🌱 Trattoria Fondi At The Grand + The Deerfield Fair + Applefest

Hello again, neighbors! I'm back in your inbox this autumn morning with your new copy of the Bedford Daily. Follow along to find out the most important things happening in Bedford today, including updates on...

• Yesterday was National Coffee Day.
• Check out what's new at Trattoria Fondi.
• The Deerfield Fair is here!
• Discover Applefest this weekend.

But first, today's weather:

Partial sunshine. High: 64 Low: 40.

Here are the top stories today in Bedford:

1. Coffee shops were handing out free cups of coffee yesterday for National Coffee Day. If you happened to stop by places like Dunkin' or Aroma Joe's, you were in luck. If you missed National Coffee Day entirely, mark your calendar so you can get a free cup of joe next year. (wokq.com)
2. The Grand Hotel Lobby Bar is transformed into a modern Italian trattoria. Trattoria Fondi officially opened on Sept. 22. The bar menu has been replaced "by a chef-curated menu of reimagined regional classics." Trattoria Fondi is serving breakfast daily from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. You can stop by for dinner Tuesday through Thursday from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and hours on Friday and Saturday are 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. Mangia! (Bedford Village Inn)
3. Have you been waiting for the fall Deerfield Fair? The wait is over! The fair is open from Thursday, Sept. 29 to Oct. 6. The annual Deerfield Fair is "New England’s oldest family fair," celebrating its 145th year. "Check out the entertainment, schedule, and purchase your tickets in advance." Parking is free! (Manchester Ink Link)
4. For fall activities a little closer to home, check out Applefest at Sullivan Farm in Nashua from Oct. 1-2. The Salvation Army of Nashua will be hosting the annual Applefest. Enjoy two full days of fall games, apple picking, hay rides, scarecrow-making and more. There will be plenty of fresh apples, apple cider and apple pies! The event is rain or shine. Find out more here: (Manchester Ink Link)

Today in Bedford:

• Custom Beer Flight @ Pipe Dream (5:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Check out the Bedford Fire Department annual open house: "Come join us on Wednesday, October 19th from 5-7 p.m. for our annual Open House!" (Bedford Fire Department, NH via Facebook)
• The Harvest Fair is open at The Craftworkers' Guild: "It will be a "One-stop" shopping experience with handcrafted items for everyone." (The Craftworkers' Guild via Facebook)
• Saturday is Picture Day for the Bedford Athletic Club: "Saturday, October 1st is Picture Day for Adaptive, Rec Grades 2-8, and all Travel Teams. Pictures will be taken at Legacy Field, except for the Adaptive program at the SAU Field. "(Bedford Athletic Club via Facebook)
• BHS Bulldogs Girls Varsity Soccer win: "Go BHS Bulldogs Girls Varsity Soccer takes down previously undefeated Portsmouth 1-0 tonight in double overtime to improve to 9-1 on the season!" (Bedford (NH) Community Television via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with another update.

— Paula Constance

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