🌱 Run To Remember Half Marathon + Parade Weather + NH Bug Spray

Good morning, Bedford. Memorial Day is when we traditionally kick-off of summer. Today is also National Grape Popsicle Day. It started in 1905 when an 11-year-old left his grape soda on the porch with a stirring stick and found it frozen the next day. I'm in your inbox this morning with everything that's happening in Bedford today, including these stories and more...

• Run To Remember Half Marathon & 5 Mile in historic Boston.
• The Farm Stand at the Educational Farm at Joppa Hill will be open this weekend.
• Weather for the Bedford Memorial Day parade.

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But first, today's weather: Sunny, pleasant and warmer. High: 82 Low: 53.

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Here are the top stories today in Bedford:

1. We will will have warm weather this weekend and Monday will be a cool and comfortable with a high of 72 for the Bedford Veterans Memorial Day Parade. The parade starts on Sunday at 1 p.m. and is sponsored by the Bedford Veterans Memorial Day Committee. Join in the fun! Find out more here: (Bedford NH Recreation)
2. The Farm Stand at the Educational Farm at Joppa Hill will be open this weekend. Stop by for Maple Nut Kitchen granola and other delicious NH Made snacks. And if you plan to hike this weekend, the Farm Stand also offers New Hampshire-made YAYA Organics LLC bug/tick spray with all-natural ingredients that are safe for humans and dogs! Farm Stand hours are Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Monday 10 a.m.-noon. Additional hours may be added. (Educational Farm at Joppa Hill via Facebook)
3. Run through historic Boston in the Millennium Running Run To Remember Half Marathon & 5 Mile on Sunday, May 28. The half-marathon starts at 7 a.m. and the 5-miler starts at 7:45. With nearly 7,000 runners and spectators, Millennium Running advises runners to arrive no later than 6 a.m. Millennium Running will also provide FREE digital race photos that will be posted online in two business days following the event. Your dog may love races, but dogs are not allowed at this event. Find out more here: (Millennium Running)

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Today in Bedford:

• Sea Glass Art Creations (2:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Field Day May 30 and May 31."Don't forget water, a towel or blanket to sit on, sunscreen(applied at home), a hat, and a GREAT Field Day attitude!" (Riddle Brook School, Bedford NH via Facebook)
• Beach reading: "Memorial Day is just around the corner — and with it the unofficial start of summer in New England! We're all thinking of warmer weather, thrilling vacations, and the perfect beach read! To get a glimpse at some of this year's newest beach reads." (Bedford (NH) Public Library via Facebook)
• Pick-Your-Project Workshop: "Our Pick-Your-Project Workshop is our 'general wood workshop' offering a LARGE variety of our Classic and current Seasonal Projects — we have every wall, porch and season covered! Come get crafty." (The Canvas Road Show via Facebook)
• Bedford Buzz : "Bedford Buzz - BCTV's new feature program highlighting what makes Bedford New Hampshire such a special community. Catch the latest episode this week on BCTV channels 16 & HD1072." (Bedford (NH) Community Television via Facebook)
• Library newsletter: "Our weekly email newsletter — filled with upcoming events, reading ideas, news, and info about library services — goes out this afternoon. Visit www.bedfordnhlibrary.org to sign up right from our homepage!" (Bedford (NH) Public Library via Facebook)
• Girl Scout stores closed: "Just a reminder! 📆 Both our Bedford and Williston Offices and Stores will be closed Monday, May 29 in observance of Memorial Day! You can always shop online anytime!" (Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains via Facebook)

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That's it for today! I'll see you again 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 and Instagram.

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