🌱 Will We See Snow? + Police Take Icy Dip For Special Olympics

Good morning, friends! It's Paula Constance back in your inbox with everything happening in Bedford. Today we have these stories and more:

• Bedford police officers will take an icy plunge for a good cause.
• See classic and new films at the Bedford Public Library.
• How much snow will we see Friday?

But first, today's weather:

A bit of snow and rain. High: 36 Low: 28.

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Here are the top stories today in Bedford:

1. Support the Bedford Police taking the Winni Dip! Members of the Bedford Police Department will be taking an icy plunge into frigid Lake Winnipesaukee as part of the "2023 Law Enforcement Winni Dip" 0n March 11. The annual cold dip raises funds for New Hampshire Special Olympics. NHSO "provides year-round athletic training and sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities ... to foster acceptance and inclusion of all." Find out more and donate here: (Bedford NH Police Department via Facebook)
2. Check out Cinema Sunday at the Bedford Public Library. Gather in the McAllister Room at 1:30 p.m. for a classic movie with a short presentation, followed by the movie. Also, join the library for Theater Thursday to see two newly released films on January 12 in the McAllister Room. The first film will be at 2 p.m., followed by a second film at 6 p.m. Visit the Bedford Public Library online calendar "for movie titles and plot summaries and also to sign up!" (Bedford (NH) Public Library via Facebook)
3. How much snow will fall on Friday? Bedford will have "periods of snow and rain" Friday with snow likely. Temperatures will be in the mid 30s, "with light and variable winds." The chance of snow is 90 percent, with an accumulation of 1 to 3 inches. High temperatures Friday will be 36 with a low of 29. The chance of mixed precipitation is 94 percent, clearing Saturday "with times of clouds and sun." (Weather.com)

From my notebook:

• Animals surrendered with extensive medical needs: "Thank you WMUR-TV for helping to bring awareness to the increase in animal surrenders with extensive medical needs." (Animal Rescue League of NH via Facebook)
• Destination trips: "Reason #91 why we love Girl Scouts are the Destinations trips! With these trips🛫, older girls are able to get out of their comfort zone, see new places, and meet new people. These once in a lifetime trips go to amazing places like Greece." (Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains via Facebook)
• Bedford store will be open: "Both our Williston and Bedford stores will be open this Saturday, Jan. 7 for all of your Girl Scout needs🛒! Bedford will be open from 10 a.m. -4 p.m. and Williston will be open from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Make sure to visit our webpage." (Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains via Facebook)
• Children's programs: "Looking for a program for your kiddo? We've got a few openings in ours! Check the calendar and click the link https://buff.ly/3hn39M1 to register for something fun." (Bedford (NH) Public Library via Facebook)
• Watch Live Basketball: "Your BCTV-WBNH Crew will be bringing you Live BHS Girls Basketball 🏀Action on BCTV channels 23 & HD1072 or online. Listen🎧 live on WBNH Bed..." (Bedford (NH) Community Television via Facebook)

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— Paula Constance

About me: Paula is a contributing writer, author, and 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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