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Warner News and Events ~ Feb. 12, 2026
from Pillsbury Free Library
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NH Telephone Museum is open Fridays 10 am-4 pm and Saturdays, 10 am-2 pm
Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum is open Fridays and Saturdays 10am-4pm.
Fri. Feb. 13: Kearsarge Trail Snails Meeting: 2nd Friday of every month @ 6:30pm
Feb. 13: Deadline to sign up for youth softball or baseball
Sat. Feb. 14 Valentine’s Day Cookie Walk & Crafts at the Warner Historical Society's Upton House, 12 West Main St. 9am-12 Fill a box for $5 or $10 with home made cookies. 9 am to 10:30 am - children can make a Valentine by donation. Also enjoy a display of the history of wedding fashion in Warner.
Sat. Feb. 14 Valentines Day dinner at Reed's North will be by reservation only, 4-9 pm.
Sat.-Sun. Feb 14-15 https://backyardwinterbirds.nhaudubon.org/ take time to count and report which bird species you see in your backyard during any free time this weekend.
Sun. Feb 15
10 am at United Church of Warner: singer Ali “Grace” Rapetti
4-7 pm Music with Gus & Jean at Reed's North.
Monday Feb. 16 Presidents' Day Holiday:
KRSD SCHOOLs will be in session but NO Boys and Girls Club.
Closed: Post Office, Town Offices, Library, Banks, Federal offices.
Weather closings: The library will announce on Facebook and on www.wmur.com/weather/closings if we are closed. Or you can call ahead 603-456-2289.
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Tues. Feb. 17 Chinese New Year - Year of the Horse! Chinese food at Reed's North.
Wed. Feb 18, 12-2 PM. Ash Wednesday Worship Stations at United Church of Warner. Start off Lent with drop-in interactive devotions in the Fellowship Hall. Refreshments.
Saturday, Feb. 21, 10am-2pm Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum Snow Snake Games. The museum will be open, with hot cocoa and smores.
Feb. 21, 10:30 am: monthly Saturday storytime at the library with Miss Sue.
Thurs. Feb. 26 Music at The Local: 5 - 8 pm Emily Rae
Saturday Feb. 28 at 2 pm: “Late in Arriving,” by Steve Taylor, Warner Town Hall. Free. How electricity changed rural New Hampshire life. (rescheduled from Feb 7). Home-baked refreshments. Books, library tote bags for sale. Cosponsored by Pillsbury Free Library and Warner Historical Society with funding assistance from NH Humanities.
Sign up now for the second annual Community Chili Cook-Off benefiting the Warner Food Pantry. Sunday, March 15, 2026 12-2:30 PM at Warner Town Hall. Calling all chili competitors and chili lovers! $25 to register to compete. $10 day-of to taste and vote.
All proceeds donated to the Warner Food Pantry! Sponsored by Cafe One East, Sweetgrass Pottery, and Reed's North. Questions/ application: paige@CafeOneEast.com
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This year’s NOFA conference on Saturday, March 7 will honor the town of Warner’s own MainStreet BookEnds with its Community Partner Award for 25 years of bringing in the speakers and the books for the NOFA-NH (Northeast Organic Farming Association) Winter Conference. To Owners Katharine and Neil Nevins, Congratulations!
Congratulations to Herm Blanchette, the new head of Warner's Dept. of Public Works!
Brick Moltz was a featured singer /guitarist at United Church of Warner on Feb 8.
Listen and watch on facebook https://www.facebook.com/UCWarner
The Weekend community news column in the Concord Monitor is now being written by Cathy Carson, who also writes the Warner Town column in the InterTown Record. To submit news items for either, email her at TownNews.Warner@gmail.com.
Many thanks to Elibet Chase who maintained the column diligently until recently.
"Concord Hospital Medical Group (CHMG) welcomes Benjamin Houston, PA-C, to its family medicine team, at Family Tree Healthcare in Warner where he will provide comprehensive primary care services to patients of all ages in the Warner community and beyond." Ben grew up in the "Warner area" - welcome back! Web article
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 | | |
Meetings (scheduled in the Town Hall lower level unless otherwise indicated).
Check https://warnernh.gov/calendar/
Planning Board Work Session:
Mon. Feb. 16, 7:00 – 9:00pm
Select Board Meeting
Tues. Feb. 17, 6:00 – 8:00pm
Housing Committee at library
Wed., Feb. 18, 5:00 – 6:00pm
Energy Committee Meeting
Thurs. Feb. 19, 4:00 – 5:00pm
Budget Committee Meeting
Thurs. Feb. 19, 7:00 – 10:00pm
Hearing on petition article- budget cap
Agendas (often with Zoom Link) are at https://warnerNH.gov/agenda/ Updates:
-Please check agenda AND calendar
Assessing office will be closed on 2/18, and 2/25. For Building Department issues contact Building Inspector, Scott Lacroix 603-715-6624 or the Select Board's office.
