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See past issues at https://www.warner.lib.nh.us/library-info/library-news/.

NEXT ISSUES: Submit current news and events In brief text please to Newsletter@library.warnerNH.gov by Tues. Nov. 14, for the November 16 issue.

Job Opening (Town Administrator) - Deadline to apply 11/20/23 - The Town of Warner, New Hampshire (population approx. 2900) is seeking a progressive minded candidate to serve as its next Town Administrator. Additional information and instructions on how to submit an application can be found on the Municipal Resources Inc website.

Red Cross blood drive Fri. November 10, 12 to 5 pm, at United Church of Warner. Sign up to help or donate this time or next month: www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=WARNER

Brrr! If you need a warm place to hang out, the library has comfortable seating, tables, games, toys, magazines, newspapers and books, and free wifi!

Happy Native American Heritage Month as well as Thanksgiving season!

Some of our seasonally relevant books and DVDs (foods, ASL holiday vocabulary, TV episodes on DVD, history and stories, are in this List (and try our Native American titles)

Or find free seasonal films and documentaries to watch on Kanopy (see details below)

The Town of Warner's Parking Ordinance is in effect and states that no vehicle may be left on any street, road, or highway in the Town of Warner between the hours of 12:00 a.m. midnight and 6:00 a.m., from November 1st until May 1st of each year. Any vehicle found to be in violation of this ban will be towed away at the owner’s expense.

Meetings of American Legion Post 39 in Warner have moved to the basement of the Telephone Museum for the winter. The upcoming meetings (2nd Tuesdays) will be November 14. December 12 and January 9, 2024. Meetings start at 7 PM (enter from the back of the parking area).

Post 39 is looking for New Members! For more information about the Post it can be found at http://www.post39warnernh.org or call Post Commander Charles Trowbridge at 603-456-2992. We especially need veterans (anyone who served at least one day of active duty) to join us from the First Persian Gulf War, the War in Iraq or the War in Afghanistan. It's getting tough for the older veterans to march and carry flags and rifles on Memorial Day and for Funeral Services for Departed Veterans.

Warner Fire Rescue annual Turkey Raffle will be Saturday Nov. 18 at 7pm. This is a fun community night with chances to win turkeys, hams, gift cards and other prizes. Cash prize raffle tickets only can be bought in advance at Sugar River Bank.

If you would like to donate a prize please send us a message on FB.

Caleen Fisher (Schoolhouse Cafe) is now taking orders for your [Thanksgiving] holiday pies, rolls and sweet breads. Call or text 603-748-1513 to place your order. Order pick up will be Wednesday, November 22 at 780 Route 103 East in Warner from 9 AM till 3 PM.

Locally-raised, fresh, Thanksgiving turkeys now available for pre-order! Order now, pick up the week of Thanksgiving at Yankee Farmer's Market. Plus, local pies & breads available for sale at the farm store that week, in addition to bacon, eggs, coffee, granola, turkey brine kits, and more! Order now at yankeefarmersmarket.com/turkey

It's full - on hunting season - remember to wear bright orange when you are outside!

Plans are afoot for the Saturday December 2, Warner HomeTown Holiday/Shop Local day with a Ginger-Bread Boy Play, Holiday Farmer's Market, Carol singing, and more!

Inside Town Hall

Festival of Trees: lighted tree display, decorated by local non profit groups

9 am - 2 pm Holiday Farmer's Market, lower level Vendors can contact Shannon at ridleyhollowfarm@gmail.com to reserve a space.

11 am Gingerbread Boy Play by KACC,

2 pm Photos with Santa

Elsewhere:

9:30-1 Make and take craft in the Library Children's Room

10 to 4 Warner Historical Society will have artisans, and Friday night Dec. 1 will be open from 5 to 7 Wine and light appetizers will be offered.

Open Studio at BeeZink at 57 Kearsarge Mtn Rd.

4:30 pm - holiday A' cappella carols with “Nice & Naughty”, Peg Chaffee & Cheryl Sager at the MainStreet Warner Lodge (formally the Masonic Lodge).

MainStreet BookEnds will have local authors in the Gallery with their latest books; David Elliott (10 am to noon), Jack Noon (noon to 2 pm) and Matt Forrest Esenwine (2 pm to 4 pm)

Did we miss your event in this list? Send to newsletter@library.warnerNH.gov!

Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser at the Indian Museum. Dec. 2 at 2-4 pm. Spaghetti and meatballs, garlic bread, salad, and dessert! Vegetarian options will be available. Stop by to either eat in person or bring your containers for take out! All proceeds from this fundraiser will go to Steve and Jan Hibbard to help with medical costs associated with Steve's upcoming lung transplant. Jan is an Educator at the Indian museum and the family could use our help and support. If you would like to volunteer to bring a crockpot of meatballs and sauce or a batch of pasta, watch for the sign up link to be posted soon.

