🌱 Casino Under Scrutiny + Free Daniel Bennett Concert + Fall Fair

Hello, all. It's Paula Constance, your host of the Bedford Patch newsletter. Follow along for the most important things happening in Bedford today, including these news stories and more:

• New Hampshire's charitable Concord Casino owned by former Bedford state senator under scrutiny.
• The Daniel Bennett Group will be playing a free CD release concert at the Bedford Library.
• Get ready for the Fall Fair at the Educational Farm at Joppa Hil.

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But first, today's weather: Beautiful day with plenty of sun. High: 75 Low: 50.

Here are the top stories today in Bedford:

1. New Hampshire's "Concord Casino" is under increased scrutiny for reportedly not paying the full amount of charitable nonprofit fees. More allegations surfaced about Concord Casino owner and former Bedford state senator Andy Sanborn after an New Hampshire Public Radio (NHPR) found that Sanborn, only contributes 17.5 percent of its proceeds, and not the 35 percent required for charitable casinos in the state. (Casino.Org News)
2. Award-winning New York saxophonist Daniel Bennett is playing at the Bedford Library Oct. 1 Concert & Cookies series. The Daniel Bennett Group will be playing a special free CD release concert at 2:30 p.m. Light refreshments by the Friends of the Bedford Library will be served at intermission. "The Boston Globe described Bennett's music as, 'a mix of jazz, folk and minimalism.'" The concert is free and open to the public, but seating is limited. Sign up to save your seat here: (The Bedford Public Library)
3. Don't miss the Fall Fair at the Educational Farm at Joppa Hill on Saturday, Sept. 30, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. You will find "artisan booths, food trucks, vendors, tractor rides, apples, pumpkin decorating, live music, kid's' activities, farm fun and more!" The cost of this all-ages event $30 per family. Sign up here: (Eventbrite)

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Thursday, September 21

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From my notebook:

• Charlie’s Team 2023 Soccer Showcase: "Save the date! Sept. 30 is the Charlie’s Team 2023 Soccer Showcase! Lots of soccer fun and food for a great cause! If interested in donating items for raffle baskets, please reach out to your favorite soccer player or team parent." (Bedford Bulldogs Athletic Booster Club via Facebook)
• Daisies, lets get coding! "Join us on Oct. 4 for our Coding for Good: Coding Basics, where you'll learn about coding with a cool programming language called Scratch💻. You'll learn to solve problems, design projects." (Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains via Facebook)
• Contest for the whole family: "Never too early to start thinking about Halloween Fun and Miss Jane has just the contest for the whole family! Put those creative hats on and come up with a fun, family costume theme. Plenty of time to send those entries in!" (Town of Bedford Recreation Department via Facebook)
• Blessing of the Animals: "On Wednesday, Oct. 4, you are invited to bring your animal pet, farm, woods, and/or stuffed animal — to the Place of Prayer, to receive a blessing, or to honor a pet that is no longer with you. Call or text for an appointment on that day. Located at the New Boston town line:" (Place of Prayer)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday. I'll 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, formerly Twitter.

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