The Bedford Town Calendar

Are you a new mom? The Bedford Family Connection would love to invite you to a special brunch on Sunday, May 1! This event will be for moms who have had a baby between April 1, 2021 - April 1, 2022 (whether it's your first baby or your fifth!). It's open to all new moms in Bedford (members and non members) and is a great way to meet other local moms. OR do you know someone in Bedford who has had a baby recently? Please share this with them! RSVP by Friday, April 22 here: https://tinyurl.com/rzap9m4t Any questions? Email [email protected].

Are you a new mom? The Bedford Family Connection would love to invite you to a special brunch on Sunday, May 1! This event will be for moms who have had a baby between April 1, 2021 - April 1, 2022 (whether it's your first baby or your fifth!). It's open to all new moms in Bedford (members and non members) and is a great way to meet other local moms. OR do you know someone in Bedford who has had a baby recently? Please share this with them! RSVP by Friday, April 22 here: https://tinyurl.com/rzap9m4t Any questions? Email [email protected].

The Bedford Lyceum and First Parish in Bedford’s Environmental Justice Committee are proud to present a free Zoom lecture entitled: “Personal Values-Based Investing” with Flynn McDonnell, JD. Flynn McDonnell, JD will discuss how we can make a positive impact through values-based investing with the intention to generate measurable social and environmental impact in addition to a financial return.  What is Socially- Responsible Investing, Environmental, Social and Governance Investing, and Impact Investing?  Investing consciously and purposefully allows one to express beliefs and make a positive impact on the world (e.g., divesting from fossil fuels). Flynn is responsible for client advisory and client

for info: https://www.bedfordma.gov/council-on-aging/events/137161

To close out the Spring 2022 “A World of Music” concert series, Middlesex Community College will feature a performance by MCC Music students. The Student Recital will take place at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, May 2 at MCC’s Concert Hall in Bedford. MCC Fine Music major student Anthony Lumenello, of Burlington, performed in his first Middlesex Student Recital as part of the Fall 2021 “World of Music” concert series. Now finishing up his first year at MCC, he will be performing in the upcoming recital. “I’m excited to participate in the concert,” Lumenello, said. “Performing live in front of an

The Parents Diversity Council and BEST PTO invite families to meet former Davis Kindergarten teacher, Vera Ahiyya, author of the brand new book, You Have a Voice! Ms. Ahiyya will be the Author in Residence at Davis on May 2 and 3.  The evening of May 2, she will be able to meet with parents and families.  She will make a brief presentation, read her book, and have time for Q and A and book signings.  Along with LOTS of hugs for former students (who knew her as Ms. Corbett when she taught kindergarten at Davis)! This event is open

Join Massachusetts Safe Routes to School on Wednesday, May 4th for Massachusetts Walk, Bike, and Roll to School Day. Students and families across Massachusetts will walk, bike, and roll to school to enjoy a safe, healthy, and active lifestyle.  See your school newsletter for how your family may celebrate! Click this link to learn more

for info: https://www.bedfordma.gov/historic-district-commission/events/137706

for info: https://www.bedfordma.gov/bicycle-advisory-committee/events/137806

for info: https://www.bedfordma.gov/bedford-housing-authority/events/137821

Join local writer Jenn Bouchard and local artist Sarah Scoville for a memorable evening exploring coastal Maine through words and art. Jenn will read from her award-winning novel First Course, set in coastal Maine, as well as answer questions about her path to publication and work as a writer. Sarah will lead us in an ocean “painting” craft using paper on canvas. A glass of Prosecco and some book swag, as well as all art materials, are included in your ticket. You will also be entered in a giveaway of an LL Bean boat-and-tote bag, stuffed with Maine and book-themed

An evening Spring Soirée under the stars on the terrace of the DoubleTree Hotel in Bedford to raise funds for the BEF. The following is the blurb submitted via email: The Bedford Education Foundation (BEF) has been working during the entire pandemic to not only continue their mission of funding creative and innovative initiatives in Bedford's four schools, but also to determine when to return to hosting their amazing in-person fundraisers of years past. According to BEF President Jennifer Kelley, the wait is over. "We are so excited to bring you the BEF May Soirée, an evening under the stars,

Has your child ever wanted to sit in a big red fire truck or a giant bulldozer? Since most parents don’t have easy access to big, honkin’ vehicles, have we got an event for you!  Guaranteed Rate is sponsoring this “Touch-A-Truck” event, to benefit the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF). The MMRF’s mission is to discover and advance a cure for multiple myeloma. Special hours are reserved for children with sensory needs from 9 to 10 am. 

Please join the Bedford Trails Committee for a free trail walk in the woods! We plan to explore the Old Reservoir / Valente Land area. Pace will be leisurely. Known as "The Old Rez," the Old Reservoir land is one of the Town’s most interesting and popular municipal open space areas. One of the significant features of the terrain is its changing grade. Steep inclines and declines provide for more strenuous hiking and biking than typically found on other trails within the Bedford trail network.

The Bedford Garden Club's annual Geranium/Perennial/Floral Arrangement Sale is back with a variety of geranium colors, other annuals, and perennials dug from Club members' gardens.  This event, held in front of the DPW headquarters on The Great Rd., will benefit the Club's scholarship fund.

The Energy and Sustainability Committee is sponsoring a Cars and Coffee event on May 7 from 11am-1pm at Depot Park. Green Energy Consumers Alliance will have electric vehicle experts to answer your question and there will be electric cars there for you to explore while enjoying coffee and pastries. This event is free and open to the public.

The Bedford High School (MA) Theater Department presents the fourth annual Playwright’s Festival on Saturday, May 7th, 2022! The nine plays in this festival are written, directed, and designed by BHS students. The playwrights are Ben Couvée, Charlie Desjardins, Dylan DeJesus, Kai Etringer, Cate Galante, Connor McClung, John Mitchell, Ethan Washington, and Emily Zhu. There are about twenty-five students involved as actors, directors, designers, or writers. The performance will culminate in an optional talk-back with the writers and the directors of the plays. Audience members will have the chance to ask the writers and directors specific questions about the process

Join us as The Master Singers of Lexington performs a delightful and entertaining program of songs and choruses about school, professors, teacher’s pets and more. Composers include Leonard Bernstein, Clark Gesner, Frank Loesser, Victor Herbert, Tom Lehrer, Rodgers and Hammerstein, and Graham Nash, to name a few. Members of the chorus will show off their talent in solo performances. The performance will last 60 - 90 minutes and there will be a 10 minute "recess" midway during the concert. This venue is fully accessible from the rear parking area. Please bring proof of vaccination and wear a mask.