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With JCC and around town: THURS, Nov 16 – SUN, Nov 19

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THURS, Nov 16

  • Community Resource: LIBRARIES
  • Community Service: WAY STATION SHIFT
    All Day • Way Station, 15 Grove St, No Conway

    • Volunteers open day resource center for showers, mail pickup, grocery distribution, more.
  • Community Event: NEW ORLEANS JAZZ FEST (film)
    2pm • Majestic Theater

    • The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, aka “Jazz Fest,” is the signature annual music and cultural event of the city and has been called America’s greatest festival. Celebrating the music, food, and arts and crafts of all of Louisiana since 1970, Jazz Fest is an essential showcase of the rich heritage of the region.
    • JAZZ FEST: A NEW ORLEANS STORY weaves together live performances on 14 stages and interviews from the 50th anniversary of the iconic festival, along with a wealth of archival documentary footage from the past half century. This film not only captures the Festival in all of its beauty and glory, but also delves deep into the rich culture of The Big Easy.
    • Featuring Bruce Springsteen, Jimmy Buffett, Katy Perry, Earth, Wind & Fire, and many others.
    • Multiple showings in the Majestic, by donation.
  • Community Event: INSIDE the DUNDEE FOREST
    6pm • Jackson Public Library

    • Jen Pribble and Mike Morin from the Upper Saco Valley Land Trust (USVLT) will share a presentation, Inside the Dundee Community Forest.  Join us to learn more about the flora and fauna within the forest and how conservation organizations balance recreation and habitat protection.
    • This program is free and all are welcome.
  • Community Event: EFFECTS of SPONGY MOTH LOCALLY
    7pm • Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81629103777

    • Have you ever wondered how Spongy moths affect forests in New Hampshire? Join former resident bird intern, Logan Anderson, as he walks through how Spongy moths affect forests and the birds that reside within them. We will learn about how these moths got here, the effects they have on stands, their disturbance role in our forests, and highlight changes in the populations of a few bird species found on Tin Mountain’s Albany campus.
  • Community Event: NEW ORLEANS NIGHTS: Heather Pierson and The Potboilers
    7pm • Majestic Theater Cafe, Conway

    • More 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.  Please note that on busy nights you may be seated at a table with another party.
    • Doors at 6 pm; music  at 7pm.   Come in early and grab a panini before the music starts.
  • MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT AROUND TOWN
    • Shannon Door: Jeremy Dean • 6-9pm
    • Red Parka: Bingo for Kiwanis Club •  5:30-7pm

FRI, Nov 17

  • 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
  • MOUNTAIN GARDEN CLUB’S AMARYLLIS SALE & PICKUP
    11am – 2pm • Parish Hall, Jackson Community Church

    • $20/bulb – available for sale the public
    • Members can pick up bulbs they ordered
  • Community Resource: LIBRARIES
    2pm-5pm • Jackson Library

  • C3: COCKTAILS & CHRISTIAN CONVERSATION
    5pm • Zoom

    • Join Zoom: password and link required
    • Bring yo preferred beverage to the conversation about scripture and artwork inspired by the scripture.
  • Community Events: MUSIC AROUND TOWN
    • Wildcat Tavern: Al Shafner’s Jackrabbit Twist Competition • 7-9pm • $5 cover
    • Shannon Door: Mitch Alden • 6-9pm
    • Red Parka: Rek’lis • 8-11pm
    • Ledge Brewing (Intervale): Marshall Cassell • 6-8pm
    • Shovel Handle Pub: Dellavalla Bluegrass Trio • 5:30-8:30pm
  • Community Event: NEW ORLEANS NIGHTS: Squeezebox Stompers
    7pm • Majestic Theater Cafe, Conway

    • More 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.  Please note that on busy nights you may be seated at a table with another party.
    • Doors at 6 pm; music  at 7pm.   Come in early and grab a panini before the music starts.

