 – Wed, Dec 25
MON, Dec 16
- SCOUTS
6pm • Jackson Community Church
TUE, Dec 17
- CLERGY LUNCH
12:30pm • North Conway, NH
Gathering of Mt Washington Valley clergy over lunch. - DEACONS
4pm • Jackson Community Church, 2nd Floor
Deacons meet to review worship plans and community care plans. - Multi-Church Event: LIGHT of the WORLD – Study Group
6:30pm • North Conway Community Center
Bring your copy of Amy-Jill Levine’s Light of the World and your own study Bible. Facilitated by Revs Sue Davidson, Gail Doktor, Ruth Shaver.
WED, Dec 18
- TUNE UP FITNESS with Laurie McAleer
9am • Parish House.
Fitness class. Free; open to public. Stretching and fitness workouts with certified fitness coach Laurie McAleer. Exercises can be adjusted to individual needs. - COUNCIL MEETING
7pm • Jackson Community Church, 2nd Floor
Meeting of church officers, staff and team and committee leaders to make decisions re church governance and mission. Preparations for January’s annual meeting.
THURS, Dec 19
- Community Service: WAY STATION
9am & 5pm • 15 Grove St, No Conway
Friends, members & staff of Jackson Community Church are among volunteers to staff these shifts. - YOGA with Anjali Rose
9am • 1st Floor, Parish House / Jackson Community Church. - Community Event: PAJAMA STORYTIME
10:30am • Jackson Public Library
Staff from the White Mountain Community Health Center will join us for a free giveaway of beautiful new PAJAMAs donated by Carter’s. We hope you will join us for stories, songs, activities and new pajamas! - AA
6:30pm • Jackson Community Church, 2nd Floor - BLUE CHRISTMAS
7pm • Jackson Community Church, 2nd Floor
Gathering with rituals for those living with grief & loss.
FRI, Dec 20
- PASTOR’S J-TOWN HOURS
7-9am • J-Town Deli
Come by for hot beverages, conversation and good food. Or make a date to go for a walk or meet privately by texting/calling Rev Gail’s cell @ 978.273.0308. - PASTOR’S DROP-IN OFFICE HOURS
9:30-11am • Jackson Community Church, 2nd Floor
Come by to talk. Or make a date to go for a walk or meet privately by texting/calling Rev Gail’s cell @ 978.273.0308. - Private Class: AVALANCHE CLASS
9am-5pm • Jackson Community Church
Class for back-country winter skiers and hikers to prepare for survival and response to avalanche conditions. - Community Event: FAMILY SOLSTICE (Longest Night) EVENT
5-6:30pm – Jackson Public Library
Includes guided night walks, bonfire, snacks, music, crafts, storytelling, and closing circle. Rain or shine. Organized by Tin Mountain Conservation Ctr, Jackson Library, Whitney Community Ctr, Jackson Grammar School & Jackson Community Church.
SAT, Dec 21
- Community Event: MARY HOWE MEMORIAL
2pm • Jackson Community Church
All welcome to attend the public memorial service for Mary Howe, followed by a reception. - Community Event: CHRISTMAS SOLSTICE CONCERT
7pm • Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Eastern Slope/UUFES (UU Church), 30 Tamworth Rd, Tamworth Corelli’s Christmas Concerto, excerpts from the Messiah, the Snowman by Blake, and more. Musicians: Chris Nourse, violin; Julia Howell, violin; Kate Vachon, flute; Amy Berrier, viola; Jenny Huang-Dale, cello. Free; donations accepted.
SUN, Dec 22
- INTERFAITH GATHERING
8am • Old Red Library
Come for poetry, prayer and conversation. - ADVENT WORKSHOP
9:15am • Jackson Community Churc - SUNDAY WORSHIP – ADVENT 4: LOVE & ANGEL’s SONG
10:30am • Jackson Community Church
* Advent 4: Love Candlelighting
* Message: Gail Doktor
* Solo: Alyssa Lachappelle singing music
* Instrumentalist: Alan Labrie
TUE, Dec 24: CHRISTMAS EVE
- CAROLS & CANDLELIGHT CHRISTMAS EVE WORSHIP
5pm • Jackson Community Church
Lighting of Advent candles, Christmas message, carol-singing, and candlelight service. Special music by harpist Dominique Dodge, soloist Becca Gottlieb, pianists Laurie Turley & Sue Titus Reid, Chris & Gia Osborne. - CAROLS & CANDLELIGHT CHRISTMAS EVE WORSHIP
10pm • Jackson Community Church
Lighting of Advent candles, Christmas message, carol-singing, and candlelight service. Special music by soloist Bob Carper, flautist Jeanette Heidmann & organist/pianist Alan Labrie.
