🌱 Weekend Weather + Free Story Land Tickets + Kindness Coffee Helps

Hello all. Paula Constance here with your fresh copy of the Bedford Patch newsletter, filled with everything you need to know that's happening locally today. In this issue, you'll find out about these stories and more:

• Labor Day local weekend weather forecast.
• Kindness Coffee participates in the Respect Program fundraiser.
• When do grandparents and local heroes have free admission at Story Land?

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But first, today's weather: Nice with plenty of sun. High: 77 Low: 52.

Here are the top stories in Bedford today:

1. It looks like we will have pleasant weather in Bedford over Labor Day weekend. Here's our local forecast: Friday, Sept. 1 will have plenty of sun with a high of 77 with light and variable winds. Friday evening will be cool, with a low of 52. Saturday will be a warmer day with a high of 82 with winds at 7 mph and gusts up to 17 mph. Saturday night will be cool and comfortable with a low of 61. Sunday, Sept. 3 will have a high of 88 with 8 mph winds, and on Monday, Sept. 4 temperature may reach 90, according to AccuWeather. "Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts." (Bedford Patch)
2. A shoutout to Kindness Coffee of Bedford. Our local coffee shop is one of several businesses participating in the Respect Program fundraiser for Ella's Way, a North Andover nonprofit that spreads a message of kindness and empathy for accepting and including everyone, regardless of disability or if they are different. E.L.L.A. stands for Early Learning Leads to Acceptance. Ella's Way authors write books for children to help promote understanding and empathy. Thirty-one-year-old Danielle Bennis of Manchester, who was born with spina bifida, has praise for Ella's Way and its mission: "I feel it’s good to include everyone no matter who they are," she said. (carriagetownenews.com)
3. When do grandparents and local heroes have free admission at Story Land? It's not Labor Day weekend, but if you can wait a week to plan your family trip just 2 hours, 7 minutes north of Bedford to visit the kid's theme park in Glen, New Hampshire, grandparents have free admission on Sunday, Sept. 10 (one grandparent per paid admission). Also, if you are a season pass-holder, you can bring a grandparent in for free Sept. 10. On Sundays, Sept. 17, 24, and Oct. 1, Story Land is also honoring first responders and those who serve with free admission. Local heroes include anyone in law enforcement, EMTs, medical professionals, firefighters, or the military with a valid ID. Thank you, Story Land! (92moose.fm)

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From my notebook:

• What Mr Schappler was working on: "This is what Mr Schappler was working on all summer." (Memorial Elementary School via Facebook)
• Proud of our Girl Scouts : "We are so proud of our Girl Scouts who made an accessible garden bed for their community garden and three more for their local nursing homes! They celebrated with a ribbon cutting ceremony this morning." (Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains via Facebook)
• Use ride share apps if you drink this weekend: "There are plenty of ride share apps to use for finding a sober driver. Plan ahead, be responsible, and keep the future bright for you and others on the road." (Bedford NH Police Department via Facebook)
• The Supermoon: Rose in Bedford "at 7:10 p.m. Wednesday and set at 6:46 a.m. on Thursday. It peaked at 9:36 p.m. on Wednesday. There won’t be another blue supermoon until 2037, according to Italian astronomer Gianluca Masi, founder of the Virtual Telescope Project.
  Take a look at these amazing photos sent to 22News. Email your photos, videos, and news tips to ReportIt@wwlp.com." (WWLP)

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• Fine Arts & Crafts Festival (September 9)
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Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new 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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