🌱 John Michele's 'Club Morocco' + Free 'Bedford Big Band' Concert

Good morning, friends. It's Paula Constance, your host of the Bedford Patch newsletter — here to impart all the most important things happening in our community. Including news about...

• Bedford author John Michele's releases new book: "Club Morocco."
• The "Bedford Big Band "performed at Concerts in the Park.
• Sing alongs and fun at the Educational Farm at Joppa Hill.

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But first, today's weather: Mostly sunny and beautiful. High: 78 Low: 54.

Here are the top stories in Bedford today:

1. “Club Morocco” is a "captivating tale" released by author John Michele of Bedford from Audiobook Network. Club Morocco is a story of one of the author's young family members and how the family "had one another's back" as first- and second-generation immigrants. Author John Michele began his career in finance and banking. He now "enjoys gardening, growing fig trees, and fly fishing." (PR.com)
2. See Concerts in the Park every Wednesday at the Bedford Village Common Park Gazebo. Yesterday's performance featured the "Bedford Big Band" (Swing Era). Bring your chairs, blanket, cooler and snacks every Wednesday this summer to enjoy free music performances. Find out more here: (Bedford Parks and Recreation)
3. Join in morning sing alongs and fun at The Educational Farm at Joppa Hill! The class this week "includes SHAVING CREAM fun, water play, music, movement, sensory work, interactive fun with parachute and percussion instruments/skills!" Find out more here: (Eventbrite)

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From my notebook:

• Thanks for Sunday Dog Daze: "Thank you to everyone who joined us on Sunday for the Dog Daze of Summer Party at Great North Aleworks to celebrate the release and label reveal of the Dog-Faced hazy IPA! It was a fantastic event to celebrate our beloved canine." (Animal Rescue League of NH via Facebook)
• Outdoor Adventure Weekend: "Cadettes through Ambassadors, want to spend a weekend doing fun outdoor activities and meet other Girl Scouts? Join us at our Outdoor Adventure Weekend Sept. 15-17 at Camp Farnsworth in Thetford, Vermont." (Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains via Facebook)
• 5 Donut rings…! 4 pumpkin pies: "The world’s largest crocodile likes to eat… but feeding time is getting out of control! Read around the story walk as the clock ticks towards midnight, Croc is growing bigger and bigger… 5 DONUT RINGS…!" (Bedford (NH) Public Library via Facebook)
• Bedford Craftsman home: See this remodeled Bedford Home. (Bedford Patch)

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• Nashua Home Design Center Educational Series - Thursday, August 3rd (August 3)
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• Bedford Garden Club's Mum Sale (August 7)
• Local Meal Service Feast & Fettle, Now Serving Bedford (August 31)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with a new 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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