🌱 Community Leader Diane Phelps + Columbus Day Fair + Singalong

Good morning, friends! It's Paula Constance, your host of the Bedford Patch newsletter. Let's start the day off right, with a quick dive into everything that's happening in Bedford today. In this edition, find out about these stories and more:

• We are proud to recognize Diane Phelps as a Bedford community leader.
• TFMoran of Bedford welcomes Eric Poublon as its new marketing intern.
• Visit the 135th Sandwich Fair Columbus Day weekend.
• Sing along and dance with Miss Alli Thursday morning at the Educational Farm.

But first, today's weather: Areas of low clouds and warm. High: 80 Low: 61.

Here are the top stories in Bedford today:

1. Eric Poublon is joining TFMoran in Bedford as a marketing intern, the New Hampshire Business Review reported. Poublon will be working with Marketing Coordinator Julia Chartier and will be tasked with keeping up with social media, writing blogs and photography. In the spring, Poublon will be attending the University of New Hampshire to earn an associate of science degree in business administration. Congratulations! (New Hampshire Business Review)
2. If you are looking for something fun for the whole family to do over Columbus Day weekend, visit the 135th Sandwich Fair. The scenic two-hour drive from Bedford promises scenic views and colorful fall foliage. This traditional New Hampshire country fair from Saturday through Monday features rides, animal competitions, wood chopping, food booths, homemade pies, demolition derbies and more! (WMUR)
3. A shoutout to Diane Phelps, who was nominated by Bedford reader Jane O'Brien as a Bedford community leader. Phelps runs the tennis programs and lessons for kids and contributes to our community in so many ways! Patch has partnered with T-Mobile and is proud to recognize our often unsung community leaders to celebrate their contributions in both big and small ways. Our community would hum along as smoothly without them. Thank you, Diane, for all you do! Read more here: (Patch)
4. If you enjoyed singing and dancing with Miss Alli at the Fall Fair this weekend at the Educational Farm at Joppa Hill, come back Thursday morning at 11 a.m. "to sing and dance some more!" The Farm will serve tasty treats from the Bird Food Baking Co. and freshly brewed coffee from Hometown Coffee Roasters. Get tickets here for a fun and delicious morning! All ages are welcome. (Educational Farm at Joppa Hill via Facebook)

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Today in Bedford:

Thursday, Oct. 5

• The Craftworkers' Guild Annual Harvest Fair (10:00 AM)
• Thursday Theater at 2:00 (2:00 PM)
• Thursday Theater at 6:00 (6:00 PM)
• NEW — Candle & Craft Workshop (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Happy Adoption Tail from Gizmo: "🐾🥰🐈‍⬛ Adoption Happy Tail from Gizmo, (formally known as Dill). Gizmo is playing his kitten role quite well from the sound of it 😅 Gizmo is well. He is very fresh! Very inquisitive and nosy. He is eating well and learning new things." (Animal Rescue League of NH via Facebook)
• Walk-In Wednesday: "What going on this week you ask? 🤔 👉Wednesday 6-9 p.m. Walk-In Wednesday It’s a mid-week craft time! Thursday 6:30 p.m. NEW Candle & Craft Workshop." (The Canvas Road Show via Facebook)
• Fall Gnomes & Snowmen: "Fall Gnomes & Snowmen, Recycled Bicycle Jewelry, Soaps, Soy Candles, Handwoven Sweaters & hats, Cards, Pumpkins Galore....shopping at its best! 3 Meetinghouse Road, Bedford, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily." (The Craftworkers' Guild via Facebook)
• Registration is open: "Registration is open for the November meeting of Book Explorers! The genre of this meeting is historical fiction. Read any historical fiction book you want ('I Survived' series anyone?) and come chat about it! Snacks will be provided." (Bedford (NH) Public Library via Facebook)
• BCTV is on Roki and AppleTV: "Did you know you can find BCTV on both Roku & Apple TV? Visit your preferred App Store and download the Apps today. Then add us to your Favorite Channels! Be sure to search BCTV Bedford Community TV. Tune in for all the action of live BHS sports games!" (Bedford (NH) Community Television via Facebook)
• Join the Bedford Public Library for a hit movie on the big screen! "An American desert town in the mid-50s, the Junior Stargazer Convention attracts stargazers of different ages. What follows is an unexpected exchange of ideas and experiences that lead to eye-opening revelations. Directed by Wes Anderson with an all-star cast on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2 p.m. in the McAllaster Room. Rated PG-13. Run time 105 minutes." Find out more here: (Patch)

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That's everything for today! I'll see you 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, Instagram and X, formerly Twitter.

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