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Warner News and Events ~ May 7, 2026
from Pillsbury Free Library
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Friday May 8:
10 am Warner Parks and Rec Adopt a Highway cleanup day: Bring gloves and grabber if you have one. Starts from Bagley Park at 10am. Usually takes less than 2 hours for a section of Route 103 in Warner, from Exit 7 to Farrell Loop.
6:30pm Kearsarge Trail Snails Meeting: 2nd Fri. of every month
Rollins State Park is now open daily until November! Park Office: 603-456-3808. The library has NH Park passes, but any New Hampshire resident 65+ can get in for free!! Gates are open from 8am-4pm.
Sat. May 9:
8-12, Community yard sale at Cafe One East, $10 per 8/ space, $20 for tent space (10x10 ): fees raised go to the food pantry! Reserve your space: paige@cafeoneeast.com
9 AM Church Clean Up Day, 9 AM until done. United Church of Warner. Bring a rag and a bucket. Coffee and doughnuts provided.
10am- 2 pm NH Telephone Museum Podcast live event "Everything is a Primary Source"
10am - 4pm Family Closet Thrift Boutique Mother's Day sale: 30% off Women's apparel
1 - 4 PM Funder’s Day at Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum
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Saturday, May 9 at 4 pm "Dickens' Christmas Carol" adapted for youth, at Warner Town Hall. Presented by the Pillsbury Free Library's Book Nook Theater group, Directed by Susan Matott. Entry is an item or donation to the Warner Food Pantry. Bake sale at intermission. Fun for the Family.
6-9pm “Messages from Heaven” with Colleen Costello, The Celtic Medium at Reeds North Depot; 6-7pm Cash Bar & Appetizer Menu, show starts at 7pm. Tickets.
NH Telephone Museum Sat. 10-2 including special guest: Everything is a Primary Source podcast hosted by Eric Salmonsen https://www.everything-history.com/
Warner Firefighters' Museum most Saturdays, 10am- 3pm
Sunday May 10 - HAPPY MOTHERS' DAY!
United Church of Warner, Musician Grace Rapetti at Service. Her music starts at 9:50 AM.
Reed's North Music SUNDAY 4-7 pm, Colin Nevins
Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum Summer hours: open daily May - October.
2026 exhibit: Adornment that Adapts, a celebration of traditional and contemporary Native quillwork and beading.
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Last chance: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. 1-4 pm or by appointment (thru 5/14) Used book donations (no textbooks) for the Jim Mitchell Scholarship Used Book Sale. Books can be dropped off at the Kearsarge Mt. Rd. side entrance of The Lodge
May 12:
6:30-8pm.Open Mic at Cafe One East Door opens at 6 pm.
7 pm American Legion Monthly meeting at the Post 39, Kearsarge St. Extension.
Wed. May 13:
1:30 pm Library Book Group discussing 'Junie' by Erin Crosby Eckstine at Library
4:30 - 6:30 pm Warner Historical Society Barn Sale Preview Party; Light refreshments.
5-8 pm Reed's North Fundraiser for Hopkinton Skate Park (% of purchases donated)
| | Spring into Warner May 16 | | |
Spring Into Warner Annual Celebration: Saturday May 16, 2026
Map and Schedule available at https://kearsargeChamber.org
Art and Craft supply swap at the Library (free), 9:30am--1:30 pm (donate items by 5/14)
Warner Farmer's Market 9 am-1 pm Warner Town Hall Lawn. Music, food and art.
Craft fair fundraiser for Simonds Elementary PTO behind Kearsarge Insurance 8 am to 2
Used Book sale at the Lodge on Church St. for Jim Mitchell Scholarship Fund. 9am-2pm
Barn Sale at Warner Historical Society 9 -1 pm
Dance performances in Town Hall 10-12 by KCPA: Preview Copellia! (coming in June)
Museums: exhibits open at Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum and
NH Telephone Museum.
Pony Rides (near Telephone Museum) - 9- 2 by Fun With Ponies.($)
Music at Cafe One East, 1-3pm
Plant and Gardening Sale 9-2 fundraiser by Warner Democrats - Cafe One East Lawn
Rail trail display - Cafe One East lawn.
Velvet Moose Ice Cream Shoppe open 12-6 pm
Family Closet Thrift Boutique open 10am - 4pm
Spring Wreath Workshop 3 pm Reeds North Depot: Making a beautiful 14" spring wreath. Prior registration required. $55.00 includes all supplies/materials. *LIMIT 10*'
Rollins State Park on Mt. Kearsarge is now open daily 8am -4pm.
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Condolences:
To Judy Courser and family on the loss of her brother Everett Hoyt Obituary
Many in the area knew Robert Dion of Sutton (father of Sondra Brake) Obituary
and Charles Goodale of Bradford.Obituary
Concord Monitor: May 6: Kearsarge athlete of the week , May 4: Letter by David Carle www.concordmonitor.com/2026/05/04/letter-warner-needs-a-town-administrator/
InterTown Record 5/5 Online or at the library: Tribute to Peter St. James; New Warner Welcome sign; Town Administrator status by Ray Carbone; Letter from David Carle; Podcast at NH Telephone Museum; Tray it Forward program; Warner Neighbors by Kathy Carson.
