Pillsbury Free Library, Warner, NH ~ August 8, 2024 | |
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Selectboard meetings will continue every other Tuesday through September for the summer, however, start times will vary. Meetings: Aug 20, 4 pm, September 3, 4pm. Check time online or call (603) 456-2298 ext 1 or selectboard@warnernh.gov
The State Primary Election Day is Tuesday, September 10, 2024. Town Hall will be open for voting from 7 AM until 7 PM. If you are unable to be present, you may submit an Absentee Ballot Request Form to obtain an Absentee Ballot. The absentee ballot request form should be delivered to the Town Clerk's office either in person, by fax to 603-456-2297, or by mail to Town Clerk, Town of Warner, PO Box 265, Warner, NH 03278.
The Town Clerk's office will be closed Tuesday, September 10, 2024 for the election.
Related Documents: Application for State Election Absentee Ballot
Sample State Primary Ballots
Volunteer Ballot Counters Needed to count Ballots at close of Election Polls on Tuesday, Sept. 10 and Tuesday, Nov. 5. Must be a registered voter in the Town of Warner. If you are new to Town or new to the Voter Checklist, sign up at the Town Clerk’s Office or reach out to kathy.carson50@gmail.com.
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The Warner Democrats are hosting a Popsicles and Politics event on Sunday, August 25 from 3:30-5:00 at Silver Lake, located at 29 Bean Road. Democrat candidates have been invited. This is an opportunity to meet other Democrats in the area and enjoy some end of summer fun. The area is kid-friendly, so all ages are welcome. Donations will be accepted for Democrat candidates' campaigns. | |
The Town of Warner is seeking a part time Deputy Tax Collector to assist and support the Tax Collector and a Part Time Deputy Town Clerk 22 to 30 hrs. weekly. Openings are also still available in Police and Public Works Depts. warnernh.gov/job-openings/ | |
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Condolences to the family and friends of the following Warner people:
Robert "Bob" Egan June 15, 2024
https://www.chadwickfuneralservice.com/obituary/robert-egan Celebration of life Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 1:00 PM, 89 Mink Hill Lane, Warner.
Royal Latuch June 19, 2024 https://www.holtwoodburyfh.com/obituaries/Royal-Latuch/ Donations can be made in Royal's honor to the Warner Historical Society, PO Box 189, 15 West Main Street, Warner NH 03278, (www.warnerhistorical.org)
Judith Anne Webber July 24, 2024 https://www.chadwickfuneralservice.com/obituary/judith-webber.
Editor's note: If you wish to have your loved one mentioned, please let us know details.
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Warner Museums and Groups | |
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On Wednesday, August 14, 5-7 pm, all are invited to a celebratory reception at the Warner Historical Society’s Upton Chandler House Museum highlighting the summer exhibit “Celebrating Warner’s 250th Birthday.” Light hors d’oeuvres will be served.
Wed. August 21, Code Talkers presentation at Warner Town Hall, 6:30-8 pm presented by NH Telephone Museum and Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum. https://www.facebook.com/events/1111395489905776
NH Telephone Museum Exhibit: "The Lines That Connect Us". Tues- Sat 10am -4pm
Warner Firefighters Museum summer hours: 10-4 Saturdays; tours 10 am - 3 pm.
An American flag installation took place at the New Hampshire Telephone Museum on Saturday, July 20th to honor the memory of the many suicides of service members, first responders and veterans every year. The installation will be in place for a month.
Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum is seeking donations for their Fall auction, and your contribution—be it an item, an experience, or a gift card—will make a tremendous impact. If you have an idea about how you can contribute, please call 603-456-2600 or email info@indianmuseum.org.
Warner Historical Society Barn Sales: Saturdays 9am to 12 pm, Tuesdays 1-4 pm.
Save the Date! - Andover Open Barns Saturday, September 7, 2024
This year's Warner Fall Foliage Festival (October 11-13) All WFFF volunteers will receive commemorative T-shirt for Warner's 250th birthday so sign up for your 2 hour shift ASAP at https://signup.com/go/PSmTgMv. Help with parking, sell booster tickets, etc.
