HISTORIC TRIANGLE GATHERING: 8am • SUNDAY, AUG 25
Meet at the Historic Triangle at corner of Wilson Rd & Black Mountain Rd in Jackson (in-person only)
This gathering recognizes the original site of the first church built in Jackson. Annual service and celebration organized by the Jackson Community Church and the Jackson Historical Society. Takes place rain or shine.
Highlights:
- Historical notes by Peter Benson
- Remembrance liturgy to honor the life of Warren Schomaker
- Event includes song, scripture, and interfaith readings
- Refreshments follow.
- Please bring a lawn chair in which to be seated.
- Parking is limited so share rides if possible.
Plaque at historic triangle commemorating original site of first church in Jackson.
Postcard showing intersection of Wilson and Black Mountain Roads.
Nov 3-Nov 7 with JCC and Around Town
FRI, Nov 3 – TUE, Nov 7
FRI, Nov 3
- Community Event: ZUMBA with Dottie
8:15am • Whitney Community Center, Jackson- $5/pp
- Community Event: NORDIC WALKING with Ellen Chandler8am • Valley Cross Road Parking Lot, Jackson
- Fridays – Intervals with poles (more like hill bounding)
- Here is a video link (sorry for the various ads) that explains Nordic Walking and “Moosehoofing”.
- This is a “meet up” type of activity, no charge.
- Needed equipment: ski poles are better than trekking poles, but don’t let pole-specificity get in the way of joining. I wear my “second best running shoes,” not the best because it can be wet and muddy; but light hikers work, too. Plus the usual sun and tick repellents.
- Ellen Chandler, Executive Director, JacksonXC, 603-383-9355, 603-867-8707 voice/text
- 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
2pm-5pm • Jackson Library- Contact the library for additional help: 603.383.9731 or by email: staff@jacksonlibrary.org
- Community Event: FIRST FRIDAY – Justin Ramos, “Solstice in Solitude”
11:30am • Majestic Cafe- All First Friday events are open to the public by donation, in keeping with Mountain Top Music Center’s mission of “enriching lives with music.”
- C3: COCKTAILS & CHRISTIAN CONVERSATION
5pm • Zoom- Join Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83028442916
- One tap mobile: +19294362866,,83028442916#
- Dial by your location: 929 436 2866, Meeting ID: 830 2844 2916
- Bring yo preferred beverage to the conversation about scripture and artwork inspired by the scripture.
- Community Event: ADVENTUREFEST (Tin Mtn program)
5-9pm • Ledge Brewing, Intervalle- Click HERE for more information.
- Enjoy the comforts of Ledge Brewing while listening to local adventurers share their explorations paddling, climbing and skiing in our second annual Adventure Fest. From navigating the waters of the Saco River to the snowfields of northwestern Canada and beyond, these intrepid Valley residents will share their experiences both near and far while exploring their role in these wild environments.
- Schedule:
- 5:30pm Wandering Through the World of Winter with Anders Morley
- 6:30pm Saco SUPedtion: Descending the Saco River with Mike Morin
- 7:30pm More: Life on the Edge of Adventure and Motherhood with Majka Burhardt
- Beer & food available for purchase from Ledge Brewing Co
- Community Events: MUSIC AROUND TOWN
- Wildcat Tavern: Al Shafner • 7-9pm • $5 cover
- Shannon Door: Chris Schalickn • 6-9pm
- Red Parka: TBA • 8-11pm
- Ledge Brewing (Intervale): Food for Bears • 6-8pm
- Shovel Handle Pub: Dan Aldrich • 5:30-8:30pm
- Community Event: FRIDAY NIGHT JAZZ: Michael Beling Trio with Michael Beling (B3 organ), Gary Gemmiti (percussion) & Barry Saunders (saxophone)
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 $10 per person cover charge.
- Doors at 6 pm; music at 7pm.
- Come in early and grab a panini before the music starts
SAT, Nov 4
- MEN’s BREAKFAST
7:30am • JCC Parish Hall- Come for breakfast prepared by chef Chris Doktor
- Enjoy conversation and relationship-building
- Community Event: JACKSON XC SKI SWAP & SALE
8am-1pm • Jackson Ski Touring Center, Jackson- JacksonXC’s Annual Ski Swap & Sale is your chance to purchase “new to you” gear and/or sell (on consignment) your old gear. There will be knowledgeable volunteers available to help with product selections.
- This is a fun time to get some good deals and also replace your unused gear with CA$H (we pay by check, 80% of the selling price).
- From off-track touring skis to racing skis, plus snowshoes and roller skis, it’s shaping up to be a very good sale.