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IRS Tax forms 1040 and 1040SR have arrived at the library! No instruction books or schedule forms yet (find at IRS.gov).
Kearsarge Regional School District www.facebook.com/KearsargeSAU65
School Board Meeting - 6:30 pm Thurs. Feb 19 (New London)
Kearsarge Professional Devel Ctr, New London or Zoom
https://www.kearsarge.org/district/family-community/pages/calendars
School Facilities Tours:
March 4 Tour of Simonds Elementary School, 5:30pm & Board Mtg, 6:30pm.
School is OPEN Monday Feb 16. School vacation is Feb. 23-27, 2026
WYSA spring baseball and softball registration is only open until Feb 13 Don't delay! . Register via TeamSnap at www.warnersports.org
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Town of Warner is seeking
To apply please send a completed application - https://warnernh.gov/tow/downloads/Employmentapp.pdf, letter of interest and resume via mail or email to: SelectBoard@WarnerNH.gov.
Proposed Zoning Ordinance Changes
There are proposed changes to the Zoning Ordinance that will be voted on, Tuesday of Town Meeting in March. Download the proposed changes.
Full town audits for 2008 - 2023 are available at https://warnernh.gov/audits/
Notice of Public Hearing Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 6:00 pm Warner Town Hall, 5 East Main St. Lower Meeting Room: To Hear Public Input on a citizen petition:
Shall we adopt the provisions of RSA 32:5-b, and implement a tax cap whereby the governing body (or budget committee) shall not submit a recommended budget that increases the amount to be raised by local taxes, based on the prior fiscal year’s actual amount of local taxes raised, by more than 4%?
Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82162868200 Meeting ID: 821 6286 8200, PW: 1234
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 Sat., Feb. 28, 2026. At this meeting the Supervisors will attend to any administrative matters and update the checklist as necessary. This will be the last time to register as a voter BEFORE election day and town meeting. However, qualifying voters will also be able to register ON election day.
| | 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! | | Kearsarge School District | | The Kearsarge Regional School District is accepting preschool applications for the 26-27 school year for KRPS New London and Bradford. The lottery for full day spaces will occur on March 16. Apply https://bit.ly/krsdpreschool | | |
Many new DVDs and books added this month! Find and reserve new adult items on our catalog lists: January 2026, February 2026 (and images in Instagram and Facebook!)
New Children's Items in our catalog: January, February and STEM KITS,
IRS tax forms: Seem to be delayed for NH libraries this year. Available at www.irs.gov/. Library staff can help you print them. For other assistance try https://nhtaxhelp.org/
For an appointment with AARP tax helpers in Contoocook (Hopkinton Library) call 211.
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It's that time of year again! Back by popular demand, "Blind Date with a Book" may help you discover a new "love" and freshen up your reading life!
Grab a wrapped book, check it out and take it home. Staff can let you know if you have already borrowed it, at check out.
Put your name in the basket for each book read, for a chance to win some Candy! Drawing will be Saturday March 7 at noon.
| | Miss Sue's Library News (for Kids) | | | | Miss Sue is collecting empty seed packets for a summer project. Please bring in empty flower or vegetable packets you may have. Also, any food magazines of any type would be great too. | | |
Valentine's Day Come in and get some valentines day books or movies. Fun to have on these cold winter days.
Family Crochet AND CRAFT days are continuing! Saturdays, through February. 9:30-10:30am in the library meeting room with Sue Jenna of Warner 4-H Club. Come learn, or help others - adults welcome too! Come make Valentine cards!
Next After School Craft: Tuesday, Feb. 17, 3-4:15. Even tho it's after Valentine's Day we still want to spread Love and Joy! Sign up with Mrs. Sue and Mrs. Grimes.
Preschooler Story times every Thurs. at 10:30am with Miss Sue: stories, songs, finger-plays, and a craft - in the Children's Room.
Saturday Story times Monthly at 10:30am: Feb. 21, March 21, April 18, and May 16.
New Children's Items in our catalog: December, January, February and STEM KITS.
There are new kits, just added, Magnets, Pom-Pom Maker, and a Round Loom.
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The Library book discussion group meets monthly on the 2nd Wednesday. The next meeting will be on March 11, 2026 at 1:30 pm in the library to discuss The Frozen River. Copies are now available at the library.
BookEnds BookGroup meets at 4pm on the first Friday every other month at MainStreet BookEnds. Next meeting Friday April 3 at 4 pm at the bookstore. We will discuss 'The Berry Pickers' by Amanda Peters. www.facebook.com/events/1462387815304021
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Voting Day - March 10, 2026 7 AM - 7 PM
Town Meeting - March 11, 2026 starting at 6 PM
Warner Town Hall, 5 East Main St
If you wish to vote by absentee ballot, please read the information on the State of NH website. The absentee ballot request form is available there or on the Town website.