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250th Birthday Celebrations | |
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The summer exhibit at the Upton Chandler House Museum Celebrating Warner’s 250th Birthday is now open Tuesdays from 1 – 4 pm and Saturdays from 10 am until 1 pm through the Fall Foliage Festival weekend. Admission free and the museum has AC.
The Warner Post Office has a 250th Warner postmark. Any mail handed to the clerk will be stamped with it.
250th Birthday Scavenger Hunt during the month of August. Pick up your clues and directions at the Pillsbury Free Library or Sugar River Bank anytime in August. Raffle prizes to be awarded on September 14 at the Incorporation Day Event & Warner Town Picnic. Join the fun with this entertaining hunt around the village! Open to All!
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Reed's North Saturday Aug 10 Tavern Night: Colin Nevins at 6
Summer concerts in the MainStreet Warner Stage series are posted on the Warner Events Calendar https://www.warner.lib.nh.us/warner-events-calendar/
Shows are free to the public but donations are greatly appreciated and go directly to funding future events at The MainStreet Warner Stage www.facebook.com/warnerstage
Friday, August 23, 6-8:30pm Grain Thief Bluegrass, Americana
Saturday, Sept 7, 3-9pm Local Music Fest featuring: Night Kitchen, Will Hatch, Corridor Management Plan, and more.
Currier Museum Exhibits: https://currier.org/ Art for Vets program at the Currier: the The 3rd Saturday of each month (Aug. 17) is Art for Vets Family day, when that Veterans and Active Duty military can attend the museum for free with their family, and there is a Family Art Activity.
Thursday Aug. 15, 5-8 pm Zak Trojano Live @ The Local!
Thursday Aug. 22, 5-8 pm Dan Fallon live @ The Local
Thurs, Aug. 29 at 5 PM Ken Budka Live @ The Local
Saturday Aug. 31, 2024 is Play Music on the Porch Day playmusicontheporchday.com/ Register to be placed on the worldwide map!
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Warner Area Food Pantry. https://www.warnerconnectsnh.org.
The Pantry needs clean shopping bags for packing goods to clients. They can be dropped off in our bin outside the pantry. (reusable is even better!)
Wishlist: Veg. oil, Vinegar, Cream of Mushroom Soup (always), Hamburger Helper (always), Individual Snacks (chips/pretzels), Shelf stable pudding, Baby Diapers Size 2 (brand name), Dry Cat Food (always)
Pantry Client Hours: TUESDAY 4:00-6:00 & THURSDAY 11:00am- 1:00 pm .
Office Hours: Tues - Thurs., 10am - 1pm.
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553264195575
The Family Closet Thrift Store Wednesdays and Saturdays 10am-4pm
603-456-2183, 49 W. Main Street, Warner. Donations: Limit of 2 tall kitchen bags/visit.
No Donations taken during the month of August. Watch for our closeout summer sales during August, including Bag Sale! Fall/Winter donations begin September.
WindowDressers.org is back in the area! Sign up now for low cost energy-saving, draft reducing window inserts, or to volunteer to help: Build Dates: Nov 14-20 2024
Location: St Andrews Episcopal Church, 52 Gould Rd New London NH 03257
Lori Cox, Local Coordinator; lorilaicox@outlook.com Click here to volunteer age 9+
Pine Rock Manor Activities staff are looking for items to use with memory impaired adults; including fidget toys, craft supplies, kid's puzzles. Contact Sarah Bernard.
Welfare Office hours on Thursdays 1-4 pm on the 3rd floor of the Community building (above the Thrift Store). Peter Flynn is our new Warner Welfare officer. Contact him 24/7 if in urgent need of assistance at 603-456-3004 or 603-456-2298 x1229, or email help@WarnerNH.gov. Applications are in the plastic tub labeled 'Welfare' in the front of the Town Hall - 24 hours a day.
