Monday Essentials: What's Up in Bedford this Week?

1. The Canvas Roadshow finds a home! This Wednesday, July 24, from 3-6 p.m., The Canvas Roadshow celebrates its grand opening at 176 South River Road. Stop by for a tour, food and beverage and then relax and create a unique collaborative painting. Interested? RSVP with Debbie Ellis at info@thecanvasroadshow.com or call 943-2103. And don't forget to follow The Canvas Roadshow on Facebook by clicking here.

2. A drastic drop in temperatures? Well, perhaps "drastic" is a bit strong, but considering temperatures were hovering around 100 degrees last week, the reality that the forecasted high for most of the week is in the upper 70s should make some people smile. In fact, Weather.com projects weekday temperatures to peak Wednesday at 83 degrees. Get your full Bedford five-day weather forecast here.

3. Your library lowdown. Want to get the kids out of the heat and into reading? Well, the Bedford h Library has ongoing children's programs all week, including Creature Teachers later this week, For a complete list of Bedford Public Library activities and programs, click here.

4. On the agenda. Among several scheduled municipal and school district meetings this week, the Bedford Conservation Commission gathers at 7 p.m. Tuesday night. Click here for a complete Bedford meeting schedule.

5. A free picnic! Lighthouse Christian Fellowship is holding a FREE family picnic this coming Sunday. Find and post similar events through our Bedford Patch calendar by clicking here.