🌱 Fun Golf Tournament Raises $88K + Win Hank Williams Jr. Tickets

Hello, Bedford! Paula Constance here with your fresh copy of the Bedford Patch newsletter, full of everything you need to know that's happening in Bedford today. This issue includes these stories and more:

• Popular golf tournament raises $88K for FEEDNH.org.
• Win tickets to see Hank Williams Jr.
• Bedford vascular surgeon Dr. Patricia Furey wins award.

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But first, today's weather: Periods of sun with a shower. High: 76 Low: 60.

Here are the top stories today in Bedford:

1. Golfers had "a tremendous amount of fun" raising $88,970 at the 10th annual FEEDNH golf tournament on Aug. 14 at the Manchester Country Club in Bedford. The annual FEEDNH.org golf competition is one of the most popular golf tournaments in New Hampshire. Golfers and sponsors come together to support a good cause while enjoying food and beverages throughout the course provided by Great NH Restaurants (including T-BONES, CJ’s, Cactus Jack’s, and Copper Door). The FEEDNH.org name stands for helping "local Families, the Elderly, boosting Education, and the Disadvantaged." (Manchester Ink Link)
2. Win tickets to Hank Williams Jr. at his sold-out show at the Bank of NH Pavilion in Gilford! It's only an hour's drive to Gilford to see the Hank Williams Jr. perform on Saturday, Aug. 26. Following in his famous father's footsteps, Hank Williams Jr. made a name for himself with hit songs like "Family Tradition" and "A Country Boy Can Survive." Find out how to win tickets here: (wokq.com)
3. A shoutout to vascular surgeon Dr. Patricia Furey of Bedford who received the 2023 Excellence in Community Practice award at the Vascular Annual Meeting in Washington D.C. earlier this summer. The Catholic Medical Center and the New England Heart & Vascular Institute surgeon is one of three recipients of the 2023 award. Congratulations! (Manchester Ink Link)
4. The Children's Room at the Bedford Public Library has new comfy and colorful seating. The Library thanks the Bedford Public Library Foundation and the Friends of the Bedford Public Library for new seating. The new seating brightens up the room with comfortable and spacious "places to sit read and play." See the new seating here: (Bedford (NH) Public Library via Facebook)

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Today in Bedford:

Saturday, August 19

• Sea Glass Art Creations (2:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Thank you, Rob Currao and the team, at Cabinet Outlet! "Thanks to Rob Currao and team at Cabinet Outlet for their extremely generous donation of beautiful cabinets! Our Feline Adoption Center and Bird Room are looking snazzy and performing much for efficiently and effectively! We are so thankful." (Animal Rescue League of NH via Facebook)
• Register by Sept. 15: "Register by Sept. 15 to guarantee a FREE performance race T-shirt! It's all for the animals!" (Animal Rescue League of NH via Facebook)
• Congratulations, Acadia Gelineau: "Congratulations to one of our newest Gold Award Girl Scouts, Acadia Gelineau🎉! Acadia's project focused on addressing anxiety and stress in children! She created a patch program that would teach kids proper coping methods." (Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains via Facebook)
• Fun Team Fundraisers: "Please consider supporting some individual team fundraisers that are occurring this season. Team Happenings are posted on our site. Check out Cheer, Gymnastics, Girls Soccer and Football to name a few!" (Bedford Bulldogs Athletic Booster Club via Facebook)
• Catch the latest "Bedford Buzz": "Catch the latest "Bedford Buzz" episode this week on BCTV. Learn about a special Crossfit Program, see highlights from the Bedford Farmer's Market and learn all about the new trail feature at Muller Park here in Bedford." (Bedford (NH) Community Television via Facebook)

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Featured events:

• Alex Minasian Jazz Trio Concert to Benefit the Andres Institute of Art (August 20)
• T-Mobile Tuesdays: Get Free Stuff And Great Perks Every Week (August 22)
• Exclusive Whisky Tasting Seminar with Nick Taylor of Found North (August 24)
• Local Meal Service Feast & Fettle, Now Serving Bedford (August 31)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday. See you all soon for 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 Twitter.

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