🌱 Town And School Board Candidates + New Seed Library Donations

Welcome back, Bedford! It's Paula Constance in your inbox this morning, with everything that's happening in Bedford today. In this issue, you'll find these stories and more:

• Candidates for Town of Bedford and Bedford school board positions
• Jars of PB & J wanted for the "Spread the Love Peanut Butter & Jelly Drive"
• Seed donations are already coming in!

But first, today's weather:

Breezy in the afternoon. High: 48 Low: 22.

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Here are the top stories today in Bedford:

1. It may have been and icy -14 degrees this weekend, with windchills -40, but that didn't stop seed donations at the Bedford Public Library. Gardeners and gardening enthusiasts are donating vegetable and other seeds for the 2023 Seed Library — yes, already! But the BPL needs your help "to get them sorted and packed for handing out." The library could use a few extra hands to help package seeds so the Seed Library will be ready. (Bedford (NH) Public Library via Facebook)
2. Pick up an extra jar of peanut butter and of jelly the next time you go to the market, for the "Spread the Love Peanut Butter & Jelly Drive" from Feb. 1 - Feb. 28. Your PB & J donations will benefit the Bedford NH Community Food Pantry and can be dropped off at the Recreation Department at the Bedford Town Offices at 24 N. Amherst Road. "All donations are greatly appreciated." (Town of Bedford via Facebook)
3. Several Bedford residents declared their candidacies for the Town of Bedford and the school board. Elections for the Town of Bedford and the Bedford School District will be held March 14, 2023, according to a recent Bedford NH Community social media post. See all the candidates here: (Bedford NH Community via Facebook)

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Today in Bedford:

• Using Your Home Equity in Retirement (5:30 PM)
• Light-up Wine Bottle Painting (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Photo pallet workshop: "Have we mention that our Photo Pallet Workshops are one of our favorite classes? Well it is!!! Just LOOK how GORGEOUS these are. 😍 Did you miss it? Should we add another workshop?" (The Canvas Road Show via Facebook)
• Bedford Bulldogs Athletic Booster Club: "Saturday's Winner!! Many Thanks for supporting BHS Athletics." (Bedford Bulldogs Athletic Booster Club via Facebook)
• Town of Bedford Recreation Department: "Miss Jane thought these were the perfect Sunday Sweet Idea. How cute & easy! Yum. 😋❤ https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid0KHxAqEXJawYqA3iZixyEYEr9WLn3o32txbXJis95AJs4pzTffLYSU2FNqHRJKHCPl&id=100036250996452" (Town of Bedford Recreation Department via Facebook)

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— 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 follow her on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

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