🌱 Former Coach Hosts Granite State Challenge + Tribute To Jazz Greats

Hello, everyone! It's Paula Constance, your host of the Bedford Patch newsletter — back in your inbox with everything you need to know that's happening locally. Today we'll cover...

• Shake Shack is coming to New Hampshire.
• Granite State Challenge host is former Bedford coach.
• Jazz greats honored at next Concerts and Cookies performance.

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Here are the top stories in Bedford today:

1. In addition to shakes and burgers, did you know you can order wine and beer at Shake Shack? I know, I was surprised too. The first Shake Shack will open in New Hampshire this summer at the Tuscan Village in Salem—only a short ride away. When Market and Main first started in 2016, Shake Shack for a time planned to open a location in Bedford. For now, the closest Shake Shack location will be in Salem. (Subscription/The Union Leader)
2. Students from Mascoma Valley Regional High School competed in round one of The Granite State Challenge, a New Hampshire Public Television quiz game show where high school students answer academic questions. The Granite State Challenge is hosted by Joe Cannon, a Bow High School teacher and former coach for Bedford High School. (John Guilfoil Public Relations LLC)
3. Honor jazz greats like Charlie Parker and Thelonious Monk with the Alex Minasian Trio at the next Concerts and Cookies series on April 2, presented by the Friends of the Bedford Library. The trio will perform selections from the Great American Songbook, and features pianist Alex Minasian, who "has performed in most of the country’s most famous jazz rooms, including the Blue Note, Jazz at Lincoln Center, and the Apollo Theater." Sign up and find out more here: (Bedford (NH) Public Library via Facebook)

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Today in Bedford:

• Ocean Wave Resin Art (6:30 PM)
• Anything Goes Youth Edition presented by The Majestic! (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Thanks, Hollywood Hounds Pet Spa: "This is Nipsy. Nipsy is a new man, thanks to our friends at Hollywood Hounds Pet Spa, Bedford NH. This two and a half year bernedoodle has had his fair share of bad hair days (scroll through the pics to see his 'before'), but hopefully n..." (Animal Rescue League of NH via Facebook)
• Farnsworth Weekend: "It's back! Volunteers and Alum, mark you calendars because Farnsworth Weekend is happening September 8-10, 2023📆. Join us for a weekend filled with workshops, friends, and fun." (Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains via Facebook)
• Open on Saturday: "Both our Williston and Bedford stores will be open this Saturday, March 25, for all you Girl Scout needs🛒! Williston will be open from 10 am-2 pm and Bedford will be open from 10 am-4 pm." (Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains via Facebook)
• What's a resin wave? It looks amazingly like an actual ocean wave. Experience "Ocean Wave Resin Art" at the next Canvas Road Show workshop on Friday, March 24 at 6:30 p.m. (Bedford Patch)
• Calling all chicken lovers: "We are looking for new Chicken Connoisseurs. What’s a Chicken Connoisseur (CC) you ask? A CC is someone who loves chickens and doesn’t mind picking up their droppings and keeping their coop clean. Our lovely ladies are very sweet but, very messy! A Chicken Connoisseur comes to the farm once a month during their assigned week to clean the coop and give the girls some love. If this interests you, please fill out animal paddock form." (Educational Farm at Joppa Hill via Farm via Facebook)

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— 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 Twitter.

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