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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. Feb. 13, for Feb.15 issue.

Warner Community Power will begin serving Warner residents with low cost and flexibly sourced energy supply in March. Last year, Warner residents voted at Town Meeting to join the energy cooperative managed by Community Power Coalition of NH which will purchase energy on our behalf, and on behalf of the growing number of other towns, cities and counties who are CPCNH members. Residents without other fixed contracts or solar are automatically opted in. Energy users in Warner can see options and select which energy choice works best for them, including the % of renewables. ​Use the portal at www.communitypowernh.gov/warner or call 1-866-603-POWR 866-603-7697 to choose your power option, or to opt out, and have your Eversource account number handy .

Article in the Concord Monitor on 2/8/2024 about the proposed Town Budget:

www.concordmonitor.com/Warner-budget-public-hearing-continued-53943153

The Warner Housing Advisory Committee is working to update the Housing Chapter of the Town’s 2011 Master Plan. They want community members’ thoughts about housing. Take the survey online at surveymonkey.com/r/WarnerHousing24 or complete a paper survey, available at the Town Hall (outside the Town Clerk's office), United Church of Warner (first floor), and Sugar River Bank (front entry). You can return your completed paper surveys to the survey collection drop boxes at these locations.

Warner People

Meet the New Town Administrator, Kathleen Frenette Monday February 12, 4pm at Warner Town Hall. Kathy has worked for the Town of Gorham as Director of Finance and Administration and previous to that the North Country Council as Chief Operations Officer/Co-Executive Director. Interim TA Butch Burbank will be assisting in an advisory role during Kathy’s transition.

Warner's Lucie Amaro-Chmura did a radio interview about the Art for Vets program at the Currier that she is involved in. Some of our local Vets and Vet families may find it of interest to listen: https://1370wfea.com/podcasts/weve-got-your-six-02-04-24/

Did you know Warner's Jody Sloane is a comedian? https://jodysloane.com/shows

Valentines Day thoughts:

Mt Kearsarge Indian Museum online jewelry store has shades of pink, purple, and red in stones like Rhodochrosite, Spiny Oyster, Coral, and more. Shipping $9.95 Order jewelry online here, or call to make an appointment to shop in person.

Order lavender products from The Lavender Fields at Pumpkin Hill Farm by February 9th for Valentine's Day delivery.www.pumpkinblossomfarm.com/product-page/fresh-home-gift-box

Reed's North restaurant is accepting reservations for Wed. 2/14 Valentines Day – regular menu and Valentines Specials.

Valentines Day Craft Fair February 10, 9 am – 3 pm at 169 Bound Tree Rd, Contoocook. This event is being held to benefit the Warner Connects food pantry in Warner. There will be a raffle and a 50/50 drawing raffle. Over 25 vendors.

Express your love and appreciation of a family member or friend with our lovely "Thank You" stained glass theme cards with an image of the Library's colorful front door window. See image in this newsletter, below.

And of course, there are gifts galore at the Buttonwood Shop and MainStreet BookEnds right on Main Street, as well as Gift certificates to our restaurants and Cafe!

Warner Ice Rink: Check for status: www.facebook.com/riversideicerink

Muster Field Farm's Ice Day 2024 will be held on February 11 (rain date February 18). in Sutton. Free. https://www.musterfieldfarm.com/annual-events

Voting and Legislation

Zoning warrant article The Town of Warner is proposing changes to the Warner Zoning Ordinance, Article XV, Non-Conforming Use. These changes will be voted on at Town Meeting on March 13, 2024. Details are on the Warner Notices Page, or you can see a copy at Town Hall. Current Zoning Ordinance Proposed Changes

NH Legislative bills: Find meetings and hearings:

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

Online comment link: https://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/remotecommittee/senate.aspx

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

LIVE STREAM available on youtube!

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxqjz56akoWRL_5vyaQDtvQ

Go online to express an opinion about these or other bills.

https://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/house/committees/remotetestimony/submitted_testimony.aspx

Warner Historical Society Barn Sale Pop-Up at the Upton Chandler House Museum (10 W. Main Street)! Saturday 9-12 Feb. 10. Typical Barn Sale items will be featured. All proceeds benefit the Warner Historical Society.

