🌱 Elections Next Week! Meet the Candidates + Bulldogs Hockey Win

Hello again, friends! I'm back with your new edition of the Bedford Patch newsletter. Here's everything happening today in Bedford, including:

• Meet the candidates in the Bedford town election.
• Bedford's win advances Bulldogs to Div. 1 final!
• Pet gift baskets

But first, today's weather:

Sunshine giving way to clouds. High: 46 Low: 31.

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Here are the top stories in Bedford today:

1. Bedford town elections are less than a week away! Learn about important zoning amendments and hear from the candidates "in their own words" before the Bedford elections on March 14 on the Bedford Library website in the "The Bedford Voter's Guide for Town Elections." Find out more here: (Bedford (NH) Public Library via Facebook)
2. The Bulldogs won! A shoutout to the Bedford boys varsity hockey team for advancing to the Division I finals after beating Concord 3-2 in overtime Wednesday at JFK Coliseum. Get ready! Bedford will play Bishop Guertin in the championship game at SNHU Arena on Saturday in Manchester. See game highlights on the Bedford Hockey Facebook page. Good luck, Bulldogs! (Subscription/Union Leader)
3. Pick up a gift basket for your pets! The Animal Rescue League makes specialized pet gift baskets "filled with treats, toys and/or needed items for your animals!" Celebrate a holiday, birthday or "a random Thursday afternoon." All proceeds will go to the shelter animals! All baskets are individually made, so call ahead or send the staff a private message to make sure they have what you're looking for on hand before you stop by. Find out more here: (Animal Rescue League of NH via Facebook)

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Today in Bedford

• Heartsaver® First Aid/CPR/AED Course: Fri, Mar 10, 12:30 – 5:30 p.m.9 Cedarwood Dr, Unit 12 City, Bedford NH. Register here: (Google events)
• "Skin Deep": Presented by Bedford Off Broadway. Mar 3 – 12, at the Old Bedford Town Hall, 70 Bedford Center Rd Bedford, NH. Find out about tickets here:(Google events)
• Build A Boat Tour: "Friday, Mar 10, 7 p.m. Bedford Outpost 56 Old Bedford Rd, Bedford, NH Build A Boat Tour Tickets . General Admission doors open at 6:15, Seating will be first come first serve." (Google events)

From my notebook:

• Snowshoe Hike at Legacy Park: Saturday, March 11, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for ages 5 and up. "Meet at the warming hut at Legacy Park. We will go for an easy snowshoe through the woods stopping to discuss how wildlife is adapted to surviving in winter. Bring your snowshoes (we have a few pairs to loan) or sturdy boots, water, and curiosity. Hosted by Kathleen Ports and Jo Hendry. Light snacks and cocoa in the warming hut afterwards. Register online at Parks and Recreation." (Bedford Parks and Recreation)
• A caption for Snowflake: "Snowflake, our adoptable guinea pig here, wants to see your best captions for his close up. Let's see what you got! 👇👇" (Animal Rescue League of NH via Facebook)
• Workshops this month: "This workshop is happening later this month 😍" (The Canvas Road Show via Facebook)
• Family Fun night: "Mark your calendars for Friday, April 14, 2023! Family Fun Night is BACK and better then ever! You won't want to miss this!" (Riddle Brook School, Bedford NH via Facebook)
• BeBOLD Dodgeball: "Are you ready to Dodge, Duck, Dip, Dive, and Dodge at BeBOLD'S 2nd Annual Dodgeball event? Gather up your co-workers or friends to play and support BeBOLD!See Flyer for details:Cooperate sponsorships available!" (Bedford School District via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday! I'll see you around.

— 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 follow her on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

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