🌱 Bedford Farmers Market + Summer Soccer Camp + Weekend Weather

Hello and happy Saturday! I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through everything that's happening in Bedford today. In today's edition, you'll learn about these stories and more...

• The weather this weekend.
• Bedford Farmers Market opens in June.
• Two summer soccer training camps.

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But first, today's weather: Mostly cloudy with a shower. High: 59 Low: 47.

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Here are the top stories in Bedford today:

1. If you just planted your garden, after two hot 90-degree days on Thursday and Friday you will be happy to hear rain is likely this weekend. Showers are in the forecast for early Saturday with overcast skies later in the day with a high of 56. Humidity will be 73 percent. The chance of rain is 60 percent. Sunday will be cloudy and cool with showers and a high of 57. (Weather)
2. The first day of the Bedford Farmers Market will be Tuesday, June 13 at the Murphy's Tap Room & Carriage House parking lot on Route 101. The Farmers Market brings in fresh and sustainable produce and other unique items from local vendors. The Market will be every Tuesday from 3-6 p.m. through Oct. 17 (Bedford Farmers Market via Facebook)
3. Two soccer training camps are available this summer for players 4 to 15 years old at Swenson Field through the Bedford Athletic Club and Elite UK Soccer Training LLC. Week one, from July 24-28, is an evening session focused on "technical ball mastery" and encouraging "individual skills work." Week 2, from Aug. 14-18, is a pre-season week for "technical and physical preparation for the new season." Find out more and register here: (Bedford Athletic Club)

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Today in Bedford:

• Year End Performance - PreSchool — Southern NH Dance Theater (12:00 PM)
• Year End Performance - Matinee — Southern NH Dance Theater (3:00 PM)
• Pick Your Project Workshop (6:00 PM)
• "Wild Women of Winedale," by Majestic Theatre (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Thinking of adopting a puppy? "Thinking of adopting a puppy? Not sure what type to get? Can't go wrong with a mix of everything! These little goofballs are looking for homes. Eight weeks and ready for a lifetime of love and happiness." (Animal Rescue League of NH via Facebook)
• Victorious u12 girls: "The u12 girls, having only lost game in Div One this spring, were victorious in the Amherst Memorial Classic. They had an epic weekend where they beat Queen City girls of Burlington, Vermont after a PK shootout following extra time." (Bedford Athletic Club via Facebook)
• Wisdom Work projects: "Mrs. Bowen's 4th Grade Class wants to thank all of the amazing mentors who worked with students on Wisdom Work projects this year! Staff, parents, and community members facilitated lots of wonderful science work!" (Riddle Brook School, Bedford NH via Facebook)
• Heat didn't stop the NH Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run: "Yesterday was the 2023 NH Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run and while it was hot, that didn't stop us! We want to thank everyone who supported us, be it cheering us on or donating to the Special Olympics New Hampshire!" (Bedford NH Police Department via Facebook)
• Group Hug: "When Slug happens upon a lonely beetle, he knows just what to do. He gives him a big hug — and then the two friends decide to pass it along. They meet Mouse, who's down in the dumps, Skunk, who's a bit smelly, and more and more animals." (Bedford (NH) Public Library via Facebook)
• One week until our next Thursday Theater: "Only one week until our next Thursday Theater! This month we're showing a critically acclaimed British film, featuring an Oscar-nominated performance by Bill Nighy and a script by Nobel Laureate Kazuo Ishiguro. Visit our online calendar." (Bedford (NH) Public Library via Facebook)

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• Soap Box Derby Champsionship (June 4)
• Virtual Townhall. Eldercare: What to expect and what you need to know (June 5)
• T-Mobile Tuesdays: Get Delighted Every Week (June 6)
• Local Meal Service Feast & Fettle, Now Serving Bedford (June 30)
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You're officially in the loop for today. I'll see you around!

— 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.

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