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Events with JCC and around town: Fri, Oct 11 – Tue, Oct 15 (Indigenous Peoples Day/Columbus Day Weekend)

Fri, Oct 11 – Tue, Oct 15
(Indigenous Peoples Day/Columbus Day Weekend)

FRI, Oct 11

  • 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
    2-5pm • Jackson Library (more info: https://jacksonlibrary.org/)
  • Community Event: MAJESTIC CAFE FRIDAY NIGHT JAZZ: Al Hospers with Jarrod Taylor & Craig Bryan
    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
    • The Majestic Cafe has tables for parties of 2 and a limited number of tables for 3 or 4.  If you are a party larger than 4, some of your party will be seated at a different table.  Please note that on busy nights you may be seated at a table with another party.
  • C3: Cocktails & Christian Conversations
    5pm • Zoom

    • Prepare your favorite beverage and join us via zoom to discuss this week’s scripture
    • Zoom
      • Join Zoom Meeting (link required)
  • Community MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT around town:
    • Wildcat Tavern: Al Shafner • 6:30pm
    • Red Parka: My Cousins Band • 8-11pm
    • Shannon Door: Sheehan & Holden • 6-9pm
    • Ledge Brewing: Food for Bears  • 6-8pm
    • Shovel Handle: Ryan St Onge • 6-9pm
  • Community Resource: SLIDE DECK from NH EXECUTIVE COUNCIL Presentation
    • What’s the New Hampshire Executive Council? Slide Deck
    • For those of you who could not attend the Whitney Community Center’s What’s the New Hampshire Executive Council? program, you can Click Here to review the slide deck presented by Megg Acquilano of NH Together.
    • The New Hampshire Executive Council plays a significant role in New Hampshire decision making and planning, so take a few minutes to educate yourself before heading to the polls on November 5th.

SAT,  Oct 12

  • MENS’ BREAKFAST
    7:30am • JCC Parish Hall

    • Join us for delicious breakfast made by chef Chris Doktor plus good conversation and friendship
    • Open to friends and members of JCC
  • Community Event: FALL POP-UP ART SHOW
    10am-7pm • Wentworth Inn  Tent

    • Join us for our 5th Annual FALL Pop-Up Art Show this weekend at the at the Wentworth Inn Tent on Oct 12 & 13. 2024.
    • Open 10am-7pm on Saturday with our “meet the artists”reception from 5-7pm. The show continues on Sunday, Oct 13 from 10am-5pm.
    • Featuring the work from 18+ local artists with mediums in oils, acrylic, pastels, watercolor, mixed media, woodblock prints and more! Free and open to the public
  • Community Event: GIBSON CENTER CRAFT FAIR
    10am-5pm • Gibson Center, North Conway

    • Saturday the 12th & Sunday the 13th will be our final Craft Fair of the season.
    • If you haven’t purchased that special something for someone in your life, make sure you make it to the Craft Fair, from 10-5 on Saturday, and 9-4 on Sunday.
  • Community Resource: LIBRARIES
  • Community Event: OPEN HOURS @ Jackson Historical Society
    9am-3pm • Jackson Historical Society

  • Community EventL ATTITASH OKTOBERFEST
    11am-5pm • Attitash Mountain | Bartlett, NH

    • Price: $10.00 to $50.00—Age 6 and under are free.  / Get Tickets
      Oktoberfest returns to Attitash on October 12, 2024, at the Attitash Base Area. Make unforgettable memories as we celebrate the season. It features traditional Polka music from the world-renowned Eastern Sound Orchestra, authentic German fare, and a Biergarten. Oktoberfest features a wide variety of activities for kids and adults. Partake in a friendly competition of Stein Hosting and Keg Toss. Families can enjoy the dedicated Kinderplatz area. Stay tuned for more details!
  • Community Event: JONATHAN SARTY & NEW COUNTRY GENTLEMEN: A Nashville Revue
    7-9pm • Majestic Theater