All are welcome to join the Warner Democrats for a soup and bread social with special guest, Manchester mayor and 2024 gubernatorial candidate, Joyce Craig, on Sunday, November 19 from 2-4pm at the Blue Moon Berry Farm (195 Waldron Hill Rd., Warner). Eat good food, chat with friends and neighbors around the fire, discuss pressing issues, share ideas, and bring your questions for Joyce. Rain or shine!

Sandra Bartholomew has a new Kickstarter campaign for a comic/picture book called BLUE ROO - An illustrated story about Albina, a girl who likes everything white. Her world is organized, labeled, clean, and predictable. Everything changes suddenly when her favorite stuffy, a white kangaroo named Roo, ends up washed in the blue laundry!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/bumblebat/blue-roo Ready just in time for Holiday gifts.

Music!

Tavern Nights at Reed's North: Saturday Nov. 11, 6-9 pm: Jackie Crow

Peg Chaffee will be hosting "Second Tuesday Open Mic" at Cafe One East.on Tues. November 14, 6:30 to 8:00 pm. To play, come early to sign up for a 10-minute slot or email Paige@ CafeOneEast.com.

Open Mic every other Wednesday night at Sweet Beet, 7:30 - 9pm at 11 West Main St. in Bradford! Wed. Nov. 15, Nov 29, etc. For more info email 11westmainbradfordnh@gmail.com.

Kearsarge Chorale Fall Concert. The Road Home: Saturday, November 18, 3 pm at Kearsarge Regional High School. Tickets $10, $5 for students. kearsargechorale.org/

The Golden Age of Illustrated Fairy Tales: A Rug Hooking Show touring the US.

At UNH November 10 (3-7pm) and Sat. Nov. 11 (9am-3pm) 2023 

Admission Fee $15  UNH Students/Faculty $10, Kids under 18 free

University of New Hampshire, 7 Mill Road, Durham, NH - Holloway Commons, 2nd Fl. Featuring over 100 works recreating the art of the golden age of fairy tale illustrations, a magical time of artwork which ranged from the 1860's to the 1920's.  

Shop wool and supply vendors and enjoy interesting Gallery Talks, Ongoing demonstrations by local ATHA members.More info: www.mainetinpedlars.wordpress.com 

Native Edibles: How We Eat. Sunday, November 19, 1:00 pm. Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum is showing the film, Gather, an intimate portrait of the growing movement amongst Native Americans to reclaim their spiritual, political and cultural identities through food sovereignty, while battling the trauma of centuries of genocide. Q & A to follow led by Darryl Peasley, citizen of the Nulhegan band of Coosuk Abenaki nation.  Admission - Free to the movie. Regular admittance price to the Museum. 

Popcorn and traditional snacks provided.

Warner River Writer's Group with David Elliott will meet on Thursday, November 16 at 6:30 - 8 pm. All welcome. Sign up is HERE https://signup.com/go/biWjiqL

Wed. November 15 at 6:30 pm: Make fabric placemats for your home or as a gift! (need 1 yd fabric per side for 4 -photo not actual pattern)

Warner 4-H Club and the Pillsbury Free Library are teaming up again this year to provide two "Sew and Take" activities for all ages and levels of ability (youths must be accompanied by an adult). Sign up required: to sign up call 603-456-2289 or go to https://signup.com/go/OdhDAqb

Wed. December 6 at 6:30 pm: Make re-usable, cloth napkins (to go with your placemats!), or fabric gift wrap to jazz up gifts! Signup https://signup.com/go/tYuDwRf

Volunteers Susan Jenna, Marcia Moyer and others will provide help with basic sewing skills on portable sewing machines. Both FREE events will be at the library. Supply your own fabrics or take a chance on donated fabric and materials, to make useful items that also reduce plastic and other waste! We are seeking donations of 100% cotton fabric, minimum of 1 yard of any pattern. Volunteer helpers and ironing boards welcomed.

Library Book Group will meet Wed. December 13 at 1:30 pm to discuss The Deal of a Lifetime by Fredik Backman. All welcome. Copies are available at the library.

Reed's North is now holding Saturday Tavern Nights from 6-9 (check FB for weekly details). This week: Judy Crow. New Sunday hours: 10 to 2 with Brunch Menu

The Local is open 11 am - 8 pm Tues-Sat. facebook.com/TheLocalWarner



November 14th 6-8 pm, Kearsarge Chamber of Commerce's Business after Hours at Rosewood Country Inn in Bradford: Connect, relax, and make valuable connections within our local business community. Join us at the Rosewood Country Inn, 67 Pleasant View Rd, Bradford. Reserve your spot today via newsletter@kearsargechamber.org!

Warner Area Farmer's Market will hold a craft sale inside Town Hall during Warner HomeTown Holiday on Saturday Dec. 2 from 9 am to 2 pm. Vendors can contact Shannon at ridleyhollowfarm@gmail.com to reserve a space.

