🌱Evergreen 'Conflict Management' + 'Miracle On 34th Street' Auditions

Hello all. I'm back with your fresh edition of the Bedford Patch newsletter. Here are all the most important things happening locally. Today's briefing includes news about these stories and more:

• Paul Okonak, vice president of management services of Evergreen Property Management in Bedford, offers advice about "How Handle When Things Get Out of Hand — Conflict Management."
• Audition for the holiday musical, "Miracle on 34th Street"!
• See Wes Anderson's newest film.
• Principal updates parents about Bedford High School male students.

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But first, today's weather: Periods of rain. High: 64 Low: 49.

Here are the top stories today in Bedford:

1. A shoutout to Paul Okonak, vice president of management services of Evergreen Property Management in Bedford, who offered advice about "How Handle When Things Get Out of Hand — Conflict Management" in co-op, condo, and HOA communities, published recently in Cooperator News. Okonak notes, "the board can often manage residents’ expectations by holding open meetings" and "keeping the community fully informed of its actions." He added this can be accomplished through board newsletters, posting meeting minutes, providing fully transparent financials and welcoming new members to the community. See the full article here: (Cooperator News)
2. Audition for the holiday musical "Miracle on 34th Street"! Adults, teens and children are invited to audition on Wednesday, Oct. 4 at 6 p.m. for the Majestic Theatre production of this holiday favorite. The production will be directed by Jocelyn Duford with musical direction by Keith Belanger. Auditions and rehearsal will be held at Majestic Studios in Manchester, with performances from Dec. 8-10 at the Derry Opera House. Find the audition requirements, schedule, and character list here: (Bedford Patch)
3. Male students accused of creating trading cards "to grade female classmates" appeared in the Edmonton Sun in Canada, while in a recent Union Leader article, Bedford officials said that "no photos of girls exchanged violated state law." On Wednesday, Bedford High School principal Bob Jozokos posted a final update on the investigation to parents on the school's website saying disciplinary measures, if any, will be handled privately. (Subscription/The Union Leader)
4. What happens when a group of students and their parents visit a fictional American desert town in the mid-50s for "the Junior Stargazer Convention?" Find out in Wes Anderson's newest film starring Tom Hanks, Jeffrey Wright, Tilda Swinton, Jason Schwartzman, and Scarlett Johansson at the next Thursday Theater at the Bedford Public Library on Thursday, Oct. 5. Find out more and sign up here: (The Bedford Public Library)

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Today in Bedford:

Saturday, Sept. 30

• The Craftworkers' Guild Annual Harvest Fair (10 a.m.)
• Kids Canvas Painting — Haunted House (10 a.m.)
• Resin Art & Ocean Wave (6 p.m.)
• Local Meal Service Feast & Fettle, Now Serving Bedford (9 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Adam Sandler sightings: "Have you seen all the Adam Sandler sightings lately? Keaton is recovering from surgery at the Animal Rescue League of NH, 545 Route 101, Bedford, and is hoping he pops in for a visit. ☺🐾" (Animal Rescue League of NH via Facebook)
• October at a glance: "Here is what we have in October at a glance! For more detail and how to register check out our calendar!" (The Canvas Road Show via Facebook)
• Investigate our geological past: "Juniors through Ambassadors let's get hiking🥾! Join us on Saturday, Oct. 21 at Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) to investigate the geological past. During this hike you'll uncover the story of glaciers, rivers." (Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains via Facebook)

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• Dartmouth October 16th Nursing In-Person Hiring Event (Lebanon) (October 16)
• 'Get your Halloween on' at the Howl-O-Ween 5K run/walk to benefit the Animal Rescue League of NH (October 21)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to start your day. I'll be back in your inbox soon with another 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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