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FAREWELL to TOMMY MULKERN: Calling Hours – Tue, 3-6pm @ Furber White & Memorial Service – Wed, 11am @ Our Lady of the Mountains

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Reminder to the community:

FAREWELL to TOMMY MULKERN

CALLING HOURS at Furber & White:
TODAY: Tuesday, March 26 • 3-6pm

MEMORIAL @ Our Lady of the Mountains
TOMORROW: Wednesday March 27 • 11am
followed by a gathering at the Shannon Door.

To HONOR TOMMY:
In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully asks that donations be made to any of the following:

  • The Timmy Mulkern Memorial Scholarship Fund, which provides scholarships to local students studying culinary arts or hospitality;
  • The Tom Mulkern Scholarship Fund of the McDonough Scholarship Foundation, which provides scholarship funds to students employed at golf courses in the Mt. Washington Valley;
  • or Partners in Health of Maine.

FULL Obituary:

Thomas M. Mulkern passed away peacefully in his home on March 14, 2024, at the age of 88.

Tommy was born Aug. 20, 1935, to Joseph P. Mulkern and Catherine Egan Mulkern, of O and 2nd St., South Boston. He moved with his family to Jackson, N.H., in 1953 and graduated from Kennett High School in 1954.

When his parents, Joe and Kay, purchased the Oak Lee Lodge in 1953, Tommy discovered his hospitality calling. He served in the Army from 1958 to 1960 and liked to say that he and Elvis kept New Jersey safe when they were both stationed together at Fort Dix, N.J.

He met the love of his life, Nora “Tess” Murphy, when she came to The Oak Lee on a ski trip, and they were married in 1964. They settled in Glen, N.H., and their four children came along soon after.

In 1976, Tommy and his amazing staff, with the help of Ernie Mallett, took a derelict golf course at the boarded-up Wentworth Hall and performed the arduous task of transforming it into the beautiful golf club that it still is today.

Tommy loved Ireland, as Galway was the birthplace of his four grandparents. He played golf in the old country many times and the Irish pub was his natural habitat. In the early ’80s, he completed his vision of turning the Oak Lee Lodge into a true Irish pub — changing the name to The Shannon Door Pub and featuring a young Irish singer named Marty Quirk. He worked day and night for many years to run the Pub and the golf club simultaneously — a labor of love that provided the opportunity to develop deep relationships with his wonderful team members and with thousands of patrons who became extended family.

He was an avid golfer and often had the privilege of playing at world famous courses and events, including an annual celebrity charity tournament with actor Gordon Clapp, where he befriended Red Sox MVP Fred Lynn, among various other famous sports figures.

Tommy always said “yes” when he was asked to help out — volunteering his time, energy and chef skills to countless charitable activities. He and Tess once traveled to Nicaragua with good friend Dr. Robert Bach on a surgical mission and for the dedication of a hospital built there through Dr. Bach’s medical mission, Partners in Health of Maine. He spent hours in surgery on that trip, observing and even helping out when called upon.

Tommy loved music and the way it united people in the Pub. He especially loved Irish music and was fortunate enough to call the famous Irish balladeer, Paddy Reilly, a dear friend. Tommy had a beautiful voice that he would share at rare and precious moments.

Throughout his life, he was a connector of people. He made fast friends with strangers wherever he went and loved to learn their stories. He could recall every encounter years later when he would see them again. Of all his attributes, the one people will remember most is how funny he was. He could find the humor in anything, and his quips and one-liners will be repeated for years to come.

Most of all, Tommy was devoted to his family. He is predeceased by his son Timmy Mulkern; his sister Katie MacDonald; and brother “Red” Mulkern.

He is survived by his wife Tess Mulkern; his sister Alicia Hawkes and her husband, B.J.; his children Kathleen Mulkern and her husband, Reed; Nora Mulkern Bean and her husband, Bob; and Danny Mulkern and his wife, Amy; his nephew Brendan Hawkes and his wife, Renée, and their children, Callum and Kathryn; his nephew Jono Mulkern and his wife, Rochelle, and children, Shea and Finnian; his grandchildren, Mae Van Rossum and her fiancée, Maddie Reis; Liam Van Rossum and his wife, Chantal; Finn Van Rossum; Emily Bean; Madeline Mulkern; and Eiley Mulkern; and his great-grandchildren, Samuel and Simon Van Rossum.

