■The Rotary Club of Bow’s “Foundation Scholarship” applications are now available. Due to the tremendous financial support of our community, the Foundation will be awarding a total of $26,000 in post-secondary scholarships in 2022! Our Scholarship Program provides scholarships to graduating high school seniors who either attended Bow High School or who are Bow or Dunbarton students who attended other area high schools. The applications are available in PDF format for download from bowrotary.org under the Scholarships/Grants menu. Forms are also available in the Bow High School Guidance Office. Adult scholarships are also available. Applications must be received at the Bow School District Superintendent’s Office or emailed to bowrotary@gmail.com no later than 3 p.m. on April 29. Applications mailed to the Bow Rotary Club at PO Box 1935, Bow NH 03304 must also be received by this deadline.
■A $1,000 Bow Garden Club Scholarship is available for a graduating Bow High School senior who is entering college and pursuing an education in any of the plant sciences (horticulture, conservation, forestry, etc). An application may be acquired through the BHS counseling office or by contacting BGC Scholarship Chair Deb Wayne at debrawayne@comcast.net or (603) 715-1466.
■Bow resident Jessica Dunbar is starting a “Bow Energy Committee” and invites members of the public to join their team. The Bow Energy Committee meets every third Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in Room C of the Town Municipal Building. To learn more about our committee or to join our team, we welcome you to attend a meeting and/or contact Tonia Lindquist at the Town Office for more information: tlindquist@bownh.gov, (603) 223-3910.
JOYCE KIMBALL
bowcomnews@comcast.net
■“A Beginner’s Guide to Cemetery Sleuthing” presented by Erin Moulton on virtually Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Cemeteries hold invaluable clues to genealogical research. Etched in stone are names, symbols and abbreviations that not only tell us more about our ancestors but also about their place in time. This program will cover strategies to help locate your ancestor’s burial place, how to make the most out of a visit, and how to decipher a variety of symbols.
■This month the DCC Book Club is reading the book “Braiding Sweetgrass” by Robin Wall Kimmerer. The discussion will be April 7 from 7 to 8 p.m. Anne Hosts.
■The PTO Easter Bunny Breakfast and Egg Hunt will be April 9 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the elementary school. Farmhouse Breakfast, free Bunny photo, and book fair included. At 10:15 a.m. there will be a children’s egg hunt (weather permitting). Bring Easter Baskets. Tickets are $3 per person (children ages three and under are free). To purchase tickets, go to dunbartonpto.com.
■This month the library book group is reading “In Order to Live” by Yeonmi Park. The book discussion will be April 20 at noon in the library. Bring a lunch if you’d like. Discussion at the bandstand or on Zoom.
■Reading to Dogs for kids in grade 1 to 4 will be on April 7 and 21. There will be three one-on-one sessions each day for 20 minutes, starting at 2:45 p.m. Contact the library to register. No walk-ins.
■A Virtual program, “A Recipe for Success: Finding Women Through Community Cookbooks,” is on April 7 at 6:30 p.m., presented by Erin Moulton. Join Erin as we traipse over recipes in search of clues to unlock the stories of our female ancestors. Participants will receive a few choice vintage recipes as well as a “recipe” for research planning. Email dunlib@gsinet.net for the link.
■National Prescription Drug takeback Day, the Dunbarton Police Department will once again be participating in the Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Prescription Drug Takeback Day. The event will take place on April 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Dunbarton Police Department. Residents can turn in their unused, unwanted or expired medications, no questions asked. They are unable to accept needles or liquids. The proper disposal of medication helps reduce unauthorized access, theft, abuse, and damage to the environment. Questions about the event may be directed to Chief Chris Remillard at chrisremillard@gsinet.net, (603) 774-5500 or deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drug_disposal/takeback.
NORA LEDUC
774-3141
dtowncrier@gmail.com
■Superintendent Jacqueline Coe would like to invite community members and SAU 24 families to complete a Communication Survey to support SAU 24’s efforts to evaluate its approach to communications. Visit sau24surveys.com for the survey.
■UNH’s Paul School of Marketing is sponsoring a Backers’ Audition for Henniker’s Alchemists’ Workshop’s newest production, an opera based on the legendary battle between Dudley Dudley and Aristotle Onassis for the future of the Great Bay. For more info for this April 25 event please contact dunn.t@comcast.net
■John Stark Special Educator and Leo Club co-advisor Hana Braga learned a local friend, Brandon St. Onge, had a way to deliver supplies to an organization that would ship donations to Ukraine. In just a few days over $200 was raised for medical and other supplies.
TOM DUNN
dunn.t@comcast.net
■Kearsarge Food Hub is partnering with Abenaki Trails Project, Hopkinton Historical Society, and Warner Public Market for year two of the Kearsarge Area Abenaki Seeds Project. We are seeking growers! If you’re interested in growing seeds for this project, leave your email with us at bit.ly/abenakiseeds. We will be in touch with more information, including an order form to specify how many seeds and which kinds you’d like. Available seeds include corn, squash and beans (three sisters)! Seed distribution is on April 16 at Hopkinton Historical Society, Sweet Beet in Bradford and the Warner Public Market. Seeds will be accompanied by a grower’s guide and information on donating your harvest at the end of the season. All produce will be donated to the Abenaki Helping Abenaki food pantry, as well as a foodways project and harvest dinner at the Hopkinton Historical Society. We’re excited to be part of this community-wide effort supporting Native American food security.
■Baseball camp for players 7 to 15, will run from June 27 to 30 at Hopkinton High School. For a registration form, email Coach Chase at 4chaseteam@comcast.net
■Two Villages Art Society is proud to present its newest show, “Reawakening: Work by the Women’s Caucus for the Arts NH.” The exhibit features 30 members of WCA/NH, a chapter of the National Women’s Council on the Arts. “Reawakening” is on display through April 9 at the Bates Building. The gallery is open to the public Thursday through Sunday from noon to 4 p.m.
