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Warner News and Events ~ June 11, 2026
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Music at the Local: Thursdays 5-8 pm https://thelocalwarnernh.com/events
Keep Cool! The roadwork on North Road at Silver Lake has been completed. The Town beach should be all setup and the water is coming back in. Also, on Saturday the Library is open 9 am - 2 pm and is air conditioned.
Wadleigh State Park in Sutton opens full-time this Friday and has a new park store this year with drinks, snacks and ice cream, as well as beach toys and some apparel! It will be open weekdays 11-3, weekends and holidays 10-6. Boat rentals are also available daily. Note: the Library has NH Parks passes!
Velvet Moose Ice Cream Shoppe is open Fri., Sat. and Sun. 2-7 pm.
Fri. June 12
12 - 5 pm: Blood Drive at United Church of Warner. some spots still unfilled - sign up!
3 pm: Meet the author of Ily the Drama Queen goes to the vet at NH Telephone Museum. Book reading by the author, and a craft by Sue Matott, suggested donation $5.
Service dogs will also be there to meet you!
June 12, 6-8 pm: Concert by Truck Stop Messiah on the Stage at Jim Mitchell Park.
Kearsarge Trail Snails Meeting: 2nd Fri. of every month @ 6:30pm (590 Schoodac Rd)
Fri. June 12, 6-8 pm: Celebration of Life of Bob Heslop, at the MainStreet Warner Lodge, 17 Church St. Flag presentation @ 6:30pm.
S.K.I.T. performs the comedy Margaret’s Wedding” at the Bradford Town Hall. June 12 & 13 at 7:30 p.m. and on June 14 at 2 p.m. Tickets at the door, online or Bookstore
Sat. June 13, 10 am: Tree dedication: Warner’s 250th Birthday Committee donated funds to help the Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum add a beautiful new Serviceberry tree to its Arboretum. Community celebration on June 13th, from 10AM-11:30AM, to dedicate this tree in honor of Warner’s incorporation on September 4, 1774.
Museum will be open and tours of the galleries will be free to the public.
Sat. June 13, 4:30-7pm Spaghettí Dinner Fundraiser to support Steven and Becky Bowers (see Obit. below).at United Church of Warner, $15 per person.
June 13 Get paid for your old AC or dehumidifier: https://nhsaves.com/events/#turn-in-events (New London)
Sun. June 14, 11 AM, Potluck Luncheon, United Church Fellowship Hall. All are welcome.
Sun. June 14, 2-5 pm Nick's Other Band, Fundraiser concert for Warner Historical Society at Jim Mitchell Community Park. Food and raffles, donations appreciated.
4-7 pm Music at Reed's North: Andrea Paquin,
Warner Firefighters' Museum is open most Saturdays, 10am to 3 pm
See also NH Telephone Museum and Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum info below.
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June 15 Warner 4-H Club 5:30 pm at United Church of Warner (last meeting for season)
June 18: Content Creator workshop 3-5 pm at New Hampshire Telephone Museum. Shannon Walden, @ExploreWithShannon. $5
June 19 is Juneteenth: Post Office, and some offices and businesses will be closed.
June 23: Cruise Night at Reed's North, 5:30-8 pm.
June 26, 5-7pm Upton Chandler House Museum exhibit preview reception
June 27, 9-12 exhibit open (Warner in Winter)
June 27, 12 pm Community Reading "What to the Slave is your Fourth of July?"
June 27, Bradford's Independence Day celebration, 7 am - 10 pm (Fireworks at dusk!)
Plan Ahead:
July 4 Pancake Breakfast at United Church of Warner.
Library, Bank and Post Office will be Closed.
July 11-12, MKIM’s 25th Annual Inter-tribal Powwow!
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Condolences to family and friends of Steven Bowers. who passed away at age 48. A fundraiser dinner in his memory will be held June 13 at United Church of Warner. Calling hours will be June 19, at Chadwick's in New London, 5-7 pm.
Duncan Shalda also passed away suddenly last week. The Fundraiser for his family is at
https://www.gofundme.com/f/honoring-duncans-memory-and-helping-his-family. The celebration of life will be Saturday, June 20. More details coming.
InterTown Record 6/9 Online or at the library: Warner Selectman (Smith) selling home by Ray Carbone; Outside Insides by Linda Magoon; Historical Society exhibit opening; Warner Neighbors by Kathy Carson, obituary for Judy Courser.
The Messenger (free online and Market Basket) 6/5/28: Warner lawsuit response.
Concord Monitor 6/6/26 KRHS Graduation 6/11/26 kearsarge-parts-ways-with-second-year-superintendent/
Union Leader: 6/6/26 NH Telephone Museum "off the hook"
America’s Best Restaurants' episode with The Local in Warner is coming! The Local will be streaming it on their Facebook page on Wed. June 17.
News items/ events for the Town columns of the InterTown or Concord Monitor can be sent to Kathy Carson at Townnews.Warner@gmail.com as well as to this newsletter.
Congratulations to Warner resident Shawn Hamilton on becoming NH Parks director: www.dncr.nh.gov/news-and-media/shawn-hamilton-confirmed-director-nh-state-parks
Articles about Warner: The library clips and saves news by and about Warner people. Please clip Warner items in the Union Leader, Boston Globe or other sources for us!
