Warner News and Events ~ July 2, 2026

from Pillsbury Free Library

Library Hours:

Mon. 10 am -12 & 1-5 pm

Tues. 9 am - 12 & 1 8 pm

Wed. 1 - 5 pm

Thurs. 9 -12 & 1 - 6 pm

Saturday 9 am - 2 pm

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This Weekend

Music at the Local: Thursdays 5-8 pm https://thelocalwarnernh.com/events July 2 Kat Ivy,

July 3-4 Post 39 Annual Poppy Drive - Legion members will be outside Dunkin and Circle K. This is Post 39's big fund raiser for the year.

July 3 CLOSED: Boys and Girls Club locations

July 3 Friday, The Velvet Moose will open later due to heat, from 4PM -8PM


Happy Independence Day! Stay cool and hydrate!


July 4, 7:30-11 am Pancake Breakfast at United Church of Warner. Pancakes, waffles, scrambled eggs, home fries, baked bans, sausage & beverages. Adults $12, Children 7-12 $5, 6 and under free. Breakfast sales benefit the United Church of Warner and the Warner Historical Society. American Legion Post 39 raffle but NO flag sales. Raffle-drawing at the end of the pancake breakfast. Tickets on sale during the breakfast.



11am-1pm Grilling demo on a Traeger Grill at Warner Aubuchon; goodies and a free raffle.


CLOSED July 4 Library, Bank, Transfer Station and Post Office, Family Closet Thrift Boutique, Reed's North (July 2-6), Firefighter's museum. Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum is CLOSED Sat., open Sunday 5th.


Every Saturday:

Warner Area Farmer's Market, 9 am - 1 pm. Local produce, baked goods, art, music.

Family Closet Thrift Boutique 10 am - 4 pm (also on Wednesdays) (NOT July 4)
Warner Firefighters' Museum
most Saturdays, 10am to 3 pm Not July 4.

NH Telephone Museum 9-2 more info below.

Barn Sale 9-noon, Warner Historical Society (also on Tuesdays 1-4 pm)

Sat. and Sun. Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum: see info below.

Warner Indoor Flea Market every Sat. 8am to 3pm and Sun. 8am to 2pm, 139 Kearsarge Mtn. Road. https://www.facebook.com/warnerindoorfleamarket

Coming Soon

Warner Property Tax bills were due July 1.



July 7, 9:30 am Library Summer program begins (registration required for activities)

July 7, 6:30 pm Writer's Group in the library.

Friday, July 10 Blood Drive at United Church of Warner, 12 - 4:30pm. All donors will receive an exclusive Looney Tunes T-shirt! Blood donors needed: sign up here

July 10, 6-8 pm Concert by Will Hatch & Co, MainStreet Warner Stage.

July 11-12, Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum’s 25th Annual Inter-tribal Powwow!

Powwow Volunteers needed: signup here

Artist Weekend at the Fells: Sat., July 11 & Sun., July 12, 10:00am-4:00pm

Wet Paint Sale and Reception to be held Sunday, July 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm


July 11 Bradford Center Meetinghouse Concert Series (20 Rowe Mountain Rd) includes The Dobros, at 6 pm $10.

July 12 Music at Reed's North: Open Mic with Brian Booth

July 14 American Legion meeting, 7 pm.

July 15 Chinese Night at Reed's 5-8pm

Newbury Summer Concert Series at The John Hay Estate at the Fells: tickets $35. Corrected date: July 15 Hot Skillet Club (includes Val Blachly.)


July 14. 2nd Tues. Open Mic at Cafe One East 6:30-8pm. Door opens at 6 pm.

Wed. July 15 "Mama and me" movement class at 9am at Cafe One East. $20 includes 45 minute pilates inspired class and yogurt parfait bar and coffee provided by Cafe One East. Moms can RSVP to reneelaurencelle@gmail.com.