SAT, Nov 18

  • Community Event: NATURE CENTERPIECE for KIDS
    10am • Jackson Public Library

    • Create a birch bark centerpiece with objects found in nature. This program is for elementary-aged children. Limit of 12 participants.
    • Registration required, please click here or call 603-383-9731
  • Community Event: WINTER GREENS & WREATH-MAKING
    10am (full) & 1pm (spots available) • Tin Mountain Conservation Center, Albany

    • Create your own balsam wreath with Executive Director, Lori Jean Kinsey.  A variety of natural garnishes including milkweed pods, spruce, and pine cones will be used to decorate the wreaths.
    • Space is limited and registration is required. Call 447-6991 or click here to register online
    • Materials fee: $30/member, $40/non-member.
  • 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 Event: NEW ORLEANS NIGHTS – Glen David Andrews Band
    7:30pm • Majestic Theater

    • Glen David Andrews brings his band to the Majestic stage as the final event of New Orleans Nights. Check out the many other events in this five-day celebration!
      Doors and the Majestic Cafe open at 6:30; the Cafe offers fresh-made panini and charcuterie plates until 7, and beer, wine, craft cocktails, mocktails and soft drinks that may be taken to your seat in our special spill-proof cups.
    • Glen David Andrews, a native son and a beloved musician of New Orleans, is a warrior for cultural preservation at a time when indigenous traditions are being threatened in the city. His commanding voice and fierce trombone sound – both a powerful, emotional, and resonant blend of smoothness and grit – as well as his disarmingly honest manner, provide a musical experience that never fails to meet the moment. Glen’s music is packed with beauty, hard-earned truths, compassion, humor, anger, joy, and – most of all – hope.
  • Community Events: MUSIC AROUND TOWN
    • Wildcat Tavern: Jonathan Sarty • 7-9pm • $5 cover
    • Shannon Door: Mike & Becca • 6-9pm
    • Red Parka: Now Is Now • 8-11pm
    • Ledge Brewing: Jim McLaughlin Group • 6-9pm

SUN, Nov 19

  • INTERFAITH SERVICE
    8am • Old red library in Jackson / zoom

    • Join us for poetry, prayer, and conversation.
    • Zoom password and link required for remote participation
  • HARVEST POTLUCK BRUNCH CHURCH
    10:30am   • Jackson Community Church (no zoom session this week)

    • Bring a side dish to share; church will provide entree and beverages
    • Song & prayer to prepare us for a shared communal worship & conversation at our common table
    • Bring your 2024 pledge cards so that we may bless the bounty of our community and its commitment to the wellbeing of the church
    • Music by Sharon Novak
    • Appreciative Inquiry session (10:45am-12:45pm) will take place at our tables while we eat together, with leadership by Janet Bergman Wilkinson
  • Community Event: SLOW WALKING with TIN MOUNTAIN
    2pm • Tin Mtn Conservation 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.
  • THANKFUL in the MOUNTAINS
    5pm • Gibson Center

    • Gratitude swvice prepared and led by Clergy of the Eastern Slope with partiicipation from several churches and faith communities in the Mt Washignton Valley
    • Songs, readings, and shared gratitude ritual
  • 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: Mitch Alden • 6-9pm
    • Red Parka: Wicked Smart Horn Band • 5-8pm

Events with JCC and around town: OCTOBER 18-23

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TUE, Oct 18

  • Community Resource: LIBRARIES
    Summer reading programs: Oceans of Possibilities. See links below for more info.
  • Community Event: AUTUMN GOLD – Larch of North America
    7pm •  Tin Mountain Conservation Center, Albany
    • Program fee: **$5/person or $10/household for non-members; members are free
    • There are ten species of larch in the world, and all are found only in the northern hemisphere, including three species of larch in North America. Larch breaks all the rules. It is a conifer but not evergreen. It is considered a softwood, but the wood is hard. It has two distinct needle patterns on the same twig. It has a firewood heat value equal to or superior to many hardwoods. It grows best on moist, well-drained, upland soils but is usually found in swamps. We will discuss the natural history of larch, concentrating on the three North American species. We will learn why larch loses its needles in the winter, the best places to see the Autumn Gold spectacle in October, and other exciting facts about larch.
  • Community Events: HOOT NIGHT
    • Wildcat Tavern: Jonathan Sarty hosts • 6-8:30pm

WED, Oct 19

  • 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
  • Community Event: JACKSON LIBRARY BOOK GROUP
    4pm • Jackson Public Library

THURS, Oct 20

  • 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 Event: HAUNTED ACRE WOODS – The Freakshow Railroad Disaster
    7-10pm     (property gate will open at 6:30pm)• Believe in Books Campus
    • Info & tickets: http://www.believeinbooks.org/haunted-acre-wood.html
    • The only haunted, self-guided trail system in Northern New Hampshire.
    • Check your map, double check your batteries and plunge into the dark forest.
    • Groups will go out every 30 minutes, max 32 people per 30 minutes – select your time slot at checkout.
    • Not recommended for children under 14.
    • There will be a full bar (for 21+), non-alcoholic beverages and small snacks for purchase (cash and credit accepted).
  • Community Event: CANDLELIGHT VIGIL with Starting Point
    6pm • FLagpole @ Schouler Park North Conway 
    • Candlelight Vigil to Mark Domestic Violence Awareness Month
  • Community Events: MUSIC AROUND TOWN
    • Shannon Door: Dan Parkhurst • 6-8pm
    • Red Parka Pub: Anniversary Celebration with Al Shafner • 4-7pm

