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Weekend Events with JCC and around Town: FRI, Oct 6 – MON, Oct

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FRI, Oct 6

  • Community Event: PUMPKIN PEOPLE
    Through Oct 31

  • Community Event: FALL POP-UP ART SHOW by Jackson Art Gallery
    5-8:30pm • Wentworth Tent, Jackson

    • Join us for our 4th Annual FALL POP-UP ART SHOW & SALW at The Wentworth tent in the heart of Jackson Village, NH. This show will feature the work of 20+ artists. Fine art in oil, acrylic, pastel, watercolor & woodblock prints as well as hand blown glass, pottery,fine art prints and more!
    • There will be an opening reception and “meet the artists” on Friday, Oct 6 from 5-8:30pm. Be the first to see the show.
    • The show continues on Saturday, Oct 7 from 10am-6pm and on Sunday Oct 8 from 10am-5pm. Free and open to the public.
    • Participating ARTISTS: Melanie Barash Levitt: oil; Terri Brooks: watercolor/ pastel; Jennie Blair: pottery; Matt Brown: woodblock prints; Connie DeFlitch: watercolor; Margaret Dries: acrylic; Celeste Fleming: watercolor; Sandra DeSano Pezzullo: oil; Janet Gill: pastel; Joelle Goff: oil; Linda Gray: oil; Michael Graves: oil; Rebecca Klementovich: acrylic; Valentina Kobilansky: oil; Debbie Mueller: oil’ Jessie Lozanski : oil; Mo Myra: watercolor;Chris Muzerall: oil/watercolor; Deb Samia: watercolor ; Molly Mundy: watercolor; CharlotteThibault: oil; Nathan Macomber: glass
  • Community Event: FRYEBURG FAIR
    Frybeurg Fairgrounds, Fryeburg, ME

  • Community Event: SANDWICH FAIR
    Sandwich, NH

  • Private: WEDDING REHEARSAL
    4pm • Jackson Community Church
  • Community Event: FRIDAY NIGHT JAZZ: Mike Hathaway Quintet: Mike Hathaway, Jon Deveneau, Brian Hathaway, Marc & Brenda LaForce
    7pm • Majestic Café

    • Info & tickets: https://www.conwaymajestic.com/
    • $10/pp
    • Every Friday night, enjoy jazz, blues, and more in the intimate setting of the Majestic Café. More details above at “learn more”.
  • Community Events: MUSIC AROUND TOWN
    • Wildcat Tavern: Al Shafner • 7-9pm • $5 cover
    • Shannon Door: Rafe • 6-9pm
    • Red Parka: Rek’lis • 8-11pm
    • Shovel Handle Pub: Michael Loughlin • 5:30-8:30pm
    • Ledge Brewing (Intervale): Food for Bears • 6-8pm

SAT, Oct 7

  • Community Event: PUMPKIN PEOPLE
    Through Oct 31

  • Community Event: FALL POP-UP ART SHOW by Jackson Art Gallery
    10am-5pm • Wentworth Tent, Jackson

    • Join us for our 4th Annual FALL POP-UP ART SHOW & SALW at The Wentworth tent in the heart of Jackson Village, NH. This show will feature the work of 20+ artists. Fine art in oil, acrylic, pastel, watercolor & woodblock prints as well as hand blown glass, pottery,fine art prints and more!
    • The show continues on Sunday Oct 8 from 10am-5pm. Free and open to the public.
  • Community Event: FRYEBURG FAIR
    Frybeurg Fairgrounds, Fryeburg, ME

  • 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
  • Private: WEDDING
    3-5pm • Jackson Community Church
  • Community Event: MAJESTIC CAFE PERFORMANCE: Jon Deveneau, Tom Rebmann, & Moe Baillargeon
    7pm • Majestic Cafe

  • Community Event: M&D PLayhouse’s MURDER on the ORIENT EXPRESS
  • 7:30pm • Eastern Slope Inn, Conway
  • MUSIC AROUND TOWN
    • Shannon Door: Mike & Becca • 7-10pm
    • Wildcat Tavern: Jonathan Sarty • 6:30-9pm – $5 cover
    • Red Parka: Rek’lis • 8-11pm
    • Ledge Brewing (Intervale): Diana’s Bath Salts • 6-9pm

