🌱 Bedford UNH Student Hit By Car + Get Ready For Carnevale Di Venezia

Hello, neighbors! I'm here in your inbox to tell you everything you need to know that's happening in Bedford today. In this edition, learn about these stories and more:

• The Carnevale di Venezia festival at the Bedford Village Inn.
• Bedford UNH student seriously injured in crash.
• Can NH driver's license change help prevent racial profiling?
• Meet a black shelter cat named Sushi.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 38 Low: 23.

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Here are the top stories today in Bedford:

1. What if you combine a winter wonderland with Venetian flair and ice sculptures? Find out at Carnevale di Venezia festival Thursday through Saturday, Feb. 2-4, at the Bedford Village Inn courtyard and great hall. The Carnevale di Venezia will feature ice sculptures, an ice bar, music and snacks. This winter event is 21-and-older. Tickets are $40 and must be purchased in advance. (Subscription/The Union Leader)
2. A Bedford University of New Hampshire student was seriously injured when he was struck by a car Tuesday while trying to cross Main Street in Durham. Brian Faxon, 21, was struck in the crosswalk at 6:20 p.m. by a 21-year-old UNH student, Conor Lovett. Witnesses helped until emergency personnel arrived. No charges were filed. (NBC10 Boston)
3. Can a proposed change in New Hampshire driver's licenses avoid racial profiling? If passed, HB 597 would add race and ethnicity to a New Hampshire license for drivers who opt-in, so data can be collected about police vehicle stops. Committee Vice Chair Ted Gorski (R-Bedford) said that action "related to racial bias could be done on a department-wide or individual officer basis depending on the situation and municipality." (Manchester Ink Link)
4. This week, in InDepthNH's weekly Moose's Pals column, meet Sushi, a 1-year-old male, black, short-hair cat from the Animal Rescue League of NH. Sushi "may be shy and seem like he doesn’t care at first, but it’s all an act!" Sushi came to the shelter when his previous owner was about to have a baby. "He would do best in a home with older teens (15+) and adults who understand his shy nature." (InDepthNH.org)

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Today in Bedford:

• CATS: Young Actors Edition at Majestic Theatre (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Build-A-Bear in Bedford: "You're invited to our Build-A-Bear grand opening🎇! Build-A-Bear will be making its debut in our Bedford store on Feb. 4. We will also have a grand opening in our Williston store on April 1st." (Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains via Facebook)
• Cozy knit blanket: "Don't wait .....🤔 Our Cozy Knit Blanket workshops are only in studio for a little bit longer. As of right now March 1 will be our LAST Workshop of the season! 😲🧶 Feb 1st Cozy Knit Blanket Workshop Feb. 18." (The Canvas Road Show via Facebook)
• PJ story time: "PJ Storytime has a new date! Monday, Jan. 30 at 7 p.m. If you were registered for the 23rd and still want to attend the 30th, there's no need to re-register." (Bedford (NH) Public Library via Facebook)
• Winter weather driving tips: "Winter Weather Driving Tips (courtesy of NHTSA): - Slow down. It’s harder to control or stop your vehicle on a slick or snow-covered surface. - On the road, increase your following distance enough so that you’ll have plenty of time to stop." (Bedford NH Police Department via Facebook)
• Passengers have the right to speak up: "As a passenger, you have a right to speak up if you feel a driver is placing you in a dangerous or unsafe situation. #NationalPassengerSafetyWeek #PassengersSpeakUp" (Bedford NH Police Department via Facebook)

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