THIS WEEK at JCC and AROUND TOWN: TUE, Mar 3 – SUN, Mar 8
Note: Rev Gail will be away with family for the upcoming weekend, due an extended family health concern. Gerry Tilton will provide guest preaching, church deacons will facilitate worship.
TUE, Mar 3
- CLERGY LUNCH
12:30pm • Brown Church
Clergy gathering to plan ecumenical events. Rev Gail attends. - Community Event: BOOK GROUP – Living on the Wind
4pm • Tin Mountain Conservation Center, Albnay, NH - Community Event: CRAFTERNOON
Noon • Jackson Public Library
Bring an unfinished craft to the library and work with others while you visit, too. - Community Event: BINGO for a CAUSE
6pm • Red Parka, Glen, NH
Benefits the Retired Service Volunteer Program (RSVP). More info. - LENTEN BIBLE STUDY GROUP
6:30pm • Starbucks, North Conway
Max Lucado’s book Jesus. Moves to Conway Public Library next week. Bring your own copy of the book. Runs through April 7.
WED, Mar 4
- TUNE UP FITNESS with Laurie McAleer
9am • Parish House.
Fitness class. Free; open to public. Stretching and fitness workouts with certified fitness coach Laurie McAleer. Exercises can be adjusted to individual needs. Weather-dependent; if school is cancelled, class is cancelled.
THURS, Mar 5
- Community Service: WAY STATION
9am & 5pm • 15 Grove St, No Conway
Friends, members & staff of Jackson Community Church are among volunteers to staff these shifts. Weather-dependent; if school is cancelled, Way Station is closed. - YIN RESTORATIVE YOGA for the Mindful Body with Anjali Rose9am • Jackson Community Church
Note: 6 weeks $60. Contact Anjali Rose for more info. Weather-dependent; if school is cancelled, yoga is cancelled. - Community Event: TODDLER STORYTIME
10:30am • Jackson Public Library - Community Event: EVENING CRAFT-UP
4pm • Jackson Public Library
Bring an existing craft to do with neighbors at the library! - AA
6:30pm • Jackson Community Church, 2nd Floor - Community Event: MOUNTAIN SAFETY & RESCUE: Beyond the 10 Essentials
6pm • Tuckerman Brewing Company
More info. What happens when you do it all right and things still go wrong? Join this forum to hear stories from the front lines of accidents and adventures Includes: Snow Rangers, Mountain Rescue Service, Conway Fire Department, and NH Fish and Game. - Community Event: TANZANIA – Birds, Big Game and a Taste of Maasai Culture7pm • Tin Mountain Conservation Center, Nature Learning Center, Albany
Based on a Feb. 2019 trip to Tanzania, TMCC member and volunteer Charlie Nims will share his birding safari adventure through the Northern Circuit of Tanzania including Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti, finishing with a quick visit to Zanzibar. More info.
FRI, Mar 6
- Community Event: FIRST FRIDAY CONCERT – The Pete and Justice Show.
Noon • Brown Church, Conway Village.
Sponsored by Mountain Top Music. Performance in the tradition of Seeger and Guthrie, with Greg Huang-Dale and Tom Rebmann.
SAT, Mar 7
- Community Event: COASTAL BIRDS FIELD PROGRAM
7:30am • Meet at Tin Mountain Conservation Center’s Nature Learning Center to carpool
Heading to the coast of Maine in search of harlequins, scoters, eiders, long-tailed ducks, and mergansers. More info.
SUN, Mar 8
- INTERFAITH GATHERING
8am • Old Red Library
Come for poetry, prayer and conversation. Tish Hanlon facilitates the gathering this Sunday, since Rev Gail is out of town. - POP-UP CHOIR
10:10am • Jackson Community Church
Come learn songs early and help as song leaders for congregation. - SUNDAY WORSHIP
10:30am • Jackson Community Church
* Guest preacher: Gerry Tilton
* Music director & instrumentalist: Alan Labrie - Community Event: RACIAL JUSTICE CONVERSATIONS
3:30pm • Jackson Public Library
Fourth of 6-part series to hold conversations on racial justice and how our community can become more self-aware and active around this issue. Joint program sponsored by Jackson Public Library & Jackson Community Church. If you haven’t already joined us and want to attend, RSVP to learn what we covered in the earlier sessions and feel free to join us for as many conversations as possible! Free and open to public. Co-faciliatted by librarian Meredith Piotrow and Extravagant Welcome team member Claire Mallette.
This Week: WED, Feb 20 – SUN, Feb 24
THIS WEEK
at Jackson Community Church and Around Town
WED, Feb 20
- TUNE UP FITNESS with Laurie McAleer
9:30am • Parish House.Fitness class. Free; open to public. These classes will continue through the end of February, then the instructor will re-evaluate whether she can continue into March. Classes remain weather dependent; if schools are delayed or closed, the class will be cancelled. - PROTESTANT CHAPEL ASSOCIATION MEETING
4pm • Parish House / Church Library, Second Floor. - COUNCIL MEETING
7pm • Parish House / Church Library, Second Floor.
