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Warner News and Events ~ April 30, 2026
from Pillsbury Free Library
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Friday May 1: May Day, International Workers Day, and May Day Strong 2026
MainStreet Warner Jim Mitchell Scholarship deadline is May 1. Further details at https://mainstreetwarnerinc.org/services/scholarships
Sat., May 2, Two Villages Art Society Opening Reception noon-2 for Boundless Photography. Four New Hampshire photographers including William Balsam (Warner). Exhibit runs May 2-May 30, 2026. Free.
Sat., May 2, 9 am to 12. Warner Historical Society Barn Sale: pre-season clean-out sale Outdoors-only.
Sat. May 2: Poetry reading group: at MainStreet BookEnds 10:30-11:30am. Details
4:30 PM United Church of Warner: Saturday Night Communion In The Chapel.
Sun. May 3: Reed's North Music 4-7 pm Open Mic with John Farese
Sun. May 3 and May 24: 2 PM - "Spiritual Plot Twists" Book Study Group: Mariann Edgar Budde's "How We Learn To Be Brave: Decisive Moments In Life and Faith"
NH Telephone Museum Fridays 10-4 and Saturdays, 10 am-2 pm
Warner Firefighters' Museum ((under telephone museum) most Saturdays, 10am- 3pm
Sat. May 2 The Firefighter's Museum will be closed.
Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum Fri. and Sat. 10am-4pm, Sun. Noon - 4. (last entry at 3)
MKIM Summer hours begin: open daily May - October.
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. 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
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May 4-10 is NH Energy Week: events include an open house at the Poverty Plains Solar installation, 10 am to noon Monday May 4, and many online and in person energy-related education events all week https://nhenergyfuture.org/events/.
Tues. May 5: NH Telephone Museum Summer hours begin: Tues- Fri 10 to 3, Sat 10-2.
Tues. May 5: 6:30 pm Writer's Group in the Library (back by popular demand!)
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at the restaurants!
Wed. May 6: 6 pm Warner Fall Foliage Festival meeting at Sugar River Bank.
Thurs May 7: 5-8 pm music by Tyler Levs Live at The Local.
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.
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
Church Clean Up Day, 9 AM until done. United Church of Warner. Bring a rag and a bucket. Coffee and doughnuts provided.
1 - 4 PM Funder’s Day at Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum
4 pm "Dickens' Christmas Carol" adapted for youth, Warner Town Hall. Library Theater group. Entry is an item or donation to the Warner Food Pantry. Bake sale at intermission.
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.
May 10 Mother's Day Reed's North: Music SUNDAY 4-7 pm, Colin Nevins
May 12: Open Mic at Cafe One East 6:30-8pm. Door opens at 6 pm.
Wed., May 13, 4:30 - 6:30 pm. WHS Barn Sale Preview Party, Light refreshments.
Spring into Warner on Sat. May 16 is when The Barn officially opens for the season
| | Warner People / in the Media | | |
Concord Monitor: 4/28/26 Sarah Hansen and Sam Bower of Kearsarge Gore Farm, in an article about Concord Farmer's Market.
InterTown Record 4/28 Online or at the library: p1&4 Affordable housing project wins court battle; p.2 Tributes to Peter St. James; p. 7&8 What's in our food? by Barbara Lassonde; p.17&19 Warner Neighbors by Kathy Carson.
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 Meetings | | |
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.
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Meetings (scheduled in the Town Hall lower level unless otherwise indicated).
Check https://warnernh.gov/calendar/
Supervisors of the Checklist
Saturday, May 2, 10 to 11 AM 2nd floor
Planning Board
Monday, May 4, 7:00 – 10:00pm
Select Board - Transfer Station Site Visit
Wednesday, May 6, 3:00 – 5:00pm
Conservation Commission
Wednesday, May 6, 7:00 – 8:00pm
Agendas (often with Zoom Link) are at https://warnerNH.gov/agenda/ Updates:
-Please check agenda AND calendar
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Kearsarge Regional School District www.facebook.com/KearsargeSAU65
Last day of school year: currently June 17
https://www.kearsarge.org/district/family-community/pages/calendars
School Board Meeting
Thurs. May 7 (New London) 6:30 pm Kearsarge Professional Dev Ctr, or Zoom
It's time to register new students for the KRSD 2026-27 yr, Kindergarten and up.