    • Tickets:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-nashville-revue-tickets-1009299200077
    • Get ready for a night of country music, humor, history, and good ol’ fashioned fun at A Nashville Revue!
    • Join us at The Majestic Theatre for A Nashville Revue! Get ready to experience a taste of Nashville right here in town. This in-person event promises to be a night you won’t forget, celebrating the history and legendary heros of Early American Country Music as Jonathan Sarty and the New Country Gentlemen perform the music of Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, Kris Kristofferson, Willie Nelson, George Jones, Marty Robbins, Elvis Presley and others. Add this date to your calendars and get ready for a little taste of Nashville right in your backyard!
  • Community Event: NEXT STOP COMEDY NIGHT
    8pm • Ledge Brewing

    • Next Stop! – A Comedy Show Near You! Join us at Ledge Brewing Company for a brand new line-up of comedians every time! Next Stop Comedy brings top stand-up comedians to your favorite local venues! Each show features a novel line-up with acts seen on TV and heard on your favorite podcasts. Join us at Ledge Brewing Company in Intervale, NH! – 15 Townhall Rd, Intervale, NH 03845 For more info, check out our website! – nextstopcomedy.com*Formerly Boston Comedy Club
  • Community MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT around town:
    • Shannon Door: Mitch Alden • 7-10pm
    • Red Parka: Al Shafner • 8-11pm
    • Wildcat Tavern: Carlos Angelos Olmeda  • 7pm
    • Ledge Brewing: Next Stop Comedy Night •8pm

SUN, Oct 13

  • INTERFAITH GATHERING
    8am • Outside or indoor at Old red Library (weather determines location)

    • Join us for poetry, prayer, and conversation
  • CHOIR REHEARSAL with Dominique Dodge & Sharon Novak

    9:15am   • Jackson Community Church & Zoom

    • Choir-building this autumn: Oct 13, Oct 20 and Nov 3 (Sundays)
    • Come if you love to sing! All ages and skill levels wanted!
  • WORSHIP
    10:30am   • Jackson Community Church & Zoom

    • Join us for song, prayer, scripture and message
    • Livestreaming to Facebook & jxncc.org (church website)
    • Music by Sharon Novak
    • Theme: Sermon on the Mount
    • Message: rev Gail Doktor
  • HOSPITALITY following church
    11:30am • Parish Hall
  • Community Event: FALL POP-UP ART SHOW
    10am-5pm • Wentworth Inn  Tent

    • Join us for our 5th Annual FALL Pop-Up Art Show this weekend at the at the Wentworth Inn Tent on Oct 12 & 13. 2024.
    • Featuring the work from 18+ local artists with mediums in oils, acrylic, pastels, watercolor, mixed media, woodblock prints and more! Free and open to the public
  • Community Event: GIBSON CENTER CRAFT FAIR
    9am-4pm • Gibson Center, North Conway

    • Saturday the 12th & Sunday the 13th will be our final Craft Fair of the season.
    • If you haven’t purchased that special something for someone in your life, make sure you make it to the Craft Fair,
  • Community Event: RECOGNITION of VOLUNTEERS of the YEAR
    3pm • Bartlett Congregation Church, Bartlett

    • Valley Promotions recognizes several volunteers of the year
    • Our own Sue Carrigan will be recognized as a Way Station volunteer!
    • Come and celebrate our unsung heroes!
  • Community Event: AUTUMN EXPLORATION
    10-11:30 am, Tin Mountain Conservation Center, 1245 Bald Hill Road Albany
  • Community Event: OPEN HOURS @ Jackson Historical Society
    1-3pm • Jackson Historical Society (Also open by appointment.)

