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Warner News and Events ~ June 18, 2025
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June 25 Reed's North Cruise Night/ Car Show 5 - 8 pm
June 26, 8 PM Warner Underground Comedy Night with Carolyn Plummer.
June 27, “Lafayette” visit in a horse-drawn carriage to the Lafayette Farewell Tour marker in front of Warner Town Hall at 11 am. Speeches, music, poetry, singing, and photo ops.
June 28, at noon: Annual reading of Frederick Douglass' speech,"What, to the slave, is your 4th of July?" Warner Town Hall.
June 28 June Jam Muster Field Farm, Sutton. Gates open 3:30pm. $10 (free under 15).
June 28 from 1pm to 3pm. Sights & Sounds of Powwow, 2nd lecture on Powwow regalia and associated dances. Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum - included with entry fee.
July 1 - Property Tax payment due.
July 4, 2025, Pancake Breakfast: 7:30 – 11:00 am United Church of Warner. More below.
July 12-13 Powwow at Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum
July 12 free concert Kathleen Parks, The Ben Kogan Band, and Beecharmer 6-9PM at MainStreet Warner Stage (if Rain -Town Hall). Donations accepted for KCLT.
July 12 The Dobros, Bradford Meeting House, 6 pm.
Find other local and Library news and events later in this newsletter.
| | Warner Meetings & Misc News | | |
Meetings (scheduled in the Town Hall lower level unless otherwise indicated).
Check https://warnernh.gov/calendar/
Select Board Meeting
Tuesday, June 24, 4:00 – 7:00pm
See public hearing notice below (6 pm)
Precinct Commissioners Joppa Rd
Wednesday, June 25, 3:30 – 4:30pm
Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting
Wednesday, June 25, 7:00 – 10:00pm
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
School Board Meets - 6:30 pm Thurs June 19, Aug 7 (New London)
https://www.kearsarge.org/district/family-community/pages/calendars
Registration is open for Kindergarten. Call Simonds School 603-456-2241
The Kearsarge Regional School District is currently hiring a Grounds Keeper
Plowing experience preferred $19/hr hour, higher based on experience
Learn More: https://bit.ly/3TwGw7b
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Select Board Public Hearings Tuesday, 06/24/2023 6:00 PM Warner Town Hall, Lower Meeting Room. Hybrid via Zoom https://warnernh.gov/notices/ for the purpose of hearing public comments regarding:
1. whether or not to enter into an agreement to accept payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) as scheduled in the agreement from Encore Renewable Energy.
2. whether or not to change Land Use fees for advertising to reflect actual cost.
3. whether or not the Select Board can withdraw up to $50,000.00 out of the Transfer Station Capital Reserve Fund for the compactor and rental equipment.
4. whether or not the Select Board can expend the funds from Encore Renewable Energy’s gift to the Town of Warner in the amount of $20,000.00 when received.
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Hydrant flushing is taking place in the Warner village. You may notice a decrease in water pressure or slight discoloration in your water at times during this period. Hydrants are flushed two times a year, June and November.
A new CATCH Housing proposal for fewer units (34) at Exit 9 has been submitted. See Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting Wednesday, June 25, 7pm.
Reminder: tax payments are due July 1st. The first of two property tax bills for 2025 have been mailed. If you haven't received yours please let the Tax Collector know.
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The Summer Concert schedule for MainStreet Warner Stage at the Jim Mitchell Community Park https://www.facebook.com/warnerstage: June 22 Colin Nevins, 4 pm.
2025 concert season in New London starts Saturday, June 28 at the Sawyer Center Theater at Colby-Sawyer College, with the 75-piece Boston Civic Symphony.
Reed's North: Trivia, Thursdays 6-8 pm, Music Bingo once a month.
Tavern Night Now SUNDAYS 4-7 pm. June 22 Brian Booth, June 29 The Fretbenders
Warner Wednesdays: Cruise Night June 25.
The Local: Music Thursdays 5-8 pm Team Trivia Nights: Weds. at 6 pm.