Winter newsletter at: https://www.warnerhistorical.org/winter-2024-newsletter.html

The Warner’s 250th Birthday committee will host a spaghetti dinner and a “Snow Train Era” program fundraiser on Saturday February 24 beginning at 5 pm at the Warner Town Hall. We thank Reed’s North for co-sponsoring this event. Doors will open at 4:30pm. The program will begin between 6:30-6:45 pm. There will be a 50/50 raffle, announcements of upcoming 250th events and Rebecca Courser will be hosting the snow train program. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for children under twelve. 250th lawn signs ($15) and magnets ($3) will be available for sale. Questions, call Rebecca 603-456-3997.

NH Telephone Museum: is closed for January and February.

Charlie Mac’s Pizzaria will be closed Mondays January to March.

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 6-8.

Accepting reservations for Wed 2/14 Valentines Day – regular menu and Valentines Specials

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

6 PM Team Trivia at The Local Every Wednesday at !

Buttonwood Shop workshops: buttonwoodshop.com/events or visit at 11 E Main. Hours: Weds 1-4, Thursday 11-6, Friday 11-5, Saturday 11-4.

SoulSource will be closing its doors on Saturday March 2nd. Everything must go, so come take advantage of some great deals! Hours now through March 2nd are Wed, Thurs, and Sat from 11-4. Everything in the store will be 20% off through February 14th. info@soulsourcenh.com 603-620-1863



Sweet Beet NH in Bradford has a part time job opening for a part time cook.

Warner Indoor Flea Market on Kearsarge Mtn. Rd is open year round on Saturdays (8am to 3pm) and Sundays (8am to 2pm). Lots of treasures to be found! Contact Dan 603-748-1280 for information about setting up. https://www.facebook.com/warnerindoorfleamarket

Indoor flea market 2^nd and 4^th Saturdays, 9-noon in Contoocook at The American Legion 169 Bound Tree Rd (Feb. 10 and 24).

@ Your Library

Library Book Group Next meeting: Wed. Feb. 14 at 1:30 pm, to discuss Homecoming by Kate Morton. Copies available at the library.

Family Stories: How and Why to Remember and Tell Them Wed. March 6, 6:30 pm. In this active and interactive program, storyteller Jo Radner shares foolproof ways to mine memories and interview relatives for meaningful stories. Participants practice finding, developing, and telling their own tales.

More at https://www.nhhumanities.org/programs/2022/ Registration for reminders and zoom link https://signup.com/go/nKVRrom

Tax forms! We have 1040 and 1040 SR forms, and expect instruction books soon.

Need help filing? Call 211 for an appointment for free assistance or go to NHTaxHelp.org.

Copier/ printer fees: As of January 2024, black and white copies are 20 cents/ page, and full color pages $1.

Warner Writers Group with David Elliott - next meeting, Thurs. February 15 at 6:30 pm. Please sign up to help plan handouts/ send updates: https://signup.com/go/biWjiqL

Boys & Girls Club's Warner Early Learning Center has openings for the toddler section! Apply now if you need daycare! 49 West Main S., Warner, (603) 856-8649 dthurston@nhyouth.org www.nhyouth.org/location/warner-early-learning-center/

WYSA news: WYSA spring baseball and softball registration is open. Go to www.warnersports.org to register via TeamSnap.

The highly anticipated Simonds School Annual Lip Sync will be held Friday, February 16, at 6pm at the Warner Town Hall. Volunteers needed! We will be selling baked goods and refreshments. All proceeds will go to Simonds School.

Warner 4-H Club's next meeting will be Monday, February 12 at the United Church of Warner, 6:30 PM. Ages 8-18 welcome. contact Susan Jenna 603-456-3394.

*FREE* Family Program: New Hampshire Hands at Work at NH Historical Society Saturday, February 10, 2 to 4 p.m. No registration required. Admission is free thanks to a generous contribution from Concord Pediatric Dentistry.

Monday Feb. 12, 7-9 pm zoom presentation on practical solutions for reducing plastic waste at all levels, from homeowner to restaurants and businesses. Register at Actionnetwork.org/events/unwrap-the-future-ii

Rethink, Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Repair

NexTREX stretchy plastic recycling progress report: we have now collected 686 pounds of the target (1000# by August) to win a bench for Simonds School. Clean plastic bags and stretchy film, including bubble wrap can be brought to the library or the School. Many thanks to Judy Pellettieri who is handling the weighing and reporting.

The Town’s Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Committee survey has received 66 responses about YOUR extreme weather experiences and concerns. Help us get to 100! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WarnerNH-HazMit Paper copies are available at the library, Church, Bank and Town Hall. Next HAzMit committee working session: Wednesday February 7, 9 am -12 pm at the Fire Station/EOC. All welcome.

