Friends of the Bedford Free Public Library host their annual spring book sale. Friday, April 5 from 1-5 pm Saturday, April 6 from 10-4 pm Sunday, April 7 from 1-4 pm 100's of items from books to puzzles; DVDs to games. All at great prices.
Friends of the Bedford Free Public Library host their annual spring book sale. Friday, April 5 from 1-5 pm Saturday, April 6 from 10-4 pm Sunday, April 7 from 1-4 pm 100's of items from books to puzzles; DVDs to games. All at great prices.
Blaze Pizza, located at 91 Middlesex Turnpike in Burlington, will donate 20 percent of their net sales to customers who dine in or take out. Patrons must show the flyer (either printed out on their phone) for in-person orders. If ordering online, customers can use the code 1230A to designate All Night Grad as the beneficiary of that sale. Please see our flyer for more details. Aside from the Blaze Fundraiser financial contributions to the Class of 2024 All Night Graduation Party can be made via Venmo, PayPal, or by check. Please visit our website at https://www.bedfordpco.org/ang for more information
Curious about what Habitat has under construction in our area? Would you like be a sponsor, make a difference and get some visibility for your business? Want to learn more about attending the gala?
Middlesex Community College is excited to welcome musicians from the Boston Symphony Orchestra (BSO) as part of the Spring 2024 “A World of Music” concert series. The performance will take place at 8 p.m. on Friday, April 5 at the MCC Concert Hall on the Bedford Campus. "I have had the great pleasure of collaborating with the wonderful musicians John Ferrillo and Elizabeth Klein for many years,” said Carmen Rodríguez-Peralta, MCC’s Chair of Music. “I am so looking forward to our upcoming concert at Middlesex.” John Ferrillo, Principal Oboe of the BSO, and Elizabeth Klein, Associate Principal Flute of the
Upcycled Wreath Workshop Join us for a fun and creative wreath-making workshop at The Purple Pencil in Bedford, MA. Spots are limited. Reserve your seat today. Workshop is on April 6, 2024 Saturday from 10am-12pm. We will use upcycled materials into festive wreaths that may impress your friends and family. This workshop is lead by a passionate instructor with a background in textiles and fashion. She will guide you through the process, providing tips and tricks to make your wreath truly unique. Whether you're a seasoned crafter or a beginner, this workshop is perfect for all skill levels. Don't miss
Friends of the Bedford Free Public Library host their annual spring book sale. Friday, April 5 from 1-5 pm Saturday, April 6 from 10-4 pm Sunday, April 7 from 1-4 pm 100's of items from books to puzzles; DVDs to games. All at great prices.
Saturday, April 6th | 2:00PM - 4:00PM Lane School Cafeteria Join the Parents Diversity Council to celebrate and learn about Ramadan and Eid. We are looking for adult and high school student volunteers to help support this event. If you are interested, please email [email protected].
Saturday, April 6th | 4:00PM - 8:00PM Chipotle in Bedford Help raise funds for Parents Diversity programming this spring and beyond! Be sure to use code NP962Z8 when ordering online or show the flyer in person.
The Auxiliary of Emerson Health is proud to announce its 6th annual EmerSong A Cappella Festival!Saturday, April 6 Showtimes at 3 pm and 7:30 pm 51 Walden Performing Arts Center, Concord, MA Since 2017, this event has raised $90,000 supporting Behavioral Health at Emerson Health. Help us meet this year’s goal of $15,000. On Saturday, April 6, 51 Walden will once again be transformed into a musical cafe featuring some of the region's best and most entertaining a cappella singers. New this year: Due to the popularity of this event, we are offering an additional matinee performance. Showtimes are 3
The Auxiliary of Emerson Health is proud to announce its 6th annual EmerSong A Cappella Festival!Saturday, April 6 Showtimes at 3 pm and 7:30 pm 51 Walden Performing Arts Center, Concord, MA Since 2017, this event has raised $90,000 supporting Behavioral Health at Emerson Health. Help us meet this year’s goal of $15,000. On Saturday, April 6, 51 Walden will once again be transformed into a musical cafe featuring some of the region's best and most entertaining a cappella singers. New this year: Due to the popularity of this event, we are offering an additional matinee performance. Showtimes are 3
Friends of the Bedford Free Public Library host their annual spring book sale. Friday, April 5 from 1-5 pm Saturday, April 6 from 10-4 pm Sunday, April 7 from 1-4 pm 100's of items from books to puzzles; DVDs to games. All at great prices.
Bedford musician Howie Rashba will perform a concert of folk favorites. He'll be joined by Mel Green, a veteran of the folk scene in his native South Africa, as well as London, the Poconos, Greenwich Village, and Cambridge, where he worked with luminaries such as Sandy Bull and Rosalie Sorrels. The program will include familiar favorites such as "Lemon Tree," "Blowing in the Wind," and "Wimoweh". Singing along is strongly encouraged!