- Do you have ski and snowshoe gear and accessories to sell? We offer two ways to register your items to sell:
- REFUGIA RETREAT
All Day • Maine- Church team participating in year-long Small Church resiliency cohort attends all-day retreat in Maine
- 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: CHILDREN’s CRAFT LET YOUR IMAGINATION TAKE FLIGHT – Owl Pastels
10am• Tin Mountain ature Learning Center, Albany- Explore the beauty and amazing talents of owls while we create pastel drawings. Using Tin Mountain’s owl mounts and photographs as our guides, we’ll study the characteristics of owls and the differences between them. Participants will learn to make various poses using simple shapes and identify and blend colors and shades to match each chosen owl. Let your creative talents take flight! No drawing experience necessary. Open to children age 6-12. Deb Ayers is an artist and retired longtime art teacher of the Mt. Washington Valley.
- Space is limited and registration is required. Call 447-6991 or click here to register online.
- Program fee: $5/member and $15/non-member.
- Community Event: MAJESTIC CAFE Saturday: Jon Deveneau & Al Shafner
7pm • Majestice Cafe- Info: https://www.conwaymajestic.com/cafe/
- An intimate 50-seat venue in the storefront next to the Majestic Theatre, the Majestic Cafe serves wine, beer, craft cocktails, non-alcoholic drinks and a small food menu with a close-up view on music from the region’s most creative performers.
- Walk-ins are always welcome, but space is limited
- Reservations are available to guarantee your seat and to indicate a seating choice.
- Doors at 6 pm; music at 7pm.
- Come in early and grab a panini before the music starts.
- 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 Events: MUSIC AROUND TOWN
- Wildcat Tavern: Jonathan Sarty Band • 7-9pm •
- Shannon Door: Mike & Becca • 6-9pm
- Red Parka: Bad Gravity • 8-11pm
- Ledge Brewing (Intervale): Bakery Band • 6-9pm
SUN, Nov 5
- INTERFAITH SERVICE
8am • Old red library in Jackson / zoom- Join us for poetry, prayer, and conversation.
- Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/142985761?pwd=T214WDhHRmxoYXE0dWRCNk53SFppQT09
- Option: Call on touch-tone phone: 929.436.2866, Meeting ID: 142985761, Password: 603603
- WORSHIP with guest Rev Sara Marean & All Saints Observance / Novembering & Communion
10:30am • Jackson Community Church & Zoom- Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/142985761?pwd=T214WDhHRmxoYXE0dWRCNk53SFppQT09
- Option: Call on touch-tone phone: 929.436.2866, Meeting ID: 142985761, Password: 603603
- Music by Sharon Novak
- Message by Associate Conference Minister of NH UCC Conference Rev Sara Marean
- All Saints theme
- Novembering to rememeber loved ones by name or with objects & images
- HOSPITALITY
11:30am • JCC Parish Hall- Hospitality after Church
- Community Event: HOME CONCERT with Rebecca Loebe
7pm • Privatre Home- he concert will take place in a private home in Hales Location, near North Conway, NH. Directions will be provided with ticket purchase. The concert includes light refreshments, and an opportunity to visit with Rebecca and other attendees.
- Tickets: https://www.conwaymajestic.com/
- Community Event: SLOW WALKING
2-3:30pm • Tin Mtn Conservation Center- Join us for a slow-paced walk that takes a closer look at the world around us and explores the Tin Mountain Conservation trails in Albany, NH. Outdoor highlights include an 1800s quarry, beaver pond and resident flora & fauna, while inside the Nature Learning Center you will find animal mounts and a gem & mineral collection. These leisurely investigations of the trails, and tour of the Learning Center are perfect for all ages; you are never too young or too old to have a new adventure
- Program Fee: $15/person or $25/household
- Members are free, so consider becoming a member!
- Register online here. Walk ins welcome.
- Community Event: OPEN HOURS @ Jackson Historical Society
1-3pm • Jackson Historical SocietyAlso 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
- Shannon Door: Mike & Becca • 6-9pm
- Red Parka: Blue Sunday with John Lackard Band • 5-8pm
MON, Nov 6
- Community Event: LIBRARY FOCUS GROUP (Community Participants)
- 5:50-8pm • Jackson Public Library
- The Library is forming a Community Focus Group to chart a path for the Library’s next five years, and is asking community members to help craft a plan that will ensure the Library meets the needs of the community. We are looking for 5-6 volunteers.
- The commitment would be to attend a meeting (about two hours ) near the start of the planning process. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, November 6 from 5:30-8:00 p.m. to be held at the Jackson Public Library. This meeting will be facilitated by an outside consultant. A light meal will be provided.
