🌱 Bedford Men's Club Christmas Tree Sale + Montgomery Plea Deal

Hey, everybody! It's Friday in Bedford and I'm back in your inbox with everything happening in our town today, including news about:

• Find a Christmas tree or see a show this weekend!
• Harmony Montgomery's stepmother accepts plea deal.
• Kids join in Virtual Pajama Storytime.

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Here are the top stories today in Bedford:

1. What can you do in Bedford this weekend? Catch a performance of The Wizard of Oz at Bedford High School on Friday, Nov. 18, at 7 p.m. (understudy cast) with "students from the entire district!" Or find the perfect Christmas tree at the Bedford Men's Club's Christmas Tree sale. Trees will be for sale in the parking lot of Murphy's Taproom & Carriage House starting Saturday, Nov. 19, at 1 p.m. The freshly-cut 5' to 12' tall trees are from Weir Tree Farms in Colebrook, New Hampshire. Christmas trees will also be for sale Mondays-Thursdays from 5-8:30 p.m., Fridays from 4- 9 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays. (Bedford Patch)
2. Get ready for Virtual Pajama Storytime! Kid's 0-12 are invited to join in to listen to a story from the Bedford Public Library on Monday, Nov. 28 at 7 p.m. via Zoom. The BPL said in a recent post: "Get comfy in your PJs, bring your stuffies and we'll read you bedtime stories." An email with a link to join will be sent to everyone who registers for the event. (Bedford Community Television via Twitter)
3. Kayla Montgomery, the stepmother of Harmony Montgomery, will serve 1.5 years in prison in a negotiated plea deal. Ten years of her sentence was suspended for agreeing to testify against her husband, Adam Montgomery, originally from Bedford, who is charged with the murder of his 5-year-old daughter, Harmony. Kayla Montgomery "has never been charged in connection to the disappearance or death of Harmony Montgomery." (Bedford Patch)

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Today in Bedford:

• Wizard of Oz - Bedford High School (7 p.m.)
• The Nutcracker - Southern NH Dance Theater (7:30 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• Southern N.H. Tour of Lights: "Are you getting into the Holiday Spirit & getting those holiday lights hung up🏠? Miss Jane would love to have you join the 'Southern NH Tour of Lights' & share your festive spirit with others." (Town of Bedford Recreation Department via Facebook)
• Watch town meetings: "Watch the Energy Commission Meeting live this evening on BCTV channel 22 or online here:" (Bedford (NH) Community Television via Facebook)
• Book group meeting: "Join the Bedford Public Library's Evening Book Discussion Group when they meet at the end of November to talk about Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir. 'Ryland Grace is the sole survivor on a desperate, last-chance mission.'" (Bedford (NH) Public Library via Facebook)

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— Paula Constance

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