🌱 Bedford Student Honored + Hunter Shot + Summer Reading Challenge

Hi, Bedford! Today is World Parrot Day. It's celebrated May 31 every year to highlight the threat to wild and captive parrots and to learn more about these beautiful and intelligent birds. I'm back in your inbox this Wednesday with everything happening in Bedford today.

• Bedford senior Zainab B. named the New Hampshire Youth of the Year.
• 77-year-old man shot while hunting turkeys.
• Supervisors of the Checklist will hold a public meeting.
• Kids' 2023 Summer Reading Challenge with Beanstack prizes.

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But first, today's weather: Mostly sunny and very warm. High: 85 Low: 57.

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Here are the top stories in Bedford today:

1. A shoutout to Bedford senior Zainab B. who was named the New Hampshire Youth of the Year by the Boys & Girls Clubs of America. This honor recognizes young people who demonstrate "leadership, service, academic excellence, and dedication to living a healthy lifestyle." As Teen Ambassador of the Year, Zainab will receive a college scholarship from the Boys & Girls Clubs of America and will be part of the regional Youth of the Year event. (Manchester Ink Link)
2. A 77-year-old man was accidentally shot in neighboring Goffstown Sunday hunting turkeys with a friend. The hunter and his friend walked out of the woods just after the shooting incident at 9:30 a.m. Sunday morning. The man drove himself to Catholic Medical Center where he was treated for a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. Goffstown Police helped conservation officers investigate the shooting. (Bedford Patch via Jeffrey Hastings)
3. It's time to update your personal information with the Town of Bedford. The Supervisors of the Checklist will hold a meeting on Tuesday, July 11 from 3 to 3:30 p.m. to approve "additions, deletions, changes of name and address, and other updates to the Checklist." The Checklist is used to determine if applicants are legally qualified to vote in the Town of Bedford elections. (Bedford Patch)
4. Get ready for the Kids' 2023 Summer Reading Challenge with the Beanstack app. If this is your first time using Beanstack, download the app (look for the cute blue bird). then click "Register an Individual or a Family." The 2023 Kids' Summer Reading Challenge will be from Monday, June 19 to Friday, Aug. 4. Participants l earn a virtual raffle ticket for every hour of summer reading during the challenge. "Any reading you do counts! Picture books, audiobooks, ebooks, chapter books, or re-reading a favorite book all count." (Bedford Public Library via Facebook)

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Today in Bedford:

• Local Meal Service Feast & Fettle, Now Serving Bedford (9:00 AM)

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From my notebook:

• U12 girls victory: "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)
• Businesses Unleashed : "Ok, Businesses... think you have the best customers? The following do and have joined our Businesses Unleashed competition for the month of June 😊Rise Private Wealth Management, Granite State Cabinetry, Alapage Boutique, Pizza Mia." (Animal Rescue League of NH via Facebook)
• NH Gives: "Want to be part of something meaningful? 📅We are 1 week away from NH Gives happening from June 6-7! You will have the chance to help our community and share the amazing leadership opportunities offered through Girl Scouts with others!" (Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains via Facebook)
• Bedford Crew girls NEIRA Championships: "After a strong showing by the Bedford Crew girls team in the NEIRA Championships last weekend, we thought we'd share this piece about the Bedford Crew program from the latest Bedford Buzz. Go BHS Bulldogs." (Bedford (NH) Community Television via Facebook)
• Bedford Swim Team Barracudas: "Just a quick reminder that registration for the upcoming season closes tonight!" (Bedford Swim Team Barracudas via Facebook)
• The Hill Bar & Grille Sea Glass Class: "Are you joining us at The Hill Bar & Grille for our Sea Glass Class? 🤔 With the long holiday weekend we know you might have missed the deadline for this fun Ladies night event. No worries, we have open registration back up till midnight." (The Canvas Road Show via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday off right! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with your next update.

— 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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