🌱 Trader Joe's New Recall: Rocks, Insects + Downed Trees + Super Moon

Hello, friends. It's Tuesday in Bedford and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know that's happening locally, including these stories and more...

• Trader Joe's recalls falafel and broccoli soup for possible rocks, insects.
• Open Sing and Auditions with The Manchester Choral Society.
• Strong storms downed trees, power lines over the weekend.

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But first, today's weather: Mostly sunny and nice. High: 77 Low: 53.

Here are the top stories today in Bedford:

1. Trader Joe's is recalling falafel for possible rocks, and broccoli soup for possible insects. The recalls come one week after Trader Joe's announced there may be rocks in Trader Joe's cookies. The recent recall is for Trader Joe's precooked frozen Falafel (SKU number 93935) as the product may contain rocks, and a separate recall was issued for Trader Joe's Unexpected Broccoli Cheddar Soup (SKU# 68470) with use-by dates of July 18-Sept. 15, 2023, as the broccoli in the soup "may contain insects." Insects would definitely be "unexpected." Find out more about the recalls here: (NPR)
2. Do you love to sing? The Manchester Choral Society invites all singers to Open Sing and Auditions for its 63rd season on Sept. 11, from 6-9 p.m. at Bethany Covenant Church, 1 Covenant Way, in Bedford. All interested singers are invited. Bring a dish to share for the potluck dinner. Find out more here: (Manchester Ink Link)
3. Strong winds from Saturday's storm brought down trees and power lines in neighboring Goffstown. Addison Road in Goffstown "was closed between Shirley Hill Road and Kennedy Hill Road after a tree came down around 2:45 p.m." knocking down power lines. Saturday's storms brought damaging winds and downpours that prompted severe weather advisories for Bedford over the weekend. (WMUR Manchester)
4. Catch a glimpse of the full Sturgeon Moon Supermoon Tuesday. The moon will be at its brightest at 2:32 p.m. Eastern Time. Look to the southeast Tuesday night to see the first full moon and supermoon of August. (The Almanac newsletter)

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From my notebook:

• National Night Out: "Tuesday, Aug. 1 is National Night Out in Bedford! Come by Selvoski Field (20 County Rd) at 6 p.m. and enjoy our annual softball game with the @Bedford Fire Department, NH ! It's something the entire family can enjoy!" (Bedford NH Police Department via Facebook)
• Summer Art Camp: "Today we finished up another amazing week of Summer Art Camp. Fridays we always do a special treat! Ben & Jerry's Elm Street ice cream to finish off the week! By the way, 'Blue Sky' is the fan favorite with the kids.😋🍨." (The Canvas Road Show via Facebook)
• Four Sea Glass Workshops in August: "We had a full Sea Glass Workshop today. So many beautiful yet different creations! 🌊🐢🌙🐾💜 Do you want to learn how to make your own Sea Glass Creation? We have four workshops in August!" (The Canvas Road Show via Facebook)
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You're all caught up for today! See you tomorrow for another 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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