Calling hours will be at Furber & White Funeral Home in North Conway from 3 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 26, and a funeral will be held at Our Lady of the Mountains church in North Conway on Wednesday, March 27, at 11 a.m. He will be buried in Jackson, N.H., with his son, Timmy, at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully asks that donations be made to any of the following: The Timmy Mulkern Memorial Scholarship Fund, which provides scholarships to local students studying culinary arts or hospitality; The Tom Mulkern Scholarship Fund of the McDonough Scholarship Foundation, which provides scholarship funds to students employed at golf courses in the Mt. Washington Valley; or Partners in Health of Maine.

TUE, Mar 14 – SUN, Mar 19

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Third Week of Lent

TUE, Mar 14

WED, Mar 15

  • Community Event: XC SKIING & SNOWSHOEING with Jackson Ski Touring
    Trails Open • More info: https://www.jacksonxc.org/trail-report/
  • Community Event: DOWNHILL SKIING
  • Community Events: MUSIC AROUND TOWN
    • Red Parka: Win It Wed with Jon Sarty • 5-7:30pm
  • Community Event: TIN MOUNTAIN AUTHOR SERIES: Elizabeth Macalaster – War Pigeons
    • 7-8pm • Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82429794716
    • For more than seven decades, homing pigeons provided the U.S. military with its fastest most reliable means of communication. Originally bred for racing in the early 1800s, homing pigeons were later trained by pigeoneers to fly up to 60 mph for hundreds of miles, and served the United States for almost 75 years, through four wars on four continents. This book is the first complete account of the remarkable service that homing pigeons provided for the American armed forces, from its fledgling beginnings after the Civil War to the birds’ invaluable role in communications in every branch of the U.S. military through both World Wars and beyond. Join author Elizabeth Macalaster for a discussion of these extraordinary birds and the research that went into writing this book.

THURS, Mar 16

FRI, Mar 17 – St Patricks Day

  • NEW: FITNESS CLASS with Laurie McAleer
  • Community Event: ZUMBA with Dotti Aiello
    8:30am • Whitney Community Center
    • For more info, contact Dott: dottiaiello@gmail.com
    • Just a reminder that class is $5 per person with no sign in. Please bring the correct amount.  
    • Also, bring your water, a small towel and a smile and leave your inhibitions at home!
  • 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 Dotti Aiello
    9:30am • Whitney Community Center
    • For more info, contact Dott: dottiaiello@gmail.com
    • Just a reminder that class is $5 per person with no sign in. Please bring the correct amount.  
    • Also, bring your water, a small towel and a smile and leave your inhibitions at home!
  • Community Resource: LIBRARIES
  • Community Event: XC SKIING & SNOWSHOEING with Jackson Ski Touring
    Trails Open • More info: https://www.jacksonxc.org/trail-report/
  • Community Event: DOWNHILL SKIING
  • Community Event: FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS
    Black Mtn, Jxn
  • Community Resource: JACKSON SKI TOURING
    Info and Trail report: https://www.jacksonxc.org/trail-report/
    • Register now for Programs: 603-383-9355
    • Friday Sliders & Gliders: Jan – mid-March
  • Community Resource: LIBRARIES
    • 2pm-5pm • Jackson Library
      Contact the library for additional help: 603.383.9731 or by email: staff@jacksonlibrary.org
  • ST. PATRICK’S DAY 
    • Black Mountain:
      • $17 tickets all day
    • Red Parka 
      • Challenge Cup
      • 8am – 4pm 
    • Shannon Door
      • Doors open at 1:00pm.
      • Irish music starts from 1pm with Marty Quirk
      • Corned Beef and Cabbage and Takeout too!
  • C3: COCKTAILS & CHRISTIAN CONVERSATION 
    5pm • Zoom link and password required.
    • Bring your adult beverage and your curiosity for a conversation about our sacred texts.
  • Community Event: MAJESTIC CAFE CONCERT – Heather Pierson Duo
    7pm • Majestic Theater, Conway Village
  • Community Event: SECRET GARDEN by M&D Productions
    7:30pm • Eastern Slope Playhouse, North Conway
  • Community Events: MUSIC AROUND TOWN
    • Wildcat Tavern: Al Shafner • 6-9pm
    • Shannon Door: Marty Quirk • 6-9pm
    • Red Parka: Rek’lis • 8-11pm
    • Shovel Handle: Dan Aldrich • 6-9pm
    • Lostbo @ Black Mountain: Nathaniel Hintz • 3:30- 5:30pm.

