This week and Labor Day Weekend with JCC and around town: TUE, Aug 29 – MON, Sept 4
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Event with JCC and around town – July 20-24: fitness, zumba, concerts, variety show, naturalist-led walks, cookbook piotluck, research open house, worship and more
WED, July 20
- FITNESS CLASS with Laurie McAleer
9am • Parish Hall
Gentle fitness class for all ages and abiliites. All welcome. Free! - 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
- Wildcat Tavern: Simon Crawford • 6-9pm
THURS, July 21
- Community Event: NATURALIST LED HIKES in JACKSON
10am • Tin Mountain Site, Jackson, NH
Thursdays 10am-12pm in July & August- 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: JUBILEE ARTS: LIVE at the FILLMORE (Allman Brothers Tribute Band)
6pm – Opening Act Christian Martin • 7ppm – Main . 7pm • Cranmore Mountain Resort- Info and tickets: https://arts-jubilee.ticketleap.com/
- Community Events: SEBAGO LONG LAKE MUSIC FESTIVAL (Mountain Top Music)
6:30pm (doors open) / 7:30pm Perfomace begins • Majestic Theater, Concey, NH
More info & ticketsL: https://mountaintop.ludus.com/index.php- The musicians of the celebrated Sebago Long Lake Music Festival perform Weber, Piazzolla, & Schumann
- Carl Maria von Weber (1786-1826): Trio for Flute, Cello, and Piano in G Minor, Op. 63 (1818-19) Astor Piazzolla (1921-1992): Histoire du Tango for Flute and Guitar (1985) Robert Schumann (1810-1856): Piano Quintet in E-Flat Major, Op. 44 (1842)
- Susan Rotholz, flute; Min-Young Kim, violin; Keiko Tokunaga, violin; Matthew Sinno, viola; Eliot Bailen, cello; Mihai Marica, cello; Oren Fader, guitar; Mihae Lee, piano
- Community Events: MUSIC AROUND TOWN
- Wildcat Tavern: Rafe Matregrano • 6-9pm
FRI, July 22
- 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
- ** FITNESS CLASS with Laurie McAleer (no Friday classes this summer)**
- 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 CONVERSATIONS
5pm • Zoom link & password required- Bring your adult beverage and your curiosity for a conversation about our sacred texts.
- Community Event: MAJESTIC CAFE CONCERT – Justin Ramos & Willow Carter
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 Event: FRIDAY NIGHT VERTICALS
7pm • Cranmore Mountain Resort
Let’s get vertical! Ski the Whites and Cranmore Mountain are hosting their 5th iteration of the Friday Night Vertical Series, which encourages runners and hikers of all abilities to conquer the slopes of Cranmore in summertime style. The group run to the top starts at 7pm, but those looking for a gentler ascent can always start their run/walk any time after 6pm. $5 registration fee per event. Register online today. Dates available throughout the summer. - Community Events: MUSIC AROUND TOWN
- Wildcat Tavern: Al Shafner • 6-9pm
- Shannon Door: Sheehan & Holden • 6-9pm
- Red Parka Pub: Rioley Parkhurst Project • 8-11pm
SAT, July 23
- PRIVATE MEMORIAL SERVICE
Noon • Jackson Community Church
Private family memorial service. The sanctuary and building will be reserved for this purpose. - Community Event: RESEARCH OPEN HOUSE (Tin Mountain program)
9am – Noon • Tin Mountain Conservation Center, Albany, NH
Come learn what the Tin Mountain research team do with their summers studying the forest and stream ecosystems of the Mount Washington Valley. We’ll be giving a bird banding demonstration, conducting some bird surveys, and collecting and identifying benthic macroinvertebrates. We’ll also have information about the results of our previous research and what we’ve learned from over 10 years of data collection. Our research interns will be eager to give insights into what their time working with bird and trout research has been like, and we’ll have information about our community science projects and how people can get involved. - 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: COOKBOOK POTLUCK
4:30pm • Jackson Public Library
More infoi: http://jacksonlibrary.org/visit/events/ - Community Event: JOSH & DUSTIN VARIETY HOUR
7:30pm ¶ Majestic Theater, Conway, NH- Live and in person! Original sketches, parody songs and one-liners, plus tribute sketches, special guest interviews, and music from local performers – all in the beautifully renovated Majestic Theater!
