🌱 Let's Clean Up Bedford + The Harvest Fair is Open + More Firepower

Hello, everybody! I'm here right on time with your fresh copy of the Bedford Daily. Keep reading to find out all the most important things happening in Bedford, including updates on:

• Get your blue bag to clean up Bedford!
• Find unique artisan gifts at the Harvest Fair.
• Tower 1 arrives at the Bedford Fire Department

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Now, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and warmer. High: 75 Low: 54.

Here are the top stories in Bedford today:

1. Let's clean up, Bedford! It's the 2nd Annual Clean Up Bedford Day (CUB). Everyone get on board and pitch in to clean up Bedford on October 15 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Blue bags are now available at five locations: Transfer Station, Town Library, Town Offices, Farm at Joppa Hill, and the Safety Complex. (Town of Bedford)
2. The 2022 Harvest Fair is now open! Stop by and find original crafts, fiber art, custom jewelry, and more one-of-a-kind items now through Monday, October 10 at the historic Oliver Kendall House, 3A Meetinghouse Road, Bedford (right behind the Bedford Public Library). The Craftworkers Guild is offering curbside pick-up and shipping to online shoppers. Parking is free. (The Craftworkers Guild)
3. The Bedford Fire Department now has more firepower to douse flames. The BFD received a new Tower 1 firetruck! On Monday, Group 4 welcomed a brand new Tower 1 firetruck into the Safety Complex. In traditional fire service fashion, firefighters pushed the firetruck into its official inside spot. Look for the shiny new tower truck out in the Bedford community as department members complete their orientation and training over the next few weeks. Watch the traditional Group 4 Tower 1 welcome here: (Bedford Fire Department, NH via Facebook)

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Today in Bedford:

• 3D Fall Liquid Glass Art (6:30 p.m.)
• NH Humanities Perspectives Book Group: Bloodchild and Other Stories by Octavia E. Butler (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Two new Girl Expo sponsors: "👏 It's almost here and we are thrilled to introduce the New Hampshire Electric Co-op and The Elliot as two of the sponsors of Girl Expo 2022! There is still time to get your tickets to this great event, only $5.00 per person." (Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains via Facebook)
• Open paint and crafting Sunday: "OPEN PAINT this SUNDAY! Drop In for OPEN PAINT & CRAFTING! No Reservation needed just show up anytime between 12-4 All projects are first come first serve and most projects take 45-90 minutes." (The Canvas Road Show via Facebook)
• Squam Lakes passes now available! "Passes for reduced admission at Squam Lakes Natural Science Center for Bedford Public Library cardholders are available through the end of this month! Located in Holderness, NH, the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center." (Bedford (NH) Public Library via Facebook)

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Events:

• Nashua Home Design Center Educational Series presents "Planning the Perfect Remodel" (October 6)
• Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You! (October 8)
• Community yard sale (October 8)
• BAE Retirement Planning Dinner (October 13)
• Interactive Halloween Party (October 29)
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You're all good for today. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new 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 fireflies in the sultry moments before sunset. You can follow her on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

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