🌱 2022 Harvest Fair + Rich Araldi Concert +Lavigne Colorado Fall Pick

Hi, neighbors! It's Thursday in Bedford and I'm back in your inbox with the most important things happening today, including these top stories:

• Find one-of-a-kind gifts at the Bedford Craftworker's Guild 2022 Harvest Fair.
• Free concert Sunday at The Bedford Library featuring jazz, swing, The Beatles, and more.
• Bedford baseball player ends Double-A Eastern League season, but won't be home long.

But first, today's weather:

Morning showers, then breezy. High: 68 Low: 47.

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Here are the top 3 stories today in Bedford:

1. It's time for the Bedford Craftworkers' Guild 2022 Harvest Fair. The doors will open for you to find unique, hand-crafted artisan gifts in person or online from Sept. 29-Oct. 10, from 10 a.m.to 5 p.m. daily. You will find the Craftworker's Guild on 5 Meetinghouse Road in Bedford, behind the Bedford Public Library. (The Craftworkers' Guild via Facebook)
2. If you're heading to the Library, you can also stop in to enjoy a free concert with Rich Araldi on Sunday. The concert is "an excursion through the great songs of the 20th century and the stories that make them that much more special." Araldi plays music from jazz and swing to modern jazz, the Beatles, and more. He performs more than 400 programs a year, from concerts and community events to library programs and church performances. The free concert is open to the public, but only 100 seats are available, so please register ahead of time. (Bedford (NH) Public Library via Facebook)
3. A shout out to Bedford baseball player Grant Lavigne. The Double-A Eastern League baseball season may have ended on Sunday, but Bedford's Grant Lavigne will be playing ball in the fall. Lavigne played with the Hartford Yard Goats for the second half of the season. He's home in Bedford now, but not for long. Lavigne is a prospect for the Colorado Rockies and will be participating in the six-team Arizona Fall League. Way to go! (The Union Leader)

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Today in Bedford:

• College Information Night for Seniors and their parents. (6:30 p.m.)
• Sister Witches' Painting. (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Animal Rescue League of NH: "They say two is better than one, and in most cases, they are right. Two ice creams?...better than one. Two dollars?....better than one. Two dogs?" (Animal Rescue League of NH via Facebook)
• Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains: "Kick your new Girl Scout year off with a groovy tie dye party for your whole troop! Renew by this Friday, Sept. 23, and have a chance to win a tie-dye party for your troop." (Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday! I'll see you soon.

— Paula Constance

About me: Paula is a contributing writer, author, and award-winning media producer. She is committed to media projects that empower, engage, and help make the world a better place. When she's not writing, you can find her hiking or watching fireflies in the sultry moments before sunset. You can follow her on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

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