FRI, Oct 21

  • Community Service: WALK & WORK w/ Jackson XC Ski Touring
    8am-10am • Jackson XC Trails
  • 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
  • Community Resource: LIBRARIES
  • C3: COCKTAILS & CHRISTIAN CONVERSATION
    5pm • Zoom link required
    • Join us for cocktails and discussion of this week’s scripture with art
  • Community Event: MAJESTIC CAFE CONCERT – Jed Wilson, Scott Kiefner, Tom Gilmore
    6:30 pm • Majestic Theater Cafe, Conway, NH
  • Community Event: HAUNTED ACRE WOODS – The Freakshow Railroad Disaster
    7-10pm     (property gate will open at 6:30pm)• Believe in Books Campus
    • Info & tickets: http://www.believeinbooks.org/haunted-acre-wood.html
    • The only haunted, self-guided trail system in Northern New Hampshire.
    • Check your map, double check your batteries and plunge into the dark forest.
    • Groups will go out every 30 minutes, max 32 people per 30 minutes – select your time slot at checkout.
    • Not recommended for children under 14.
    • There will be a full bar (for 21+), non-alcoholic beverages and small snacks for purchase (cash and credit accepted).
  • Community Events: MUSIC AROUND TOWN
    • Wildcat Tavern: Al Shafner • 6-9pm
    • Shannon Door: Scott Baer • 6-9pm
    • Red Parka Pub: Now Is Now  •  8-11pm
    • Shovel Handle Pub; Bobby Sheehan•  5:30-8:30pm

SAT, Oct 22

  • Community Service: WINDOW DRESSERS Building Insulated Inserts
    Oct 22-Oct 25 @ Settlers Green
    • Sign up link: https://signup.com/go/psSeUnn
    • The Tin Mountain Energy Team is working with the non-profit Window Dressers to build simple, tight, pine frame insulation frames for leaky windows to cut down heat loss in winter. We are looking for volunteers to help construct frames as well as help wrap and finish them at our community build at Settlers Green on October 22-25. 
  • Community Resource: LIBRARIES
  • Community Event: AUTUMN GOLD – Eastern Larch at Pondicherry
    9am-3pm • Pondicherry National Wildlife Refug, Jefferson, NH
    • Advance registration required. Call 447-6991 or register online.
    • Program fee of $15/person or $25/household for non-members; members are free.
    • Whether you call it larch, tamarack, hackmatack, or Larix laricina, it is our only native deciduous conifer in New Hampshire. Learn about the natural and cultural history of larch trees by joining us for a five-mile scenic walk over easy terrain at the Pondicherry National Wildlife Refuge in Jefferson. October is the peak time to see Autumn Gold, the larch trees with a beautiful golden color that gives us a bonus foliage season. We expect to see and hear migrating waterfowl, late flowering plants, and maybe see a moose. Bring your binoculars, camera, water, lunch, and dress for the weather. We will visit historic Stanley Slide Brook, Cherry, and Little Cherry Ponds. Much of the five-mile hike will be on the Presidential Rail Trail.
  • Community Event: EXPLORE AUTUMN
    9-11am • Tin Mountain Conservation Center, Albany, NH
    • Program Fee: $15/person or $25/household; members are free!
    • Register online here. Walk ins welcome.
    • Fall is the perfect time to join Tin Mountain Conservation Center for an easy walk at the Rockwell Sanctuary. The maples should be on full display during an exploration of the property.
  • Community Event: HAUNTED ACRE WOODS – The Freakshow Railroad Disaster
    7-10pm     (property gate will open at 6:30pm)• Believe in Books Campus
    • Info & tickets: http://www.believeinbooks.org/haunted-acre-wood.html
    • The only haunted, self-guided trail system in Northern New Hampshire.
    • Check your map, double check your batteries and plunge into the dark forest.
    • Groups will go out every 30 minutes, max 32 people per 30 minutes – select your time slot at checkout.
    • Not recommended for children under 14.
    • There will be a full bar (for 21+), non-alcoholic beverages and small snacks for purchase (cash and credit accepted).
  • Community Events: MUSIC AROUND TOWN
    • Shannon Door: Mike & Becca • 7-10pm
    • Red Parka Pub: Now Is Now • 8-11pm
    • Wildcast Tavern: Closed for private function

