🌱 Roads May Re-Freeze + Family Snowshoe Walk/Hike, Nocturnal Animals

Good morning, friends! It's Paula Constance back in your inbox with everything happening in Bedford. Today we have these stories and more:

• Roads may re-freeze Saturday morning.
• What is Penguin Play for kids?
• Make cozy blankets in Bedford.
• Winter family snowshoe hike/walk rescheduled for today.

But first, today's weather:

Some sun with increasing clouds. High: 42 Low: 20.

Here are the top stories today in Bedford:

1. Watch out for slippery driving conditions in Bedford Saturday morning. A Special Weather Statement is in effect until early Saturday morning. Overnight temperatures in the 20s and light winds may create black ice on wet pavement and places where the snow melted on sidewalks. Side roads and secondary roads may look wet, but may have re-frozen, the National Weather Service warned. Drivers should "proceed with caution" Saturday morning. (Weather.com)
2. What is a morning of frozen Penguin Play? Kids ages 3 to 6 are in for "some sensory fun" while exploring "skating penguins, a frozen nature wreath, and finger painting a snowman." It's all happening Saturday, Jan. 21 at 10:30 a.m. at the Bedford Public Library! Register kids ages 3-6 here: (The Bedford Public Library via Facebook)
3. Did you miss the Cozy Blanket workshop? You have another chance to make your own cozy blanket, with no knitting required! After a brief holiday break, the Canvas Road Show is brimming with new ideas and filling its calendar with events. The Cozy Blanket workshop is back on Jan. 12 at 6:30 p.m. (sign up by Jan. 10). Find out more about this cozy workshop, and sign up here: (The Canvas Road Show)
4. Jo Hendry (from Educational Farm) and Kathleen Ports have planned several outdoor events for Bedford over the next few months. The family snowshoe/hike event scheduled for Friday, Jan. 6 was postponed to today, Saturday, Jan. 7, Kathleen informed Patch. The event will take place at Legacy Park at 5:30 p.m. (for ages 5+ to learn about nocturnal animals), with an adult walk (16+) at 8 p.m. "If we can’t snowshoe, we will walk." You can find out more and register through Parks and Recreation here: (Bedford Parks & Recreation: Programs)

From my notebook:

• Destination trips: "Reason #91 why we love Girl Scouts are the Destinations trips!" (Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains via Facebook)
• Bedford store will be open: "Both our Williston and Bedford stores will be open this Saturday, Jan. 7 for all of your Girl Scout needs! Bedford will be open from 10 a.m. -4 p.m." (Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains via Facebook)
• Children's programs: "Check the calendar and click the link https://buff.ly/3hn39M1 to register for something fun." (Bedford (NH) Public Library via Facebook)
• Watch Bedford town meetings and sporting events: "On BCTV channels 23 & HD1072 or online. Listen🎧 live on WBNH." (Bedford (NH) Community Television via Facebook)

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— Paula Constance

About me: Paula is a contributing writer, author, and producer. When she's not writing, you can find her hiking or watching fireflies in the sultry moments before sunset. You can follow her on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

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