All proceeds from ticket sales go to Jen’s Friends Cancer FoundationProduced by Josh and Darin; sponsored by Mountain Top Music and others. Admission to limited to those over 18 or accompanied by parent / guardian. Doors and Majestic Cafe concessions open at 6:30 pm, the show at 7:30 pm. Livestream available. - More info & ticketsL: https://mountaintop.ludus.com/index.php
- Live and in person! Original sketches, parody songs and one-liners, plus tribute sketches, special guest interviews, and music from local performers – all in the beautifully renovated Majestic Theater!
- Community Event: GARDEN STAGE CONCERT: Jonathan Sarty Band
7pm • Wildcat Tavern Garden- Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-jonathan-sarty-band-tickets-360804324447
- Dinner reservations recommended: 800-228-4245 or 603-383-4245
- MUSIC AROUND TOWN
- Shannon Door: Willow Carter • 7-10pm
- Red Parka Pub: Echo Tones • 8-11pm
SUN, July 24
- INTERFAITH GATHERING (pavilion & zoom)
8am • Pavilion behind Whitney Community Center & Zoom- Zoom link & password required
- Join us for prayer, poetry & literature, and conversation.
- WORSHIP
10:30am • JCC (in-person & zoom)- Zoom link & password required
- Message: Rev Gail Doktor about Jesus’ Parables
- MUSIC AROUND TOWN
- Shannon Door: Mike & Becca • 6-9pm
- Red Parka Pub: Jeremy Holden • 4-7pm
THIS WEEK at JCC and AROUND TOWN: TUE, Mar 3 – SUN, Mar 8
Note: Rev Gail will be away with family for the upcoming weekend, due an extended family health concern. Gerry Tilton will provide guest preaching, church deacons will facilitate worship.
TUE, Mar 3
- CLERGY LUNCH
12:30pm • Brown Church
Clergy gathering to plan ecumenical events. Rev Gail attends. - Community Event: BOOK GROUP – Living on the Wind
4pm • Tin Mountain Conservation Center, Albnay, NH - Community Event: CRAFTERNOON
Noon • Jackson Public Library
Bring an unfinished craft to the library and work with others while you visit, too. - Community Event: BINGO for a CAUSE
6pm • Red Parka, Glen, NH
Benefits the Retired Service Volunteer Program (RSVP). More info. - LENTEN BIBLE STUDY GROUP
6:30pm • Starbucks, North Conway
Max Lucado’s book Jesus. Moves to Conway Public Library next week. Bring your own copy of the book. Runs through April 7.
WED, Mar 4
- 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. Weather-dependent; if school is cancelled, class is cancelled.
THURS, Mar 5
- 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. Weather-dependent; if school is cancelled, Way Station is closed. - YIN RESTORATIVE YOGA for the Mindful Body with Anjali Rose9am • Jackson Community Church
Note: 6 weeks $60. Contact Anjali Rose for more info. Weather-dependent; if school is cancelled, yoga is cancelled. - Community Event: TODDLER STORYTIME
10:30am • Jackson Public Library - Community Event: EVENING CRAFT-UP
4pm • Jackson Public Library
Bring an existing craft to do with neighbors at the library! - AA
6:30pm • Jackson Community Church, 2nd Floor - Community Event: MOUNTAIN SAFETY & RESCUE: Beyond the 10 Essentials
6pm • Tuckerman Brewing Company
More info. What happens when you do it all right and things still go wrong? Join this forum to hear stories from the front lines of accidents and adventures Includes: Snow Rangers, Mountain Rescue Service, Conway Fire Department, and NH Fish and Game. - Community Event: TANZANIA – Birds, Big Game and a Taste of Maasai Culture7pm • Tin Mountain Conservation Center, Nature Learning Center, Albany
Based on a Feb. 2019 trip to Tanzania, TMCC member and volunteer Charlie Nims will share his birding safari adventure through the Northern Circuit of Tanzania including Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti, finishing with a quick visit to Zanzibar. More info.
