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Events at JCC & around town: AUGUST 30 – SEPTEMBER 5 (Labor Day Weekend)

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Highlights of this week with JCC and around town through Labor Day Weekend: Nunsense w/ M&D Playhouse, Bach concert @ Majestic Theater, late summer wildflowers and other nature walks w/ Tin Mountain, arts & crafts fair & Gibson Center, worship w/ guest Rev Pojen Lee, music around town, and more!

TUE, Aug 30

  • Community Resource: LIBRARIES
    Summer reading programs: Oceans of Possibilities. See links below for more info.
  • Community Event: LATE SUMMER WILDFLOWERS
    10am – Noon • Jackson (location to be disclosed)
    • 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.
    • Join Executive Director, Lori Jean Kinsey, for a field exploration of late summer and early fall wildflowers in Jackson. We should see Joe Pye weed, goldenrods, asters, and turtleheads to name a few as well as some early fall bird migrants passing through. This is an easy hike approximately 2 miles in length.  Be sure to wear sturdy shoes and bring water.
  • Community Events: HOOT NIGHT
    • Wildcat Tavern: Jonathan Sarty hosts • 6-8:30pm

WED, Aug 31

  • FITNESS CLASS with Laurie McAleer 
    9am • Parish Hall
    Gentle fitness class for all ages and abiliites. All welcome. Free!
  • Community Resource: LIBRARIES
  • Community Events: MUSIC AROUND TOWN
    • Red Parka: Jeremy Holden • 4-7pm

THURS, Sept 1

  • 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
  • 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 Event: M&D Playhouse’ NUNSENSE
    7:30pm • M&D PLayhouse, North Conway
  • Community Events: MUSIC AROUND TOWN
    • Wildcat Tavern: Rafe Matregrano • 6-9pm
    • Shannon Door: Jeremy Dean • 6-9pm

FRI, Sept 2

  • 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.
  • ** FITNESS CLASS with Laurie McAleer  (no Friday classes this summer)**
  • Community Resource: LIBRARIES
  • Community Event: FIRST FRIDAY CONCERT – Peaceful Means – Leah Boyd and Heather Pierson
    Noon • Majestic Theater,  Conway Village
  • Community Event: MAJESTIC CAFE CONCERT – Tracy McMullen (sax) and Jed Wilson (piano)
    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.  
    • Tickets: https://mountaintop.ludus.com/index.php?step=seats
  • Community Event: M&D Playhouse’ NUNSENSE
    7:30pm • M&D PLayhouse, North Conway
  • Community Events: MUSIC AROUND TOWN
    • Wildcat Tavern: Al Shafner • 6-9pm
    • Shannon Door: Sheehan & Holden • 6-9pm
    • Red Parka Pub: Lazy River Riders •  8-11pm
    • Shovel Handle Pub; Randy Messineo •  5:30-8:30pm
  • Community Events: OUTDOOR CONCERT: The Silks
    7:30pm • Believe in Books Literacy Foundation Campus, Intervale
    • Come lsten to the music of The Silks. You’ll have your choice of a lawn ticket (BYO blanket or cushion) or a premium ticket (which includes the choice of an Adirondack chair), plus the sounds of “true grit rock & roll” to kick off your Labor Day Weekend celebrations.
    • Save your seat and book online! $20/Lawn Ticket: $20. Premium Ticket: $25. BIBLF member get $5 off any ticket (use code SCS22 at checkout). Doors open at 7pm.