A series of bicycle rides for active seniors. All rides will start in front of the Council on Aging (COA) at 10AM. Rides are 16-18 miles long. You should be able to maintain an average pace (including hills) of at least 10mph, and have a multi-speed bike in good condition. We'll try to stay mostly on back roads, but we will spend some time on busy roads, so you should be comfortable riding with traffic. After the ride, we'll have coffee and snacks at the COA. If you would like to be put on a list to be notified of
The April meeting is on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at the First Church of Christ, Congregational, 25 The Great Road, in Bedford from 9:30 AM Social, 10:00 AM. Our speaker is Karen O’Brien. She will speak on Herbs Beyond the Basics: 10 Herbs Everyone Should Know and Grow Karen has gardened for more than 40 years and is certified as a Master Gardener. She is actively involved with The Herb Society of America and with the International Herb Association, serving on their boards. Karen’s business is The Green Woman’s Garden in Richmond, NH, where sells herbs and native plants. Check
Course Description: Latin Rhythms is a dance fitness class that will keep you moving and smiling the entire time! Featuring rhythms from Puerto Rico to Africa, this introductory class focuses on Latin inspired movement and rhythms, such as salsa and merengue, and combines cardio, basic footwork and easy stretching to leave your body and soul feeling joyful. No dance experience is required. As such, all levels and ages are welcome to enjoy the collective energy of this fun-filled class. Class notes: Please wear comfortable clothing in which to move. As this movement style relies on a lot of footwork, women
On Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at 7 pm the Bedford Center for the Arts Photo Group will welcome back Emily Belz to critique Image Sharing Projects showcasing new work of various themes from eight BCA members. Six to eight images will be presented by each member and critiqued by Emily. Emily Belz is an independent photographer, educator, and curator based in Lincoln, MA. She is a place-based artist; her photographs focus on telling stories through the traces, objects, and slants of light that have been left behind. Belz has exhibited her photographs widely in both solo and group exhibitions at
Course Description: In this class, students will be introduced to the technical aspects of their camera to better understand how to control exposure for more expressive photographs. We will briefly cover strategies for digital image organization and storage, and we will cover visual considerations around light, framing, timing and design. We will focus on the technical aspects of the camera and exposure in the first few weeks, then we will turn our attention to the visual. Short assignments and brief critiques will be offered. Students should have a camera that they can use in manual mode. Either a DSLR or
Join us for a public Stand Out in Bedford to oppose private jet expansion at Hanscom or anywhere. We will have some signs – or make/bring your own. Meet at Veterans Memorial Park at 160 Great Road (across street from Whole Foods plaza) where we will stand in solidarity with signs as people pass by. Encourage others to join us as we rally to Stop Private Jet Expansion. For questions, email: [email protected] LOCATION: Veterans Memorial Park (across from Bank of America), 160 Great Road, Bedford, Massachusetts, 01730 RSVP https://secure.everyaction.com/aiZfGgsiME26o-bgE1OP2Q2
Bedford Town Trail Walk Old Reservoir / Valente Conservation Areas Saturday, April 13, 2024, at 9:45 am Please join the Bedford Trails Committee for a free walk around the Old Res Conservation Area. The walk will be slow-paced, 1 to 2 hours duration. When and Meet at 9:45 AM in the Where: parking lot behind the Bedford Free Public Library. Leaders: John Campos & Dan Hurwitz, Bedford Trails Committee Notes: Children and dogs are welcome. We will walk regardless of the weather - rain, snow, or shine. The walk will cover trails that may be rough, uneven,
A series of bicycle rides for active seniors. All rides will start in front of the Council on Aging (COA) at 10AM. Rides are 16-18 miles long. You should be able to maintain an average pace (including hills) of at least 10mph, and have a multi-speed bike in good condition. We'll try to stay mostly on back roads, but we will spend some time on busy roads, so you should be comfortable riding with traffic. After the ride, we'll have coffee and snacks at the COA. If you would like to be put on a list to be notified of
All are in invited to attend the Friends of Bedford Council on Aging Board meeting on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, Town Center - 2nd Floor, 1:15 p.m.