Be A Star! Sun. July 19 at 10am. Volunteers needed as extras for a comedy show. Filming will take place at the Warner Town Hall. See the flyer at the library or town hall. Email rubefogg@gmail.com for more information

Warner People / in the Media

Condolences to family and friends of Richard Mueller, who passed away June 16. Obituary. His wife Linda passed away May 22.


Warner's Sean P. Toomey, our NH state Fire Marshall, is the presenter in a Fireworks Safety Awareness Series video at  https://vimeo.com/1200767479


The America’s Best Restaurants episode featuring The Local  https://www.facebook.com/reel/3993940164232688


MainStreet Warner is proud to announce this year’s recipients of the Jim Mitchell Scholarship, Abby Bradley, Felicity Kane, Will Kucharski, Noah Clark, Juliet Faria. Established in 2008, the scholarship helps graduating high school students from Warner who have made meaningful contributions to the local community pursue formal education beyond high school.


InterTown Record 6/30 Online or at the library: Outside Insides by Linda Magoon; Kearsarge names Michael Bessette Interim Superintendent of Schools; Kay Shuster reports on her latest travels (Montana); Warner Neighbors by Kathy Carson.

The Messenger (free online and Market Basket) 7/3/26: Natalie Wells announces her candidacy for NH House of Representatives; Obituary for Laurie Sweet Brown.


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!

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Warner Town & School News

Meetings (scheduled in the Town Hall lower level unless otherwise indicated).

Check https://warnernh.gov/calendar/

 

Planning Board Meeting

Monday, July 6, 7:00 – 10:00pm



Precinct Commissioners

Wednesday, July 8, 3:30 – 4:30pm

Zoning Board Meeting

Wednesday, July 8, 7:00 – 10:00pm

Budget Committee

Thursday, July 9, 7:00 – 9:00pm


Agendas (often with Zoom Link) are at https://warnerNH.gov/agenda/ Updates:

-Please check agenda AND calendar

Kearsarge Regional School District www.facebook.com/KearsargeSAU65


https://www.kearsarge.org/district/family-community/pages/calendars

School Board Meeting

Thurs. Aug 6 (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.


How hot is that ground surface? Be aware that Pets (and humans!) feet/ paws can be burned when the temps get high.

In direct sunlight, the ground is much hotter than the air. (Air 90, concrete 120!)

Job openings: 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.

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At Your Library

New Service: the Library now offers FAX service. $1 first page, $.20 each other page.


Check this out before attending the Powwow: The Transparent Language Online service that the library offers includes 17 indigenous language courses. After you sign up, using your library card and your personal email, choose a language to learn and get started.

https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/indigenous-peoples-day-learn-an-indigenous-or-endangered-language-with-this-app/

Museum and Parks passes for free or reduced admission are available:


For show schedules, check starhop.com/planetarium. Borrow our pass!


SEE the FULL LIST and more details at: https://library.warnernh.gov/services/passes-2/

NH Teen Book Award List award:

The NEW 2027 list Flume and Isinglass books are now available for reading!


Find and reserve new adult items on our catalog lists: April 2026, May 2026, June 2026 (also see images in our Instagram and Facebook!)

Miss Sue's Library News (for Kids)

New this year: for Grades 3-4, the NH Purple Finch Award list! Now available for check out. Miss Sue now has a jar on her desk for you to put your name in every time you read one of the Purple Finch books. There will be a monthly drawing for a prize.


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 monthly at 10:30am, will begin again in September.


Summer program activities start July 7. "Plant a Seed, Read!" is the theme, and the program of activities for grades K and up is now available. Registration is required, sign up now. library.warnernh.gov/summer-reading-program-2026/ Ask about T-shirts!


We're all set with TP and paper towel tubes. Thank you to all who brought some in.