- If you are interested in learning more about possibly serving as a volunteer on the Community Focus Group, please contact Laurel Smith, laurel@jacksonlibrary.org
- 5:50-8pm • Jackson Public Library
- Community Event: CHAMBER MUSIC Class Fall Concert
7pm • Majestic Theater- Join Chris Nourse’s Monday night adult chamber music class for a concert of music from the middle ages to the Ragtime era, played by instruments in various combinations.
- Audience will be seated on stage with the performers for an up-close-and-personal experience.
- Free, but donations gratefully accepted on line or in person.
TUE, Nov 7
- Community Event: NORDIC WALKING – INTERVALS with POLES – with Ellen Chandler
8am • Valley Cross Road Parking Lot, Jackson - 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
- CLERGY LUNCH
12:30pm • Zoom- Local clergy convene for conversations, ecumenical event-planning, and peer support. Rev Gail attends.
- 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/- 11am• STORYTIME
- 2pm-5pm • Bartlett Library
More info: https://www.bartlettpubliclibrary.org/
- 10am-7pm • Jackson Library
- Community Event: MUSIC AROUND TOWN
- Wildcat Tavern: Hoot Night with Jonathan Sarty • 6-8:30pm
Weekend Events with JCC and around Town: FRI, Oct 6 – MON, Oct
FRI, Oct 6
- Community Event: PUMPKIN PEOPLE
Through Oct 31- Link for map and info: https://jacksonnh.com/events/jackson-pumpkin-people/
- Community Event: FALL POP-UP ART SHOW by Jackson Art Gallery
5-8:30pm • Wentworth Tent, Jackson- Join us for our 4th Annual FALL POP-UP ART SHOW & SALW at The Wentworth tent in the heart of Jackson Village, NH. This show will feature the work of 20+ artists. Fine art in oil, acrylic, pastel, watercolor & woodblock prints as well as hand blown glass, pottery,fine art prints and more!
- There will be an opening reception and “meet the artists” on Friday, Oct 6 from 5-8:30pm. Be the first to see the show.
- The show continues on Saturday, Oct 7 from 10am-6pm and on Sunday Oct 8 from 10am-5pm. Free and open to the public.
- Participating ARTISTS: Melanie Barash Levitt: oil; Terri Brooks: watercolor/ pastel; Jennie Blair: pottery; Matt Brown: woodblock prints; Connie DeFlitch: watercolor; Margaret Dries: acrylic; Celeste Fleming: watercolor; Sandra DeSano Pezzullo: oil; Janet Gill: pastel; Joelle Goff: oil; Linda Gray: oil; Michael Graves: oil; Rebecca Klementovich: acrylic; Valentina Kobilansky: oil; Debbie Mueller: oil’ Jessie Lozanski : oil; Mo Myra: watercolor;Chris Muzerall: oil/watercolor; Deb Samia: watercolor ; Molly Mundy: watercolor; CharlotteThibault: oil; Nathan Macomber: glass
- Community Event: FRYEBURG FAIR
Frybeurg Fairgrounds, Fryeburg, ME- Info and tickets: https://www.fryeburgfair.org/p/buy-tickets
- Community Event: SANDWICH FAIR
Sandwich, NH- Info and hours: https://www.thesandwichfair.com/
- Private: WEDDING REHEARSAL
4pm • Jackson Community Church - Community Event: FRIDAY NIGHT JAZZ: Mike Hathaway Quintet: Mike Hathaway, Jon Deveneau, Brian Hathaway, Marc & Brenda LaForce
7pm • Majestic Café- Info & tickets: https://www.conwaymajestic.com/
- $10/pp
- Every Friday night, enjoy jazz, blues, and more in the intimate setting of the Majestic Café. More details above at “learn more”.
- Community Events: MUSIC AROUND TOWN
- Wildcat Tavern: Al Shafner • 7-9pm • $5 cover
- Shannon Door: Rafe • 6-9pm
- Red Parka: Rek’lis • 8-11pm
- Shovel Handle Pub: Michael Loughlin • 5:30-8:30pm
- Ledge Brewing (Intervale): Food for Bears • 6-8pm
SAT, Oct 7
- Community Event: PUMPKIN PEOPLE
Through Oct 31- Link for map and info: https://jacksonnh.com/events/jackson-pumpkin-people/
- Community Event: FALL POP-UP ART SHOW by Jackson Art Gallery
10am-5pm • Wentworth Tent, Jackson- Join us for our 4th Annual FALL POP-UP ART SHOW & SALW at The Wentworth tent in the heart of Jackson Village, NH. This show will feature the work of 20+ artists. Fine art in oil, acrylic, pastel, watercolor & woodblock prints as well as hand blown glass, pottery,fine art prints and more!
