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
- 10am-2pm • Jackson Library (more info: https://jacksonlibrary.org/)
- 11am-3pm• Bartlett Public Library (more info: https://www.bartlettpubliclibrary.org/)
- 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.
- 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 Event: LIMMER FEST
5pm • Ledge Brewing- Join us as we celebrate the legacy of Limmer Boots, the iconic hiking boot company that is just down the road!
- Join in on a group hike then gather at Ledge for the after party. For info on group hikes go to the event Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1512862242773020/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22discovery_top_tab%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D
- Live music from the Hickory Horned Devils, Mr. Twister Pretzel truck, Delicious local beers and gourmet tacos from Chef Jason at the Ledge Taco Bar. Vendors and prizes.
- $5 suggested donation at the door.
- Community Event: OPEN HOURS @ Jackson Historical Society
1-3pm • Jackson Historical Society- Also open by appointment.
More info: https://www.jacksonhistory.org/
- Also open by appointment.
- Community MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT around town:
- Wildcat Tavern: Jeremy Dean • 7-9pm – $5 cover
- Shannon Door: Greg Walsh • 7-10pm
- Red Parka Pub: Blue Matter • 8-11pm
- Inn at Thorne Hill: Mel Stiller -The Piano Man- Sing Along• 6-9pm
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.)- More info: https://www.jacksonhistory.org/
- 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
May 20th: PLANT SALE 9am-Noon
9th Annual Fundraising Plant Sale @ Jackson Community Church: rain or shine!
Saturday May 20th
9am-12
These sunny days are cajoling the greenery out of the ground and turning our thoughts to plants we can put in the ground!
If you are fortunate enough to have an abundance of hearty, healthy perennials that need dividing; extra seedlings started, or a healthy houseplant that needs to be re-homed, please consider donating to our sale!
We have pots up for grabs under the stairway at the church, and starting next week feel free to leave your donated plants under there.
We can help divide plants, or pick up items if needed. Please identify all plants dropped off.
ALL proceeds support displaced persons needing shelter and assistance here in the MWV and internationally.
For questions call / text Gloria Hutchings.
This Week: Tue, May 22- Sun, May 27
Highlights: Tue, 5/22 – women’s group, wisdom study group, Wed, 5/23 – pastor’s hours, fitness, Thurs, 5/24 – yoga, drop-off items for estate sale, Camden’s Crusaders fundraiser @ Red Parka, Fri, 5/25 – drop off donations for estate sale / set up, Sat, 5/26 – plant sale & estate sale & library book sale , Sun, 5/27 – interfaith @ gazebo, worship @ church with Memorial Day moment plus community events
This Week: May 8 – 13 at Jackson Community Church
TUE, May 8
- Community Event:
SPRING EPHEMERAL WILDFLOWER WALK
2:45 – 5pm, Meet at Diana’s Bath Parking Lot, car pool to Humphrey’s Ledge.
Tin Mountain Conservation Center director (and church friend) Lori Kinsey leads this wildflower walk in search of Spring Beauties, Trilliums, Trout Lilies and more. This is a moderately strenuous hike, the terrain on Humphrey’s Ledge is steep, hilly, and rocky: sturdy boots are highly recommended. To be notified about this walk and others like it, contact Donna Dolan at Tin Mountain Conservation Center.
WED, May 9
- PASTOR’S DROP-IN HOURS
7-9am • J-Town Deli - TUNE UP Fitness with Laurie McAleer
9am • Parish Hall, Jackson Community Church
Free. Men and women join fitness trainer Laurie McAleer for a gentle, introductory fitness class for beginners. Wear comfortable clothing, sensible shoes, and bring a bottle of water. Also bring a ski pole and a small ball and hand weights. Men and women both welcome to come try this class. Laurie will lead a fitness class that can be customized to each person’s abilities, and help improve overall wellbeing, as well as focusing on body areas. that may need additional support and care. - CUTTING PARTY for VETERANS CHRISTMAS STOCKINGS
10am – Noon • Fellowship Hall immediately after fitness class. Mission Committee is hosting: prepare the materials for veterans’ Christmas Stockings. People should bring sharp scissors and common pins if they have them. We expect to cut out the 60 stockings that morning, so the more the merrier. Once completed, these stockings go to the Pease Greeters group and are distributed incoming and outgoing military personnel at Pease Air Force Base.