For Toddlers and Preschool, register for Boys and Girls Club early learning center
| | Boys & Girls Club: spots still open in before and after school program for this school year. Apply for summer camp now: Price increases May 1st. 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: We have a Puzzle Swap shelf: take and/or donate picture puzzles any time, no need to bring one to get one!
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.
| | 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 May 5 at 2pm in the library. | | |
Museum and Parks passes for free or reduced admission are available:
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New England Aquarium 1/2 price, coupons now available daily to May 22 and weekdays 5/26-Sept. Expanded hours during Mass. school vacation week from April 20 to April 24, the Aquarium will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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NEW: Children's Museum of NH in Dover, 1/2 price (4 people once per day)
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Museum of Science in Boston, all year, for 1/2 price entry!
Museum of Science was closed March 30th – April 1st due to Museum maintenance - so we can issue 2 passes / day on two days in April! Plan to go with friends!
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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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!)
What suggestions do you have for additions to our "Library of Things" collection? Knife sharpener? Metal detector? Laser level, distance meter, heat imager? Let us know!
So far we have Kill-o-Watt energy meters, telescope, DVD players, CD and VHS players, a code reader, a Radon monitor and puzzles, sewing machine.
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Come see the performance of "A Christmas Carol" adapted by Kathryn Schultz Miller for ArtReach Children's Theatre, from the book written by Charles Dickens. Saturday, May 9th at 4pm at the Warner Town Hall. "Entrance Fee" is a donation for the food pantry. At intermission there will be a bake sale by donation for the library.
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 are monthly at 10:30am: the next one 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.
May 4-10 is Children's Book Week. Come visit Miss Sue, celebrate the love of reading by spending time in the library with, and getting, some great books to share. Screen-Free Week is also May 4-10, and what a better way to be screen free than to read!
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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 3 and May 24: new "Spiritual Plot Twists" Book Study Group, a group for people of all faiths (or none) who enjoy engaging on relevant spiritual topics. 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. The first meeting will focus on the Introduction and the first two chapters
BookEnds BookGroup meets at 4pm on the first Friday every other month at MainStreet BookEnds. Next meeting: Friday June 5 at 4 pm at the bookstore. The book is '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 | | |
The Dalton Bridge stand is open! Gourd bird homes for sale: Come get your feathered friend some summer accommodations!
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 3 Open Mic with John Farese, May 10 Mother's Day Colin Nevins, May 17 Wayne St Jacques, May 24 Closed Memorial Day, May 31 Brian Booth
May 5 Cinco de Mayo, May 13 Hopkinton Skate Park Fundraiser,
May 23 Karaoke at The Depot 7-10
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.
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The next Warner Fall Foliage Festival meeting will be Wed. May 6 at Sugar River Bank, 6pm. This year's theme will reflect the country's 250th focusing on Warner's role in history. Crafter and vendor applications for 2026 are open! wfff.org/craftersvendors
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. Closed Sat. May 2
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)
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Annual Celebration of the Arts: Saturday May 16, 2026
Art and Craft supply swap at the Library (free), 9:30am--1:30 pm
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. to benefit Jim Mitchell Scholarship Fund. 9am-2pm
Special exhibits Open at Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum and NH Telephone Museum.
Barn Sale at Warner Historical Society 9 -1 pm
Pony Rides (near Telephone Museum) -time depends on weather.
Music at Cafe One East, 1-3pm
Gardening Sale 9-2 fundraiser by Warner Democrats - on the Cafe One East Lawn
-and more activities/ details coming soon.
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*'
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.
| | 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: Registration for WYSA spring soccer clinic is still open and clinics will happen on Wednesday afternoons from May 6 to June 3 right after school on the Simonds field. 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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