Vote for your favorite businesses and museums in the Cappies: nominate once per day by Friday, June 26, 2026 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time.
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Community Public Reading: "What to the Slave is your Fourth of July?" by Frederick Douglass. Saturday, June 27th at noon at the Warner Town Hall, 5 East Main Street
Email WHS if you'd like to read a part info@warnerhistorical.org
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Supervisors of the Checklist will meet in a Public Sessions on the 2nd floor of the Warner Town Hall from 7:00 PM to 7:30 PM on Monday June 22, 2026 and on Thursday June 25, 2026. At these meetings, the Supervisors will make changes to the checklist and register any voters who wish to register.
Warner Property Tax bills due date is July 1. If you did not receive your bill, contact the Tax Collectors office.
Job openings: Town of Warner is seeking
To apply please send a completed application - with letter of interest and resume via mail or email to: SelectBoard@WarnerNH.gov.
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Correction:The updated Welcome to Warner sign main scene was designed by creator Jim McLaughlin's daughter ANNE not Meghan.
The Warner Beautification committee is looking for more volunteers to water planted flowers at the Police Station, Exit 8 sign, Statue on KM Rd, Fountain area in front of town hall, Transfer Station & Fire Station.
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We are looking for a Substitute Library Aide for occasional times, to fill in when other staff are absent. Library experience a plus, must have computer and social skills, attention to detail. $20/hour. Contact Library Director Nancy Ladd 603-456-2289 or in person.
We are improving our Website https://library.warnernh.gov to be more accessible and user-friendly. Check in to see how great it looks, and give us your feedback.
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The Library recently received and cataloged two books by Warner native William C. Dowling; Professor's Song, an autobiography which has charming descriptions of Simonds High School as a student, and village life in the 50s and 60's, and Confessions of a Spoilsport, a narrative of his dispute with Rutgers over sports recruitment policies.
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New this year: for Grades 3-4, the NH Purple Finch Award list! Now available for check out. Read them all, and vote for a favorite in April 2027!
Preschooler Story times every Thurs. at 10:30 am with Miss Sue: stories, songs, finger-plays, and a craft - in the Children's Room. Saturday Story times monthly at 10:30am, will begin again in September.
New Children's Items in our catalog: April, May, and we have STEM KITS.
Summer program is fast approaching, "Plant a Seed, Read!" is the theme, and the program of activities for grades K and up is now available. Registration is required, sign up now. library.warnernh.gov/summer-reading-program-2026/ Ask about T-shirts!
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Friday, June 12, 3pm The Telephone Museum is having a program with local author Heather Turner reading her book Ily the Dream Queen Goes to the Vet, Miss Sue will have a service dog craft, a "doggie" snack will be available, and 2 service dogs will be coming. Admission is a suggested $5 donation. 50% of proceeds will be donated to Service Dogs NH.
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Boys & Girls Club: Apply for summer camp now: jporter@nhyouth.org.
Swim lessons and archery lessons for kids: https://newlondon.nh.gov/recreation
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Circle of Friends Library Book Group meets monthly on the 2nd Wednesday at 1:30 pm in the library. The July 8 book will be The Lost and Found Bookshop by Susan Wigg.. Copies available at the library. All welcome.
BookEnds BookGroup meets at 4pm on the first Friday every other month at MainStreet BookEnds.
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Tech tips: How to use AI more cost-effectively: I tracked my Claude tokens for a week, and the thing burning my limit wasn't what I typed (www.makeuseof.com)
Not a scam: TDS is discontinuing its email service effective October 21, 2026. HOWEVER, new scam emails are pretending to be the new provider, Everymail. If in doubt, call TDS. Or use the link https://tdstelecom.com/tds-email-faq.html
Anyone wishing to continue to use a TDS email account must sign up with the new hosting provider before August 31, 2026 or find a new email.
If you change your email, remember to update any accounts that use the TDS email for multi-factor authentication. Remember to sign up any new address for our newsletter!
Roundabout construction on NH Rte 202/9 at the junction with Rte 127 is affecting access from Warner/ Contoocook, requiring a detour via 103 and I-89.The project will continue through October. details at NH DOT website. NH Traffic updates at newengland511.org/
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Squirrels snipping your tree branches? Some possible reasons why: https://squirrelenthusiast.com/why-do-squirrels-break-branches-off-trees.
Get paid for your old AC or dehumidifier: https://nhsaves.com/events/#turn-in-events
(New London, June 13, Concord, June 27 are some locations.)
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Vote for your favorite businesses and museums in the Cappies: nominate once per day by Friday, June 26, 2026 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time.
Lavender Fields at Pumpkin Blossom Farm is open to visitors, Thurs. through Sun. from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM throughout June. Lavender picking starts in July.
MainStreet BookEnds temporary Hours: Thurs. & Fri. 12 - 6, Sat. 10 - 4, Closed Sun-Wed.
Reed's North: Trivia every Thursday. Hosted by Competitive Edge Trivia. Teams of 2 to 6. Play for fun and prizes. Come early to get your seat -- usually a full house.