Registration is now open for the 2024 Boston Marathon® Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai. Scheduled for Sunday, October 6th, funds raised from the walk support all forms of adult and pediatric patient care and cancer research at the nation’s premier cancer centers, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. The Details: The Jimmy Fund Walk is the only organized walk permitted on the famed Boston Marathon® course, and participants have the flexibility to choose from four distance options: • 5K Walk (from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute’s Longwood Medical Campus) • 10K Walk (from Newton) • Half Marathon Walk (from Wellesley) • Marathon Walk (from
PLEASE NOTE: TODAY'S EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN. Join us for a public Stand Out in Bedford to oppose private jet expansion at Hanscom or anywhere. We will have some signs – or make/bring your own. Meet at Veterans Memorial Park at 160 Great Road (across street from Whole Foods plaza) where we will stand in solidarity with signs as people pass by. Encourage others to join us as we rally to Stop Private Jet Expansion. For questions, email: [email protected] LOCATION: Veterans Memorial Park (across from Bank of America), 160 Great Road, Bedford, Massachusetts, 01730 RSVP https://secure.everyaction.com/pLyhS_6XgUyoqsXswThifQ2
A series of bicycle rides for active seniors. All rides will start in front of the Council on Aging (COA) at 10AM. Rides are 16-18 miles long. You should be able to maintain an average pace (including hills) of at least 10mph, and have a multi-speed bike in good condition. We'll try to stay mostly on back roads, but we will spend some time on busy roads, so you should be comfortable riding with traffic. After the ride, we'll have coffee and snacks at the COA. If you would like to be put on a list to be notified of
In a celebration of their hard work throughout the semester, Middlesex Community College is excited to host a Student Recital as part of the Spring 2024 “A World of Music” concert series. The performance will take place at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, April 22 at MCC’s Bedford Campus Concert Hall, and is free and open to the public.
Tuesday, April 23, 7:00 - 8:30 pm RSVP to get Zoom link: https://secure.everyaction.com/P2TAWddjJUSE8x0n-0FTvg2 Join us for our April Chapter meeting with guest speaker Rick Johnson, former attorney for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), who will briefly describe the state environmental review process regarding the Hanscom Field proposed expansion for private jets, and then take questions. The public comment period, now through May 10th, is our formal chance to oppose the proponent's plan for the Hanscom Air Field expansion project, so let’s take action. Private jet emissions from Hanscom alone already cancel nearly 50% of the climate gains from all solar PV
On Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 7 pm the Bedford Center for the Arts Photo Group will again welcome Suzanne Révy this time for a virtual presentation entitled Landscape - History/Contemporary Photographers' Response. She will conduct a deep dive into the history of landscape photography followed by a review of the rich and diverse contemporary response by artists/photographers working in the landscape space. After graduating from high school in Los Angeles, Suzanne Révy moved to Brooklyn, NY and earned a BFA in photography from the Pratt Institute where she was immersed in making and printing black and white photographs. Following
Bedford Special Education Parent Advisory Council - SEPAC The mission of the Bedford Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) is to establish better understanding of, respect for and support of special education to meet the needs of all Bedford students with disabilities. Activities include parent/guardian networking, communication with school officials, outreach to the community, state and national organizations, and sponsorship of educational forums. SEPAC meetings virtually each month over Zoom. Come and discuss special education programming in Bedford and how we can best support our children. Future Meetings Thurs, Feb 15, 2024 | 7:30 PM Thurs, Mar 14, 2024 |
Join us for a public Stand Out in Bedford to oppose private jet expansion at Hanscom or anywhere. We will have some signs – or make/bring your own. Meet at Veterans Memorial Park at 160 Great Road (across street from Whole Foods plaza) where we will stand in solidarity with signs as people pass by. Encourage others to join us as we rally to Stop Private Jet Expansion. For questions, email: [email protected] LOCATION: Veterans Memorial Park (across from Bank of America), 160 Great Road, Bedford, Massachusetts, 01730 RSVP https://secure.everyaction.com/sGhKtXyKr0Od4lQD1ZD_Cg2
First Parish in Bedford is hosting a "Food for Thought" event on Friday April 26th in our Common Room from 6-8 pm. We will be discussing how we talk about death in our society. Come for multigenerational engagement on the euphemisms we use for death, the stigma surrounding the topic, the awkward things people say and more. This is an all ages event hosted by our Faith Development Committee designed for kids, youth and adults and open to all in the community. There will be time where you can hang out with people in your own age group and time
Join us for the Black & Blue Casino Night at the American Legion, benefiting Bedford Babe Ruth. Tickets are $75 online, $85 at the door, and include $1000 in 'Bedford Bucs' for playing the tables, food, entertainment, prizes. Only 150 tickets will be sold. Cash Bar / Heavy Appetizers / Table Games / DJ / Photo Booth/ Silent Auction / Psychic, Tarot, Astrology Readings / Jackpot Circle Prizes Dress to impress, cocktail attire. Questions? Contact [email protected]