SUN, Oct 8

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

  • PET BLESSING
    9:15-9:45am • Gazebo by Historical Society

    • Community invited!
    • Meet at the gazebo by the Historical Society.
    • Bring your animals (on leash, in backpack, or via some contained method, or in a photo, or simply by name) to receive a blessing
    • Offering healthy treats (with owner permission)
    • Held annually in honor of the upcoming Feast Day of St Francis of Assisi.
    • Blessing facilitated by Jackson Community Church
  • WORSHIP @ JCC
    10:30am   • Jackson Community Church & Zoom

  • HOSPITALITY
    11:30am • JCC Parish Hall

    • Hospitality after Church
  • Community Event: PUMPKIN PEOPLE
    Through Oct 31

  • Community Event: FRYEBURG FAIR
    Frybeurg Fairgrounds, Fryeburg, ME

  • Community Event: SANDWICH FAIR
    Sandwich, NH

  • Community Event: FALL POP-UP ART SHOW by Jackson Art Gallery
    10am-5pm • Wentworth Tent, Jackson

    • Join us for our 4th Annual FALL POP-UP ART SHOW & SALW at The Wentworth tent in the heart of Jackson Village, NH. This show will feature the work of 20+ artists. Fine art in oil, acrylic, pastel, watercolor & woodblock prints as well as hand blown glass, pottery,fine art prints and more!
    • The show continues on Sunday Oct 8 from 10am-5pm. Free and open to the public.
  • Community Event: TIN MOUNTAIN SLOW WALKING
    2-3:30pm • Tin Mountain Consevration 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.
  • 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: HEART SONGS & CIRCLE SONGS – Community Sing
    1pm • Majestic Theater

    • Singing in community with others is an embodiment of the universal need to connect and share with one another, and a direct path to wellness and joy.  Through simple, original, a cappella songs, Heather and Bernice will gently and joyfully guide participants through a shared time of singing together.
    • Tickets by donation: https://www.conwaymajestic.com/
  • Community Event: M&D Playhouse’s MURDER on the ORIENT EXPRESS
    3:30pm • Eastern Slope Inn, Conway

  • Community Event: COLD RIVER RADIO SHOW
    6pm • Majestic Theater

    • Tickets and info: https://coldriverradio.com/#3d4e40d4-5be6-45bb-b573-e21d2b8f2c13
    • Headlining Old Eleven; Singer/Songwriter Mehuman; Author Sarah Stewart Taylor; Local Spotlight Kenny Truhn; Host Jonathan Sarty and  His Fabulous Cold River Radio Band: David Mattacks, Todd Baker, Mike Sakash and Joseph (Sonny) Barbato. Guest Guitarist Jarrod Taylor!C
  • MUSIC AROUND TOWN
    • Shannon Door: Jeremy Dean • 6-9pm
    • Red Parka: Joe Winslow • 45-8m
    • Shovel Handle Pub: Michael Loughlin • 5:30-8:30pm

MON, Oct 9 – Holiday (no school)

THIS WEEK: May 21-26

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TUE, May 21

  • Community Event: VILLAGE BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT MEETING
    Noon • Snowflake Inn
    Note from eNews: “We are seeking interested members to join our Jackson Village Beautification Project. We need your input and help to get just the right look for our incredible Village. If interested, please contact the Chamber 603-383-9356 or Sue Ann Methot at the Snowflake – 603-383-8259. We are fortunate to have Carrie Scribner (dutch bloemen winkel) and Sandra Plourde (Christmas Farm Inn & Spa) on the committee.”
  • CLERGY GROUP
    12:30pm • No Conway
    Clergy group gathers for lunch and colleagial work.
  • DAISY SCOUTS
    2:45-4:30pm • Parish House, Jackson Community Church
  • DEACONS MEETING
    4pm • Second Floor, Church Library Room
    Meet to prepare worship plans and review pastoral care concerns in community.
  • Community Event: WHITE MOUNTAIN PRIDE CELEBRATION – PLANNING COMMITTEE
    7pm • The Cranmore Inn, No. Conway
    These meetings are open to anyone interested in supporting Pride in the Valley.  This committee meets to plan events for the 1st annual White Mountains Pride Celebration. More info.