WED, Dec 25: CHRISTMAS DAY
- STORY, PAJAMAS & BELLS CHRISTMAS MORNING SERVICE
10:30am – Jackson Community Church
Casual gathering in pajamas to tell a Christmas story with interactive roles for participants, plus carol-singing.
This Week: June 17-23
MON, June 17
- Community Event: HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES DISCUSSION
7pm • Whitney Community Center
Information and discussion session on housing issues in the Valley, recognizing the need for increased housing diversity in the Valley. Dr. Marianne Jackson will explain the new HomeShare program offered by the Gibson Center; George Reagan of NH Housing Finance and Victoria Laracy of MWV Housing Coalition will discuss design ideas for Accessory Dwelling Units; presented by Jackson Housing Opportunities Matter, a 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization established to facilitate increased housing diversity in the Town of Jackson. - Community Event: WAY STATION OPENS
5-9pm • First Official Shift
Way station volunteers run first formal shift of the new day resource center for homeless, housing-insecure and economically-challenged residents of Mt Washington Valley. Learn more.
TUE, June 18
- Community Event:PROMOTION, LAST DAY of SCHOOL & EARLY RELEASE for SUMMER VACATION
Jackson Grammar School
* 10:00am: Sixth Grade Promotion Ceremony (students moving up to middle school next year).
* 10:45am: Ribbon Cutting at the Legacy Pavilion
* 11:00am: BBQ sponsored by the PTO.
Families and community members welcome to join school community for promotion, ribbon-cutting and BBQ. RSVP to Susan Ross-Parent at 603-383-6861! - DEACONS
4pm • Jackson Community Church
Meet to discuss worship coverage.
WED, June 19
- Community Event: CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE
4:30-6pm • Hobbs Tavern, Ossipee
The NH Chapter of The Nature Conservancy is hosting a “Conservation Conversation” entitled Going Clean: Clean Energy Future. Facilitated dialogue open to anyone interested in contributing ideas or learning more about the future of energy in NH. If interested in carpooling (in an electric car, of course), please contact Laurie Gabriel @ 508-380-4797 or lagabriel@whitemountainpartners.net
THURS, June 20
- AA
6:30pm • Second Floor, Church - Community Event: JAZZ at the WHITNEY
7pm • Whitney Community Center
An evening of great jazz music with trio Craig Bryan, Al Hospers and Jarrod Taylor. Tickets at the door: $10/person and $20/family. - Community Event: STATE of the LOON
7-8pm • Nature Learning Center, Tin Mountain Conservation Center, Albany
Join Harry Vogel, Loon Preservation Committee, as he talks about this unique symbol of New Hampshire’s wild lakes and its special place in the hearts of New Hampshire residents. More info.
FRI, June 21
- UCC Event: FAMILY CAMP WEEKEND
Friday-Sunday • Horton Center
Rev Gail & Chris Doktor will be on-site from Fri-Sun as deans for this camp. More info or to register. - Community Event: LULA WILES with SUSIE BURKE & DAVID SURETTE
6pm • Stone Mountain Arts Center, Brownfield, ME.
Benefit concert for Mountain Top Music Center.
SAT, June 22
- UCC Event: FAMILY CAMP WEEKEND
Friday-Sunday • Horton Center, Pine Mountain
Rev Gail & Chris Doktor will be on-site from Fri-Sun as deans for this camp. More info. - Community Event: NATURALIST-LED BOAT CRUISE
4-5:30pm • East Shore Drive, Madison
Tin Mountain Conservation Center teams up with Fish Nerds Guide Service to offer 90-minute boat cruises on scenic Silver Lake in Madison, NH. Dates: 4pm Thursdays June 20, July 11, 18, 25, August 1, 8, 22, & 29. More info.
SUN, June 23
- INTERFAITH GATHERING
8am • Gazeboby Jackson Historical Society
Gathering led by Sandi Poor while Rev Gail is away at Horton Center. - WORSHIP
10:30am • Jackson Community Church
* Organ/piano by Alan Labrie
* Worship leadership & message by Mary Edes. - UCC Event: FAMILY CAMP WEEKEND
Friday-Sunday • Horton Center, Pine Mountain
Rev Gail & Chris Doktor will be on-site from Fri-Sun as deans for this camp. More info. - Ecumenical Worship: OPENING SERVICE for WHITE MOUNTAINS PRIDE WEEK
4pm • Nativity Lutheran, North Conway
Join several faith communities to kick-off the Pride Week with spiritual gathering organized by Clergy of the Eastern Slope. Rev Gail helps facilitate this service. More info on Pride Week events.