🌱 Mahreana Hopson Joins TFMoran + One-Hour Summer Lacrosse Clinics

Hello Bedford! It's Paula Constance, your host of the Patch newsletter. Here's everything happening in Bedford today, including these stories and more...

• Mahreana Hopson joined TFMoran Bedford office.
• One-hour Lacrosse Skills Clinics with Bedford High School coach and BHS players this summer.
• Sign up for the Bedford Library Teen Summer Reading Challenge.

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But first, today's weather: A shower and t-storm today; humid. High: 78 Low: 68.

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Here are the top stories today in Bedford:

1. A shoutout to Mahreana Hopson, who joined the Bedford office of TFMoran as structural project manager. Hopson is a licensed as a professional engineer in Connecticut and New Hampshire and has recently worked in "project management, design, and documentation of multi-story steel structures with concrete foundations." Congratulations! (New Hampshire Business Review)
2. Rising 5th-9th graders can improve their offensive and defensive lacrosse playing skills this summer at the Bedford Cannons lacrosse skills clinics. In the first half hour, players will "develop skills for their position." In the second half-hour, players will "compete against one another in drills to gain skills." Bedford High School head coach Drew Bourdeau, BHS lacrosse players, and college lacrosse player and BHS alum Max Manniello will coach the clinics. Find out more and sign up here: (Bedford Cannons Lacrosse via Facebook)
3. The Teen Summer Reading Challenge for cardholders ages 12-18 is being offered this summer by the Bedford Public Library. Everyone who signs up for the program will have a chance to win a weekly drawing for a Barnes & Noble or Target gift card for every hour of reading between June 19 and Aug. 4. Everyone who signs up will also get a Summer Reading button! Find out more and sign up here: (Bedford (NH) Public Library via Facebook)

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Today in Bedford:

Saturday, June 24

• Mommy (or Daddy) & Me — Canvas Painting (2:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Running through woods: "Mason/New Ipswich Residents and Visitors: Are you missing this handsome fella? He was seen running through the woods and trying to cross Route 124 in Mason. No microchip or collar. If you know where he's supposed to be please call the shelter." (Animal Rescue League of NH via Facebook)
• Coneflower Painting: "Such a great group of ladies we had join us to paint this colorful Coneflower Painting. 🌸🌼🖌🎨" (The Canvas Road Show via Facebook)
• Start logging your reading time: "Start logging your reading time into Beanstack to earn raffle tickets for awesome prizes! Not signed up yet? It's not too late! Visit our Kids Summer Reading page on our website for info." (Bedford (NH) Public Library via Facebook)
• London and Paris Trips: "Seniors and Ambassadors, time's running out⏰! Travel with us to London and Paris and discover these two amazing cities! If you sign up between now and June 30, you'll save $100 on this trip." (Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains via Facebook)
• Super Mario Party: "Mamma Mia! It's GAME TIME! Join us on the library lawn for a Super Mario Party! Register for this super fun time:" (Bedford (NH) Public Library via Facebook)
• Family camping: "Did you know that you can enjoy our camps without registering for camp? Join us for family camping or troop camping at our day camps⛺! You'll get to enjoy a weekend filled with themed days and fun activities." (Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains via Facebook)
• Bedford (NH) Community Television: "Watch the Energy Commission and other town meetings live on BCTV channel 22 or online:" (Bedford (NH) Community Television via Facebook)

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Featured events:

• Downtown Concord Farmers' Market (June 24)
• First Annual Dumont Farms Pig Roast Fundraiser! (June 24)
• Summer Celebration and Benefit Concert (June 25)
• T-Mobile Tuesdays: Get Delighted Every Week (June 27)
• Local Meal Service Feast & Fettle, Now Serving Bedford (June 30)
• Crossing Over With Psychic Medium John Edward live in Manchester! (July 13)
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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 also find her on Facebook and Instagram.

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