🌱 Bedford Falls Named 'Best' + Bedford Garden Club Annual Plant Sale

Hello and happy Friday. I'm back in your inbox this morning with everything that's happening in Bedford. In today's issue, learn about these stories and more...

• New Hampshire has a state dog thanks to Bedford.
• The Bedford Garden Club Annual Plant sale is this weekend.
• Bedford Falls named 'Best Assisted Living and Best Memory Care.'

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Here are the top stories today in Bedford:

1. Have you seen a chinook in Bedford? This rare sled dog became the state dog of New Hampshire in 2009 thanks to a group of seventh-grade Bedford students who came up with the idea. The chinook was bred in the White Mountains of New Hampshire in the 1900s and is known for its strength and stamina. See more about this amazing dog here: (AKC)
2. The Bedford Garden Club Annual Plant Sale will be on Saturday at the Bedford Village Common, 15 Bell Hill Road, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Discover a variety of garden plans — many "from members' own gardens." Discover reasonably priced perennials, herbs, groundcovers, and annuals with Master Gardeners on hand offering advice. The Plant Sale also features vendors offering everything from vegetables, olive oil, and honey, to organic teas. A children's area provides fun activities, face painting, and more. (Bedford Patch)
3. U.S. News & World Report named 40 Benchmark Communities for the Best Senior Living 2023-202 ratings. Benchmark received high ratings "for the second straight year." "Bedford Falls in Bedford, NH 'was awarded the 'Best Assisted Living and Best Memory Care'" Congratulations! (PR Web)
4. Run-Bike-Hike for Hospice and help raise funds for Home Health & Hospice Care in nearby Merrimack. Participants can choose to "run (25 miles), bike (100 miles), or hike/walk (15 miles) during this week long event between Sept. 10 -17. Find out more and sign up here: (Charity Footprints)

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Today in Bedford:

• Pick Your Project Workshop (6:30 PM)
• The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe by Majestic Youth (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• St. Philip Greek Food Festival: St. Philip Greek Food Festival is back May 19 and 20 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.! Come and enjoy our delicious homemade Greek food and pastries as well as live Greek music by "Ta Pethia." As a special treat, professional Greek dance troupe "Sons and Daughters of Alexander The Great" will be performing Saturday evening at 6 p.m. (Bedford Patch)
• New business partner: "We are so excited to welcome Skillings & Sons, LLC as a new Business Partner! As their tagline says, 'We're All Things Water.' Please give them a call for all of your water needs and thank them for partnering with the animals ☺🐾" (Animal Rescue League of NH via Facebook)
• GrandFriends day "It was a wonderful GrandFriends Day yesterday. Every year we have students invite a GrandFriend to visit their classroom, enjoy some light refreshments and listen to our 4th grade chorus." (Peter Woodbury School via Facebook)
• Dalmatians and hedgehogs: "We forgot to share! 😲 Saturday we have TWO birthdays to celebrate two amazing kiddos! Check out what a bunch of 6- & 7-year-old can do! Those are some cute Dalmatians and hedgehogs.🐾🧼🦔🍃 🎊Happy Birthday to Emery and Eva!🥳 🎉" (The Canvas Road Show via Facebook)
• Fiber Arts Group meeting: "One week until the next Fiber Arts Group meeting! Join your fellow crafters to work on your current projects, trouble shoots problems, and plan new endeavors. Any type of fiber art — including spinning, braiding, weaving, knitting." (Bedford (NH) Public Library via Facebook)
• Help protect the environment: "Cadettes through Ambassadors, it's time to get in touch with nature! Cadettes learn and practice the skills important to help protect the environment while on an outdoor adventure with the Eco Trekker Badge Series." (Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains via Facebook)

Featured businesses:

• Polaris Charter School — (Visit website)
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Featured events:

• St. Philip Greek Food Festival - May 19th and 20th - 11am to 9pm (May 19)
• ARNNE Pet Adoption Day (May 20)
• Bedford Garden Club Annual Plant Sale (May 20)
• T-Mobile Tuesdays: Get Free Stuff And Great Perks Every Week (May 23)
• Local Meal Service Feast & Fettle, Now Serving Bedford (May 31)
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You're officially in the loop for today! See you all tomorrow.

— Paula Constance

About me: Paula is a contributing writer, author, and media producer. When she's not writing, you can find her hiking or watching fireflies in the sultry moments before sunset. You can also find her on Facebook and Instagram.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Bedford Patch newsletter? Contact me at paula.constance.patch@gmail.com