Bradford Meeting House Summer Music Series, 20 Rowe Mtn. Rd., Bradford, NH, on the lawn: first event is The DOBROS July 12, 6 pm rain or shine! Adults $10, children are free. Tickets are available at the door. Cash only. www.bradford.center
Warner Underground Comedy Night with Carolyn Plummer Thursday, June 26, 8 PM showtime: Dinner 6:30 pm, Cocktail Hour 7-8 PM. Tickets (Link fixed!)
Coming soon: Dys-FUN-ctional: Creativity Beyond Convention / Art and Creatures by Sandy Steen Bartholomew. Where books, beasts, and bits of junk come together to tell stories both playful and profound. Opening Reception, July 12 from 12-2 pm, Show - July 12 - Aug. 9. https://www.twovillagesart.org/dysfunctional Two Villages Art Society - 846 Main Street, Hopkinton. Gallery Hours: Thurs-Sun 12-4.
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Help Tick Research! Send any ticks you find, in a ziplock baggie (and stuck on tape) to:
BeBop Labs, PO Box 183, Salisbury NH 03268.
Include: Date and location, Human or pet, your activity, Was it crawling or attached.
If it is a deer tick include your contact info and they will notify you if it has Lyme - but if it was attached, don’t wait, as this takes time: Contact your Doctor ASAP.
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Local sports schedules and signup information at www.warnerparksandrec.com/
(fall soccer signups starting next week at Warnersports.org/)
Pickleball at Riverside tennis courts: Use TeamReach app. WarnerNHPB, code WPB21 for updates /signups.
Tennis at Riverside: Tues. and Thurs., and 1st and 3rd Mondays 5:30 pm to dusk.
A fun program that is a part of the celebration of the NH State Parks 90th Anniversary, is a Digital Scavenger Hunt: nhstateparks.org/things-to-do/goosechase-scavenger-hunt
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Rethink, Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Repair
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Lake Host Program is still looking for paid and volunteer inspectors. https://nhlakes.org/lake-host/ . A great opportunity for college-age folks to gain experience for a career in lake-based conservation. Lake Hosts protect the lakes by capturing invasive species that try to sneak in on boats, trailers, and gear by offering free, complimentary boat inspections to teach boaters the Clean, Drain, and Dry method of preventing aquatic invasive species.
In Warner, recycling earns $$ and reduces tipping costs, especially Metal, Aluminum, Mixed paper, corrugated cardboard, Plastics #1 and #2 (clear/green and laundry/milk).
Bring to the Transfer Station. https://learn.eartheasy.com/articles/plastics-by-the-numbers/.
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Library funding updates: The New Hampshire State Library has received official award notification for the full and anticipated amount of IMLS Grants to States Funds. This provides for federally funded services through 09/30/2026.
The GAO, a non-partisan federal agency, reached a decision about Executive Order 14238 issued on March 14, 2025 which included an order relating to IMLS funding.
InDepth offers this summary of where the NH budget and other committees of conference stand. The $300,000 cut to the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (which includes the NH State Library) remains in effect. Combined with other cuts the DNCR has already made, this represents a 22% cut to the Department’s state funding.
Ousted Librarian of Congress Dr. Carla Hayden appeared on CBS Sunday Morning.
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Our Library of Things for you to borrow:
What kits or tools would YOU like us to lend?
Sewing machine - for use in library or at home (and many spare spools of thread!)
DVD /CD player -plugs in by USB cable for use with your laptop or computer.
Engine code reader (to determine check engine light cause)
Selfie Stick (donated by Ralph Elwell)
Kill-a Watt meters (measures electricity used by your appliances)
Telescope (Donated by NH Astronomical Society)
| | Miss Sue's News (for Kids) | | |
The next book, Miss Nelson Has a Filed Day by James Marshall, is now on the Warner Rail Trail Story Walk.
Miss Sue is tying it into the start of her summer program theme about games.
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Summer program brochures are available. "Level up at Your Library" is the theme this year, with lots of events pertaining to games! Registration required.
Friday June 27, 5:30-8PM is the "Kid Frankenstein" cast party. Actors need to sign up for the event and for the pot luck. We'll eat, watch the recording of the play (Thanks Sam Dixon!) and talk about next year!
New Children's Items in our catalog: April, May June and STEM KITS
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Preschooler Story times with Miss Sue: stories, songs, finger-plays, and a craft - in the Children's Room.
