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
THIS WEEK at Jackson Community Church and Around Town
TUE, Feb 5 – SUN, Feb 10
At JCC: Tue – Avalanche Class, Wed – Fitness, Thurs – Yoga & After-Christmas Cleanup, Fri – Pastors Hours & Avalanche Class & Scouts Overnight, Sat – Scouts Overnight, Sun – Interfaith Gathering, XC Blessing & Worship. Around Town: Moon, Planets & Zodiac (Whitney Center)
TUE, Feb 5
- NORTH COUNTRY ASSOCIATION of UCC (United Church of Christ) LUNCH
12:30pm • Meeting of clergy and lay representatives. Rev Gail attends. - Private Event: AVALANCHE CLASS
All Day • Second Floor, Jackson Community Church
Private class providing instruction to outdoor athletes and emergency responder for avalanche preparedness and response.
WED, Feb 6
- TUNE UP FITNESS with Laurie McAleer
9:30am • Parish House.Fitness class. Free; open to public. Weather dependent; if schools close, the class will be cancelled.
THURS, Feb 7
- FLOW & ALIGN YOGA with Anjali Rose
9am • First Floor, Parish House / Jackson Community Church. Beginning stretch, flow and align yoga; safe for new practitioners. - AA
6:30pm • Second Floor, Church. - Private Event: WAY STATION BOARD of DIRECTORS MEETING
11am • Nativity Lutheran
Meeting to review next steps in startup of Way Station, a day center for homeless/housing insecure populations in Mt Washington Valley. - AFTER-CHRISTMAS CLEANUP
2pm • Jackson Community Church
Come help put away creches and put away remaining Christmas decorations.
FRI, Feb 8
- 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. - Private Event: AVALANCHE CLASS
All Day • Second Floor, Jackson Community Church
Private class providing instruction to outdoor athletes and emergency responder for avalanche preparedness and response. - Community Event: SKI WAXING CLINIC
10am • Jackson XC Ski Touring Center - Private Event: SCOUT OVERNIGHT
8pm, Fri – 9am – Sun • Parish House.
A visiting scout troop will be hosted at our church on Friday and Saturday while they are skiing in Mt Washington Valley.
SAT, Feb 9
- Private Event: SCOUT OVERNIGHT
5pm, Fri – 9am – Sun • Parish House.
Scout troop will be hosted at our church on Friday and Saturday evening while they are skiing in Mt Washington Valley. - Community Event: BACKCOUNTRY XC SKI TRIP (with Tin Mountain Conservation Center)
9am until 1pm • Meet at the Downes Brook/ UNH Trailhead on the Kancamagus Highway
Strap on your skis and join the TMCC naturalist staff on the beautiful spruce-lined winter trails of the Kanc. A series of short loops along the edge of Hedgehog Mountain lead skiers over the ungroomed trails of the WMNF. While the terrain is beginner friendly there will be moderate climbs and downhill runs along the way. - Community Event: MOON, PLANETS & ZODIAC: Your Nightly Guide to Our Journey through Space
6-8pm • Whitney Community Center, Jackson
Led by Tin Mountain Conservation Center staff. Understanding and observing the nightly phases of the moon and its relative position within the zodiac is a key to understanding, enjoying, and contemplating our night skies. What is the real world significance of the zodiac beyond just a tool of astrology? How does it help us understand our movement through space? What causes the phases of the moon? This program for all ages will answer some of these basic questions to help enhance your nightly sky gazing. If the skies are clear, the program will include time outside for identifying constellations of the zodiac and using a telescope.
SUN, Feb 10
- 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 HQ
Rev Gail offers blessings to staff, volunteers and skiers. - WORSHIP
10:30am • Jackson Community Church.
* Story: Rev Gail
* Music: Alan Labrie
THIS WEEK at Jackson Community Church and Around Town: MON, Jan 28 – SUN, Feb 3
MON, Jan 28
- SCOUT MEETING
6pm • Parish House. Meeting of Bartlett/Jackson scout troop. Presentation of community service project with church.
TUE, Jan 29
- CLERGY LUNCH
12:30pm • Meeting of clergy of the Eastern Slope. Rev Gail attends.