THURS, May 10
- INTRODUCTORY YOGA with Anjali Rose
9am • Parish Hall, Jackson Community Church. Join instructor Anjali Rose for a gentle, introductory yoga class. Wear stretchy fitness clothing, bring a matt and a cushion/blanket if you have them. $10/class for 6 weeks. Scholarships available.
- YOGA & MEDITATION with Charlotte Doucette
3:30pm • Parish Hall. $10/pp fee. (Scholarships available) - AA
6-7pm • Church Library
SAT, May 12
- MEN’S GROUP
7:30 • Wentworth Inn
Come for breakfast and conversation with other men from the community. - Community Event: WOMEN BUILD with HABITAT for HUMANITY
5 Burgdorf Drive, Madison, NH
Please RSVP for this event to cheryletoneill@gmail.com, Cheryle O’Neill, MWV Habitat for Humanity Family Support Committee Member and Women Build 2018 Coordinator. No construction skills or knowledge are necessary; just your presence and enthusiasm. Our church has a team of volunteers going to work on this project.
SUN, May 13: MOTHER’S DAY
- INTERFAITH GATHERING
8am • Gazebo. Bring your hot beverages. Dress warmly. Gather for readings and spiritual conversation. - CHOIR REHEARSAL
9am • Jackson Community Church.
Drop-in choir. Join us to practice and sing during the service. - WORSHIP SERVICE
10:30am • Jackson Community Church.
Sermon: ‘First Sanctuary’
Guest leadership: Accompanist & choir director Alan Labrie
Note: Office administrator Joanne Turner is on vacation this week.
Upcoming Church & Community Service Projects
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WED, May 9: CUTTING PARTY for
PEASE GREETERS CHRISTMAS STOCKING PROJECT
* 10-Noon • Parish Hall, Jackson Community ChurchMission Committee is holding a Cutting Party to prepare the materials for veterans’ Christmas Stockings after Laurie McAleer’s 9am Tune Up fitness class. Bring sharp scissors and common pins if you have them. Expect to cut out 60 stockings. Once completed (they’re taken home to be assembled by the organizers), these stockings go to the Pease Greeters group and are distributed to incoming and outgoing military personnel at Pease Air Force Base.
- SAT, May 5: Community Event – VALLEY PRIDE DAY Litter Pick Up
* 8:30-10am • Whitney Community Center (other registration sites in different valley communities, see link below)
* 10am-Noon • Pick up litter along local roads; sites to be assigned during registration
* Noon-2pm • Celebrate @ Hampton Inn, No Conway
JCC friends and members can volunteer along with JCC’s team leader Fred Tompkins to help clean local roads by registering (same day registration) at the Whitney Community Center (other communities have different registration locations) to get gloves and bags and cleanup assignments, and then go out to pick up trash until noon. For more information on the entire event, and other locations to register and clean up, see the Conway Sun article. - SAT • May 12 – Community Event: HABITAT for HUMANITY’s WOMEN BUILD DAY
5 Burgdorf Drive,
Madison, NH
Please RSVP for this event to cheryletoneill@gmail.com, Cheryle O’Neill, MWV Habitat for Humanity Family Support Committee Member and Women Build 2018 Coordinator. No construction skills or knowledge are necessary; just your presence and enthusiasm. - FRI, May 25: SET UP for Estate Sale , Jackson Community Church
Afternoon/evening. Church and old library. RSVP to Rev Gail if able to help. - SAT, May 26: PLANT SALE, Outside Jackson Grammar School
* 7:30-9am • Set up tables and plants for sale outside Jackson Grammar School (near library book sale at Whitney Community Center)
* 9am-Noon • Plant Sale. Money earned from the plant sale will go to the emerging Homeless Teen Initiative c/o North Country Cares (also the umbrella organization for the Revolving Closet) - SAT, May 26: ESTATE SALE, Jackson Community Church
* 7-8am • Set up
* 8am-2pm • Jackson Community Church. The church “estate sale” will take place the same day as the plant sale, outsie of weather permits, indoors if necessary. Donated items (household goods, sports equipment, collectibles, kitchen items, tools) will be sold to benefit the church building and operations. RSVP to Rev Gail if able to help.