5 Things: Bedford Holiday Celebration

1. Bedford Christmas Celebration. This year's festivities are scheduled for Dec. 23 at 5:30 p.m. The Caroling program will include a choir, hand bells and strings to accompany the carols and we welcome singers of all ages, and the living Nativity Scene will take place at 6:10 p.m. All area residents are cordially invited to attend. For more information please call the Presbyterian Church at 472-5841.

2. Meeting Cancelled. Bedford Town Councilors had scheduled a meeting to independently review police response time following the attack at Proclamation Court. Yesterday, they cancelled the meeting. Read more here.

3. No NHL? No problem. The Bedford PTG has scheduled a family outing at a Manchester Monarchs game on Saturday, Jan. 19, at 7 p.m., where the Monarchs will be playing the Providence Bruins. This is a great opportunity to help our schools while enjoying an exciting sporting event with your entire family! Tickets are just $15 so please join us to cheer on the home team! All orders are due by Monday, Jan. 7. For more information, including a ticket order form, click here.

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5. The weatherman says ... Weather.com projects a high of 42 degrees with sunny to party cloudy skies and a 10-percent chance of rain.

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