  • Community Event: FALL GENRE Author Series with White Birch Books – Author Kristyn J Miller
    • Free
    • Kristyn Miller – Fall Author Series with White Birch Books at the Pope Memorial Library, 3 pm    Meet the author at the library, enjoy a book talk and then cross the street to Chef’s Bistro for a novel signature cocktail and more conversation with the author.
    • For more information, call 603-356-2961 or info@whitebirchbooks.com
  • Community MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT around town:
    • Shannon Door: Dan Parkhurst & Rafe  • 6-9pm

MON, Oct 14 – Indigenous Peoples’ Day / Columbus Day

  • Town offices closed
  • Community MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT around town:
    • Shannon Door: The Family Van  • 6-9pm
TUE Oct 15
  • CELEBRATION of LIFE for Jean Melczarek
    2-6pm • Red Parks

Events with JCC and around town: Sat, June 1 and Sun, June 2

SAT,  June 1

  • Community Event: Mountain Garden Club PLANT SALE
    Morning • North Conway Community Center
  • Community Event: ALICE in WONDERLAND10am / 2pm / 6pm • Majestic Theater, Conway (Arts in Motion)
    • Arts in Motion and Project SUCCEED created a unique opportunity for students participating in after-school theater programming. Each school’s production of “Alice in Wonderland” will be performed at the Majestic
    • John Fuller students will be performing at 10 a.m.,
    • Conway Elementary performing at 2 p.m. and
    • Pine Tree at 6 p.m.
    • Tickets are available to reserve at artsinmotiontheater.com at no cost
  • Community Resource: LIBRARIES
  • Community Event: IMARI & SAHARA DESERT DANCERS with M&D Playhouse
    7pm • Eastern Slope Inn Playhouse

    • Info and tickets: https://www.mdplayhouse.com/
    • All seats: $20
    • Once upon a time, in a mystical land far away, there existed a magical lantern that held the power of a thousand Kings and Queens.  One day, a group of beautiful Moroccan Goddesses danced in unison with golden veils and costumes of shimmering gold, and behold, the magic lantern appeared.  And so the journey begins….the Goddesses will use the enchantment of dance to bring the lantern to it’s rightful home in the Valley of the Kings, across the Nile from Luxor, Egypt.

SUN, June 2

  • INTERFAITH SERVICE
    8am • Old Red Library (or outside if weather permits)

    • Come for poetry, conversation, and prayer
  • WORSHIP with RECOGNITION of UPCOMING GRADUATES & COMMUNION
    10:30am   • Jackson Community Church & Livestream to Facebook & jxncc.org – which also appears on jxncc.orgwebsite).Worship through zoom is discontinued, watching livestream is now the way to connect.

    • Music by DellaValla Bluegrass Trio
    • Message by Autumn Verran with Rev Gail
    • Recognition of upcoming graduates
    • Communion
  • HOSPITALITY following church
    11:30am • Parish Hall
  • Community Event: Joyce ANDERSEN & Harvey REID with The Knotty Pine Boys
    4pm • Majestic Theater

    • Andersen & Reid are treasures of American acoustic music, known for their surprisingly versatile solo performances as well as their peerless duet singing and instrumental interplay. For this performance, they will share the stage with their stellar band of Seacoast musicians, the Knotty Pine Boys. Andersen & Reid take you on a tour of Americana & folk with guitars, violin and autoharp, plus their crackerjack pedal steel player and rhythm section, in this show put together especially for the Majestic Theatre audience.
    • Info and tickets: https://www.conwaymajestic.com/
  • Community Event: OPEN HOURS @ Jackson Historical Society
    1-3pm • Jackson Historical Society (Also open by appointment.)

  • Community MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT around town:
    • Shannon Door: Mike & Becca • 6-9pm
    • Red Parla: Blues Sunday with Bonnie Edwards and Practical Cats • 4-7pm
    • Inn at Thorne Hill: Mel Stiller -The Piano Man- Sing Along• 6-8pm

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
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Community MUSIC & EVENTS around town:
    • Wildcat Tavern: Trivia• 7-9pm • $5 cover
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