Not sure if you are still on the Warner Voter list? Check at https://app.sos.nh.gov/viphome
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WARNER CANDIDATES’ FORUM, Wed., March 4 at 7:00 pm, Warner Town Hall
Come hear from the candidates running for Selectboard - 1 opening for a 3-year term: Richard Bixby, Jr. ~ Mark J. O’Neil
All unopposed candidates for any position are also welcomed to stand and give a brief introduction of who they are and what they hope to accomplish.
Sponsored and moderated by the League of Women Voters of the Kearsarge/Sunapee area, a non-partisan organization. Bring your questions!
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Reed's North special menu/events: Tues. Feb. 17 Chinese New Year - Chinese food
The Local's new website includes events, specials, full menu, and online table reservations: https://thelocalwarnernh.com/
| | Warner Groups and Museums | | |
Sunday, March 8, 12-2 pm Warner Democrats' Almost Spring Soup Social at the Main Street Bookends Gallery. Chat with local representatives, friends and neighbors, raise funds for local candidates, and learn about Town Meeting, while enjoying delicious homemade soups. $10 suggested donation. Bring your mug and spoon if you like!
Kearsarge Trail Snails Meeting: 2nd Friday of every month @ 6:30pm
Meetings take place at Jason's barn (590 Schoodac Road in Warner).
NH Telephone Museum Jan.- April Hours: Fridays 10-4 and Saturdays, 10 am-2 pm
Warner Firefighters Museum is CLOSED for the winter.
Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum HOURS: through April, the Museum is open Fridays and Saturdays 10am-4pm, with tours at 10:30am and 1:30pm. The library has passes!
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.
Cookie walk Sunday Feb. 14 at Upton Chandler House Museum.
Saturday Night Communion In The Chapel at United Church of Warner. at the back entrance of the Parish House, The first Sat. every month, at 4 PM. - March 7
Every Sunday at 10 AM: Worship services.
Ali “Grace” Rapetti is now joining us once a month to share her musical gifts. Grace is a seasoned vocalist and guitarist who has been featured by Rolling Stone Magazine, NPR and Writer’s Digest for her work. 10 AM at the United Church of Warner on February 15, March 15 and April 19 to experience worship with Grace.
Next Fall Foliage Festival meeting will be Wed., March 4 at 6p.m. at Sugar River Bank.
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Poetry reading group 1st Saturdays at MainStreet BookEnds 10:30-11:30am. An opportunity to read and discuss poetry that has impacted you.
Learn to Crochet in the Library with Susan Jenna, and OTHER crafts of your choice will continue Saturdays, 9:30-10:30 am. All ages including adult (parents assist < 8 yr )
Reed's North: Music SUNDAY 4-7 pm Feb. 15 Gus & Jean.
CLOSED Sunday Feb. 22 for staff party.
Sat. Feb 28 Karaoke at the Depot (under Reed's): 7 - 10 pm
Warner's Writer's Group First Tuesday of every month 6:30-7:45 PM (Mar. 3) at Pillsbury Free Library (Frank Maria Meeting Room), Enjoy an hour+ of dedicated writing time.
Open Mic at Cafe One East the 2nd Tues. of each month. 6:30-8pm. Door opens at 6 pm.
The Local: Music most Thursdays 5-8 pm. https://thelocalwarnernh.com/events
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Family Closet Thrift Store
Wed. and Sat. 10am-1 pm 603-456-2183 familyclosetwcnh@gmail.com
Warner Area Food Pantry
www.warnerconnectsnh.org
February Wish List: Cooking Oil, Sugar, BBQ sauce, Salad Dressing, Cream Corn, Dried Spices, Face Tissue, Dry Cat Food.
Drop off items during office hours only, Tues.& Wed. 10-1pm. Thank you!
Pantry Client Hours: Facebook
TUES. 4-6 pm & THURS. 11:00am- 1:00 pm.
Free legal help: www.603legalaid.org/
Homeless or need tax help? Call 211
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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
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Ice Rink at Bagley park: facebook.com/WarnerParksAndRecreation
Local sports news and signup www.warnerparksandrec.com/ or Warnersports.org/
Indoor Pickleball at Simond's: Mondays and Fridays 6:30-8:30pm. NOT Feb 23-27. Use TeamReach WarnerNHPB, code WPB21 for attendance. If fewer than 4 sign up in the app, by 2pm it may be cancelled for that date unless comments in app indicate it's on.
Two New London groups play Sundays at Colby Sawyer College, sometimes Fridays.
Volleyball: Simonds School gym, Tuesdays 6:30-8:30 pm.
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February 13-16 is the NH Audubon's Society Backyard Winter Bird survey. This statewide participatory science project invites you to watch and report the birds visiting your backyard, helping track winter bird populations across New Hampshire. Whether you count for 15 minutes or all weekend, your observations matter. www.birdcount.org
NH ID guide, Instructions and results link at https://backyardwinterbirds.nhaudubon.org/
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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). 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.
MANY thanks to all who have donated to support the library in the past year or as a result of the Annual Fund campaign. If you lost or did not receive a letter and envelope you can pick one up at the library, or simply use a method described below. Thank you!
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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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