SAT, Sept 3

  • Community Resource: LIBRARIES
  • Community Event: CRAFT & ARTISAN FAIR
    9am – Afternoon • Gibson Center grounds, North Conway
  • Community Event: M&D Playhouse’ NUNSENSE
    7:30pm • M&D PLayhouse, North Conway
  • Community Events: MUSIC AROUND TOWN
    • Shannon Door: Mike & Becca • 7-10pm
    • Red Parka Pub: Wooden Nickels • 8-11pm
    • Wildcat Tavern: Jeremy Dean • 6-8:30pm
    • Shovel Handle Pub: Michael Loughlin • 5:30-8:30pm

SUN, Sept 4

  • WORSHIP with guest preacher Rev POJEN LEE  including COMMUNION
    10:30am • JCC (in-person & zoom)
    • Zoom link and password required
    • Message: Rev Pojen Lee
  • Community Event: CRAFT & ARTISAN FAIR
    9am – Afternoon • Gibson Center grounds, North Conway
  • Community Event: BACH Mass in B Minor
    2:30pm • Majestic Theater, Conway Village
    • Presented jointly by Music in the Great North Woods and Mountain Top Music Center, this is the final performance of the Big Moose Bach Fest, which concludes its season with a performance of J.S. Bach’s monumental masterwork, the Mass in B Minor.
    • Doors and Majestic Cafe concessions open at 130 pm, music at 2:30 pm. Admission limited to those over 18 or accompanied by parent or guardian.  Reserved seat admission for the main stage of the newly renovated and air conditioned Majestic Theatre is $25 or $5 for those under 18. 
    • Special rate for groups of 10 or more! Call 603 447 4737, Mon-Thurs, 11 AM to 5 PM, to order. 
  • Community Event: M&D Playhouse’ NUNSENSE
    7:30pm • M&D PLayhouse, North Conway
  • Community Events: MUSIC AROUND TOWN
    • Shannon Door: Mike & Becca • 6-9pm
    • Red Parka Pub: Jeremy Holden • 4-7pm

MON, Sept 5 (Labor Day)

  • Community Event: CRAFT & ARTISAN FAIR
    9am – Afternoon • Gibson Center grounds, North Conway

Giving Tuesday

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Reminder about the church’s charitable partners.

INTERNATIONAL CAUSES
which our faith community supports through giving or volunteering:

  • Heifer International cards are available inside the church’s front entrance. You may take a card and make a donation (cash or check). Drop it in the wonderful church model made by Sandy Louis’ dad, which we’re using to collect these funds. Learn moreabout Heifer International.
  • Zimbabwe cards are available in the front of the church. These support partner faith communities and communal projects through the NH-Zimbabwe Ukama Partnership, including sister churches like JCC’s partner: Chikanga Church, City of Mutare, Zimbabwe. You can leave donations in the model church inside the front doors, or make an online donation: https://jacksoncommunitychurch.org/. Representatives from regions — including our churches — have traveled back and forth to establish strong ties between the partner faith communities.
  • Honduras Hope is a NH-based partnership with communities in Honduras. Church member Meg Phillips has traveled there several times to provide direct volunteer service in the communities and can answer your questions! Link to site for giving: https://www.hondurashope.org/donate

LOCAL CAUSES
the church supports financially and/or through volunteering. We respond to many local partners, so may not have included all such missions and initiatives here.

If you’re interested in learning more about our Missions team, contact the church: jcchurch@jacksoncommunitychurch.org

Health and wellbeing of our community from many angles:

Education and Environment:

  • Mountaintop Music provides music education and performances throughout the valley. Learn more and/or donate (or join): http://www.mountaintopmusic.org/
  • Jackson XC Ski Touring Foundation: This foundation maintains trails for XC skiing in Jackson, offers classes, provides affordable youth education and access for snow shoeing and XC skiing, and works with local nonprofits and landowners on conservation initiatives. Learn more and/or donate (or join):  https://www.jacksonxc.org/
  • Tin Mountain Conservation Center is a local partner in environmental education and preservation. They have sites in Jackson and Albany, offer programs regionally and in our classes and community centers, as well as on their own sites. Learn more and/or donate (or join): https://www.tinmountain.org/
  • Upper Saco Valley Land Trust is quietly preserving land throughout the region, including many local sites. Learn more and/or make a donation (or join): https://www.usvlt.org/
  • Appalachian Mountain Club is integral to the culture and conservation of the White Mountains. Learn more: https://www.outdoors.org/
  • Believe in Books works on literacy and performing arts in the valley and conserves land along the Saco: http://www.believeinbooks.org/

