🌱 REI Opens Soon + Nominate Oldest Resident + Garden Club Social

Hi all. Paula Constance, your host of the Bedford Patch newsletter. I hope you all had a wonderful Labor Day weekend! I'm back with the most important things happening in Bedford today. This issue includes these stories and more:

• REI opening new location at Main & Marketplace location.
• Bedford Garden Club New Member Social.
• Nominate the oldest Bedford resident.

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But first, today's weather: Mostly sunny and hot. High: 91 Low: 68.

Heat advisory: Bedford is under a heat advisory until Sept. 6, 6 p.m. with high heat and humidity and heat index in the mid-90s.

Here are the top stories today in Bedford:

1. REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.) plans to open its new Bedford location in the fall. Phase two of the Main & Marketplace development is moving along. Other stores and restaurants have reportedly signed leases and started construction on their units, said Andrew Levey in his 2023 fall NH retail market forecast. We are excited to see what happens next! (New England Real Estate Journal Online)
2. The Bedford Garden Club will host its New Member Social on Sept. 6 from 3-5 p.m. at 92 Pulpit Road. Bedford residents are invited for a fun afternoon to learn about the club's programs, workshops, field trips and membership benefits. If you are thinking about joining the Garden Club, this is a perfect time to find out more! Please RSVP to the club's email account: contact@BedfordGardenClubNH.org. (Bedford Patch)
3. If you know the oldest Bedford resident, you have until Sept. 8 to submit their name to the Town of Bedford to nominate them to receive the Boston Post Cane. What is a Boston Post Cane? It's one of 43 canes made of African ebony wood with 14-carat gold handles that were crafted in 1909 — yes, 1909! — for the Boston Post newspaper. The canes were given to several New England towns, including Bedford, to honor its oldest resident. The Boston Post cane was held by Bedford resident Edna Jane Dubbury from Aug. 12, 2020, until she passed away on June 15, 2023, at the age of 105, the Town said in a news release. To qualify, the recipient must be a 10-year Bedford resident. Submit nominees by Sept. 8 here: (Bedford Patch)

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Today in Bedford:

Wednesday, September 6

• Bedford Garden Club New Member Social (3:00 PM)
• Fall & Pumpkins Everywhere — Pick Your Project Workshop (6:30 PM)

From our partner:

Do you know a teacher making a difference in Bedford? Nominate them here for a Teacher Spotlight on Patch.

From my notebook:

• Iris has new family: "Iris, one of 'The Bedford Bunch' enjoying the good life with her new family 😍 This is what it’s all about! Happy Happy New Leash On Life Iris. ❤️🐾" (Animal Rescue League of NH via Facebook)
• Congratulations, Sophia Day: "Congratulations to one of our newest Gold Award Girl Scouts, Sophia Day🎉! After realizing that some of her classmates might not have some necessities accessible at home, Sophia created care bags filled with some goodies." (Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains via Facebook)

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Featured events:

• Taxes in Retirement Seminar on September 6th and 7th at The New Hampshire Institute of Politics (September 7)
• Fine Arts & Crafts Festival (September 9)
• Local Meal Service Feast & Fettle, Now Serving Bedford (September 30)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with your next update!

— 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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