🌱 Senator Accused + Farm Thanks Eagle Scout + 'Fill The Boot' Benefit

Good morning, friends! I'm back in your inbox with the most important things happening in Bedford. Let's get to today's local news and events. In this edition, find out about these local stories and more:

• Former state senator from Bedford faces COVID-19 relief fraud accusations.
• "Fill the Boot" for Muscular Dystrophy.
• See what Eagle Scout Colby Therrien created for the Educational Farm at Joppa Hill.

First, your local weather:

• Wednesday: Mist during the morning, partly cloudy in the afternoon, clear overnight. High: 70 Low: 46.
• Thursday: Sunny in the morning, partly cloudy for the afternoon. High: 75 Low: 54.
• Friday: Partly cloudy in the morning, sunny for the afternoon, partly cloudy during the evening. High: 74 Low: 52.

Bedford in the news:

1. The state accused former state Sen. Andy Sanborn of stalling in his COVID-19 fraud case. Former state Sen. Andy Sanborn is facing COVID-19 relief fraud accusations for his Concord Casino. His wife, state Rep. Laurie Sanborn (R-Bedford), is also mentioned in the allegations. The case is under investigation by the New Hampshire Attorney General. (nhjournal.com)
2. A shoutout to the Bedford Fire Department for hosting the annual Fill the Boot Drive to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association on Saturday, Nov. 4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Target/Lowe’s Plaza. Fill the boot with cash donations for a worthwhile cause! Since 1954, firefighters across the country have been collecting critical funds for the MDA "one dollar at a time." If you don't have cash on hand you, you can donate using a QR code directly from your phone. Any amount will help! Thank you, BFD, and thank you Bedford for your continued support. (Bedford Fire Department via Facebook)
3. Congratulate Colby Therrien from Scout Troop 1776 if you see him! The Eagle Scout transformed part of the Educational Farm at Joppa Hill into "a wonderful space with a patio and a little free library," and a pergola is coming soon! Visit the new patio the next time you stop by the farm. See photos here: (The Educational Farm at Joppa Hill via Facebook)

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Featured on Patch:

• WECO, most-loved daily dinner delivery service, now cooking throughout Hillsborough County! (Wednesday, Oct. 25 at 9 a.m.)
• Chakras & Child Development: a new Framework for Wise education on Zoom. (Thursday, Oct. 26 at 7 p.m.)
• FREE High School & College Esports Tournament | Helix @ Patriot Place | 10/28-29 at Helix eSports Foxborough, 23 Patriot Place, Foxborough. (Saturday, Oct. 28 at 8 a.m.)
• Free Intro to Digital Photography class (Saturday, Oct. 28 at 9 a.m.)
• Local Meal Service Feast & Fettle, Now Serving Bedford at 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.)
• 6-week Photography 1 course at C1M Photography, LLC, 13 Columbia Drive, Amherst. (Thursday, Nov. 2 at 6:30 p.m.)
• Strong Smart Bold Raffle at Nault's Powersports & Marine -Windham, 60 Range Road, Windham. (Monday, Nov. 20 at 12 p.m.)
• Want to see your own event here? Promote it now

Wednesday, Oct. 25

• Don't Let the Rates SCARE YOU! at Keller Williams Realty Metropolitan. (6:30 p.m.)
• Bedford Public Library Fiber Arts group at Bedford Public Library, 3 Meetinghouse Road, Bedford. (3 p.m.)
• Walk-in Wednesday at The Canvas Roadshow, 25 S River Road, Bedford. (6 p.m.)

Thursday, Oct. 26

• Pick Your Project - Woodshop at The Canvas Roadshow. (6:30 p.m.)
• Rubblebucket at Bank of New Hampshire Stage. (7 p.m.)
• One Pill Can Kill at Ross A. Lurgio Media Center located at 47A Nashua Road. (6 p.m.)
• Pick Your Project - Woodshop at The Canvas Roadshow, 25 S. River Road, Bedford. (6:30 p.m.)
• Evening Book Discussion: The Bear at Bedford Public Library, 3 Meetinghouse Road, Bedford. (6:45 p.m.)

Friday, Oct. 27

• Godsmack @ SNHU Arena at SNHU Arena (7:30 p.m.)
• Vintage Hitchcock: A Live Radio Play by Majestic at Majestic Theatre Studios, 880 Page St., Manchester. (7 p.m.)

Saturday, Oct. 28

• Laurie Berkner Band @ Capitol Center for the Arts at Capitol Center for the Arts. (11 a.m.)
• Private Event at The Canvas Roadshow. (6 p.m.)
• 4th Annual Witch's Gala "Monster Mash Masquerade" at Bedford Event Center. (6 p.m.)
• Scamps Comedy Productions @ Murphy's Taproom ... at Murphy's Taproom & Carriage House. (7 p.m.)

Sunday, Oct. 29

• Cozy Knit Blanket Workshop at The Canvas Roadshow, 25 S. River Road, Bedford. (2 p.m.)

Monday, Oct. 30

• Game Club for Adults at Bedford Public Library. (5:15 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.

• Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains: "🦋Troop 10427 from Raymond, New Hampshire, is spreading their wings this #TroopTuesday 🦋 They've been mastering the art of eating with chopsticks 🥢, working toward their Social Butterfly Badge." (Facebook)

Now you're in the loop for today. See you until Nov. 1!

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