SAT, Mar 18

SUN, Mar 19

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

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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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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.
  • ** FITNESS CLASS with Laurie McAleer  (no Friday classes this summer)**
  • Community Resource: LIBRARIES
  • 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
  • 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
  • Community Event: GARDEN STAGE CONCERT: Jonathan Sarty Band
    7pm • Wildcat Tavern Garden
  • 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

ASH WEDNESDAY
March 2, 2022
 

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ASHES-to-GO

  • Receive ashes and a blessing.
    • 8-10am: J-Town Deil
    • 10:15-11:30am: Autumn Nomad
    • Noon-1:30pm: Glen Ledge Deli McSheffreys North
    • 2-3:45pm: JCC sanctuary
    • 4-6pm: Shannon Door

ASH WEDNESDAY WORSHIP 

FRI, NOV 12- SUN, NOV 14

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SAT, Nov 12

  • UCC Event: STAR ISLAND AUCTION
    Nov 12-21 • Virtual
    More info and register to bid: http://starisland.org/starrynight/
  • WAY STATION BD of DIRECTORS RETREAT
    8-1pm • Conway, NH
  • Community Resource: LIBRARY OPEN
    10am-2pm • Jackson Library
    • Return to full hours of Tu&Th 10-7, W&F 2-5, Sa 10-2. We will continue to close on Sunday for the time being.
    • Masks and distance will be strictly required while in the building. If you’re unable to mask, you can still take advantage of our pickup or delivery service – simply let us know what you need.
    • One family at a time in the kids room.
    • Bathrooms and meeting room remain closed.
    • Contact the library for additional help: 603.383.9731 or by email: staff@jacksonlibrary.org
  • C3: COCKTAILS & CHRISTIAN CONVERSATIONS
    DELAYED START: ** 5:30pm ** Zoom link required.
    Read and discuss scripture, enjoy artwork inspired by the text, and relax with your favorite (adult) beverage at home over zoom. Note the delayed start time: 5:30pm!
  • Community Events: MUSIC AROUND TOWN
    • Wildcat Tavern: Al Shafner • 6-9pm
    • Shannon Door: Reklis • 6-9pm

SAT, Nov 13

  • UCC Event: STAR ISLAND AUCTION
    Nov 12-21 • Virtual
    More info and register to bid: http://starisland.org/starrynight/
  • Community Resource: LIBRARY OPEN
    10am-2pm • Jackson Library
    • Return to full hours of Tu&Th 10-7, W&F 2-5, Sa 10-2. We will continue to close on Sunday for the time being.
    • Masks and distance will be strictly required while in the building. If you’re unable to mask, you can still take advantage of our pickup or delivery service – simply let us know what you need.
    • One family at a time in the kids room.
    • Bathrooms and meeting room remain closed.
    • Contact the library for additional help: 603.383.9731 or by email: staff@jacksonlibrary.org
  • Community Events: MUSIC AROUND TOWN

SUN, Nov 14

  • INTERFAITH GATHERING
    8am • Old Red Library next to church (indoors) & Zoom link required.
    Poetry and conversation. Join us. Bring your own hot beverage on cold mornings!
  • CHOIR REHEARSAL
    9am • Zoom link required.
  • WORSHIP & IN-PERSON
    10:30am •  Zoom link required.
    • Join us for worship with music, scripture, prayer and reflection.
    • Live music by Alan Labrie
    • Message with Rev Gail Doktor
    • In-person attendance requires social distancing and masking for all attendees (additional precautions may be changed based on COVID stats and CDC guidelines).
    • Service will also be live-streamed to website and Facebook (if technology supports this function on the day of event). Afterward, recordings of worship service will be posted to Facebook, Vimeo.com channel & Youtube.com channel.
  • UCC Event: NORTH COUNTRY ASSOCIATION Annual Meeting
    3pm – Hosted by First Congregational Church, North Conway
    Rev Gail and JCC delegate(s) will attend this annual meeting.
  • UCC Event: STAR ISLAND AUCTION
    Nov 12-21 • Virtual
    More info and register to bid: http://starisland.org/starrynight/
  • Community Events: MUSIC AROUND TOWN
    • Shannon Door: Reklis • 6-9pm

MON, Nov 15

  • Community Event: DINE to DONATE at FLATBREAD (Tin Mountain)
    4-9pm • Flatbread, North Conway, NH
    Eat delicious pizza and support Tin Mountain – it’s a win-win! Here’s how it works – visit Flatbread on Monday 11/15 and a portion of all pizza sales will be donated to Tin Mountain.

STAR ISLAND AUCTION
Nov 12-21

QUILT AUCTIONAuction thru Mon, Nov 29

Also: DINE to DONATE on MON, NOV 29 4-9pm • Flatbreads in North Conway

  • Proceeds benefit the Way Station which serves the valley’s homeless and housing-insecure population
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