🌱 Youth Summer Theater Camp + DIY Paint And Craft Open Studio

Hello! It's Paula Constance, your host of the Bedford Patch newsletter. Follow along for the most important things happening in Bedford today, including:

• It's time to sign up for youth Summer Theater Camp!
• "Concerts & Cookies" music adventure for kids.
• Open Paint and Craft workshop this weekend.
• Basketball girls' and boys' double-header action on BCTV

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and cooler. High: 42 Low: 27.

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Here are the top stories in Bedford today:

1. It's time to enroll in Summer Theatre Camp! Kids ages 5 to 14 are invited to join The Majestic Academy of Dramatic Arts for its five-week summer theatre camp. Half-day camps are available for youth ages 5-7, and full-day camps for ages 8 – 14. Majestic "camp directors and instructors all having many years of experience in all aspects of theatre as well as experience working with children and teens." Find out more here: (Bedford Patch)
2. Discover a "thrilling music adventure" and hear "outlandish instruments" with Mr. Aaron at a special "Concerts & Cookies" Kid's Concert on Feb. 26 at the Bedford Public Library. Where else can you laugh and dance along to musical instruments like the cajon? Light refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the Bedford Library at intermission. Only 100 spaces are available. Register here: (Bedford (NH) Public Library via Facebook)
3. Did you catch the girls' and boys' basketball double-header between Bishop Guertin and Bedford High School last night? See all the action on BCTV, and find out what else is coming up on BCTV this week: (Bedford (NH) Community Television via Facebook)
4. If you're looking for something fun to do this weekend, pick your own project at the Open Paint and Craft Kit Event on Saturday at the Canvas Road Show. It's "open studio" time where you can "pick from projects starting at $10 and make them on the spot!" If you're looking for a handmade gift or home DIY project, this is the perfect time to tackle it. "Projects are first come first serve and most projects take 45-90 minutes." No registration is required and you "can make as many projects as you wish!" Find out more here: (Bedford Patch)

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Today in Bedford:

• Bedford Rotary Cornhole Tournament (5:00 PM)
• Open Paint - No Reservation Needed! (12:00 PM)
• Cozy Knit Blanket Workshop (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Running for office in Bedford? Let readers know! "Candidates running for office in the March 14 election can tell readers about their campaigns and why they're running before Election Day." Complete our brief online form here. Good luck to everyone running! (Bedford Patch)
• Popcorn Day: "Students and Staff got a buttery, crunchy treat today! Thank you, RBS PTG!" (Riddle Brook School, Bedford NH via Facebook)
• Small Tall Dance: "Our Small Tall Dance is coming up on March 17th. An info sheet will be coming home early next week. Please keep an eye out for it." (Memorial Elementary School via Facebook)
• The Girl Scout Ninja Challenge: "Daisies and Brownies, are you ready to test your skills🐱‍👤? On March 5, join us in Manchester, NH to learn the ways of a ninja while building your confidence with our Girl Scout Ninja Challenge. Registration for ends on Feb. 20." (Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains via Facebook)
• President coloring time: "Have fun with these President coloring sheets Miss Jane found for everyone. Feel free to share pictures of the final products in the comments. Miss Jane would love to see everyone's artwork! 🖍😊" (Town of Bedford Recreation Department via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday! See you all 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 follow her on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

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