🌱 Police Citizen Academy + Planting Party + Booster Club Fundraiser

Hi, all! It's Paula Constance, your host of the Patch newsletter. Find out everything that's happening in Bedford today, including these stories ...

• Contribute to the Booster Club fundraiser!
• Join the Bedford Citizen Academy.
• Introduce young children to gardening at the Planting Party.

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Cooler with periods of rain. High: 43 Low: 34.

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Here are the top stories today in Bedford:

1. The Bedford High Booster Club is selling $20 discount ticket books for its Spring Fundraiser. Help high school athletic programs this season by purchasing a ticket book from a BHS student. The discount books offer more than $400 worth of savings "at local restaurants, golf courses, businesses and more." The books will be delivered by the students selling them. If you don't wish to purchase a ticket book, a donation to the program is also welcome! (Booster Club via Facebook)
2. Join the Bedford Police Citizen Academy and find out what it's like to be a Bedford police officer. The academy meets on Wednesdays, April 19 through June 21 from 6-9 p.m. "Residents, Business Owners, and Workers in Bedford with a minimum age of 18 years are encouraged to apply." Experience "almost every aspect of police work, including patrol operations, criminal investigations, forensic and crime scene investigative techniques, criminal law including search and seizure, use of force, ethics and internal affairs, communications, community policing, interview and interrogation, highway patrol including traffic enforcement and accident reconstruction," and more. Find out more here: (Town of Bedford)
3. "Planting Party!" Young children can "unleash their creativity" and learn about gardening at the Educational Farm at Joppa Hill. Children will "plant their very own bean seed," participate in art and craft activities, and discover the life cycle of plants. The cost is $15 and includes all materials required. Sign up here: (Eventbrite)

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Today in Bedford:

• Clocks, Door Hangers & Rounds Workshop (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Sign up for Camp Farnsworth: "Summer is on its way and that means...CAMP! Camp Farnsworth is the perfect place for your child or the whole family to enjoy the overnight camp experience🏕️ Located in Thetford Vermont, Camp Farnsworth has been a camper favorite ..." (Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains via Facebook)
• Chinese food lunch: "The date has been set for the winning lunch form RBS Kid Vote! We will enjoy a delicious Chinese food lunch on Monday, April 17, 2023." (Riddle Brook School, Bedford NH via Facebook)
• Watch Bedford town meetings: Watch live town meetings on BCTV channel 22 or online here: (Bedford (NH) Community Television via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow morning!

— 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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