🌱 Place Of Prayer 20th Anniversary + NH Girl's Wrestling Championship

Hello and happy Thursday! I'm in your inbox this morning with the most important things happening in Bedford today. In this edition, read about these local stories and more...

• The Place of Prayer celebrates 20 years in Bedford with new gardens.
• New Hampshire becomes 40th state to host Girls Wrestling championship.
• "The Rainbow Fish" Story and Craft time at the Animal Rescue League.

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But first, today's weather: A t-storm around in the p.m. High: 86 Low: 66.

Here are the top stories in Bedford today:

1. The Place of Prayer is celebrating its 20th anniversary with new gardens. Discover "the Helen Keller Sensory Garden, The Secret Garden, Healing Herb Garden, and Perennial Garden. The Biblical Garden, Healing Herb Garden, Memory Garden, Pet Memorial Garden, and Magic Miracle Glade continue, as well as the Prayer Garden, Butterfly Garden, Prayer Path, Circle of Prayer, Holy Ground Grove, Singing Prayer Chair, and more." The Place of Prayer offers self-guided tours in all weather conditions. Find out more here: (Place of Prayer)
2. New Hampshire has become the 40th state to host an official girls' state wrestling championship. USA Wrestling’s Girls High School Development Committee, led by Joan Fulp and Andrea Yamamoto, recognized New Hampshire after the New Hampshire Interscholastic Athletic Association (NHIAA) offered a Girls State Championship open to all female wrestlers in the state hosted by Bedford High School on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023. It's "a first step that will help to grow the sport across the Granite State,” said Dave Rouzumek, assistant director of the NHIAA. (TeamUSA.org)
3. Join the Animal Rescue League for Story and Craft time on Friday! Participants will read "The Rainbow Fish," by Marcus Pfister, create tea-light fishbowls, and take home an activity box. Everyone will also receive a hard-cover copy of the book. Register to join in this fun educational activity on Friday, Aug. 11 from 1 - 3 p.m. (Animal Rescue League of NH via Facebook)

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Today in Bedford:

Thursday, August 10

• New Hampshire's First Zero Waste Grocery Store's Grand Opening is Aug. 10 (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Bedford real estate: This week's featured Bedford home has "privacy, views, and pastoral gardens." See more about this thoughtfully renovated 4,292-square- feet home abutting conservation land listed for $925,000 at 22 Fox Run in Bedford. See photos here: (Bedford Patch)
• Support Girl's Varsity soccer: "Please support BHS Girls Soccer and don't cook dinner — win win!" (Bedford Bulldogs Athletic Booster Club via Facebook)
• BCT live streaming: "IT'S OFFICIAL! Live Streaming on our website is still available at www.bedfordtv.com." (Bedford (NH) Community Television via Facebook)

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• New Hampshire's First Zero Waste Grocery Store's Grand Opening is August 10, 2023 (August 10)
• Great New England BBQ & Food Truck Festival (August 12)
• Local Meal Service Feast & Fettle, Now Serving Bedford (August 31)
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You're officially in the loop for today. I'll see you around!

— 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 Twitter.

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