The Messenger also published some of the same info. (free online and Market Basket)
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.
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!
| | Warner Town & School News | | |
NOTICE: Road closure: Tues., May 19, from 9AM - 1PM, Newmarket Road will be closed at Howe Lane for culvert replacement.
The Town Clerk's Office will be CLOSED Wed. May 13, 2026 so that the clerks may attend the spring conference.
The Supervisors of the Checklist will meet in a Public Session on the 2nd floor of the Warner Town Hall from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Saturday, May 22, 2026.
At this meeting the Supervisors will make changes to the checklist and register any voters who wish to register.
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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.
Warner Parks and Recreation Commission is seeking board members and a 2026-27 Ice Rink attendant. If you are interested, contact via email at: parks@warnernh.gov.
The Warner Agricultural Commission will be meeting on May 11 at 7 pm at Town Hall. We are looking for people to join the committee.
| | Boys & Girls Club: spots still open in before and after school program for this school year. Apply for summer camp now: jporter@nhyouth.org. | | Are you seeing ALL of this newsletter? In some emails or devices, the text is clipped or partly hidden, and you may see a note like "Continue reading" The bottom of the newsletter has Notecard images so if you don't see that, you're MISSING OUT! | | |
$$ Saving Library Services:
Get ready for our 2nd annual art and craft supply swap, held during Spring into Warner on Sat., May 16! Clean out your unused craft or sewing supplies and tools, drop off at the library May 9 to 14, and come May 16 to find your new hobby or supplies to use! Free.
Have a "legacy" unfinished craft project you cannot finish yourself, but wish you could? Loose Ends has volunteers who will finish it for you. https://looseends.org/
| | The Library's Circle of Friends meets monthly on the first Tuesday at 2 pm to discuss ways to promote library services, and reading. Program being organized for May 14 (Stone walls of New England with Kevin Gardner). Assistance with other events and bake sales is also provided Next meeting is June 2 at 2pm in the library. | | |
Museum and Parks passes for free or reduced admission are available:
For show schedules, check starhop.com/planetarium. Borrow our pass! includes Special First Friday events and Sky watches.
SEE the FULL LIST and more details at: https://library.warnernh.gov/services/passes-2/
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NH Teen Book Award List award winners:
Isinglass 2026 winner: Under the Surface by Diana Urban
Flume 2026 Winner: The No-girlfriend Rule by Christen Randall
Find and reserve new adult items on our catalog lists: Jan. 2026, Feb. 2026, Mar. 2026 , April 2026 (and see images in Instagram and Facebook!)
We have Kill-o-Watt energy meters, telescope, DVD players, CD and VHS players, a code reader, a Radon monitor and puzzles, sewing machines, threads and yarn.
What suggestions do you have for additions to our "Library of Things" collection?
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Next Tuesday, May 12, 3-5:00 is the next POKEMON club. Let Miss Sue and Mrs Grimes know if your child will attend.
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The NH Great Stone Face Award book WINNER for 2026 is Faker by Gordon Korman.
Watch for the new set of books to read for 2027 voting, being put out SOON!
New this year: for Grades 3-4, The NH Purple Finch Award list!
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: next is May 16 during "Spring into Warner".
New Children's Items in our catalog: February March, April and STEM KITS.
The McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center's Science Playground is now open, 10:30-4pm. Admission is free with entrance to the museum. Borrow a pass from the library!
Summer program is fast approaching, "Plant a Seed, Read!". We are hoping to place a t-shirt order soon. Prices range from $9.50-$13.00 + S&H. Order at the Children's room.
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Circle of Friends Library Book Group meets monthly on the 2nd Wednesday at 1:30 pm in the library. The May 13, 2026 book is 'Junie' by Erin Crosby Eckstine. Copies available at the library. All are welcome.
The June 10 book is 'Between Earth and Sky' by Amanda Skenandore
May 24: new "Spiritual Plot Twists" Book Study Group. We will be reading and discussing Mariann Edgar Budde's "How We Learn To Be Brave: Decisive Moments In Life and Faith" at 2 PM in the Fellowship Hall downstairs.
BookEnds BookGroup meets at 4pm on the first Friday every other month at MainStreet BookEnds. Next meeting: Friday June 5 'News of the World' by Paulette Jiles
| | Warner and NH Legislators | | The deadline to change your party affiliation before the state primary in September is June 2. You can still change from undeclared to declared on voting day, and then change back. You cannot change from a declared party registration to undeclared or another party’s registration between the June 2 deadline and the primary. https://gc.nh.gov/rsa/html/LXIII/654/654-34.htm | | |
MainStreet BookEnds New Hours: Thurs. & Fri. 12 - 6, Saturday 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: May 10 Mother's Day Colin Nevins, May 17 Wayne St Jacques, May 24 Closed Memorial Day, May 31 Brian Booth
Reed's North May 13 Hopkinton Skate Park Fundraiser (% of meals purchased Including takeout). May 23 Karaoke at The Depot 7-10pm
Children's Fishing Derby - Sunday 5/17/26 Business sponsorships for donations of $250 or more get a sponsor sign on the business wall at the clubhouse, and a mention on the Warner Fish and Game Club website https://wfgnh.org/ and Facebook account. Also looking for prize donations of fishing poles, tackle boxes, and toys for the children's bucket raffles, and maple syrup, gift baskets, gift cards etc. for the adult bucket raffles.