THURS, May 23

  • Community Event: NORTHERN CARROLL COUNTY CARE PROVIDERS NETWORK
    9-11am • Tech Village, No Conway
  • 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.
  • AA
    6:30pm • Second Floor, Church

FRI, May 24

  • PASTOR’S DROP-IN HOURS @ JTOWN
    7-9am • JTown Deli, Jackson
    Come by to visit with Rev Gail or text/call to make a separate date: 978.273.0308.
  • 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.
  • Private Event: WEDDING REHEARSAL
    4pm • Jackson Community Church

SAT, May 25

  • Community Event: ALTON WEAGLE DAY
    8am – 5pm • Mt Washington Auto Road Alton Weagle had a passion for Mt. Washington. To show his passion, he climbed the Mt. Washington Auto Road in a number of unique ways: by car, on foot, walking backwards, blindfolded and finally pushing a wheelbarrow full of sugar…just to name a few. We invite you to dream up a “first ascent” of some kind and run the idea by us – you just may get invited to celebrate with us! Send us an email with your first ascent idea to info@mt-washington.com or contact the Mt. Washington Auto Road 603-466-3988.
  • 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.
  • Community Event: MEMORIAL DAY CRAFT FAIR
    10am – 5pm • Gibson Center & Schouler Park, North Conway.
  • CHURCH PLANT SALE
    9am – Noon • Old Red Library, Jackson
    Come choose from a large selection of locally grown perennials, annuals, seedlings, and houseplants to enhance your home and gardens! Proceeds from  plant sale support the distribution of cooking/heating stoves in the areas of Zimbabwe affected by the devastating hurricane Idai. **If you are fortunate enough to have an abundance of plants; perennials that need dividing,  extra seedlings, or a healthy houseplant looking for a new home…please consider donating to our sale!** If you need pots, please help yourself to the ones under the stairwell at the church. You can drop plants off by the Jackson Church (under the outside stairwell) starting Wed, May 22 – Sat, May 25. Questions? Email: gmcblutch@gmail.com
  • Private Event: WEDDING
    3pm • Jackson Community Church
    Rev Gail officiates.
  • Community Event: LIBRARY MINI-BOOK SALE
    11am-1pm • Old Red Library

SUN, May 26

  • INTERFAITH GATHERING
    8am • Gazebo by Jackson Historical Society
  • WORSHIP with MEMORIAL DAY OBSERVANCE
    10:30am • Jackson Community Church
    * Organ/piano by Alan Labrie
    * Worship leadership & message by Rev Gail Doktor
  • Community Event: MEMORIAL DAY CRAFT FAIR
    10am – 5pm • Gibson Center & Schouler Park, North Conway.
  • Community Event: WILD QUACK DUCK RACE & MUSIC FESTIVAL
    Morning • Pond & fields by Snowflake Inn.
    Duck tickets, music plus kids games, roaming train rides, face painting, local and visiting fair food vendors, ice cream, cake tasting. More Info.
    1:45pm • Big Ducks go down the river
    2pm • Regular & Olympic Ducks go down the river
  • Community Event: MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT with SEACOAST WIND ENSEMBLE
    7pm • Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center, Fryeburg Academy.
    Performance by the Seacoast Wind Ensemble, a Sousa-style 50-piece band, has been underwritten by Col. Karen and Lt. Col. Jim Umberger, Air Force Retired,. Free to the public; accepting donations to support future White Mountain Musical Arts concerts.

MON, May 27: Memorial Day!

THIS WEEK at Jackson Community Church and Around Town: WED, Jan 9 – SUN, Jan 13

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MON, Jan 8 & TUE, Jan 9

  • PASTORAL CARE
    Rev Gail traveled Monday-Tuesday with a community member to provide support during a medical emergency.

WED, Jan 9

  • ** Cancelled ** SNOW DAY:  TUNE UP FITNESS with Laurie McAleer ** Cancelled ** cancelled due to weather. This class follows the school’s weather conditions: when school is cancelled this class will aslo be cancelled. It resumes next week, if weather permits at 9:30am • Parish House.Fitness class. Free; open to public.
  • Private Event: WEDDING
    3:30 pm • Church Sanctuary
  • Community Event: WAY STATION TEAM MEETING
    6pm • Nativity Lutheran Church
    Organization leaders meet to take next steps to formalize relationship with Vaughan Center and coordinate MLK Day of Service: painting rooms at Nativity Lutheran for use by Way Station. Rev Gail attends.

