🌱 Howl-O-Ween 5K + Enter The Cornhole Tournament + Was It A UFO

Hi all. It's me, Paula Constance, your host of the Daily. Here are all the most important things happening in Bedford today.

• It's time to register for the Howl-O-Ween 5K.
• Don't miss the NH Sportsplex Cornhole Tournament on Sept 23.
• Was it a UFO?

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A partly sunny day. High: 73 Low: 54.

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Here are the top 3 stories today in Bedford:

1. Be sure to check out The Cornhole Tournament at the NH Sportsplex in Bedford on Sept. 23! The Chamber Cornhole and Tournament & Family Fun event will support the Leadership Greater Manchester (LGM) scholarship fund. Organizers said, "Players in the tournament will enjoy a full field of teams, bar, and food available for purchase, and a cash prize for the winning team." Find out more about this event, and how to register here: (Manchester Ink Link)
2. The Howl-O-Ween 5K is back, and it's one of the biggest events of the year! It's also one of the biggest fundraising events for The Animal Rescue League of N.H. in Bedford. The 5K will be on Oct. 22 this year. "If you like costumes, dogs, and supporting homeless animals in your community, you should consider registering!" the ARLNH said in a recent social media post. And everyone who registers by Sept. 15 will get a free race T-shirt. Runners, walkers, vendors and dogs are all welcome. Find out more about this fun and popular October event for a good cause, and register for the run/walk here: (Animal Rescue League of NH via Facebook)
3. A family in Dartmouth captured a UFO on a cell phone camera early Monday morning. The mysterious object caught the eye of Joe Sylvia at 4:30 on Monday morning. He said that's the time he and his wife leave for work, adding, "I usually go outside with a cup of coffee to have a cigarette while waiting for her to leave." When he looked up in the sky, he noticed "something strange." He described it as a bright, large object that was completely still, or moving so slowly that it looked still. When his wife came outside, she took a few pictures before the unusual object silently shot off and disappeared. The sighting wasn't in Bedford, New Hampshire, but was spotted in the town of Dartmouth, next to New Bedford, Massachusetts. (WBSM)

Today in Bedford:

• Library eBooks 101. (3 p.m.)
• Pumpkin Painting! (6:30 p.m.)
• Bedford Women's Club New Member Coffee. (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• The Canvas Road Show: "Oops. We forgot to share photos from Friday night's NEW Liquid Glass Workshop!" (The Canvas Road Show via Facebook)
• Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains: "Happy Monday🎉! Sometimes the smallest of achievements are just as good as the big ones, as long as you put in the hard work to get there." (Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains via Facebook)
• The Craftworkers' Guild: "Many new designs, and many new artists joining our Harvest Fair this year. The dates are Sept. 29-Oct. 10. Open every day from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., both in shop and Shopify online sales being offered. Our shop is located on 3 Meeting House Road." (The Craftworkers' Guild via Facebook)
• Bedford N.H. Community Television: Watch Bedford town meetings live on BCTV channel 22 or online here: (Bedford (NH) Community Television via Facebook)

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You're caught up for today! See you tomorrow for your next update.

— Paula Constance

About me: Paula is a contributing writer, author, and award-winning media producer. She is committed to media projects that empower, engage, and help make the world a better place. When she's not writing, you can find her hiking or watching the fireflies in the sultry moments before sunset. You can follow her on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

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