WED, Jan 30
- TUNE UP FITNESS with Laurie McAleer
9:30am • Parish House.Fitness class. Free; open to public. Weather dependent; if schools close, the class will be cancelled. - WOMENS GROUP
10:30am • Parish House. Gathering of friends and members (women) for coffee, tea, refreshments and conversation. - EMERGENCY SHELTER TRAINING
Afternoon • Dover, NH - Community Event: MOUNTAIN DAVE on CHRONICLE
7pm • On Television.
“Mountain Dave” of Carter Notch Road (our friend and neighbor) will be aired on NH Chronicle on Wednesday, Jan. 30th at 7:00pm on WMUR/Channel 9. Here is the link to the complete details (and a great shot of Dave):
https://www.wmur.com/article/wednesday-january-30th-mountain-dave/26040655.
Meet Dave, who decided to live out his retirement inside an old chicken coop in Jackson, that has no plumbing. When he moved into his little neighborhood, you could say something almost magical happened.
THURS, Jan 31
- FLOW & ALIGN YOGA with Anjali Rose
9am • First Floor, Parish House / Jackson Community Church. Beginning stretch, flow and align yoga; safe for new practitioners. - AA
6:30pm • Second Floor, Church. - Community Event: FILM SCREENING of RUN WILD, RUN FREE
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.
FRI, Feb 1
- 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. - Private Event: AVALANCHE CLASS
All Day • Second Floor, Jackson Community Church
Private class providing instruction to outdoor athletes and emergency responder for avalanche preparedness and response. - Private Event: SCOUT OVERNIGHT
5pm, Fri – 9am – Sun • Parish House.
A visiting scout troop will be hosted at our church on Friday and Saturday while they are skiing in Mt Washington Valley.
SAT, Feb 2
- Private Event: SCOUT OVERNIGHT
5pm, Fri – 9am – Sun • Parish House.
Scout troop will be hosted at our church on Friday and Saturday evening while they are skiing in Mt Washington Valley.
SUN, Feb 3
- 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 HQ
Rev Gail offers blessings to staff, volunteers and skiers. - SUPERBOWL BRUNCH CHURCH
10:30am • Jackson Community Church.- Bring a potluck dish to share! Beverages provided by church.Wear your favorite team colors.
- Worship starts in sanctuary, continues with shared meal in Parish House.
THIS WEEK: WED, Jan 23 – SUN, Jan 27
WED, Jan 23
- TUNE UP FITNESS with Laurie McAleer
9:30am • Parish House.Fitness class. Free; open to public. Weather dependent; if schools close, the class will be cancelled. - MISSIONS TEAM
4:30pm • Parish House, Jackson Community Church
Meet to review proposed budget, set program priorities, and schedule of events for 2019. All welcome. - ANNUAL POTLUCK & CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
6pm • Potluck (bring a hot entree, salad or side dish, or dessert to share)
7pm • Attend business meeting to review and approve budget and governance items such as Council officers.
THURS, Jan 24
- FLOW & ALIGN YOGA with Anjali Rose
9am • First Floor, Parish House / Jackson Community Church. Beginning stretch, flow and align yoga; safe for new practitioners. - AA
6:30pm • Second Floor, Church.
FRI, Jan 25
- Private Event: AVALANCHE CLASS
All Day • Second Floor, Jackson Community Church
Private class providing instruction to outdoor athletes and emergency responder for avalanche preparedness and response.
SAT, Jan 26
- Community Event: FREEMAN FROST WHITE MOUNTAIN 30K CLASSIC XC SKI EVENT
More info. Volunteers also welcome: contact Sarah Kimball. 16th year of the White Mountain Classic event: this is a popular citizen’s race and tour and also serves as a one-day New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA) Championship. The event lunch, run by the Jackson Grammar School at the Whitney Community Center, is one of the school’s major fundraisers. This is a classic technique marathon utilizing the unique trail systems in and around Jackson Village. The course includes Jackson’s FIS Homologated Course, Wentworth Golf Course, and Eagle Mtn. Fields. Entry includes food stations, post-race meal, awards and random prizes to both racers and tourers. Proceeds will support youth nordic programs in the Mt Washington Valley. Touring Classes are untimed. All skiers 13 and under must tour with an adult.
