A benefit show at the American Legion on Saturday night will feature a homecoming appearance by nationally-known comedian Jim Colliton. The event will begin a few minutes before 8 p.m. Doors at 357 The Great Rd. open at 7 p.m. Tickets at the door are $20 each. Read more here: https://thebedfordcitizen.org/2023/04/bedford-benefits-to-feature-colliton-two-other-comedians/ Questions may be addressed to Tom Raposa at 508-326-3220.

Parents, caregivers, and community members are invited to a virtual program about youth anxiety. Let's Talk About The "A" Word is a one-hour program delivered by counselor Jon Mattleman from Minding Your Mind. About the Program: BC – before Covid – anxiety was the #1 most diagnosed mental health disorder in the USA, and rates have skyrocketed during the pandemic. Over 40 million people suffer from anxiety disorders. 25% of all adolescents ages 13 to 18 have a diagnosed anxiety disorder while many more suffer without proper diagnosis, treatment, and opportunities to develop healthy coping skills. Anxiety is more than

Rise Against Hunger, an international humanitarian organization, is growing a global movement to end hunger by empowering communities, nourishing lives and responding to emergencies. With locations across the U.S. and five international offices, the organization provides immediate nourishment for those facing hunger today and implements sustainable solutions that will lift entire communities for years to come. Rise Against Hunger has facilitated volunteer meal packaging of more than 540 million meals to be distributed to countries around the world. Visit this page to learn more about Bedford Rotary's past Rise Against Hunger Meal Packaging Events. Watch this video to see a Meal Packaging Event in action!