Apply to the 2024 NH Coverts Project Training: Each year, 25 landowners and conservation-minded New Hampshire residents gather with a team of natural resource professionals at a rustic camp. For three and a half days, participants learn about the latest concepts and issues in wildlife and forest ecology, habitat management, land conservation, and effective outreach. You can read the 2023 Annual Report to learn more about the project. The application deadline is March 1st. Apply today!

Warner Indoor Pickleball at Simonds School is Fridays and Mondays 6:30-8:30 pm in the Gym (MPR) unless no school. Beginners welcome. Use the gym's outside door.

Sandy Bartholomew is holding a yART SALE fundraiser for Elsa Bear's service dog training on Saturday, Feb 10th, from 10-4, at the Velvet Moose. It's also her first birthday! Everyone who comes and wishes her Happy Birthday, gets a free art sticker!

Reed's Acoustic, Tavern Night Music Sat. Feb. 10, 6-9 pm Bill Coffill

Peg Chaffee will be hosting "Second Tuesday Open Mic" at Cafe One East.on Tues. February 13, 6:30 to 8:00 pm. To play, come early to sign up for a 10-minute slot.

Buttonwood Shop workshops:

February 15: glassblower and educator by trade, Carolyn Riordan.Sift through an extensive selection of Carolyn's very own beads to create a one-of-a-kind bracelet while you chat about the history of glass.

Feb. 22: In a monthly series, Lisa Hurley teaches the art of journaling through mixed-media techniques. Join just one session or join them all!

Other Event listings online : warner.lib.nh.us/warner-events-calendar, nh365.org, visitnh.gov, kearsargecalendar.com nhhumanities.org/programs/upcoming, centerfortheartsnh.org Arts calendar, facebook.com/NHMusicCollective/

Give Blood or help with a donor event: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?order=DATE&range=10&zipSponsor=03278  Friday Feb. 9, 12-5 pm at United Church of Warner,

The Family Closet Thrift Store Store is open again. Correction from last week: winter clothing, bedding, footwear, etc. are being accepted.

Warner Area Food Pantry. https://www.warnerconnectsnh.org

Wishlist update: Juice boxes, Toilet paper, Granola bars, Feminine products, Peanut Butter, Jam/jelly.

Drop off at Sugar River Bank - Warner location, Food Pantry Office, Food Pantry Outside cabinet, Market Basket outside bin.

Office 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

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).

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 - 24 hours a day.

IRS Tax help: call 211 to make an appointment with Tax aides. Also, nhtaxhelp.org lists sites around the state where people can schedule free sessions to help with their taxes. You can also see if you qualify for free online filing at the IRS site: https://www.irs.gov/filing/free-file-do-your-federal-taxes-for-free

New this year for certain types of filers: https://directfile.irs.gov/ now in pilot phase, the program is currently limited, but you can Sign up to be notified  when the pilot is open to new participants at https://service.govdelivery.com/accounts/USIRS/subscriber/new.

To use Direct File, you need an IRS account with ID.me. You can create one in advance at https://directfile.irs.gov/idme to be ready for when the pilot program opens up to more participants. An ID.me account helps prevent tax fraud and keeps your tax information secure. More details https://www.concordmonitor.com/new-hampshrie-income-tax-direct-file-53873418

Countryside Community Church in Contoocook's semiannual Neighbor to Neighbor yard sale benefits The Pass Along Project, an organization that makes sure that Foster Kids’ clothing needs are met. They are looking for donations of new clothing to give directly to The Pass Along Project as well as used clothing and footwear to sell. Seeking spring/summer clothing in all sizes, children and adults, and also looking for volunteers on donation days to help sort and fold the donations. Drop off dates at 815 Main St. in Contoocook: Saturdays Feb. 17, March 16, or April 13. Contact jiselleb@yahoo.com.

We have a handful of Covid-19 Test Kits at the Library. Ask your insurance if they will reimburse or provide test kits.

Did you order one set of 4 free at-home individual rapid antigen COVID-19 tests since October? Limit of one order per residential address. 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.

Be a Lifelong Learner! https://www.unh.edu/olli/ OLLI at the University of New Hampshire (UNH). Spring 2024 Term Starts Monday, February 19th! over 170 courses. The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of New Hampshire (OLLI at UNH) is a member-driven, volunteer-based educational program for older adults.

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.

Trustee meetings are published 24-48 hours in advance on the Warner Events Calendar. Approved minutes are published on the Trustee Meetings page.