THURS, Jan 10

  • PASTOR’S HOURS
    7-8:30am • Glen Ledge Corner Store. 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: NORTHERN CARROLL COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES ROUND TABLE 
    9am • Granite State University / Tech Village
    Rev Gail attends this forum as clergy and as a Way Station team leader.
  • FLOW & ALIGN YOGA with Anjali Rose
    9am • First Floor, Parish House / Jackson Community Church. Beginning stretch, flow and align yoga; safe for new practitioners.
  • Community Event: FAMILY TIME
    10:30am • Jackson Public Library
  • Community Event: KNITTING
    10:30am • Jackson Public Library
  • AA
    6:30pm • Second Floor, Church.
  • Community Event: EcoForum –  WHAT YOU NEED to KNOW ABOUT YOUR WELL WATER
    Noon • Tin Mountain Conservation Center’s Nature Learning Center.
    Abby Fopiano, NH DES’s Water Well Program Manager, will discuss what private well owners should know about maintaining and testing well health. She will also touch upon water conservation and drought issues. 

FRI, Jan 11

  • 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)
  • Private Event: AVALANCHE CLASS
    All Day • Second Floor, Parish House. Class preparing outdoor athletes and emergency responders for preparedness during avalanche conditions. On-site training followed by outdoor training.  Prior registration through course provider required.
  • Private Event: SCOUT SKI &  OVERNIGHT
    Friday Evening – Saturday Morning • Parish House. Out-of-town scout troop will be our guests and use the Parish House to camp out overnight. Only the scout troop and their authorized chaperones are permitted in the church’s space during this time.

SUN,  Jan 13

  • INTERFAITH GATHERING @ OLD LIBRARY
    8am • Old Library. Hot beverages available. Come for poetry, literature, conversation and prayer.
  • BLESSING of BODIES, BOOTS & BINDINGS
    9am • Jackson XC Center Drop by for a blessing by Rev Gail. Blessings for staff & skiers and anyone else who comes along!
  • WORSHIP
    10:30am •  Jackson Community Church.
    • Message: Rev Gail Pomeroy Doktor
    • Accompanist: Alan Labrie
  • Community Event: FAVORITE BOWL4pm • 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.

MARTIN LUTHER KING WEEKEND EVENTS

MLK Day of Service:
PAINTING the WAY STATION!
9am – 4pm • Sat, Jan 19

Admin Building of Nativity Lutheran ChurchJackson Community Church will have a team of volunteers helping with this project: wear your paint clothes and help brighten up the kitchen and lounge areas in the first floor of the administrative building on the Nativity Lutheran Church, which will be home to the Way Station. Paint supplies will be provided; bring your energy and enthusiasm! Once open, this day resource center will meet basic needs for homeless teens, families and adults in the Mt Washington Valley: laundry, showers, internet access, post office box, social and emotional support, connection to nearby social services.

PEOPLE’S MARCH
Theme: Improve Our World!
1-3pm • Sat, Jan 19
Jackson, NH

Gathering starts at covered bridge. Walk to Jackson Grammar School.

MARTIN LUTHER KING
COMMUNITY CELEBRATION
7-9pm • Sun, Jan 20
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Eastern Slopes
Tamworth, NH

Featured speaker, Dr. Donna San Antonio, will address the topic “Becoming a White Ally: Stories of Mentoring Toward Social Justice” using personal reflection as a springboard for consideringthe inter-sectionality of race, ethnicity, gender, and social class. Also included in the program will be music by Peg Loughran, Shana Aisenberg and others. Storyteller (and World Fellowship Co-Director) Andy Davis will offer a story. A guilt-free potluck will follow. Note: This program is sponsored by the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Eastern Slopes and The World Fellowship Center. For more information, please call Andy Davis at (603)452-4446. More information.

Mountain Top Music Event:
BEFORE THERE WERE MIRRORS
Fri, Jan 18, 7:30pm
St Andrews-in-the-Valley Episcopal Church
Tamworth, NH 

A musical evening of story and song with Ellen Schwindt, Jed Wilson and Mary Edes. Suggested donation at the door: $10 and a hand-held mirror (some will be available at the door).  

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. 

This Week: Nov 12-18

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THIS WEEK
at Jackson Community Church and Around Town
THIS WEEK @ JCC: Mon – Music Team; Tue – Deacons; Wed – Pastor’s Hours & Tune-Up Fitness & MIssions Mtg & Council Mtg; Thurs – Yoga & Front Entrance Renovation; Fri – Set Up for Brunch Church & Front Entrance Renovation; Sat – Pvt Wedding; Sun – Interfaith @ Old Library, Choir Rehearsal, Harvest Brunch & Worship plus Thankful in Mountains. COMMUNITY EVENTS: Wed – Oh My Aching Knees (Whitney Community Center)

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