🌱 Bedford Goes Red + Halloween At The Farm + Huge Yard Sale

Good morning! We're back in your inbox with the most important things happening today in Bedford.

• Pick up a red ribbon or red light for your home or business to support Red Ribbon Week for a drug-free community.
• Stop by the Bedford Women's Club's giant yard sale Saturday.
• Experience Halloween at the Farm with costumes, a scavenger hunt, a bonfire and s'mores.

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First, your local weather:

• Thursday: Clear during the morning, partly cloudy during the afternoon, clear in the evening, cloudy overnight. High: 65 Low: 42.
• Friday: Fog in the morning, light rain shower in the afternoon, light drizzle in the evening, mist overnight. High: 64 Low: 46.
• Saturday: Fog in the morning, patchy rain possible during the afternoon, moderate rain for the evening, mist overnight. High: 57 Low: 52.

Here are the top stories in Bedford today:

1. The Bedford Women's Club is hosting a "Whale of a Yard Sale" at the Bedford Town Hall. This giant indoor yard sale will be on Saturday, Oct. 21, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. New this year: early-bird sneak peek shopping. Pay $5 to enter between 8 and 9 a.m. The yard sale fundraiser will benefit the Bedford Women's Club's charitable programs and scholarships. (Patch)
2. Display a red ribbon or red light at your Bedford home or business Oct. 23-31 for Red Ribbon Week to keep Bedford drug-free! Join BeBOLD for Bedford's 7th Annual Red Ribbon week to raise awareness and keep our community drug-free. Pick up red ribbons and bows at Cohen Closing and Title or Primary Bank on Route 101. Red light bulbs have been generously donated by and are available at Bedford ACE Hardware on Route 101 while supplies last. BeBold will also host several drug-free awareness events next week. Let's go, Bedford! (BeBold Bedford)
3. Get ready for Halloween at the Farm! Cozy up to the bonfire for Halloween at the Educational Farm at Joppa Hill on Tuesday, Oct. 24, from 4-6 p.m. Be sure to come in costume. There will be a scavenger hunt, Halloween music, s'mores, apple cider, hot cocoa, and fireside hot dogs! Every child will receive a free Halloween treat after completing the scavenger hunt in the barnyard. This is a free event! No registration is required. (The Educational Farm at Joppa Hill)

Featured on Patch:

• Bedford Women's Club Whale of a Sale at Old Bedford Town Hall, 70 Bedford Center Road, Bedford. (Saturday, Oct. 21 at 9 a.m.)
• Oct 21 & 22 ~ Great New England Fall Craft & Artisan Show at The Hampshire Dome, 34 Emerson Road, Milford. (Saturday, Oct. 21 at 10 a.m.)
• 'Get your Halloween on' at the Howl-O-Ween 5K run/walk to benefit the Animal Rescue League of NH at Delta Dental Stadium, 1 Line Drive, Manchester. (Saturday, Oct. 21 at 10 a.m.)
• Chakras & Child Development: a new Framework for Wise education on Zoom. (Thursday, Oct. 26 at 7 p.m.)
• Free Intro to Digital Photography class (Saturday, Oct. 28 at 9 a.m.)
• Local Meal Service Feast & Fettle, Now Serving Bedford at Bedford. (Tuesday, Oct. 31 at 9 p.m.)
• Nashua Home Design Center Educational Series at Nashua Home Design Center, 520 Amherst St., Nashua. (Thursday, Nov. 2 at 6 p.m.)
• Want to see your own event here? Promote it now

Thursday, Oct. 19

• Coffee with Christine at read2me3, 167 S River Road, Bedford. (9:30 a.m.)
• Bedford Networking Night at The Hill Bar & Grille. (4:30 p.m.)
• Rebecca Turmel (Acoustic) @ Copper Door at Copper Door. (7 p.m.)

Friday, Oct. 20

• Heartsaver® First Aid/CPR/AED at New Hampshire CPR / EMT Training Courses. (12:30 p.m.)
• Ocean Wave Resin Art at The Canvas Roadshow, 25 S River Road, Bedford. (6:30 p.m.)

Saturday, Oct. 21

• ACLS & BLS Renewal at New Hampshire CPR / EMT Training Courses. (10 a.m.)
• Paint-n- Sip "Autumn" at The Canvas Roadshow. (2 p.m.)
• New Hampshire Wildlife Live Animal Presentation at 11:00 at Bedford Public Library, 3 Meetinghouse Road. (11 a.m.)
• New Hampshire Wildlife Live Animal Presentation at 12:30 at Bedford Public Library, 3 Meetinghouse Road. (12:30 p.m.)
• Paint 'n' Sip - "Autumn" at The Canvas Roadshow, 25 S River Road, Bedford. (6:30 p.m.)

Sunday, Oct. 22

• Artisan Fair at the Bedford Event Center at Bedford Event Center. (10 a.m.)
• Big Read Book Discussion and Hike at Earl Legacy Park, 200-224 New Boston Road, Bedford. (1:30 p.m.)
• Adam Baldwin at Bank of New Hampshire Stage. (6 p.m.)
• Matt Andersen at Bank of New Hampshire Stage. (7 p.m.)

Wednesday, Oct. 25

• Bedford Public Library Fiber Arts group at Bedford Public Library, 3 Meetinghouse Road, Bedford. (3 p.m.)

Note: Please double-check event details with organizers. Click the start time of an event to learn more.

Bedford chatter:

Here's what your neighbors and local leaders are talking about.

• Animal Rescue League of NH: "Being a guinea pig hasn't gotten Dean adopted yet... so he's decided to go a different route. He heard people think Vikings are cool." (Facebook)
• Bedford Hockey: "Who wants to see these parents back at the Hockey spaghetti dinner! Save the date for Thursday, Nov. 2! Details to follow!" (Facebook)

Now you're in the loop for today. See you soon!

— 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, Instagram, and X.

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