🌱Peak Foliage This Week + Time Running Out For $50K Powerball Ticket

Hello, Bedford! I'm in your inbox this morning to tell you everything that's happening in Bedford today, including these local stories:

• Peak foliage will arrive in Bedford this week. When to see the best color!
• Time is running out to claim a $50K Powerball ticket!
• Town Offices will be closed Oct. 19 from 1-4 p.m. for required staff training.

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First, your local weather:

• Wednesday: Cloudy in the morning, overcast for the afternoon, clear for the evening, overcast overnight. High: 57 Low: 46.
• Thursday: Mist during the morning, sunny for the afternoon, clear during the evening, partly cloudy overnight. High: 65 Low: 42.
• Friday: Fog for the morning, patchy rain possible in the afternoon, fog during the evening, mist overnight. High: 66 Low: 48.

Bedford in the news:

1. Peak Foliage arrives in Bedford and the Merrimack Valley from Oct. 20-25! Take a ride along the scenic side roads for a preview before showers move in this weekend. Patchy rain is expected in Bedford Friday and continues on Saturday, clearing later in the day Sunday. Fall foliage will be on full display Monday when the sun returns with partly cloudy skies. (Weather.com)
2. No one has claimed a $50K winning Powerball ticket purchased at Market Basket on Garden Lane in Londonderry. If you or someone you know was in Londonderry and may have purchased a lottery ticket on Oct. 19, 2022, time is running out to claim the prize! "Players have a year and a day from the drawing date to claim prizes. Money from unclaimed prizes is returned back as net profit to support schools in New Hampshire," said Charlie McIntyre, the executive director of the New Hampshire Lottery. (Patch)
3. What's happening at the Bedford Town offices? The Town Office will be closed on Oct. 19 from 1-4 p.m. for required staff training. The Highways Safety Committee meeting scheduled for Oct. 24 at 7:15 a.m. has been canceled, and the Conservation Commission workshop will be held on Oct. 24 from 7-9 p.m., according to the Town of Bedford online calendar. Find out more and see updates to the Town Calendar here: (BedfordNH .org)

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Featured on Patch:

• Oct 21 & 22 ~ Great New England Fall Craft & Artisan Show at The Hampshire Dome, 34 Emerson Road, Milford. (Saturday, Oct. 21 at 10 a.m.)
• 'Get your Halloween on' at the Howl-O-Ween 5K run/walk to benefit the Animal Rescue League of NH at Delta Dental Stadium, 1 Line Drive, Manchester. (Saturday, Oct. 21 at 10 a.m.)
• Chakras & Child Development: a new Framework for Wise Education on Zoom. (Thursday, Oct. 26 at 7 p.m.)
• Free Intro to Digital Photography class. (Saturday, Oct. 28 at 9 a.m.)
• Local Meal Service Feast & Fettle, Now Serving 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.)
• Want to see your own event here? Promote it now

Wednesday, Oct. 18

• NREMT Psychomotor Exam at New Hampshire CPR / EMT Training Courses. (5 p.m.)
• Explore Girl Scouts in Bedford, NH at Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains. (6 p.m.)
• Cozy Knit Blanket Workshop at The Canvas Roadshow, 25 S River Road, Bedford. (6:30 p.m.).

Thursday, Oct. 19

• Coffee with Christine at read2me3, 167 S River Road, Bedford. (9:30 a.m.)
• Bedford Networking Night at The Hill Bar & Grille (4:30 p.m.)
• Rebecca Turmel (Acoustic) @ Copper Door at Copper Door. (7 p.m.)

Friday, Oct. 20

• Heartsaver® First Aid/CPR/AED at New Hampshire CPR / EMT Training Courses. (12:30 p.m.)
• Ocean Wave Resin Art at The Canvas Roadshow, 25 S River Road, Bedford. (6:30 p.m.)

Saturday, Oct. 21

• ACLS & BLS Renewal at New Hampshire CPR / EMT Training Courses. (10 a.m.)
• New Hampshire Wildlife Live Animal Presentation at 11:00 at Bedford Public Library, 3 Meetinghouse Road, Bedford. (11 a.m.)
• New Hampshire Wildlife Live Animal Presentation at 12:30 at Bedford Public Library, 3 Meetinghouse Road, Bedford. (12:30 p.m.)
• Paint 'n' Sip - "Autumn" at The Canvas Roadshow, 25 S River Road, Bedford. (6:30 p.m.)

Sunday, Oct. 22

• Artisan Fair at the Bedford Event Center at Bedford Event Center. (10 a.m.)
• Big Read Book Discussion and Hike at Earl Legacy Park, 200-224 New Boston Road (1:30 p.m.)
• Adam Baldwin at Bank of New Hampshire Stage. (6 p.m.)
• Matt Andersen at Bank of New Hampshire Stage. (7 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.

• BeBOLD, Neighbor: "BeBOLD announces its 7th annual 'Bedford Goes Red' for Red Ribbon Week, a national drug prevention initiative, held every Oct. 23–31." (Patch Neighbor Posts)
• Guinea pig Viking: "Being a guinea pig hasn't gotten Dean adopted yet... so he's decided to go a different route. He heard people think Vikings are cool." (Facebook)
• Hockey Spaghetti dinner: "Who wants to see these parents back at the Hockey Spaghetti dinner! Save the date for Thursday, Nov. 2! Details to follow!" (Facebook)
• The Sandwich Fair Parade: "Shoutout to our local stars🌟 Troop 58666, from Meredith, Center Harbor, and Moultonborough! They rocked the Sandwich Fair Parade, showing everyone what GSGWM is all about - courage, community, & fun 💚." (Facebook)

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

— 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 X.

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