Writing and Illustrating workshop - Miss Sue is offering this fun "Monster Handbook" workshop again since so many missed it during the school year. It will run for 4 weeks, a solid hour each week. Probably either Tuesday or Thursday afternoon, starting the week of July 27th. Please contact Miss Sue to register and get more information. Free.


New Children's Items in our catalog: April, May, June and we have STEM KITS.

The next book on the Story walk will be The Gigantic Turnip by Aleksei Tolstoy. This goes along well with the "Plant a Seed, READ!" theme for the summer program. Enjoy! Kids in the program also can get credit for reading this on the story walk.

Book Groups Around Town

Circle of Friends Library Book Group meets monthly on the 2nd Wednesday at 1:30 pm in the library. The July 8 book will be The Lost and Found Bookshop by Susan Wigg. Copies available at the library. All welcome.

The August 12 book will be The Guncle by Steven Rowley.


BookEnds BookGroup meets at 4pm on the first Friday every other month at MainStreet BookEnds. August 7's book is My Friends by Fredrick Backman https://www.facebook.com/events/1495496455179537


Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum Book Club will discuss As We Have Always Done by Leanne Betasamosake Simpson July 29, 5:30 pm by Zoom or in person Aug. 1, 10:30 am.

Find the most recent OverDrive/Libby audiobooks and ebooks. Try free digital magazines!:

News to Use

MainStreet BookEnds has returned to their regular hours.


Reminder: TDS is discontinuing its email service effective October 21, 2026. https://tdstelecom.com/tds-email-faq.html. Anyone wishing to continue to use a TDS email account must sign up with the new hosting provider when activated in July and before August 31, 2026, or find a new email. Beware of Scams: call TDS if you have questions.

If you change your email, remember to update any accounts that use the TDS email for multi-factor authentication. Remember to sign up any new address for our newsletter


Roundabout construction on NH Rte 202/9 at the junction with Rte 127 details at NH DOT website. NH Traffic updates: newengland511.org/


NH Historical Society's 603 History Hunt started July 1 and ends August 1 with an ice cream social! info and App at https://www.nhhistory.org/Educate/603-History-Hunt

Warner Business and jobs

Lavender Fields at Pumpkin Blossom Farm Lavender picking starts in July.

Blue Moon Blueberry Farm blueberry picking should start around July 9



Velvet Moose Ice Cream Shoppe summer hours: Tues.-Sun. 2-8

MainStreet BookEnds regular Hours: Tues-Fri. 12 - 6, Sat. 10 - 4, Closed Sun-Wed.


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.

July 15 Chinese Night 5-8,

July 22 Fundraiser Night Warner Fish and Game

Music Sundays 4-7 pm: July 5 Closed, July 12 Open Mic with Brian Booth, July 19 Mikey G.,July 26 Bill Coffill.
July 18 Karaoke at The Depot 7-10 pm


The Warner Area Farmers Market is now having a weekly raffle! Win a $15 voucher to use at any vendor you choose the next time you attend the Warner Area Farmers Market!

BUY LOCAL! Many local businesses are listed at /kearsargechamber.org/page/members

Warner Groups and Museums

American Legion meets on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 7pm at the Post Hall.

The Warner Fish and Game Club meets the 4th Wednesday, Bartlett Loop.


United Church of Warner: guest Preachers for Sunday morning worship July 5.

Thurs. July 30 from 4 to 5:30 PM, the United Church of Warner will host a Panel Discussion to learn about Religions, Beliefs, and Neighbors in NH. Free and all welcome


NH Telephone Museum May thru October - Tuesdays thru Fridays 10-4 and Saturdays 10-2. The last admission is a half hour before closing.

New Hampshire Telephone Museum guests receiving food assistance (SNAP benefits) can enjoy reduced admission. (Warner residents can use a library pass for free entry)

Warner Firefighters Museum OPEN most Saturdays, 10 am - 3 pm. NOT July 4.


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!

Fundraiser Auction for NASCAR racing package for August 23 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. The race begins at 3:00 PM. Auction is open through July 20.


