Bedford Drug Take Back Day is This Weekend

1. Safely dispose of your drugs. Bedford Police are collecting all unused and expired prescription drugs on Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is a great opportunity for those who missed the previous events, or who have subsequently accumulated unwanted, unused prescription drugs, to safely dispose of those medications.  In the five previous take-back events, the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) in conjunction with our state, local, and tribal law enforcement partners have collected more than 2 million pounds (1,018 tons) of prescription medications were removed from circulation. 

2. Burlington to Boston. Organizers of Key Bank's Vermont City Marathon are offering 150 free race entries to runners of the Boston Marathon who were unable to finish the 26.2 mile jaunt to from Hopkinton to Copley Square after two bombs were detonated at the finish line on Monday, April 15. “Our entire community comes together race weekend to create an atmosphere of celebration,” said KeyBank Vermont City Marathon race director Peter Delaney. “We’re opening our doors to anyone who was unable to finish Boston, so that they can realize the results of their training and continue the healing process.” The race will draw 8,000 runners, another 1,700 volunteers and approximately30,000 spectators, making it New England's second largest marathon behind the world famous Boston Marathon. Get more details here about how to register for one of the free race bibs for the Memorial Day weekend marathon. 

3. We're soooo close! Our goal of 1,000 Facebook followers by the end of April is within reach, but we need your help to get there. Bedford Patch entered today with 971 Facebook 'Likes.' With five days left in the month, that's less than six new followers a day! Please, if you haven't already, 'Like' our Facebook page and help us spread the word by going to the page and sharing one of our statuses.

4. Lace 'em up! On Saturday, May 18, the 39th running of the Bedford 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.

5. Weekend Weather. Despite potential for some scattered showers today, this weekend's forecast is looking to be pretty great. Get out and enjoy the spring weather before school starts up again for the final push to summer vacation on Monday.

• Friday: Scattered showers, mainly after 2 p.m., otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 63.
• Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
• Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
• Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
• Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
• Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.

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