FRI, Mar 6
- Community Event: FIRST FRIDAY CONCERT – The Pete and Justice Show.
Noon • Brown Church, Conway Village.
Sponsored by Mountain Top Music. Performance in the tradition of Seeger and Guthrie, with Greg Huang-Dale and Tom Rebmann.
SAT, Mar 7
- Community Event: COASTAL BIRDS FIELD PROGRAM
7:30am • Meet at Tin Mountain Conservation Center’s Nature Learning Center to carpool
Heading to the coast of Maine in search of harlequins, scoters, eiders, long-tailed ducks, and mergansers. More info.
SUN, Mar 8
- INTERFAITH GATHERING
8am • Old Red Library
Come for poetry, prayer and conversation. Tish Hanlon facilitates the gathering this Sunday, since Rev Gail is out of town. - POP-UP CHOIR
10:10am • Jackson Community Church
Come learn songs early and help as song leaders for congregation. - SUNDAY WORSHIP
10:30am • Jackson Community Church
* Guest preacher: Gerry Tilton
* Music director & instrumentalist: Alan Labrie - Community Event: RACIAL JUSTICE CONVERSATIONS
3:30pm • Jackson Public Library
Fourth of 6-part series to hold conversations on racial justice and how our community can become more self-aware and active around this issue. Joint program sponsored by Jackson Public Library & Jackson Community Church. If you haven’t already joined us and want to attend, RSVP to learn what we covered in the earlier sessions and feel free to join us for as many conversations as possible! Free and open to public. Co-faciliatted by librarian Meredith Piotrow and Extravagant Welcome team member Claire Mallette.
THIS WEEK at Jackson Community Church and Around Town
TUE, May 7 – SUN, May 12
TUE, May 7
- WAY STATION LEADERSHIP MTG
11am • Way Station / Nativity Lutheran Church, No Conway
Planning meeting for next steps to prep for opening of facility. - CLERGY GROUP
12:30pm • Center Conway
Clergy group gathers for lunch and colleagial work. Rev Gail attends. - DAISY SCOUTS
2:45-4:30pm • Parish House, Jackson Community Church
WED, May 8
- PASTOR’S HOURS
7-8am • J-Town Deli
Come for caffeine, good food, and conversation. - Community Event: BREWING in NH
8:30pm • Jackson Public Library
Glenn Knoblock explores the fascinating history of New Hampshire’s beer and ale brewing industry from Colonial days, when it was home- and tavern-based, to today’s modern breweries and brew pubs. More info.
THURS, May 9
- 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: ECOFORUM – SMARTPHONE CITIZEN SCIENCE in the MOUNTAINS
Noon • Nature Learning Center, Tin Mountain Conservation Center, Albany
Do you take photos with your phone when out on the trails? Turn your mobile device into a reporting tool with iNaturalist and join other citizen scientists by documenting the flowering plants you observe on your next hike. By participating you can contribute to AMC’s Mountain Watch study. Join AMC staff science, Georgia Murray and Annie Evankow to learn more about the program, the results and how you can participate. - AA
6:30pm • Second Floor, Church - Community Event: CROWS and their WINTER ROOSTS
7pm • Nature Learning Center, Tin Mountain Conservation Center, Albany
Crows are intelligent and adaptable birds. Dana and Bob Fox will share what they have learned about 25,000 wintering crows over two years through detailed observation and much reading. They will share what crows do, don’t do and how they change their minds.
FRI, May 10
- 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.
SAT, May 11
- CHURCH SPRING CLEAN UP DAY
9am-Noon • Jackson Community Church
Wear work clothes, close-toed shoes or boots, bring work gloves, buckets, rakes, brooms, rags. Plan to work indoors or outdoors to clean up the grounds and interior of the church. - 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. Our final week will be via canoe!