■In honor of our friend, Josh Russell, scholarships have been given to competitive New Hampshire ski racers for many years. If you or a family you know needs financial help to keep an athlete on snow next winter, please apply for a $1,000 scholarship! Want to help this cause? Consider a donation to support a scholarship by clicking the PayPal link at joshrussellfoundation.org.
■Tax preparation at the Hopkinton Town Library is by appointment only. Go to nhtaxhelp.org or call 211 to schedule your appointment. Free tax preparation is available to all ages and occupations. Only one federal return per appointment please.
■Dial A Ride is open for rides to medical appointments and any other errands such as shopping, banking and hair appointments. The office hours at the Slusser center are Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to noon. Call (603) 746-4357 to schedule an appointment or to volunteer.
■The Contoocook Farmers Market is every Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon inside at Maple Street School. Stay up to date by visiting the Facebook page Contoocook Farmers’ Market. Masks are required.
■Come practice reading with Zeke. He loves sitting and listening to a good story. Bring your own book or let us choose one for you. Register on the Hopkinton Town Library website or call 746-3663 to sign up.
■Neighbor to Neighbor Children’s Clothing Sale is back May 21 from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Countryside Community Church. This is a great way to donate kid’s clothing and shoes locally. The drop off date is April 16. The sale is fantastic (typically $5 to fill a bag). Clothing donations and sale proceeds support the Pass Along Project for foster children. For more information call 746-4043 or visit countrysidenh.org.
■Day camp at Back in the Saddle Equine Therapy Center for ages five to 12 is $300 per week from Tuesdays through Fridays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bring your own lunch. The next camp is on April 26 to 29. For more information contact 746-5681, info@bitsetc.org or bitsetc.org.
KATHLEEN BUTCHER
724-3452
kathb123@comcast.net
■On March 27 at 4 p.m. Reed’s North Acoustic series presents Joe Pero.
■On March 30 at 6:30 p.m., Zoom in to “Banjos, Bones, and Ballads” with Jeff Warner, performer, educator, and interpreter of traditional music. Free to the public. To register for Zoom link, visit nhhumanities.org.
■Buy beautiful baskets to bolster the Warner 4-H Club! Choose from 10 inch hanging baskets for $25 and 24-inch window boxes for $30. Proceeds directly support projects and activities. Contact Warner 4-H Club at warner4hclub@gmail.com, if interested. The fundraiser ends March 31.
■On April 2 from 1 to 3 p.m. there is a hand drum workshop at Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum, presented by Chris Bullock of The Wandering Bull and limited to eight people. $100 for members, $110 for non-members. All materials included. For more information and to register, visit indianmuseum.org/calendar.
■On April 3 at 4 p.m., MainStreet BookEnds Book group will discuss “Jayber Crowe” by Wendell Berry.
■On April 7 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. the Mt Kearsarge Indian Museum presents “Visual Verse Poetry Reading – Diversity is Beauty.” Local poets will read their poetry aloud with a backdrop of museum photos that provided inspiration for the poetry.
■On April 9 from 1 to 3 p.m. there is a craft circle in person at Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum. Bring a project to work on with fellow crafters.
■On April 9 from 7 to 9 p.m. is “The Heavens in the Nighttime” at the Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum. This free program in collaboration with the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center features an indigenous focus on stargazing. Dress for the weather and bring your own chair. In case of clouds, event will be rescheduled to April 23.
■On April 13 at 1:30 p.m. the Library Book Group will discuss “Water Dancer” by Ta Nahesi Coates.
■On April 16 there is an Indoor Flea Market at Warner Town Hall. All proceeds benefit Pillsbury Free Library through its Circle of Friends. To book a table/space ($15), contact Nancy Ladd at (603) 456-2289 or reserve online at pillsbury-free-library.square.site. For more information, visit warner.lib.nh.us. To volunteer for the event with the Circle of Friends contact Joan Warren at (603) 456-3664.
■The Warner Zoning Board of Adjustment is looking for at least three volunteers to join their board. If interested, contact Janice Loz at (603) 456-2298, ext. 7 or landuse@warner.nh.us.
■Warner Youth Sports Association Baseball and Softball Registration is open! Scholarships are available for those who cannot afford the full registration fee. WYSA is also looking for a volunteer coordinator. To register and for more information, visit warnersports.org.
■March Madness continues at Family Closet! Open Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Great deals on lightly worn clothing and accessories. Help us clear out the Closet for spring.
■Kearsarge Food Hub is seeking applicants for year two of its Farmer Apprenticeship Program. This paid six-month program for one or two aspiring farmers provides an immersive experience in sustainable market gardening. For more information, visit www.kearsargefoodhub.org.
■Waterloo and Dalton Covered Bridge mugs are back by popular demand at the Warner Historical Society. Featuring original art by designers Brad and Jim Tonner of Bristol, mugs are just $9 and can be bought at the Historical Society Museum Store on Main Street or purchased online at warnerhistorical.org.
■Please observe weight limits on town roads during mud season. All Class V Roads are closed to vehicles in excess of six tons from March 7 until further notice.
■Kindergarten and New Student Registration information for the Kearsarge School District can be found at kearsarge.org or call Simonds School (603) 456-2241.
■Become an Emergency Medical Responder and join Warner Fire and Rescue! For information on the free EMR Initial course, visit NHFA-ems.com. The course is offered May 4 through June 11 in Concord. Registration is open now until April 19, and spaces fill quickly. Contact Warner Fire Rescue at (603) 456-2222 if you are interested in joining the Department.
Elibet Chase
warnertowncrier@gmail.com