■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
■First day of school is Aug. 30. No School on Labor Day (Sept. 6). Town offices will be closed.
■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.), and 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
■The John Stark School District Board meeting originally scheduled for Sept. 8 was rescheduled to last Thursday. Public comment may be made after the meeting at public.comments@sau24.org. The agenda for this meeting is available at: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1A3EaeGWUfStee_w0UZ77bS5On4hLs0sx
■It is time to say good-bye to one of our most beloved summer traditions–the Tuesday night (6:30 p.m.) concert in Henniker. This week the series comes to an end with Nick’s Other Band playing classic rock.
■Remember that music continues from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursdays at the farmers market, and Saturdays at Weare’s Real Food Market from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
TOM DUNN
dunn.t@comcast.net
■Please join us for Party in the Field to commemorate 10 years since we lost our good friend and longtime Contoocook resident Mark “Killer” Bates on Sept. 11 at Bates Field. There will be food, beverages, and music all day from three great bands, silent auction and big raffle prizes. Tickets are available in advance at HR Clough, Inc., Cyr Lumber and Sugar River Bank in Warner. Please follow us on Facebook or call Alan Davis at (603) 235-2893 or 724-4055 for updates and more information.
■The Hopkinton Rotary Club presents the 2021 Banks Chevrolet/Cadillac Scholarship Golf Tournament for Sept. 10, at Beaver Meadow Golf Club.
■The format includes a 9 Hole Fivesome Scramble with a shotgun start at 4 p.m., followed by dinner, raffle and awards. The golf fivesome teams may be put together for $425 per group, or singles can get in and be placed at $85 each. The club is seeking hole sponsors from the community and general Concord area for tee and green signage and recognition at the tournament for $150 each. Businesses and individuals who want to participate can contact Corporate Chair, Ben Barton, at bbarton@nhins.com or (603)748-0528. Club members will also be looking in the area for donations of raffle prizes. Please contact any Rotary Club member for information on golf or prize donations, or contact Golf Chairman, Paul Bliss, (603)568-7531 or patsfan2404@yahoo.com to arrange for a prize pick up or golf application. Registrations and Donations are requested by Sept. 5.
■The Covid Art Show is at the Hopkinton Town Library. The show will be up through September featuring the art and fine craft of 24 members of the community in response to the pandemic.
■The goal of Shared Harvest of Hopkinton is to encourage backyard gardeners and local farmers to donate their excess fresh produce and eggs in support of the Hopkinton Food Pantry. The next drop off is Sept 1, drop off at the Slusser Center (outside lower level). There will be Shared Harvest tables and coolers set up to receive your veggies and eggs. Follow the group on Facebook. Email at sharedharvestnh@gmail.com for more information.
■Dial A Ride is open for rides to medical appointments, dental, physical therapy, radiation, chemotherapy, and any other errands such as shopping, banking and haircut appointments. The office hours at the Slusser center are Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10 a.m. to noon. Call (603) 746-4357 to schedule an appointment Each driver and senior resident will be asked to wear a mask for the safety of everyone.
■The Contoocook Farmers Market is every Saturday 9 a.m. to noon at the Tooky Gazebo. Stay up to date by visiting the Contoocook Farmers’ Market Facebook.
KATHLEEN BUTCHER
724-3452
kathb123@comcast.net
■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 a 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.
■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.
■The Pillsbury Free Library will be closed Sept. 3 through Sept. 6 for Labor Day weekend and will reopen Sept. 7.
■The Warner Story Walk will be down for a few days to allow for maintenance on frames. We apologize for the inconvenience, you can still enjoy the walk along the river!
■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 mvsl.org for more information or register online at go.teamsnap.com/forms/276592. Or, visit us on Facebook at 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 canceling 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. 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/yoga.
■Farmsteads of New England is at Warner Connects NH Food Pantry every Thursday, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. No appointment, no paperwork, just wonderful fresh, locally grown food! Located at the back of the Community Center building. For anyone housebound delivery is available. Contact (603) 456-2053 for more information.
■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