■The Bow Garden Club will meet in person for the first time since 2019 to hold a meeting of their membership on Sept. 13 at the Old Town Hall. Doors will open at 6 p.m. for refreshments and social time followed by a presentation by Dr. Pamela Hunt, an avian conservation biologist with the NH Audubon, entitled “The State of New Hampshire Birds.” Dr. Hunt will report on how our New Hampshire birds are faring in regard to bird population trends and the major threats facing our birds and their habitats today. Dr. Hunt will also apprise us of the conservation strategies that we can all do something about. This presentation is free and all are welcome. A brief business meeting will follow the presentation. Please contact BGC President and Membership Chair Keryn Anderson at (603) 856-8563 or bow@nhfgc.org with any questions or to request a membership information form–or just come to the meeting! Non-vaccinated attendees will be required to wear a mask.
JOYCE KIMBALL
bowcomnews@comcast.net
■The 4th Annual Dunbarton Police Bicycle Rodeo is scheduled for Aug. 29 from 2 to 4 p.m. on 20 Robert Rogers Rd. Don’t miss free bicycle helmets, tune ups and more. For more information, contact Sargent Christopher Remillard at ChrisRemillard@gsinet.net
■The first day of school is Aug 30. No school on Labor Day (Sept. 2).
■This month the DCC Book Club is reading “In The Slender Margin,” by Eve Joseph. The book will be discussed Sept. 2 from 7 to 8 p.m. on Zoom.
■The library will be closed Sept. 4. Library Hours will be adjusted Aug. 24 to Sept. 14, Tuesday through Friday (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) & Saturday (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.). Curbside pick-ups for all will continue indefinitely!
■ This month the library’s book club will be reading “When Books Went to War,” by Molly Guptill Manning. “When America entered World War II in 1941, we faced an enemy that had banned and burned 100 million books. Outraged librarians launched a campaign to send free books to American troops, gathering 20 million hardcover donations.” Book discussion is planned for Sept. 15 at noon around the band stand, weather permitting. Bring your own chair and lunch. If the weather forecast is poor, the meeting will be virtual. Copies of the book are now available for pickup!
NORA LEDUC
774-3141
dtowncrier@gmail.com
■Tucker Free Library is presenting Lindsay & Her Puppet Friends at 2 p.m. on Sept.18 as part of Henniker’s Music on Main Street.
■Weare has an outdoor market every Saturday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine, May through November, at 65 North Stark Highway.
■The Henniker Summer Concerts are coming to an end in two more performances. This Tuesday from 6:30 to 8 p.m., the nine piece show band, Groove Alliance, performs.
■The Music at Henniker’s Farmers Market will continue into the fall. This Thursday, 4 to 7 p.m. is Beechwood.
■Aug. 30 school starts for all Henniker and Weare public school students.
TOM DUNN
dunn.t@comcast.net
■The Warner Historical Society is seeking volunteers Aug. 22, at 10 a.m. to help with the yearly cleaning of the Lower Warner Meeting House. Contact us at (603) 456-2437 to help with this special program or to learn about other volunteer opportunities.
■ Learn about monarch butterflies on Aug. 26 at 10:30 a.m on the terrace of Jim Mitchell Park. Webster author and photographer Sharon Rask-Huntington will be reading her gorgeous picture book about the life cycle of the monarch butterflies, “Mirabelle’s Metamorphosis.” This special storytime is sponsored by MainStreet BookEnds, and promoted through Pillsbury Free Library’s weekly Thursday storytime. Books will be available for purchase and signing.
■Join us at MainStreet BookEnds on Aug. 28, at 4 p.m. for the release party for L. R. Berger’s latest book of poetry, “Indebted to the Wind.” L.R. Berger’s work has been supported by The National Endowment for the Arts, The PEN New England Discovery Award and the N. H. State Council on the Arts.
■The Warner Historical Society’s Lower Warner Meeting House will host a special worship service by the United Church of Warner on Aug. 29 at 10 a.m. The Meeting House will be open to visitors later that day from 1 to 3 p.m., offering a rare opportunity to see the inside of an 1840’s-era meeting house. The exterior is freshly painted, and the windows and shutters are beautifully restored by Jason Labbe. For more information, contact the Historical Society office at info@warnerhistorical.org or (603) 456-2437.
■Come to an Orchid Care workshop, Aug. 29, at 2 p.m. at Blue Moon Farm. George Crozer, owner of Midvale Tropicals, formerly of Crozer and Crozer Orchids in New London, will be giving a talk on basic orchid care and repotting followed by a Q&A. Bring your orchid for advice on best growing practices. The price is $20 for the talk, $50 includes an orchid to take home.
■Free meals for children 18 and under are available from July 1 through Aug. 30 through the Kearsarge School District, which is participating in the USDA’s Area Eligibility Waiver. Pick up two days of breakfast and lunch on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at area schools. Go to www.kearsarg.org for more information and to complete a form to order meals.
■The Warner Historical Society’s Barn Sale is open every Saturday 9 a.m. to noon, as well as Tuesdays 1 to 4 p.m. in August. Donations can be dropped off during the week.
■ Registration is open for the Warner Fall Foliage Festival 5K Road Race, which will take place Oct. 9 at 9:30 a.m. Visit the WFFF Facebook page, www.wfff.org, or go to https://www.racemenu.com/events/203212-Warner-Fall-Foliage-Festival-5K-Run-Walk?rm=1733600& to register.
■Youth fall soccer sign-ups are open! Soccer runs from September through October and is open to children ages four to 12. The soccer program is organized through the Merrimack Valley Soccer League with volunteer coaches. Visit our website at http://www.mvsl.org for more information or register online at https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/276592. Or, visit us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/wysayouthsports.
■ The Nature Discovery Center is open on Fridays and Sundays (noon to 4 p.m.) and on Saturdays (10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.), or by special appointment for a group. There is a small admission fee (cash or check only.) In addition to children’s activities, the Nature Discovery Center has a wide ranging and varied collection of nature exhibits. Come join the fun and win prizes, too! Call (603) 822-2334 for more information.
■ The Warner Fall Foliage Festival Board of Directors would like to update the community on plans for the Oct. 8 through Oct. 10 Warner Fall Foliage Festival. We will still have many crafters, music events, rides and the traditional oxen pull and Woodsmen competition. However, out of an abundance of caution, we are cancelling the Grand Parade, Children’s Parade and the Children’s Fun Run. We have been monitoring state and national guidelines and made these decisions to help keep attendees safe and healthy. We look forward to seeing you in October! Go to wfff.org for more information or follow us on Facebook.
■Enjoy free yoga in the field at Pumpkin Blossom Farm, Fridays, 9 to 10 a.m. Details and registration on our website pumpkinblossomfarm.com/yogar.
■Looking to pick fresh fruit? Find area farm stands and U-pick locations in the 2021 Merrimack County Local Food Guide, now available online at merrimackccd.org, or in print at the library!
Elibet Chase
warnertowncrier@gmail.com