Pine Rock Manor is hosting a Color Craze tie dye event on Saturday, May 23 from 1:30pm-3:30pm. They will provide refreshments and materials.
| | Warner Groups and Museums | | The Warner Area Farmers Market is looking for new crafters and vendors, small events/activities such as plays/performances, music groups, dance lessons or anything that can engage the community! Contact Lauren at hornerhollows@gmail.com for more information. First market day of the season is May 16 which is also Spring Into Warner. | |
Shout-out to Warner 4-H Club for giving back to the United Church of Warner where they hold 4-H monthly meetings. The group is helping with the Church garden this year. It started with some raking and weeding. Next up will be planting and mulching.
The club meets on the 2nd Monday of the month at 6 pm. Ages 8-18 welcome.
The Warner Fish and Game Club's range will be closed on Kids' Fishing Derby Sunday 5/17/26 and Memorial Day Monday 5/25/26. Next meeting: Wed. May 27.
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!
NH Heritage Museum Trail Passports available in the museum store and on website.
Volunteer needed: to help with filing, stuffing mailings, and other tasks for a few hours a week. Contact Andy Bullock at director@indianmuseum.org or 603/456-2600
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 days coming up in May! Volunteers needed: Shifts available throughout the summer are Tuesdays, 12:30 - 4:15 pm and Saturdays from 8:30 - 12:15 pm.
United Church of Warner: Saturday Night Communion In The Chapel at the back entrance of the Parish House, the first Sat. every month, at 4:30 PM.
American Legion Meeting on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 7pm at Post Hall.
Kearsarge Trail Snails Meeting: 2nd Fri. of every month @ 6:30pm (590 Schoodac Rd)
| | More Arts, Music, Games, etc | | The Tray it Forward project offers free vegetable seedlings for folks in the Kearsarge region with financial or time barriers to starting a garden at home, or for folks running community garden sites. FEED Kearsarge Tray-It-Forward. Donate $20 to support a tray! | | |
Family Closet Thrift Store
Wed. and Sat. 10am-1 pm 603-456-2183 familyclosetwcnh@gmail.com
SPRING clothing now on racks!
Warner Area Food Pantry
www.warnerconnectsnh.org
April Wish List: Boost/protein drinks,
XL Ladies Depends, Jam/Jelly, Veg. Oil/Cooking oils, Honeynut Cheerios, Tea - Varieties, Facial Tissues.
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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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
Free legal help: www.603legalaid.org/
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Get ready for Spring! (but not too early - watch for amphibians)
Beware of Ticks when doing yard cleanup, especially leaf piles and thick vegetation Take protection precautions, and do frequent tick checks. www.facebook.com/GetTickedOffinNH
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Parks and Recreation Adopt-a-Highway cleanup Friday May 8, 10-12pm starting at Bagley Park in Warner. More hands make quick work. Rain or shine.
WYSA NEWS: See www.warnersports.org.
Flexible schedule Ultra 1K fundraiser runs from May 1 through May 31 and you can complete your 1 kilometer anytime during that window. This event directly supports Warner Connects NH Food Pantry. Register at https://www.ultra1k.com
OUTDOOR courts are open at Riverside! Schedule announcements for pickleball/tennis on postings and TeamReach. P-Ball Wed and Fri, 2nd & 4th Mondays 5:30 pm, Sun. 8-1.
Indoor Pickleball at Simond's: Mondays and Fridays 6:30-8:30pm. NOT Apr. 20, 27 or May 1. Use TeamReach WarnerNHPB, code WPB21 for attendance. If fewer than 4 sign up in the app by 2pm, Indoor play may be cancelled for that date.
Local sports news and signup www.warnerparksandrec.com/ or Warnersports.org/
| | Your Donations Keep Library Services Strong! | | Library Trustee meetings include the Monthly Board Meeting on the third Tuesday of each month (at 6:30 pm, in person). Trustee meetings are posted 24-48 hours in advance online and at the USPO and Library, and on the Warner Events Calendar. Approved minutes are published on the Trustee Minutes page. | | | | |
Contributions to the library may be donated online, mailed to P. O. Box 299, Warner NH 03278 or put in the book drop!
Stained glass theme "Thank You" cards (3 for $5), or other non-specific library stained glass cards (5 for $10), pictured here. Buy online and/or Call 603-456-2289 to arrange for pickup.
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