Every Thursday at 10:30 am.
Happy First Day of summer, Friday, June 20th!
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Kids' Day at the Warner Farmers' Market will be on Saturday, July 12 from 9-1pm. Any kids interested in selling their handmade or homemade craft items are welcome. Kids' Table spaces cost $5. Please call or text Emily at 603.969.7856 to reserve a table.
Teens 14-19 years old can get a free membership to Planet Fitness for the summer.
WYSA Fall Soccer Registration opened on Monday, June 9, 2025. For players in PreK (ages 4 & 5) through 6th Grade. Secure your spot by registering at: WarnerSports.org
Summer swim lessons https://newlondon.nh.gov/recreation
The 4-H Babysitters Training Course for youth 12 & older interested in taking care of younger children. Get familiar with child development, nutrition, safety & First Aid and earn your Certificate of Completion. Three Sessions to Complete: June 30, July 1, July 2, 10:00am - 12:30pm In-Person. UNH Cooperative Extension-Merrimack County, 315 Daniel Webster Hwy. Boscawen. Contact Sunny Swanson sunny.swanson@unh.edu or 603 255-3556 /extension.unh.edu/event/2025/06/4-h-babysitterstraining-course
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Warner Historical Society Barn Sale open on Saturdays 9-12 and Tuesdays 1-4pm
Friday June 20: opening reception 5-7pm at Upton House Museum, for the 2025 Exhibit, Ralph Farman Pratt, Landscape Painter and Photographer. Come experience Pratt's exquisite representations of our local landscapes in his oil paintings and photographs, many of which are deftly hand-colored.
On Friday, June 27 at 11AM General Lafayette (a costumed professional re-enactor) will arrive by carriage in Warner to be welcomed by a town selectman and will spend about 90 minutes making a speech and greeting townspeople. There will be music and a festive atmosphere, and town leaders will make speeches commemorating Lafayette's visit to Warner on June 27, 1825. All are invited to join the hero's welcome!
Annual reading of Frederick Douglass' speech, "What, to the slave, is your 4th of July?" Would you like to read a portion of this important speech June 28, at noon in Warner? Contact 603-456-2437 or info@warnerhistorical.org.
Barn Sale shifts available this summer are Tues,12:30-4:15pm and Sat. 8:30am- 12:15pm.
July 4, 2025, Pancake Breakfast: 7:30 – 11:00 am United Church of Warner, 43 East Main Street, Warner. Plain and blueberry waffles and pancakes, scrambled eggs, home fries, baked beans, sausage, and beverages. $12 for adults, children 7 – 12 $5, six and under free. Supports the Warner Historical Society and the United Church of Warner.
NH Telephone Museum MAY - Oct. hours: Tuesday thru Friday 10 am to 4 pm and Saturdays 10 am to 2 pm. Warner Firefighters Museum is open most Saturdays.
Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum in May-Oct, the museum is open daily: Monday - Saturday 10am - 4pm, Sunday noon- 4pm with the last admission at 3:00pm for all days.
MKIM are already gearing up for this year's powwow, Saturday, July 12 and Sunday, July 13! Volunteers needed- to help out Check here to see how you can help.
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Family Closet Thrift Store Open Weds and Saturdays 10am-4pm 603-456-2183.
Volunteers needed, especially Saturdays.
Warner Area Food Pantry welcomes
$$ donations or non- perishable goods
www.warnerconnectsnh.org
Drop off items during office hours only, Tues.-Thurs. 10-1pm. Thank you!
Pantry Client Hours: TUES 4-6 pm & THURS. 11:00am- 1:00 pm. Facebook
Office Hours: Tues - Thurs., 10am - 1pm.
Mental health crisis line: call 988 to talk
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Belknap-Merrimack County Community Action hours in Warner at 49 W. Main Street. Tues. and Thursdays, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm or call 603-456-2207
Welfare Office Thursdays 1-4 pm on the 3rd floor of the Community building. Contact Peter Flynn, Warner Welfare officer at 603-456-3004 or 456-2298 x1229, or email help@WarnerNH.gov.
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
| | 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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