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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. Jan. 2, for Jan. 4 issue.

Last chance this weekend to stop in the Town Hall to see the beautiful indoor Festival of Trees display, open 8am - 7pm every day until January 2, 2024.

Take a "First Day (Jan. 1) Hike", this year, sponsored by NH State Parks, and explore some of New Hampshire's best loved historic sites. Preregistration is REQUIRED before Jan. 1. www.nhstateparks.org/first-day-hikes-2024

Winter stream insects! Article by Michael Caduto at northernwoodlands.org/outside_story/article/winter-streams

The Town’s Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Committee has a survey to gather YOUR extreme weather experiences and ideas. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WarnerNH-HazMit. Paper copies available at the library, Church, Bank and Town Hall.

Volunteers are needed for Stream Monitoring in the Warner River Watershed

On Wed. Jan. 3 at 7:00 pm in the Town Hall the Warner Conservation Commission will briefly review brook trout conservation projects and stream surveys in the Warner River Watershed, for potential volunteers. Over 10 years of survey results indicate high water quality and a healthy population of wild brook trout. Future monitoring of selected streams in the watershed (including Ballard Brook, Bartlett Brook, and Willow Brook) are essential to assess the impacts on the watershed of climate change and development, for example. Future stream monitoring will depend on volunteers focused on macroinvertebrate surveys and water quality testing. Training sessions will be scheduled and equipment will be supplied by the Basil Woods Jr. Chapter of Trout Unlimited.

Bee School! If you are interested in keeping bees, sign up for this 5-class Saturday morning course Jan. 27 - Feb. 24. $80 for individual or family, includes textbook and 1 yr membership to Kearsarge Beekeepers Association. Register at kbaNH.org. 603-398-8116

The 6 R's: Rethink, Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Repair

NexTREX stretchy plastic recycling progress report: we have now collected 500 pounds of the target 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. Many thanks to Judy Pellettieri of the Circle of Friends of the library who is handling the weighing and reporting.

Warner Groups

If your Warner group is planning an event involving FOOD or beverages at the Warner Town Hall, please consider skipping the expense and waste of single use plates and utensils, by using the dishwasher. Installed just as the Pandemic started, It is a commercial level super-fast cycle washer like the one at the United Church of Warner, so each load takes about 3 minutes! There are plenty of glass tumblers, plates, bowls, cups and saucers, and flatware. Save money and reduce waste!

Save on individual sodas or water bottles by buying larger serving sizes or a water pitcher and using glasses instead! Reduce the trash you need to remove!

A sad goodbye and condolences to the family of Lynn Perkins, who passed away on December 19, 2023. Lynn was a Trustee of the Library, owned Perkins Hardware Store, and was involved in the Town in many ways. Obituary (Sunday Monitor Sunday, Dec. 24.). A memorial service will be held Sat. Jan. 6 at 1 pm at the United Church of Warner.

Warner Author/poet David Elliott will be the Artist in Residence this spring in Paris. David says "a few spaces are left for Eight days in The City of Lights where, in addition to plenty of free time to explore the city, we’ll take guided day trips to Rouen, Reims, and Orleans, all cities that played a significant role in the life of Joan of Arc. Somewhere along the line, we’ll have a reading and discussion of Voices". Contact him if interested!

Warner’s 250^th Anniversary Kick-off events needs you! At Warner Town Hall on January 13 at 7 pm, Bring a favorite family dessert to share and a recipe card with directions and we will share a photo of your dessert and how to make it. Don’t feel like baking? share a story about an event you enjoy in Warner or bring an object or a photograph for show and tell. Learn about our “Favorite Corner of Warner” activity and how you can participate. Events will be held all year long. Facebook page Warner, NH’s 250th Birthday.

Reed's Acoustic, Sat. Jan 6, 6-9pm David Graham Live https://www.facebook.com/events/866111378322583

BookEnds BookGroup Sunday, January 7 at 4 pm The Widows of Malabar Hill by Sujata Massey Meeting in the Gallery at MainStreet BookEnds

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

SKIT Auditions for "Olympus on My Mind", Book and Lyrics by Barry Harman, Music by Grant Sturiale. Sunday 1/21 1-3pm and Monday 1/22 5-7pm, Warner Town Hall. Please bring a prepared song. Show dates:  4/12-14 & 4/19-21 in Warner. Questions? Email Gary at diet1@comcast.net More info and cast of characters at https://www.skitnh.org/auditions-for-olympus-on-my-mind/

Pieces and Patchwork Exhibit and Silent Auction Fundraiser for the Warner 250th Birthday. Application available at the Pillsbury Free Library and Warner Historical Society. Submissions should not exceed 48" in any dimension and are due by April 1, 2024. Square or rectangle is preferred for easy hanging. You do not have to live in Warner to submit. The Town of Warner was named and incorporated on September 3rd, 1774

White Horse Pottery will be running a beginner wheel throwing class in Warner on Tuesday mornings from 10-12 starting Jan. 16. This class will run for 9 weeks - please get in touch for more info -call or text 603-456-3031 email jnattrf@gmail.com.