Health care crisis? www.dhhs.nh.gov/programs-services/health-care/crisis-services
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The library book discussion group meets the 2nd Wed. each month at 1:30 pm in the library. All are welcome! The library has multiple copies of the book about 4 weeks before the discussion. The books for the August 14 discussion of Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano are available at the circulation desk. The book for September 11 is Travels with George by Nathan Philbrook
BookEnds BookGroup Meets the first Sunday of the month at 4 pm via Zoom or at MainStreet BookEnds Gallery. All Welcome. Book Group participants receive 20% off the book prior to the event. Contact info@mainstreetbookends.com to join and for more information. September 8: The History of Warner by Walter Harriman
If you are part of a different book group, you can also request copies via the library through inter-library loan for your group members.
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We have Library passes for free or reduced cost admission to:
McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center Summer hours: open every day, 10:30 AM - 4:00 PM. See starhop.com for SHOW schedules (add $7 /show/person).
Science Playground is open 11am until 3:30pm on days the Discovery Center is open. Pass also covers Super Stellar Fridays
The Currier Museum of Art in Manchester currier.org is open Wed- Sunday.
1/2 price with a library pass. Tours of two Frank Lloyd Wright homes are extra cost.
Museum of Fine Arts in Boston: www.mfa.org/exhibitions
For the promo-code "pass" discount at MFA, for $10 admission, call 603-456-2289.
Recently opened: Salvador Dali.
New Hampshire Telephone Museum Tues through Sat., 10 am - 4pm (May - Oct).
NH State Parks pass - NH State Parks are open. Rollins State Park on Mt. Kearsarge 7 days a week, 9 am - 5 pm (last entry at 4 pm). Find a park and book a ticket at www.nhstateparks.org/ (you don't have to reserve a space but on busy days it will ensure you don't have to wait -you DO need to reserve the library pass for discount!)
Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum Open Mon. - Sat. 10-4 and Sun. noon to 4 pm. Guided tours daily 10:30 am and 1:30 pm depending on staff availability (Sundays 1:30pm only).
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Teen Book Review by Guest Reader Olivia H.
The Door of No Return is a jaw-dropping story about Kofi, a boy who lives in Upper Kwanta, Uganda. Kofi has lived under the shadow of his older brother until he has the chance to prove himself. When things take a turn for the worst Kofi must be braver than ever and overcome the challenges ahead. This fictionalized true story is written in poems and shares the lives of a 19th century African village and family in striking detail.
Are you a teen interested in reading and reviewing Isinglass or Flume nominated books for this column? If so, please stop by the library to ask Casey about this opportunity!
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Miss Sue's News (for Kids) | |
Preschooler Story times with Miss Sue are held every Thursday at 10:30 am - stories, songs, finger-plays, and a craft. This program is held in the Children's Room.
Summer Reading Program
"Adventure Begins at your Library" is this year's theme. We all had a blast on an adventure at the river with Linden Rayton on Tuesday this week.
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New Children's Items in our catalog: , June, July, August and STEM KITS or
NATURE KIT backpacks filled with durable folding identification guides!
The Cast party for those who were in The Legend of Sleepy Hollow is Friday, August 9, 5:30 -7:30. RSVP to Miss Sue.
| The new book on the Warner Story Walk is A Frog in the Bog by Karma Wilson. Enjoy a pleasant walk and maybe you'll see some frogs in the river! | |
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Library Trustee meetings include the Monthly Board Meeting on the third Tuesday of each month (at 6:30 pm, in person). Various Committee meetings, some that meet monthly, vary in meeting schedules. There will be no August board meeting.
Trustee meetings are published 24-48 hours in advance on the Warner Events Calendar. Approved minutes are published on the Trustee Meetings page.
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Ticks have hatched a new generation! This is a photo of one that was found attached recently (the dot). Even the "nymph" stage can spread disease, but they are hard to see! Check yourself and your children often and carefully! Be Tick Safe: https://tickfreenh.org/tick-safe-elearning-course/
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Warner Fire Rescue's Captain Paul Raymond and EMT Katy Toomey joined the NH State Fire Marshal's Office on a visit to the Boys & Girls Club summer camp in Warner recently. The kids enjoyed rotating through different stations while learning about many fire and life safety aspects. Checking out the fire truck and spraying the hose seemed to be their favorites. | |
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Pine Rock Manor Open House Friday, August 16, 1-4 pm. Stop by at 3, Denny Hill Rd. to see this Assisted Living community. Refreshments, entertainment, and chances to win a gift.