Open meeting of church staff, officers and team leaders to make governing decisions for the operations and mission of the church. Any friends or members welcome to attend.
THURS, Feb 21
- FLOW & ALIGN 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, Feb 22
- PASTOR’s DROP-IN HOURS
7-9am • J-Town Deli
Come for caffeine, conversation. Or make a separate date to meet with Rev Gail by calling her cell (978) 273.0308 or email. - PASTOR’s OFFICE HOURS
9:30-11:30am • Church. Drop by or make an appointment to meet with Rev Gail by texting or calling her cell (978) 273.0308 or by email. - Community Event: GUIDED SNOW SHOE TOURS
10am & 1pm • Start from Jackson XC Ski Touring Center
$15 includes ticket and tour; rental equipment available. Tours are approx. 90 minutes. More info.
SAT, Feb 23
- Private Event: AVALANCHE CLASS
All Day • Jackson Community Church
Private class providing instruction to outdoor athletes and emergency responders for avalanche preparedness and response. - Community Event: GUIDED SNOW SHOE TOURS
10am & 1pm • Start from Jackson XC Ski Touring Center. $15 includes ticket and tour; rental equipment available. Tours are approx. 90 minutes. More info. - Community Event: FAMILY SNOW SHOE TOUR
10am -Noon. Meet at the Dr. Michael Cline Memorial Forest parking area on Bald Hill Rd, Tin Mountain Conservation Center.
Who’s been here? Was it a fox, a bobcat, or even a fisher? Learn the four basic mammal track patterns and enjoy the morning outside on Tin Mountain’s new Bald Hill property. Families of all ages are welcome and encouraged to attend. Dress warm and bring snowshoes or borrow ours. Call 447-6991 for reservations. More info. - United Church of Christ Event: PREPARED to SERVE8am – 8:45 am Registration and Refreshments / 9am – 4pm Workshop • Pembroke Academy,
209 Academy Road, Pembroke, NH
Walk-in registration welcome. Download the event brochure to get a preview of this year’s workshop selections. The church will reimburse the registration fee for this event for anyone from our community who wishes to attend! Rev Gail will be attending. Full schedule includes time for worship, attending workshops, viewing exhibits, and enjoying food and fellowship with folks from all over New Hampshire. Over 50 different workshops offered on a variety of topics.
SUN, Feb 24
- INTERFAITH GATHERING @ OLD LIBRARY
8am • Old Library. Hot beverages available. Come for poetry, literature, conversation and prayer. - BLESSING of BODIES, BOOTS & BINDINGS
9:15am • Jackson XC Ski Touring Foundation
Rev Gail offers blessings to staff, volunteers and skiers. - WORSHIP
10:30am • Jackson Community Church.
* Story: Rev Gail
* Accompanist: Alan Labrie - Community Event: BIZARRE BIRDS
7pm • Jackson Public Library
An exciting nature program “Bizarre Birds of the World” with Steve Hale, owner of Open World Explorers. With over 10,000 bird species in the world, there are some amazing featured creatures that stretch our understanding of what it means to be a bird. This entertaining and educational program features extreme examples of birds and bird biology. Some of the special birds included in this program are the Hoatzin, Kakapo, Oilbird, Standard Wing Nightjar, and more. For more details, visit www.openworldexplorers.com. This lecture is free and open to the public, although a $5 donation is welcome. For more information, please contact the Jackson Public Library at 603-383-9731.
SAVE THESE DATES
WAY STATION WORK DAY
SAT, MAR 2
9am – 4pm
Nativity Lutheran Church
Come help paint and prep more rooms at Nativity Lutheran Church in order to welcome guests of the Way Station, a day resource center to provide essential services to the valley’s homeless and housing insecure population, including showers, laundry, internet access, post office box, lockers and more. Wear old clothing, supplies and paint will be provided! Staff and members of our church are serving as some of the motivating people behind the startup and opening of this new organization! Staff and members of our church are helping kick-start this initiative.
FAT TUESDAY &
MARDI GRAS CELEBRATION
Tue, Mar 5 • 6-8:30pm
- Authentic New Orleans recipes (buffet style)
- Warm-up music by KHS student jazz ensemble
- Featured music: live jazz with Heather Pierson’s trio!
- Come for food & fun & music!
- Dance and dine with friends!
- Wear some bling, but we’ll have plenty of fun beads and costumes to share!
- Suggested donation $5/pp or $10/family.
ASH WEDNESDAY
Wed, Mar 6
- ASHES to GO
7-9am @ JTown Deli & Noon-5pm / Church - ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE
Ecumenical Observance facilitated by Clergy of the Eastern Slope
6:30pm • Center Conway Methodist Church