Experience 'The Best Christmas Pageant Ever'

1. The Best Christmas Pageant Ever? The Bedford Youth Performance Company (BYPC) invites you to get in the holiday spirit with this children's production based on the book by Barbara Robinson. The show takes place at The Derryfield School in Manchester on Friday, Dec. 6 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 7 at 1 p.m.

2. Bedford tree lighting. The annual Bedford tree lighting takes place on Thursday, Dec. 5, at 3 p.m.  The Bedford Women's Club invites the community to gather by the Town Memorial Tree, located in front of the Bedford Presbyterian Church, to celebrate friendship and service. A color guard will recognize veterans. Members of the Bedford High School Chorus will close the ceremony with song.

3. Win $50 by sharing your opinion! The Bedford Recreation Department is asking residents to take a short survey and is offering a $50 gift card to one lucky respondent. Read more here.

4. The weatherman says ... Today's forecast calls for a high temperature of 43 degrees with a 0-percent chance of rain and mostly cloudy skies. The overnight low is 33 degrees with a 30-percent chance of rain.

5. On the agenda. Here's a glance at this week's Bedford municipal meeting schedule: 

Wed, Dec 4, 2013
Town Council - 7:00 PM - Town Meeting Room

Thu, Dec 5, 2013
Town Council Non-Public - Town Manager candidate interviews - 6:00 PM - Town Meeting Room

Fri, Dec 6, 2013
Bedford Village Common Development Committee - 8:00 AM - Town Meeting Room