The Canvas Roadshow Finds a Home in Bedford!

1. The Canvas Roadshow finds a home! This Wednesday, July 24, from 3-6 p.m., The Canvas Roadshow celebrates its grand opening at 176 South River Road. Stop by for a tour, food and beverage and then relax and create a unique collaborative painting. Interested? RSVP with Debbie Ellis at info@thecanvasroadshow.com or call 943-2103. And don't forget to follow The Canvas Roadshow on Facebook by clicking here.

2. Rain today, gone tomorrow? Rain with thunderstorms are likely today in Bedford with a 90 percent chance of precipitation and a forecated high of 76 degrees. No worries though. The forecast for the rest of the week calls for temperatures in the low 80s or high 70s, with partly cloudy to sunny skies predicted each day. Get the full five day forecast at Weather.com.

3. Flash flood watch. Speaking of all the rain, the National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch through 8 p.m. tonight. Better get out your rain boots!

4. A free picnic! Lighthouse Christian Fellowship is holding a FREE family picnic this coming Sunday. Find and post similar events through our Bedford Patch calendar by clicking here.

5. Your library lowdown. Want to get the kids out of the heat and into reading? Well, the Bedford h Library has ongoing children's programs all week, including Creature Teachers later this week, For a complete list of Bedford Public Library activities and programs, click here.

6. On the agenda. Among several scheduled municipal and school district meetings this week, the Bedford Conservation Commission gathers at 7 p.m. tonight. Click here for a complete Bedford meeting schedule.