Community Corner

Sidewalk Sale Days, Book Sale, Summer Reading

It's 5 things you need to know Friday.

1. Bedford Village Sidewalk Sale Days

Don't miss out on deals and steals in Bedford this weekend, today and tomorrow, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event is sponsored by the Bedford Village Business Association and most major retailers in the village are participating. has already advertised "lots of wonderful items marked way down" on the shop's Facebook page.

2. Bedford Village Free Library Book Sale

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In conjunction with sidewalk sale days, the library hosts a book sale of gently used books. It's a great time to stock up on summer reading material!

3. Speaking of summer reading

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Look for our preview of what's happening at the libraries this summer, coming Monday. In the meantime, you can check out Bedford Central's reading list here.

4. Weekend Planner

Did you miss our curated list of things to do? for the details on all the best events happening in town or nearby.

5. Kids look at water bugs

The folks at the Ward Pound Ridge Reservation are hosting another great program for kids on Saturday at 1 p.m. They'll get an in-depth look at the streams in the reservation, where "copious amounts of macro-invertebrates" live—kids will get nets to dip and take a closer look. Water shoes are recommended.

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