NexTREX stretchy plastic recycling progress report: we have officially submitted 290 pounds! Well on our way to meeting the 1000# goal by August to win a bench for Simonds School. Clean plastic bags and stretchy film can be brought to the library or the School. Judith Pellettieri of the Circle of Friends of the library is handling the weighing and reporting, and taking it to the Market Basket transportation point.

Indoor pickleball at Simonds School, Mondays and Fridays 6:30 - 8 pm except when school is not open (e.g. Nov. 10 and Nov. 25). Sign up on the TeamReach app to see updates and who is coming! Use WarnerNHPB, code WPB21 to join group in the app.

The next POKEMON club gathering is Tuesday, November 14th, 3-5:00. Sign up with Miss Sue and Mrs. Grimes at Simonds. Miss Sue walks the group down to the library.

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow is the next play being put on by the Library Book Nook group. Come get a copy of the script, and sign up for a small part, large part or to be on the stage crew.

Warner 4-H Club's next meeting will be Monday, Nov. 13 at the United Church of Warner, 6:30 PM. Ages 8-18 welcome. A sewing group will be meeting in November and December! Contact Susan Jenna sjenna@tds.net for info. Volunteer helpers welcome!

Sign-up asap for youth skiing and snowboarding! This WYSA-organized program runs on Thursdays, 1/4/24 - 2/1/24. Instruction is provided by Pats Peak followed by an hour of free skiing with WYSA Chaperones. No transportation will be provided from school this year to the mountain due to a shortage of bus drivers. Registration opens in November through the Pats Peak website. For more information reach out to Glen Moyer at baldeagle03251@yahoo.com

NEW! WYSA is offering Basketball at Simonds School: see details at warnersports.org.

Coached skills-and-drills and pick-up games for 2nd to 5th grade kids at Simonds School gym, Wednesdays from 6:30pm to 7:30pm, starting November 15 and running into January, excepting weeks where school is off.

Welfare Office Please email [welfare@warnernh.gov], stop in, or call [603-456-2298 Ext 1229] with questions, concerns, or need.

Applications are in the plastic tub labeled 'Welfare' in the front of the Town Hall - this area is open and accessible 24 hours a day.

COAT DRIVE – Needed: Warm & Wearable Coats for Food Pantry Clients and sale in the store, for all ages. Drop off during store hours, Now thru 11/25. Gloves & Snowpants are also needed. 

The Family Closet Thrift Store now carries YARN and FABRIC for your Christmas Projects. Open Wed. and Sat. 10:00-4:00 49 W. Main Street, Warner.

SATURDAY NOV. 11, 10 am-4pm MOVIE DVD SALE: $1 each or 6 for $5

603-456-2183  familyclosetwcnh@gmail.com

The Season of Giving: Please consider Warner Area Food Pantry in your end of year giving plans. Your monetary donation allows us to provide meats, fresh fruits and vegetables, egg, whole grain bread and hygiene products to families with needs in our area. Community support has always been integral to achieving this mission and we thank you for your continuing generosity. Please make your donation payable to Warner Area Food Pantry, P.O. Box 402, Warner, NH 03278. Or drop it off at the pantry during office hours. Our 501c3 status assures that your monetary donations are tax deductible.

Client Hours: TUESDAY 4:00-6:00 & THURSDAY 11:00-1:00

Office Hours: TUESDAY, Wed, Thur 10 am – 3 pm

Seasonal programs available for families in need. Please contact Janet Meade, School Nurse at jmeade@kearsarge.org for forms and/or more information about:

United Church of Warner - Thanksgiving Food Vouchers

Sugar River Savings Bank - Christmas Program for children (up to age 18) residing in Warner or attending Simonds School. The priority is for the children to receive gifts of clothing/other necessities and 1-2 “wish-list” items.

Volunteers needed for KEARSARGE SUNAPEE WINDOW DRESSERS Insulating Window Insert Build, Nov. 9-15 in New London! Greeters, supervisors, transport, food, framers, and insert wrappers. Choose the date(s) and time(s) you are available! https://signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/1142056874035/true#/invitation

Learn more about the Window Dressers program go to WindowDressers.org

New Covid 19 vaccines can be taken by anyone 6 months and older, whether or not you have had a previous shot. www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2023/09/13/1198803134/covid-boosters-updated-vaccines-fda-cdc

You can order one set of 4 free at-home individual rapid antigen COVID-19 tests again. Limit of one order per residential address. Orders will ship free starting October 2, 2023. https://special.usps.com/testkits. Tests may show “expired” dates on the box, but FDA has extended those dates; see the full list of extended expiration dates

We have a few At-Home Covid-19 Test Kits at the Library. If you are unable to get to a medical facility for a test, ask the staff for a test kit. Also, we have masks, for families, businesses or non-profits, including youth size masks.