Voting and Legislation

The 2024 Presidential Primary voting will be held Tuesday, January 23, 2024 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM at the Warner Town Hall. Sample ballots can be viewed at warner.nh.us/temp/SampleBallots-2023.pdf, at the Post office or Town Hall.

Proposed NH Legislative bills: You can see the NH House’s 1035 requested bills (LSRs) for 2024 at https://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/lsr_search/LSR_Results.aspx 

Find meetings and hearings

NH Senate https://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/senate/schedule/dailyschedule.aspx

NH House :https://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/house/schedule/dailyschedule.aspx

@ Your Library

Warner Writers Group with David Elliot - next meeting, Thurs. January 18 at 6:30 pm. Please sign up to help us plan handouts/ send updates: https://signup.com/go/biWjiqL

Library Book Group will not meet in January. Next meeting: Wed. Feb. 14 at 1:30 pm

Watch for programs about genealogy searches Wed. February 7, Wed. March 6., and ask about our language learning program/app!

Copier/ printer fees: In order to cover the increasing cost of paper, ink, and copier maintenance, the Library Board of Trustees has approved an increase in what the library charges per page of printing. Starting January 2024, black and white copies will be 20 cents/ page, and full color pages $1. (This is our first increase since the 1980s!).

Boys & Girls Club's Warner Early Learning Center has hired a teacher for the Infant section! Apply now if you need daycare! 49 west main st, Warner, (603) 856-8649 dthurston@nhyouth.org www.nhyouth.org/location/warner-early-learning-center/

WYSA needs help running WYSA. If you have experience running a small charitable organization, or are willing to learn, WYSA has a few vacancies that need filling. We currently have need of a Vice President and a Volunteer and Fundraising Coordinator. Please contact our President, Nathan Kendrick to inquire how you can help keep the fun going for the kids in Warner. See more at https://warnersports.org/

Warner Public Market will be closing at the end of the month but will be open normal hours through December 31, 2023.

Charlie Mac's Pizzaria will be closed New Years Eve & New Years day, Dec 31 - Jan. 1.

Reed's North: Saturday Tavern Nights from 6-9 (check FB for weekly details). 

Sunday hours: 8am to 2, Brunch Menu. Team Trivia on Thursdays.

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

6 PM Team Trivia at The Local Every Wednesday!

NH Telephone Museum: open Sat. Dec 30, then closed January and February.

Buttonwood Shop January workshops include glass beading, art journaling, and more; great experience or gifts! Details at buttonwoodshop.com or visit at 11 E Main.

Hours: Weds 1-4, Thursday 11-6, Friday 11-5, Saturday 11-4.

KACC is looking for people to join the all-volunteer Board. We keep meetings to a minimum. Most collaboration is done via email. You can put in as much or as little time as you'd like to. We are looking for people with ideas about how to help our local businesses prosper. Join the Chamber TODAY! at Store.KearsargeChamber.org

SoulSource online shopping: https://www.soulsourcenh.com/shop, Open hours: Wed- Sunday 10 am – 4 pm, 102 East Main Street, Bradford. info@soulsourcenh.com

The Family Closet Thrift Store

CLOSED for WINTER BREAK December 24 thru January: store closed; no donations accepted. Spring and Summer Donation acceptances resume February 2024.

Warner Area Food Pantry Hours: Tues - Thurs., 10am - 3pm.

Pantry Client Hours: TUESDAY 4:00-6:00 & THURSDAY 11:00am- 1:00 pm .

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553264195575,

web page https://www.warnerconnectsnh.org

Belknap-Merrimack County Community Action has office hours in Warner at 49 W. Main Street next to the Family Closet Thrift Store. Public hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm. Stop by for assistance with Energy cost applications etc. or visit https://capbm.org/ or call 603-456-2207 (x 6301 is Joe Cullen)

Note: in January while Thrift store is closed, use the left hand front door to visit CAP!

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.

Red Cross blood drive Fri. January 5, 12 to 5 pm, at United Church of Warner. Sign up to donate: www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=WARNER

On January 3rd, the Hunger Free NH Act (SB499) will have a hearing at 1:30 PM in Room 101 of Legislative Office Building (behind the NH State House).

The Hunger Free NH Act is comprehensive, bipartisan anti-hunger legislation that will increase Granite Staters' access to the nutritious food they need to survive and thrive.

You can express support here: nhhungersolutions.org/take-action/become-an-advocate/#/31 or at the NH Senate website

Red Cross blood drive Fri. January 5, 12 to 5 pm, at United Church of Warner. Sign up to donate: www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=WARNER

We have a few At-Home Covid-19 Test Kits at the Library. Ask the staff for a test kit. Also, we have masks, for families, businesses or non-profits, including youth size masks

Don’t throw away “expired” COVID test kits! Check the extended dates at the FDA site:

https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/coronavirus-covid-19-and-medical-devices/home-otc-covid-19-diagnostic-tests#list

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.