YCN News interviewed the "new" owners of Warner Public Market recently:
https://ycnnow.com/2024/07/25/warners-public-market-has-new-owners
Melissa Lee Photography's photo shoot of Nursing Moms at Lavender Fields in Warner was on the front page of The Concord Monitor on July 27.
New KACC Brochure Printing: It's time for the Kearsarge Area Chamber of Commerce to print another edition of the member brochure. Every member as of Friday, 8/9/24 will be in the brochure. If you'd like to make your business stand out, consider purchasing an ad in the brochure. Current rate list and purchase link:
store.KearsargeChamber.org/product/brochure-ad, Send your print-ready artwork as a PDF to newsletter@KearsargeChamber.org. If your artwork is not received in time for this printing, we'll get your ad in the next printing.
The cost to join is $50 for non-profits and most businesses. Businesses with five or more staff (we never count the owners) pay $99.
Reed's North: Saturday: Open at 8 for breakfast. Tavern Night: Colin Nevins at 6.
Sunday Brunch 8 to 2.
STA NH is Hiring School Bus Drivers! Summer Training: call 603-938-6464 or apply at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1563777393931009/user/100064217551712/
The Local is open 11 am - 8 pm Tues-Sat. facebook.com/TheLocalWarner
Suspending Trivia Until The Fall.
Warner Area Farmer’s Market: Warner Town Hall on Saturdays from 9am to 1pm.Music and good food, crafts, etc. www.warnerfarmersmarket.org/vendor
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Outdoors, Fitness and Environment | |
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Fun facts about Tomato Hornworms: these monstrous looking and annoying tomato pests transform into the stunning Five-spotted hawkmoth. This moth's long proboscis is perfectly designed to sip nectar from deep within flowers. As it feeds, it unintentionally collects pollen, which it then spreads from flower to flower, aiding in plant reproduction. This process is especially vital for pollinating night-blooming flowers.
Consider supporting them by relocating them to wild meadows instead of killing them, to support a future generation of beautiful and beneficial pollinators, which are facing challenges and need all the help they can get!
The easiest way to spot them: buy a UV flashlight and go out after dusk: they GLOW!
You may find some of them looking mushy and covered in parasitic wasp eggs or larvae: don't destroy those, as they are a natural control.
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Outdoor pickleball at Riverside tennis court has a time for beginners or less confident players on Sundays after 11 am. All players: Wednesdays and Sundays at 9am, Weds. and Fridays at 5:30 pm and 2nd and 4th Mondays at 5:30pm. Use the free Team Reach app to see attendance: WarnerNHPB (code WPB21.) | |
Rethink, Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Repair
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Reduce your taxes: Recycle! Warner Fees for solid waste disposal in 2023 (not including demolition waste and special disposal items) were $76,091 ($85/ton)!
Paper, corrugated cardboard and metals create income, so please don't put these, or glass or recyclable plastics in the compactor, which costs Warner $$ per ton and fills the landfill with unnecessary waste ash.
Want to get learn more about and get involved in NH environmental issues? Check out NH Network. Various sections hold zoom meetings and events on climate, energy, plastic reduction, etc. https://www.newhampshirenetwork.org/
Stretchy plastics may be dropped off in the TREX box on the porch of the Parish House next to the United Church of Warner for the Simonds School TREX bench project.
Acceptable items stretch when you pull. If it tears like paper, or is shiny or makes a crinkly/crunchy sound, do NOT recycle in the bins. https://nextrex.com/view/educate
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Help your neighbors with Capital Region Habitat for Humanity projects in Warner: https://www.habitatconcordnh.org/volunteer for sign up and online waiver form. Daily schedule is 8 am – 4 pm but any day or portion of a day you can help is welcomed.
Local Projects: a roof repair/ porch on Brookmeadow Lane, Warner (August 19-20.)
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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!
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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