🌱 Matt Cookson Joins PR Consultants + Masquerade Bash + Berkner ​Band

Good morning! We're back in your inbox with the most important things happening today in Bedford. Today's issue of the newsletter includes these stories and more:

• Bedford's Matt Cookson joins national PR network.
• Laurie Berkner children's music concert this weekend.
• The 4th Annual Witch's Gala Monster Mash Masquerade.

First, your local weather:

• Thursday: Sunny in the morning, partly cloudy for the afternoon. High: 75 Low: 54.
• Friday: Partly cloudy in the morning, sunny for the afternoon, partly cloudy during the evening. High: 74 Low: 52.

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Bedford in the news:

1. The National Network of PR Professionals announces new members in Bedford. Bedford's Matt Cookson, a seasoned public relations professional with over 30 years of experience, has joined the PR Consultants Group, a national network of independent public relations firms. (apnews.com)
2. Bring your children to see musician Laurie Berkner for an "unforgettable experience that will inspire a lifelong love of music and create lasting memories with the whole family." The performance will be on Saturday, Oct. 28, 11 a.m. at the Capitol Center for the Arts in Concord. (New Hampshire Magazine)
3. Join the fun at the 4th Annual Witch's Gala "Monster Mash Masquerade" on Saturday, Oct. 28, ·from 6-11 p.m. at the Bedford Events Center on South River Road. Everyone is encouraged to dress up for the Monster Mash Masquerade, "this means you can dress in gowns with a mask, suite and tie, as a monster, or as elaborate as you want especially if you plan to be part of the costume contest." Event organizers said they will be donating to two nonprofit organizations: Grante State Dog Recovery and Corey's Closet. (Eventbrite)

Featured on Patch:

• Chakras & Child Development: a new Framework for Wise education on Zoom. (Thursday, Oct. 26 at 7 p.m.)
• Oct 27 & 28: Great New England Craft & Artisan Shows hosts at The NH Pumpkin Festival at Laconia. (Friday, Oct. 27 at 4 p.m.)
• FREE High School & College Esports Tournament | Helix @ Patriot Place | 10/28-29 at Helix eSports Foxborough, 23 Patriot Place, Foxborough. (Saturday, Oct. 28 at 8 a.m.)
• Free Intro to Digital Photography class. (Saturday, Oct. 28 at 9 a.m.)
• T-Mobile Tuesdays: Get Delighted Every Week. (Tuesday, Oct. 31 at 8:30 a.m.)
• Local Meal Service Feast & Fettle, Now Serving Bedford at Bedford. (Tuesday, Oct. 31 at 9 p.m.)
• Nashua Home Design Center Educational Series at Nashua Home Design Center, 520 Amherst St., Nashua. (Thursday, Nov. 2 at 6 p.m.)
• 6-week Photography 1 course at C1M Photography, LLC, 13 Columbia Drive, Amherst.(Thursday, Nov. 2 at 6:30 p.m.)
• Strong Smart Bold Raffle at Nault's Powersports & Marine -Windham, 60 Range Road, Windham. (Monday, Nov. 20 at 12 p.m.)
• Want to see your own event here? Promote it now

Thursday, Oct. 26

• Pick Your Project - Woodshop at The Canvas Roadshow. (6:30 p.m.)
• Rubblebucket at Bank of New Hampshire Stage. (7 p.m.)
• One Pill Can Kill at Ross A. Lurgio Media Center located at 47A Nashua Road. (6 p.m.)
• Pick Your Project - Woodshop at The Canvas Roadshow, 25 S River Road, Bedford. (6:30 p.m.)
• Evening Book Discussion: The Bear at Bedford Public Library, 3 Meetinghouse Road, Bedford. (6:45 p.m.)

Friday, Oct. 27

• Godsmack @ SNHU Arena at SNHU Arena. (7:30 p.m.)
• Vintage Hitchcock: A Live Radio Play by Majestic at Majestic Theatre Studios, 880 Page St., Manchester. (7 p.m.)

Saturday, Oct. 28

• 4th Annual Witch's Gala "Monster Mash Masquerade" at Bedford Event Center. (6 p.m.)
• Private Event at The Canvas Roadshow. (6 p.m.)
• Scamps Comedy Productions @ Murphy's Taproom ... at Murphy's Taproom & Carriage House. (7 p.m.)

Sunday, Oct. 29

• Cozy Knit Blanket Workshop at The Canvas Roadshow, 25 S River Road, Bedford. (2 p.m.)

Monday, Oct. 30

• Game Club for Adults at Bedford Public Library. (5:15 p.m.)

Note: Please double-check event details with organizers. Click the start time of an event to learn more.

Bedford chatter:

Here's what your neighbors and local leaders are talking about.

• Animal Rescue League of NH: "Jumping on to share their kitten cuteness are Huey & Lewey with their Adoption Happy Tail ❤🐾 'They are amazing! So friendly and cuddly!'" (Facebook)
• Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains: "🎉Congratulations to our three amazing Spirit of New Hampshire nominees and awardee, Michelle Mainz, Susan Henderson, and Sophia Day. Michelle was nominated for the Adult Category for dedicating the last 7 years to the Girl Scouts." (Facebook)

Now you're in the loop for today. See you soon!

— Paula Constance

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