WEEKEND HIGHLIGHTS
July 31-August 2
Fri, July 31
- FITNESS with Laurie McAleer
9:30am • JCC Parish Hall
- Free
- Open to community.
- Space is limited so arrive early.
- Gentle chair-based fitness and stretching with additional use of balls, hand weights, bands, and hiking poles.
- Meets Tuesdays and Fridays at 9:30am.
- BOOK STUDY: I Never Thought of It That Way – Part 3 (People: Assumptions, Reason, Opinions)
11am • Book discussion in Parish Hall
- Drop in for any session you can join.
- Later sessions tentatively scheduled for Fridays at 11am: 8/14, 8/28.
- More copies available through local libraries, including Jackson Public Library’s Libby audiobook resource. Or available as Audio book on Audible (purchase required).
- Community Resource: LIBRARIES
2-5pm • Jackson Library (more info: https://jacksonlibrary.org/)
- Community Event: MWV BARN DANCE
5:30 (families) / 7pm (adults) • Whitney Community Center
- FINAL Mount Washington Valley Barn Dance at the Whitney Community Center: Friday, July 31st
- Begins with a special family-friendly session from 5:30–6:30 pm featuring kid- and beginner-friendly dances designed to help everyone feel comfortable on the dance floor.
- After a social break with refreshments and conversation, the full Mount Washington Valley Barn Dance gets underway from 7-9:30 pm.
- Lively mix of contras, squares, couples’ dances, and the ever-popular Virginia Reel, all accompanied by traditional live dance music.
- No experience is necessary because every dance is taught before it begins.
- The dances are coordinated and called by Jennifer McHone Villabos, whose clear instruction and infectious enthusiasm make the evening enjoyable for dancers of all abilities. She is joined by nationally renowned and local musicians performing live dance tunes that keep the energy high throughout the evening.
- Bring snacks to share during the social break, adding to the evening’s community spirit.
- No one will be denied access due to financial circumstances. Suggested donations range from $5 to $20 and help cover the costs of the musicians and dance caller.
- Community Event: FRIDAY NIGHT JAZZ: The Jonathan Lorentz Group (blues-y classics & originals)
7pm • Majestic Cafe- Info and tickets: https://www.conwaymajestic.com/
- The Majestic Cafe makes a seating plan ahead of every event. We has tables for parties of 2 and a limited number of tables for 3 or 4. If you are a party larger than 4, some of your party will be seated at a different table, but we usually have the flexibility to seat large parties at adjacent tables.
The Majestic Café serves food ahead of the performance and for part of the performance duration.
- Community MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT around town:
- Wildcat Tavern: Jeremy Dean • 7-9pm
- Shannon Door: Rafe • 6-9pm
- Red Parka: Now Is Now • 8-11pm
- Shovel Handle Pub: Steven Moore • 6-9pm
- Ledge Brewing: Food for Bears live mic • Evening
Sat, August 1
- Community MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT around town:
- Wildcat Tavern: Jonathan Sarty • 7-9pm
- Shannon Door: Dylan Henry • 6-9pm
- Shovel Handle Pub: Ryan St. Onge• 6-9pm
- Ledge Brewing: Jim McLaughlin Band • 6-9pm
Sun, August 2
- INTERFAITH CIRCLE
8am • Outside the Old Red Library
- Poetry, prayer and conversation
- WORSHIP
10:30am • JCC- Message by guest preacher Rev Gail
- Music by Sharon Novak
- Scripture, song, and prayer
- QUAKER Meeting
10am • Whitney Community Center
- The Mount Washington Valley Quaker Worship Group meets at the Whitney Community Center at 16 Black Mountain Road, Jackson.
- Meetings are open to anyone curious about Quakerism or simply seeking a quiet, reflective way to begin the week.
- Questions: Email mwvquaker@gmail.com or text/call Greg Marsello at 401-824-6815.
- INTRODUCTION to HINDUISM
4pm • Whitney Community Center
- Introduction to Hinduism: History, Beliefs, and Living Traditions
- Discover the richness and complexity of Hinduism in this accessible introduction. The talk provides an overview of key beliefs, deities, and practices, before considering how Hindu ideas and identities are reflected in social and political life—particularly in modern India and the diaspora. By situating Hinduism in these broader contexts, the session highlights both the diversity of the tradition and its contemporary relevance.
- This program is presented by Madhavi Devasher, Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science & International Affairs at the University of New Hampshire
- Co-hosted by the Jackson Community Church and Friends of the Whitney Community Center. FREE. No Limit.
- Not required, but to help us better plan Click Here to sign up.
- Community MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT around town:
- Shannon Door: Dan Parkhurst • 6-9pm
WEEKEND HIGHLIGHTS: July 31-August 2