SUN, Oct 23

  • INTERFAITH GATHERING
    8am • Pavilion behind Whitney Community Center or Zoom link
    • Zoom link: required
    • Join us for poetry, conversation, and prayer.
  • WORSHIP
    10:30am • JCC (in-person & zoom)
    • Zoom link: required
    • Message: RevGail Doktor
    • Music Sharon Novak
  • Community Service: WINDOW DRESSERS Building Insulated Inserts
    Oct 22-Oct 25 @ Settlers Green
    • Sign up link: https://signup.com/go/psSeUnn
    • The Tin Mountain Energy Team is working with the non-profit Window Dressers to build simple, tight, pine frame insulation frames for leaky windows to cut down heat loss in winter. We are looking for volunteers to help construct frames as well as help wrap and finish them at our community build at Settlers Green on October 22-25. 
  • Community Event: SLOW WALKING w/ Tin Mountain
    10am  & 1pm • Tin Mountain Conservation Center
    • Continues: 9, 16, 23, 30 10-11:30am and 1-2:30pm
    • A slow-paced walk that takes a closer look at the natural world all around us. These leisurely investigations of the grounds are perfect for all ages. You are never too young or too old to take the time to look and listen.
    • Program Fee: $15/person or $25/household; members are free!
    • Register online here. Walk ins welcome
  • Community Event: HAUNTED ACRE WOODS – The Freakshow Railroad Disaster
    7-10pm     (property gate will open at 6:30pm)• Believe in Books Campus
    • Info & tickets: http://www.believeinbooks.org/haunted-acre-wood.html
    • The only haunted, self-guided trail system in Northern New Hampshire.
    • Check your map, double check your batteries and plunge into the dark forest.
    • Groups will go out every 30 minutes, max 32 people per 30 minutes – select your time slot at checkout.
    • Not recommended for children under 14.
    • There will be a full bar (for 21+), non-alcoholic beverages and small snacks for purchase (cash and credit accepted).
  • Community Events: MUSIC AROUND TOWN
    • Shannon Door: Rafe • 6-9pm
    • Red Parka Pub: Blue Sunday with Erin Harpe Blues Duo   • 4-7pm
    • Shovel Handle Pub: Randy Messineo • 5:30-8:30pm
  • Community Event: ARTFUL NOISE STRING QUARTET
    4pm • Little White Church, Eaton, NH
    • The concert is at 4:00 p.m. in the church on Sunday, October 23, 2022. Tickets are $20 per person ($10 for children under 18) and are available on the Event page at www.littlewhitechurch.com, at White Birch Books in North Conway, and at the Eaton Village Store. Tickets will also be available at the door (advanced purchase is preferred).

SUN, Oct 9

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  • INTERFAITH GATHERING
    8am • Pavilion or Zoom link & password required
    • Join us for poetry, conversation, and prayer.
  • WORSHIP
    10:30am • JCC (in-person & zoom)
    • Zoom link & password required
    • Message: Rev Gail Doktor
    • Sukkot themes
    • Music Sharon Novak
  • Community Event: GIBSON CENTER CRAFT FAIR
    10am-4pm •Gibson Center, No Conway, NH
  • Community Event: FRYEBURG FAIR
    7am • 10pm • Fryeburg, ME • Thru Oct 09, 2022
  • Community Event: SLOW WALKING with Tin Mountain
    10am  & 1pm • Tin Mountain Conservation Center
    • Continues: 9, 16, 23, 30 10-11:30am and 1-2:30pm
    • A slow-paced walk that takes a closer look at the natural world all around us. These leisurely investigations of the grounds are perfect for all ages. You are never too young or too old to take the time to look and listen.
    • Program Fee: $15/person or $25/household; members are free!
    • Register online here. Walk ins welcome.
  • Community Event: EREV SUKKOT CELEBRATION
    5pm -Sukkah Decoarating & 6pm – Service & Dinner • Bethlehem Hebrew Congregation • Bethlehem, NH
  • Community Events: MUSIC AROUND TOWN
    • Shannon Door: Mitch Alden • 6-9pm
    • Red Parka Pub: Tim Dion  • 4-7pm
    • Shovel Handle Pub: Mountain Music Series – Special Appearance By June Star from Baltimore • 5:30-8:30pm
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