SUN, May 12
- INTERFAITH GATHERING
8am • Gazebo by Jackson Historical Society - YOUTH & FAMILY
Come dressed for outdoor games or hike. RSVP Rev Gail if you plan to attend. - MOTHER’s DAY WORSHIP
10:30am • Jackson Community Church
* Organ/piano by Alan Labrie
* Worship leadership by Rev Gail Doktor
* Message by Tish Hanlon
THIS WEEK: Jan 2 – SUN, Jan 6
WED, Jan 2 (2019)
- PASTOR’S HOURS
7-8:45am • 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). - New Start Time: TUNE UP FITNESS with Laurie McAleer
9:30am • Parish House, Jackson Community Church. Fitness class. Free; open to public. - Community Note: PUBLIC SCHOOL RESUMES after holiday break.
THURS, Jan 3
- No class this week – resumes next week: FLOW & ALIGN YOGA with Anjali Rose
- AA
6:30pm • Second Floor, Church.
FRI, Jan 4
- 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) - PASTOR’S OFFICE HOURS
9-11am • Pastor’s Office, Second Floor. 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: AVALANCHE CLASS with XXX …
All day • Starts in Parish Hall, Jackson Community Church.
Registration required. Class to prepare back-country skiers, winter hikers and other athletes and professionals about avalanche conditions, preparedness and responses. 2-day class: indoor coursework and field work. More info: XXX … - Community Event: SOUP & SONGS BENEFIT CONCERT
6pm Doors Open / 7pm Concert Begins @ Conway United Methodist Church, 1626 E. Main St. Center Conway, NH- A Benefit Concert to Support Recovery Services in Mt. Washington Valley
- Featuring Music by Bennett & Perkins with Special Guest Taylor Whiteside
- Tickets available online.
- Come early for a potluck dinner featuring scratch-made soups and stews and pick your own hand-thrown pottery bowls crafted by local artisans.
SAT, Jan 5
- CARL FULLER MEMORIAL SERVICE & RECEPTION
Noon • Jackson Community Church.
Memorial service to honor the life of Carl Fuller, followed by reception at church. Open to the community; friends of the Fuller family welcome and encouraged to attend. - Community Event: BOREAL BIRD FIELD PROGRAM
8am – Noon • Meet at Grant’s Parking Lot in Glen, NH.
Join the Tin Mountain Bird Society for a winter birding adventure north of the notches. We will visit boreal birding hot spots off Trudeau Road outside Bethlehem. Dress warm. Bring your own binoculars or borrow ours. Call 603-447-6991 for reservations.
SUN, Jan 6 – Epiphany
- INTERFAITH GATHERING @ OLD LIBRARY
8am • Old Library. Hot beverages available. Come for poetry, literature, conversation and prayer. - CHOIR REHEARSAL
9am • Drop-in choir directed by Ellen Schwindt. All welcome to participate; come at 9am to warm up and learn the song. - WORSHIP with COMMUNION & SUNDAY SCHOOL
10:30am • Jackson Community Church.- Message: Rev Gail Pomeroy Doktor
- Communion
- Sunday School: Barry Chisholm
- Accompanist: Alan Labrie
- Choir director: Ellen Schwindt
- Community Event: NEAT YEAR, NEW YOU
7pm • Jackson Public Library
Join the Friends of the Jackson Public Library for their first program of 2019 with professional organizer Mia Whalley. Transform your home from chaos to composed. For more details, visit www.neatmethod.com. Free and open to public; suggested $5 donation is welcome to offset presenter expenses.
ICE CARVING COMPETITION
Mon, Jan 7 • 10am Start
Wentworth Inn Porch
Top carvers from around New England return for the 24th Annual Great Ice Carvers of New England Invitational Ice Carving Competition. Competitors allowed 3 hours to transform a 300-pound block of ice into a work of art. Event is open to the public. Awards ceremony takes place in the lobby of The Wentworth. For more info, contact Kim Labnon, Director of Sales at The Wentworth at 603-383-9700 or kim@thewentworth.com.
FAVORITE BOWL
Sun, Jan 13 • 4pm
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.
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.