5 Things: Student Safety Night Scheduled for April

1. Bedford PTG offers Student Safety Night. Bedford parents and caregivers are invited to a student safety night, which is scheduled for Wednesday, April 3 at 6:30 p.m. at McKelvie Intermediate School. The event includes guest speakers from Bedford Police and Bedford Fire Departments, in addition to representatives from the Children's Advocacy Center (CAC) of Hillsborough County, for an event centered on your child's safety. Topics will include public, fire, and Internet safety, as well as many other recommended safety measures to speak about with your children. Education regarding how to recognize when help may be needed will also be addressed. Registration is not required, but due to some of the subject matter, it is NOT recommended that children under 17 years attend the presentation.

2. It's almost that time of year again. On Saturday, May 18, the 39th running of theBedford Rotary Races will take place at Bedford High School. Register online for the 5K or 12K run through www.rotarybedfordnh.com, or print the application and mail it in. Tees for the first 400 registrants, and walkers are welcome in the 5K.

3. I need your help! We're closing the gap, but Bedford Patch is still losing the race to 1,000 Facebook 'Likes' by 92 right now. In fact, Windham Patch enters the day with 950 Facebook followers to Bedford Patch's 858. I don't know about you, but Bedford doesn't lose at anything (just as the high school sports teams). Help me get to 1,000 by the end of the month by spreading the word and/or click here to 'like' Bedford Patch on Facebook. Thank you for your help! - Ryan

4. On the agenda. The new-look Bedford Town Council is scheduled to gather at 7 p.m. Wednesday at BCTV Bedford Town Meeting Room.

5. The weatherman says ... a cloudy morning transitions to a sunny afternoon. The forecasted high today is 48 degrees and the chance of rain is 20 percent, according to Weather.com.