This Week @ JCC: MON, Nov 26 – SUN, Dec 2

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MON, Nov 26 – SUN, Dec 2
This week @ JCC: Wed – Fitness & Pastor’s Hours & Women’s Holiday Luncheon (Linda’s house) & Decoration Inventory; Thurs – Yoga & Hanging of the Greens (decorate church for Christmas); Sun – Interfaith Gathering (old library) & Choir Practice & Worship. Around town: Tue – Knitting (new library); Thurs – Documentary ‘Saving Snow’ (Tin Mtn Conservation Ctr); Fri – Age-Friendly Community health committee mtg (Gibson Center); Sat – Mini Book Sale (old red library). Plus … Save These Dates: Dec 9 – Community Christmas Caroling and Peace & Pizza Concert; Dec 16 – Christmas Pageant; Dec 19 – Peace Program (old red library)

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THIS WEEK: MON, Nov 5 – SUN, Nov 11

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 Jackson Community Church and Around Town
MON, Nov 5 – SUN, Nov 11

THIS WEEK @ JCC: Mon – Scouts; Tue – Pastor’s Drop-In Hours (Glen Ledge Corner Store); Wed – Tune-Up Fitness; Thurs – Yoga; Sun – Interfaith @ Gazebo, Choir Rehearsal, Worship with Veterans Day & Armistice Observances. COMMUNITY EVENTS: Mon – Legacy Pavilion (Jackson Grammar School); Tue – General Elections (VOTE); Wed – Housing Forum (Whitney Community Center) & Distinctive Photography (Jackson Library); Fri – Eastern Slope Ski Sale (North Conway Community Center); Sat – XC Consignment Sale/Ski Swap (Jackson XC Center) & Eastern Slope Ski Sale (No Conway Community Center) & Holding Difficult Conversations (Conway Library & Old Jackson Library); Sun – Holding Difficult Conversations (Whitney Community Center)

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Christmas-y Acts of Kindness

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DROP OFF 2018 CALENDARS for GIBSON CENTER

These calendars are collected and distributed to seniors through the Gibson Center, including delivery out to people receiving Meals on Wheels in their homes. Bring them to church and add them to the cardboard collection box in Parish Hall at the church.
SIGN UP to PROVIDE MEALS for MURPHY FAMILY

Due to the recent death of Mike Murphy, the community has resumed the Meal Train coordination again to help Amiee Murphy and her children through this time of transition and loss.

You can sign up to deliver meals using MealTrain link below; it keeps a calendar so that you can choose a date when the family isn’t covered for a meal. You can also watch this site for additional needs that the family might identify.

Open the Meal Train Plus

For more details, please contact Amanda Murphy 603-733-6132, or Susan Ross-Parent 603- 383-6861 (work phone at Jackson Grammar School) or 603-730-7572 (home).

COME CAROL to NEIGHBORS
(or connect a neighbor to receive carolers)

On Sunday, Dec 17 we plan to leave around NOON from the church for the second annual caroling outing to Jackson Village and Glen area. We sing for those who can’t get out or who might enjoy a little caroling cheer. We also leave them with a small poinsettia as a remembrance of the season.

If you have a neighbor to include on the caroling route, please send Jeanette Heidmannyour suggestions by mid-week with contact information; we’ll add them if possible. We contact folks ahead of time to make sure they will be home.

Note: we plan to carol in two groups on two routes. Please RSVP if you plan to carol, although we’ll welcome last-minute additions, too. Children, families, and adults all welcome to come sing!

Spread the word. For those who sang last year, it was one of the most memorable experiences of the season, if not the year.
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