Music Sundays 4-7 pm: June 14 Andrea Paquin, June 20 Karaoke at The Depot 7-10 pm, June 21 Wayne St Jacques, June 28 Jody Robichaud.
June 17 Italian Night - Italian inspired food and wine specials
June 23 Classic Car Night returns for the Summer 5:30-8pm
The Warner Area Farmers Market is now having a weekly raffle! Win a $15 voucher to use at any vendor you choose the next time you attend the Warner Area Farmers Market!
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Warner 4-H Club meets at United Church of Warner the 2nd Monday of the month at 5:30 pm -but June 15, and no meeting July or August.
American Legion Post 39 Fundraisers: Raffle-Drawing on July 4, 2026 at the end of the United Church of Warner breakfast. Tickets on sale during the breakfast.
Post 39 Annual Poppy Drive - Legion members will be outside Dunkin and Circle K on July 1-4, 2026. This is Post 39's big fund raiser for the year.
American Legion meets on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 7pm at the Post Hall.
The Warner Fish and Game Club's Next meeting: Wed. June 24, Bartlett Loop.
United Church of Warner: Sunday morning worship for June 21-July 5 will have guest Preachers Kelby Heffner, Rev. Betsey Vinton and Rev. Anne Rodman.
NH Telephone Museum May thru October - Tuesdays thru Fridays 10-4 and Saturdays 10-2. The last admission is a half hour before closing.
Warner Firefighters Museum OPEN most Saturdays, 10 am - 3 pm.
Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum HOURS: Daily Mon-Sat 10 am - 4 pm and Sun. Noon - 4, with tours at 10:30am and 1:30pm. The library has passes!
Warner Historical Society The 15 W. Main Street Office is open 1 to 4pm Tuesdays and by appointment. info@warnerhistorical.org or leave a message at 603-456-2437. Barn Sale open Tuesdays, 1-4 pm and Saturdays from 9- noon. The museum will be open Tuesdays from 1 pm – 4 pm and Saturdays from 10 am - 1 pm until mid-October. Exhibit opens June 27. Preview reception June 26, 5-7 pm.
Kearsarge Trail Snails Meeting: 2nd Fri. of every month @ 6:30pm (590 Schoodac Rd)
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SKIT (Sunapee Kearsarge Intercommunity Theatre) is partnering with the Friends of the
Bradford Town Hall Theater in presenting “Margaret’s Wedding” at the Bradford Town Hall. June 12 & 13 at 7:30 p.m. and on June 14 at 2 p.m.
For tickets visit Tatewell Gallery in New London, Brown Memorial Library in Bradford, MainStreet Bookends in Warner, at the door (cash) or at skitnh.org
Writer's Group: will continue with in person meetings on 1st Tuesdays at 6:30 pm in the Library for July and August, then will become an online group, along with the third Tues. of the month on ZOOM: register at https://forms.wix.com/f/7310701228889997828
Bill Balsam of Warner is one of the participants in the June photo exhibit of the Greater Concord Photography Club at Red River Theatres in Concord - during operating hours.
NH Authors' Directory, at nhauthors.com, created by area author Heather Turner.
Reed's North: Music SUNDAYS 4-7 pm, see listing in Business section.
Trivia Thursday. Hosted by Competitive Edge Trivia. Teams of 2 to 6. Come early!
Open Mic at Cafe One East the 2nd Tues. of each month. 6:30-8pm. Door opens at 6 pm.
The Local: Music most Thursdays 5-8 pm. https://thelocalwarnernh.com/events
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Family Closet Thrift Boutique
Wed. and Sat. 10am-1 pm 603-456-2183 familyclosetwcnh@gmail.com
Warner Area Food Pantry
www.warnerconnectsnh.org
Wish List:Canned Pasta (spaghetti & meatballs, ravioli), Whole Box Snacks (granola bars, gold fish, cheezits, cookies, etc.), Full Size Bags (pretzels, chips, tortilla chips, etc.), Tortilla wraps, flour, Coffee, XL Depends - Women's, Tampax,
Disposable Bed Pads, Cat Food - Dry/ wet.
Drop off items during office hours or leave items in the outside cupboard. Thank you! Office: Tues.& Wed. 10-1pm.
Pantry Client Hours: Facebook
TUES. 4-6 pm & THURS. 11:00am- 1:00 pm.
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The Food Pantry is in need of clean gently used MB plastic bags.They can be dropped off outside in the bin behind the pantry.
We do NOT need any more egg cartons.
Belknap-Merrimack County Community Action hours in Warner at 49 W. Main St.
Tues. and Thursdays, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm or call 603-456-2207
Welfare Office - hours by appointment: Contact Warner Welfare office at 603-456-3004 or 456-2298 x1229, or email help@WarnerNH.gov. Urgent? Dial 211
AA Meetings: Weekly Sat. 7:00 – 8:00pm, Mon. 6:30-7:30pm, and Wed. 7:30-8:30 pm at the United Church of Warner. nhaa.net/meetings/warner-group
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Contributions to the library may be donated online, mailed to P. O. Box 299, Warner NH 03278 or put in the book drop!
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