🌱 Join Duckin' Dodgeball + Staff Heads To Camp Kindness + NH Gives

Good morning, Bedford. It's Paula Constance with your Wednesday edition of the Bedford Patch newsletter. Keep reading to find out all the things you need to know in Bedford today. including updates on...

• Get ready for the Town of Bedford VFW Hometown Memorial Weekend Parade.
• Play Duckin' Dodgeball. for a good cause.
• Library staff ready to head to Camp Kindness.
• Save the date! NH Gives to the Educational Farm at Joppa Hill.

But first, today's weather: An afternoon thunderstorm. High: 77 Low: 47.

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Here are the top stories today in Bedford:

1. Invite friends and family to join in The Town of Bedford VFW Hometown Memorial Weekend Parade! "Grab your lawn chairs and line up along the parade route" and join in the fun of the festivities. The Town parade will be Sunday, May 29 at 1 p.m. Find out more here: (Town of Bedford Recreation Department via Facebook)
2. Are you ready to play Duckin' Dodgeball? Gather a team of 5 to 7 co-workers, neighbors, or friends to join BeBOLD for its 2nd annual Duckin’ Dodgeball Event to support BeBOLD’s drug and alcohol education and prevention programs. The event will be at NH Sportsplex on May 24 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Find out more and sign up here: (Bedford Patch)
3. The Bedford Library staff is getting ready to head to Camp Kindness for this year's Summer Reading Program! They tie-dyed their camp shirts and bandanas and are ready to go! The Summer Reading kickoff is June 19. "Stay tuned for more information in the coming weeks." (Bedford (NH) Public Library via Facebook)
4. Save the date! Be part of NH Gives on June 6-7 to benefit The Educational Farm at Joppa Hill. It's an opportunity to support the nonprofit educational Farm Bedford loves. NH Gives "is a powerful, statewide 24-hour online fundraising event that is designed to build community, connect donors to local nonprofits." Visit NHGives.org for more info. (The Educational Farm at Joppa Hill via Facebook)

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Today in Bedford:

• BeBOLD's Second Annual Duckin' Dodgeball Event (5:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Homes for sale in Bedford: Check out these homes for sale in Bedford. (Bedford Patch)
• Congratulations, Officer Michael Loud" "We want to congratulate Officer Michael Loud for receiving the Officer of the Quarter award! Officer Loud led his shift in proactive activity, conducting thorough investigations which led to multiple arrests for DUI and Drug Activity." (Bedford NH Police Department via Facebook)
• Welcome new firefighter, Andrew Munson: "Please welcome our newest firefighter, Andrew Munson. FF Munson is a native of Bedford and previously a call member with our department. Best of luck on your probation Andrew, welcome to Team Bedford!" (Bedford Fire Department, NH via Facebook)
• Heading to Camp Kindness: "Library staff are getting ready to head to Camp Kindness for this year's Summer Reading Program! We've tie-dyed our camp shirts and bandanas and are ready to roll." (Bedford (NH) Public Library via Facebook)
• Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains: "Daisies and Brownies, get your camping gear ready! Join us on June 14 at Camp Twin Hills in Richmond, Vermont, where you'll get to set up your tent and camp site, make an easy cookout dinner🍳, sing songs, and take a hike." (Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains via Facebook)
• Telescopes available: "Did you know that telescopes are available for Bedford Public Library cardholders to check out? Visit our online catalog at https://buff.ly/3Wz0G1m or call the library at 603-472-2300 and reserve an Orion StarBlast 4.5" telescope." (Bedford (NH) Public Library via Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow.

— Paula Constance

About me: About me: Paula is a contributing writer, author, and producer.When she's not writing, you can find her hiking or watching fireflies in the sultry moments before sunset. You can follow her on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

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