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.
- 1pm, 2:30pm, 4pm, and 5:30pm • AMC Highland Center (Bretton Woods, NH)
- Community Event: LOCAL EATERIES offer THANKSGIVING MEALS (many are booked)
- EAGLE MOUNTAIN HOUSE, Jackson, NH
- Reservations at Eagle Landing Tavern: http://bit.ly/DineatEMH
- WENTWORTH:, Jackson, NH
- Reservations required.
- https://www.thewentworth.com/cuisine/dining-room/
- 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.
- 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.
- 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- Reservations required. $69 per adult; $49 for children (12 and under).
- Menu: https://www.innatthornhill.com/thanksgiving-menu/
- For reservations, call the Inn at Thorn Hill & Spa at 603-383-4242.
- EAGLE MOUNTAIN HOUSE, Jackson, NH
FRI, Nov 25
- 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 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- Call or make online reservations: (603) 383-7101
- Booking rides in advance: https://book.peek.com/s/198a2165-e35f-41dd-9b44-d9021d1cf694/YwZEN
- Same day reservations must be made by phone.
- Community Event: JINGLE BELL CHOCOLATE TOUR SOLD OUT: Book your ride for next season: 978-580-0905.
- Info through Jackson Chamber of Commerce: https://jacksonnh.com/event/jingle-bell-chocolate-tour-5/ or Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JacksonAreaCC/
- 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
- 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: SLEIGH RIDES @ Nestlenook Farm
Nestlenook Farm, 66 Dinsmore Road, Jackson, NH- Call or make online reservations: (603) 383-7101
- Booking rides in advance: https://book.peek.com/s/198a2165-e35f-41dd-9b44-d9021d1cf694/YwZEN
- Same day reservations must be made by phone.
- Community Event: JINGLE BELL CHOCOLATE TOUR SOLD OUT: Book your ride for next season: 978-580-0905.
- Info through Jackson Chamber of Commerce: https://jacksonnh.com/event/jingle-bell-chocolate-tour-5/ or Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JacksonAreaCC
- 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- Call or make online reservations: (603) 383-7101
- Booking rides in advance: https://book.peek.com/s/198a2165-e35f-41dd-9b44-d9021d1cf694/YwZEN
- Same day reservations must be made by phone.
- Community Event: JINGLE BELL CHOCOLATE TOUR SOLD OUT: Book your ride for next season: 978-580-0905.
- Info through Jackson Chamber of Commerce: https://jacksonnh.com/event/jingle-bell-chocolate-tour-5/ or Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JacksonAreaCC/
- Community Events: MUSIC AROUND TOWN
- Shannon Door: Mitch Alden • 6-9pm
- Red Parka Pub: Blue Sunday with Juke Joint Devils • 5-8pm
LENTEN RESOURCES
Acts of Kindness & Giving for Lent
(guides and calendars sourced from several organizations)
- Illustrated Lent for Families:
*Already printed and available* at front of church, which is always open. Or accessible as downloadable multi-page PDF with coloring pages, scriptures and activity guides. Due to licensing, the link will be sent by email to all church friends and members … if you want to participate, and didn’t receive this email already, sign up on this site to receive our email and we will forward the links to download the PDF files. Or email us directly for the link. - 40 Ways to Keep Lent Holy:
List from Rev Nadia Bolz-Weber’s blog. - Carbon Fast Calendar:
Sign up to receive daily messages/prompts on environmental acts of kindness for Lent. - Solidarity Lent Calendar:
(Includes acts of kindness and generosity and social justice. Download this calendar with acts of kindness and giving) or use their Lent Calendar App to participate - 40 Acts of Generosity Lenten Calendar:
Sign up to access and participate. - 100 Acts of Kindness for Kids:
Printable list.
Reflections and Meditations
- Coloring the Psalms Devotional Guide and Coloring Pages.
*Already printed and available* at front of church, which is always open. Or accessible as downloadable multi-page PDF files from Jackson Community Church’s website. Due to licensing, the link will be sent by email to all church friends and members … if you want to participate, and didn’t receive this email already, sign up on this site to receive our email and we will forward the links to download the PDF files. Or email us directly for the link. - UCC (United Church of Christ)’s Still Speaking Daily Devotional messages. Sign up to receive these.
- UCC (United Church of Christ)’s Still Speaking Podcast. Sign up for podcast
- Mindfulness Applications for computers and mobile devices from Thich Nhat Hahn’s Plum Village (in the engaged Buddhist tradition)
- Jan Richardson’s Painted Prayerbook blog entries
- Maren Tirabassi’s Gifts in Open Hands blog with daily Lenten posts
- Daily Meditations by Fr Richard Rohr, sign up to receive these
- Living Lent Daily: Ignatian Spirituality daily meditations for Lent . Sign up to receive daily email meditations and devotional activities.
- Social Justice Lectionary: Downloadable guide to readings and activities surrounding social justice issues. Extension of MLK Day initiatives.