- The show continues on Sunday Oct 8 from 10am-5pm. Free and open to the public.
- Community Event: FRYEBURG FAIR
Frybeurg Fairgrounds, Fryeburg, ME- Info and tickets: https://www.fryeburgfair.org/p/buy-tickets
- 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
- Private: WEDDING
3-5pm • Jackson Community Church - Community Event: MAJESTIC CAFE PERFORMANCE: Jon Deveneau, Tom Rebmann, & Moe Baillargeon
7pm • Majestic Cafe- Info & tickets: https://www.conwaymajestic.com/cafe/
- Community Event: M&D PLayhouse’s MURDER on the ORIENT EXPRESS
- 7:30pm • Eastern Slope Inn, Conway
- MUSIC AROUND TOWN
- Shannon Door: Mike & Becca • 7-10pm
- Wildcat Tavern: Jonathan Sarty • 6:30-9pm – $5 cover
- Red Parka: Rek’lis • 8-11pm
- Ledge Brewing (Intervale): Diana’s Bath Salts • 6-9pm
SUN, Oct 8
- INTERFAITH SERVICE
8am • Old red library in Jackson / zoom- Join us for poetry, prayer, and conversation.
- Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/142985761?pwd=T214WDhHRmxoYXE0dWRCNk53SFppQT09
- Option: Call on touch-tone phone: 929.436.2866, Meeting ID: 142985761, Password: 603603
- PET BLESSING
9:15-9:45am • Gazebo by Historical Society- Community invited!
- Meet at the gazebo by the Historical Society.
- Bring your animals (on leash, in backpack, or via some contained method, or in a photo, or simply by name) to receive a blessing
- Offering healthy treats (with owner permission)
- Held annually in honor of the upcoming Feast Day of St Francis of Assisi.
- Blessing facilitated by Jackson Community Church
- WORSHIP @ JCC
10:30am • Jackson Community Church & Zoom- Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/142985761?pwd=T214WDhHRmxoYXE0dWRCNk53SFppQT09
- Option: Call on touch-tone phone: 929.436.2866, Meeting ID: 142985761, Password: 603603
- Music by Sharon Novak
- Message by Rev Gail Doktor
- HOSPITALITY
11:30am • JCC Parish Hall- Hospitality after Church
- Community Event: PUMPKIN PEOPLE
Through Oct 31- Link for map and info: https://jacksonnh.com/events/jackson-pumpkin-people/
- Community Event: FRYEBURG FAIR
Frybeurg Fairgrounds, Fryeburg, ME- Info and tickets: https://www.fryeburgfair.org/p/buy-tickets
- Community Event: SANDWICH FAIR
Sandwich, NH- Info and hours: https://www.thesandwichfair.com/
- Community Event: FALL POP-UP ART SHOW by Jackson Art Gallery
10am-5pm • Wentworth Tent, Jackson- Join us for our 4th Annual FALL POP-UP ART SHOW & SALW at The Wentworth tent in the heart of Jackson Village, NH. This show will feature the work of 20+ artists. Fine art in oil, acrylic, pastel, watercolor & woodblock prints as well as hand blown glass, pottery,fine art prints and more!
- The show continues on Sunday Oct 8 from 10am-5pm. Free and open to the public.
- Community Event: TIN MOUNTAIN SLOW WALKING
2-3:30pm • Tin Mountain Consevration Center, Albany- Join us for a slow-paced walk that takes a closer look at the world around us and explores the Tin Mountain Conservation trails in Albany, NH. Outdoor highlights include an 1800s quarry, beaver pond and resident flora & fauna, while inside the Nature Learning Center you will find animal mounts and a gem & mineral collection. These leisurely investigations of the trails, and tour of the Learning Center are perfect for all ages; you are never too young or too old to have a new adventure.
- Program Fee: $15/person or $25/household
- Members are free, so consider becoming a member!
- Register online here. Walk ins welcome.
- 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: HEART SONGS & CIRCLE SONGS – Community Sing
1pm • Majestic Theater- Singing in community with others is an embodiment of the universal need to connect and share with one another, and a direct path to wellness and joy. Through simple, original, a cappella songs, Heather and Bernice will gently and joyfully guide participants through a shared time of singing together.