The Umbrella Stage Company presents the beloved, raucous, pop-rock-musical send-up of gender expectations and stereotypes... that takes it all off! April 26-May 19 Based on the cult hit film of the same name, The Full Monty is a ten-time Tony-nominated Americanized adaptation that’s filled with honest affection, engaging melodies, a ton of humor…and the most highly anticipated closing number of any show! While spying on their wives at a "Girls' Night Out," a group of unemployed steelworkers from Buffalo sees how much they enjoy watching male strippers. Jealous, out of work and feeling emasculated, the men come up with a
The Rotary Clubs of Bedford and Concord have teamed up to pack meals for the hungry and food insecure right here in Massachusetts in the Hope for the Hungry event on April 27th. This year, we’re partnered with Meals of Hope, a nonprofit organization 501(c)(3) that is committed to bringing people together to fight the hunger epidemic. Hope for the Hungry relies on volunteer participation to package meals and help the event run smoothly. It’s fun for people of all ages, individuals, families, work colleagues, and club and organization members. If you want to make a difference in the life of someone
CALLING ALL HEP CATS! The First Parish Music Committee is reviving a popular fundraising event that got derailed by COVID. "An Evening of Jazz" will feature an inter-generational crew of members and friends of First Parish bringing a jazz perspective to tunes from a variety of eras and styles. Performers include Emory Carroll (drums), Buffie Groves (voice), Dean Groves (electric bass), Dave Southard (saxophone), and Steve Sussman (piano). The event will take place Saturday, April 27th, in the Common Room from 7pm to 9pm. There will be two sets with one intermission. Table seating and light bar snacks will be
Former Bedford Historical Society Executive Director Alethea "Lee" Yates will lead a Panel of Baby Boomers in "Growing Up in Bedford During the Baby Boom." In addition to Yates, this panel will be comprised of baby boomers who actively contribute to a Facebook group called “You Know You’re From Bedford, MA if...,” managed by Yates. The Baby Boomer period encompassed almost two decades after World War II (1945-1965); U.S. boomers today range in age from 58 to 78 and total almost 72 million Americans. Panelists will tell a bit about their memories, and then we’ll open the session for your
A series of bicycle rides for active seniors. All rides will start in front of the Council on Aging (COA) at 10AM. Rides are 16-18 miles long. You should be able to maintain an average pace (including hills) of at least 10mph, and have a multi-speed bike in good condition. We'll try to stay mostly on back roads, but we will spend some time on busy roads, so you should be comfortable riding with traffic. After the ride, we'll have coffee and snacks at the COA. If you would like to be put on a list to be notified of
The Counseling Department (K-12) of Bedford Public Schools will host Sarah Ward: Executive Functioning and The 360 Model When: May 1, 2024 Where: Bedford High School, Large Group Instruction Room (Limited Seating Available, more information to come.) Time: 7-8:30 p.m. Live Streamed with Bedford TV Lecture Audience: Parents, Students, and School Staff ages K-12 TEACH CHILDREN TO MANAGE THEIR TIME, SPACE, AND MATERIALS, WHILE KEEPING THEIR EMOTIONS IN CHECK! POWERFUL STRATEGIES TO HELP CHILDREN DEVELOP INDEPENDENT EXECUTIVE FUNCTION SKILLS For more information on The 360 Model: Breakthrough Series click below: Parent lecture description flyer Sarah Ward, M.S., CCC/SLP has over 25 years of
The Umbrella Stage Company presents the beloved, raucous, pop-rock-musical send-up of gender expectations and stereotypes... that takes it all off! April 26-May 19 Based on the cult hit film of the same name, The Full Monty is a ten-time Tony-nominated Americanized adaptation that’s filled with honest affection, engaging melodies, a ton of humor…and the most highly anticipated closing number of any show! While spying on their wives at a "Girls' Night Out," a group of unemployed steelworkers from Buffalo sees how much they enjoy watching male strippers. Jealous, out of work and feeling emasculated, the men come up with a
Join us for a public Stand Out in Bedford to oppose private jet expansion at Hanscom or anywhere. We will have some signs – or make/bring your own. Meet at Veterans Memorial Park at 160 Great Road (across street from Whole Foods plaza) where we will stand in solidarity with signs as people pass by. Encourage others to join us as we rally to Stop Private Jet Expansion. For questions, email: [email protected] LOCATION: Veterans Memorial Park (across from Bank of America), 160 Great Road, Bedford, Massachusetts, 01730 RSVP https://secure.everyaction.com/YsSeIltn7E2MAeCeB2YW1w2
Please join us on Saturday, May 4, from 11:00am to 1:00pm for a Culture Fair! This is a Former English Learner and active English Learner student led event that will celebrate 16 countries with food, music, games, and interesting facts. All are welcome and encouraged to attend; this is a community event. Attendees will be given an activity passport, where they will fill out information, interview people, and reflect about what they have learned. Shawsheen students will gain extra credit in their social studies classes for completing the activity. This event is sponsored by the Skills Leadership Team and National