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 open Tuesdays, 1-4 pm and Saturdays from 9- noon. The museum will be open Tuesdays from 1 pm – 4 pm and Saturdays from 10 am - 1 pm until mid-October. Exhibit "Warner in Winter" is open Tuesdays and Saturdays.



Annual Multi Class Reunion for KRHS Alumni: August 1, 1-5 pm New London Historical Soc. No fee to attend the event, but donations appreciated to defray rental & insurance.


Kearsarge Trail Snails Meeting: 2nd Fri. of every month @ 6:30pm (590 Schoodac Rd)

More Arts, Music, Games, etc

Kearsarge Conservatory of the Performing Arts Preschool camp and kids camp, July 20-24. Dance intensive camp July 20-25. www.nhperformingarts.org


Writer's Group: in person meetings on 1st Tuesdays at 6:30 pm in the Library for August, then will become an online group, along with the third Tues. of the month on ZOOM: register at https://forms.wix.com/f/7310701228889997828

NH Authors' Directory, at nhauthors.com, created by area author Heather Turner.


Newbury Summer Concert Series at The John Hay Estate at the Fells.

Bradford Center Meetinghouse Concert Series (20 Rowe Mountain Rd)


Reed's North: Music SUNDAYS 4-7 pm, see listing in Business section.

Trivia Thursday. Hosted by Competitive Edge Trivia. Teams of 2 to 6. Come early!


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

July 2 Kat Ivy, July 9 Chris Lester, July 16 Rudy Allen Meier,

July 23 Anthony St. Peter

Other Event listings online : https://library.warnernh.gov/news-and-events/, nh365.org, visitnh.gov, kearsargecalendar.com nhhumanities.org/programs/upcoming, centerfortheartsnh.org Arts calendar, facebook.com/NHMusicCollective/

Helping Hands

Follow 71 year old Warner resident Kay Shuster on her bicycle ride from Oregon to NH to raise funds for Food For Thought NH. You can follow her journey at kaybikes4kids.com

Family Closet Thrift Boutique

Wed. and Sat. 10am-1 pm 603-456-2183 familyclosetwcnh@gmail.com


Warner Area Food Pantry

Wish List: Brownie mixes, Cake mixes, Muffin Mixes (not corn), Cooking oil, Sugar

Coffee/Tea, XL Depends womens, Tissues,

Paper towels. warnerconnectsnh.org

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.


Food Pantry 2nd Quarter Stats: Individuals Visiting (can come once/ week):

April 397, May 353, June 427 (school out).

20% 0-18 years old, 45% 19-59 years old, 35% 60+ years old.

The Food Pantry is in need of a person to install our logo decals on our box trailer; reach out to warnerpantry@gmail.com


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 New location after June 30: at Senior housing office.


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

Outdoors and Sports

New England College Cheer is hosting a youth cheer camp! Open to grades 1 - 8.

July 27 - 30 from 9 am to 2pm. Stacy Brulotte at sbrulotte@nec.edu 603-831-1181


Wadleigh State Park in Sutton's new park store is open weekdays 11-3, weekends and holidays 10-6. Boat rentals also available daily.

The library has NH Park passes, but any New Hampshire resident 65+ can get in for free!!


WYSA (Youth Sport) NEWS: See www.warnersports.org.

Warner Parks and Rec Dept: https://www.facebook.com/WarnerParksAndRecreation

Local sports news and signup www.warnerparksandrec.com/


Tennis Courts at Riverside: Pickleball Wed. and Fri. and 2nd & 4th Mondays 5:30 pm, Sun. 8-1. See/add attendance on TeamReach: WarnerNHPB, code WPB21.

Your Donations Keep Library Services Strong!

Library Trustee meetings include the Monthly Board Meeting on the third Tuesday of mo month (at 6:30 pm). There will be no regular meeting in July or August 2026. 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 website.

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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