- Tickets by donation: https://www.conwaymajestic.com/
- Community Event: M&D Playhouse’s MURDER on the ORIENT EXPRESS
3:30pm • Eastern Slope Inn, Conway - Community Event: COLD RIVER RADIO SHOW
6pm • Majestic Theater- Tickets and info: https://coldriverradio.com/#3d4e40d4-5be6-45bb-b573-e21d2b8f2c13
- Headlining Old Eleven; Singer/Songwriter Mehuman; Author Sarah Stewart Taylor; Local Spotlight Kenny Truhn; Host Jonathan Sarty and His Fabulous Cold River Radio Band: David Mattacks, Todd Baker, Mike Sakash and Joseph (Sonny) Barbato. Guest Guitarist Jarrod Taylor!C
- MUSIC AROUND TOWN
- Shannon Door: Jeremy Dean • 6-9pm
- Red Parka: Joe Winslow • 45-8m
- Shovel Handle Pub: Michael Loughlin • 5:30-8:30pm
MON, Oct 9 – Holiday (no school)
- Community Event: SANDWICH FAIR
Sandwich, NH- Info and hours: https://www.thesandwichfair.com
- Community Event: PUMPKIN PEOPLE
Through Oct 31- Link for map and info: https://jacksonnh.com/events/jackson-pumpkin-people/
This week and Labor Day Weekend with JCC and around town: TUE, Aug 29 – MON, Sept 4
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From Jackson eNews: Boston Post Cane awarded to Warren Schomaker
Boston Post Cane awarded to Warren Schomaker
The Jackson selectmen awarded Warren Schomaker the Boston Post Cane at their meeting July 27, 2021. In 1909 the Boston Post, in a publicity effort, sent 700 gold-headed ebony canes to towns in MA, RI, ME, and NH to be given to the oldest resident of the town. Most of the canes have been lost over the years, however Jackson still has its original cane, which is stored in the Town Office. A replica cane is given to the recipient.
Warren Schomaker, aged 97, was born in Sydney, Australia, on January 27, 1924. His mother, Ivy Emma Hill, was from Braidwood, New South Wales, Australia. His father, George, was born in 1885 in a covered wagon travelling west from Chicago on the trail to Oregon. His birth was registered in Seattle, Washington.
Warren came to America in 1945 and secured his first job with Stromberg Carlson, a maker of telephone equipment, in Rochester, NY. While in Rochester, Warren and a partner formed Utility Services, Inc. in 1955 to acquire its first small telephone company in Melvin Village, NH. More acquisitions were made in Indiana, Illinois, Minnesota, Montana, and South Dakota. In 1960 Warren and 2 partners formed Continental Telephone Corporation, later renamed Contel. During the next 10 years, more than 110 acquisitions were made in 42 states, Barbados, Trinidad/Tobago, Jamaica, Grenada, Grand Bahama, Quebec, and Ontario. Contel went public in 1964.
In 1996, Warren and Leslie moved from Kennebunkport to Jackson. Having been president of the Kennebunkport Historical Society, Warren was interested in joining the Jackson Historical Society. Under his leadership, with the help of many, accomplishments of the Society have been numerous and have placed it in the enviable position it holds today. Just a few accomplishments include:
- Getting 17 structures named to the National Register of Historic Places.
- Staging a year-long bicentennial celebration
- Helping the grammar school kids create a time capsule, which is stored at the Society
- Erecting the Korean War monument
- Creating the Memorial Walk to the Town Offices.
- Restoring the old snow roller across from the Wentworth
- Paying for the paving of the Old Town Hall (before the Society was using it) and purchasing the chairs now at the Whitney Center
- Restoring the Town Hall – new roof, upstairs egress, new siding, new wiring, general renovations
- Publishing numerous books of historic interest.
- Making 19th century White Mountain Art a focus of the society, with lectures, exhibitions, and art sales, and creating the Museum of White Mountain Art upstairs in the Town Hall.
- Commissioning a replica of the Town’s Boston Post Cane and having a case made for the original.
The stunning new library is a prime example of the Society working with other organizations and the entire community. The Society saved the timbers of the historic Trickey barn, which was scheduled to be demolished to make way for the Whitney Center, and stored them in trailers for a future use. They were later donated to the Town for the library. Building the library was a town-wide project with many people, young and old, involved. Once building plans were complete, Sam Harding was the general coordinator; Carrie Scribner mobilized the children; Michael Weeder was the master builder.
Anne Pillion noted “Warren Schomaker, through both his extraordinary vision and getting-it-done abilities, is a shining example of how one person can accomplish far-reaching and long-lasting community benefits. We thank Warren for his years of tireless work, generous support, valuable expertise, entrepreneurial leadership, and unsurpassed dedication on behalf of the Society and the Town of Jackson.”