BIB PICKUP: Race HQ, Jackson Ski Touring Foundation (JSTF), Jackson Village:
– Friday 1/25/19 – 5:00-7:00 PM
– Saturday 1/26/19 – 7:00-9:00 AM
Register at: https://www.skireg.com/white-mountain-classic-30k Racers: $65 – Thru 1/25/17 at 5:00 pm / $100- Day of Race Registration until 9:00am.
Tourers: $40 – Thru 1/25/17 at 5:00 pm / $100 Day of Race Registration until 9:00am.
Kids 13 and under with a participating adult: $20 if received by 1/25/18.
SUN, Jan 27
- 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 HQ
Rev Gail offers blessings to staff, volunteers and skiers. - WORSHIP
10:30am • Jackson Community Church.- Message: Gail Doktor
- Accompanist: Alan Labrie
- Community Event: CARROLL COUNTY STATE REPS @ JTOWN DELI
Noon • JTown Deli
Monthly coffee to meet state representatives and learn what’s going on in Concord. Attending this week: Anita Burroughs and Ed Butler. -
Community Event: DACAPO CONCERT
4pm • Whitney Community Center
Continuing the DaCapo 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, $10/pop or $20/family donations suggested. Members of our church will be in this performance!
THIS WEEK at Jackson Community Church and Around Town WED, Jan 16 – SUN, Jan 20
Note: PASTORAL CARE will be available from Gerry Tilton this week during Rev Gail Pomeroy Doktor’s absence due to a family medical emergency. Gerry Tilton can be reached by email (forestgt22@aol.com) or by phone 603.236.6657. She lives in nearby Bartlett and serves on the pastoral staff of First Congregational Church in North Conway, NH.
WED, Jan 16
- TUNE UP FITNESS with Laurie McAleer
9:30am • Parish House.Fitness class. Free; open to public. Weather dependent; if schools close, the class will be cancelled. - DE-GREENING of CHURCH
10:30am-Noon • Church Sanctuary
Christmas decorations will be taken down. This may take more than one day to accomplish, but volunteers would be welcome to come help.
THURS, Jan 17
- 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: STORY TIME
10:30am • Jackson Public Library - AA
6:30pm • Second Floor, Church.
FRI, Jan 18
- Private Event: AVALANCHE CLASS
All Day • Second Floor, Jackson Community Church
Private class providing instruction to outdoor athletes and emergency responder for avalanche preparedness and response. - Community Event: BEFORE THERE WERE MIRRORS Concert
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).
SAT, Jan 19
- Community Event: WEATHERIZING MT WASHINGTON VALLEY
9:30am • Tin Mountain Conservation Center- Check your eligibility for matching funds from your utility company (up to $4,000!) at NHSaves.com
- Sign up for a $100 audit with one of 3 contractors by March 15th
- sign up for an audit at the event OR
- Use the contact information provided on Tin Mountain’s website to sign up after the kick-off event
- Decide on any necessary work with the auditor. Sign up by May 31st for a chance to win a great raffle prize!
- Martin Luther King Day of Service: PAINTING the WAY STATION!
9am – 4pm • Admin Building of Nativity Lutheran Church
Meet and work at the Jackson 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. - Martin Luther King Weekend Activity: PEOPLE’S MARCH
Theme: Improve Our World!
1-3pm • Gathering starts at covered bridge. Walk to Jackson Grammar School.
SUN, Jan 20
- INTERFAITH GATHERING @ OLD LIBRARY
8am • Old Library. Hot beverages available. Come for poetry, literature, conversation and prayer. - CHOIR PRACTICE
As long as weather permits Ellen Schwindt’s travel, choir practice will take place. - WORSHIP
10:30am • Jackson Community Church.- Message: Gerry Tilton
- Accompanist: Alan Labrie
- Choir director: Ellen Schwindt
- Martin Luther King Weekend
COMMUNITY CELEBRATION 7-9 pm • Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Eastern Slopes, Tamworth, NH Our 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 considering the 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.