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Shawsheen Tech Project Explore

Shawsheen Valley Technical High School 100 Cook Street, Billerica, MA, United States

Shawsheen Tech will host its annual 7th grade Project Explore program for Bedford Residents starting on February 27, 2024. This free quality education program is an opportunity for students to visit Shawsheen and explore 6 of the 20 vocational-technical programs over a three-week period.  Bus transportation will be provided from the middle school, and bus rides home will be provided to various stops in town.

BCA Photo: Time Lapse Photography with Paul Nguyen

Virtual

On Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at 7 pm the Bedford Center for the Arts Photo Group will welcome back Paul Nguyen for a presentation on Time Lapse Photography.  Add a brand-new dimension to your photographic passion by learning how to create time lapse movies. By capturing your subjects with time lapse photography, processes that normally appear subtle or unnoticeable to the human eye, such as the motion of the sun and stars, or the ordinary daily events of the city, become very pronounced. This type of photography uses still photos taken at regular intervals, which, when shown in sequence as a

Free

Family Pancake Breakfast

Bedford American Legion Family Post 221 357 The Great Road, Bedford

Scouts BSA Troop 194 will hold its annual St. Patrick’s Day family pancake breakfast on Sunday, March 17th, at Anthony-Hunt-Hamilton American Legion Post 221 (357 Great Rd., Bedford). The breakfast features all-you-can eat pancakes, bacon, and sausage, and fun activities for kids. Proceeds benefit Troop 194, helping to defray the cost of troop activities and funding camperships and other programs to keep Scouting accessible to all young people, regardless of need. Hours are 8:00 A.M. until noon. Advance tickets are a suggested donation of $8 for adults and $5 for children aged 4-9, active servicemembers and first responders, seniors (60+),

$7 – $10

“Pioneering Women of Early Rock and Roll”

Town Hall

When it comes to the early days of rock ‘n’ roll, some of the most pioneering and powerfully influential figures were women. This show will highlight these women who were instrumental in making rock and roll what it is today. The Retro Polatin Duo, Jill Goldman and David Polatin, will sing, play, and discuss some of the women who defied the odds and changed the landscape of rock and roll. This program is supported by a grant from the Bedford  Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.

Free

Info Session on Multifamily Zoning Warrant Articles

Zoom

Join the League of Women Voters and Bedford Mothers Out Front for a presentation by Bedford Planning Board member Jacinda Barbehenn for an in-depth look at the MBTA Communities Multifamily Zoning warrant articles that we'll be voting on at the Spring Town Meeting on March 25th. These changes are intended to comply with state law which addresses the regional housing crisis and strengthens our state and regional economies. REGISTER HERE FOR ZOOM LINK: https://secure.everyaction.com/ePgaoO4YWUWDkRQyJ49Qeg2  

Free

Bedford Orchestra Program’s Vertical Concert: Music from the Eastern Hemisphere

John Glenn Middle School 99 McMahon Road, Bedford, MA, United States

Save the date for the Bedford Orchestra Program’s Vertical Concert: Music from the Eastern Hemisphere! The concert will feature 2 world premieres by the BPS Orchestras: The BHS Chamber Orchestra will perform a commissioned piece by Jason Coleman for solo oud and orchestra, and all 5-12 strings students another commissioned piece arranged by Jason Coleman. The concert takes place Wednesday, March 20th at 7:30 PM in the JGMS Gymnasium and is free and open to the public. Mr. Coleman will be in attendance, and the concert will also feature pieces from Hannah Yang, Soon Hee Newbold, Jiyoung Um, and Leanne

i3C | REIMAGINING OUR WORLD

lexington Arts and Crafts Soceity 130 Waltham St, Lexington, MA, United States

Mar 23 - Apr 21, 2024 11am-5pm Tue-Sun Opening Reception: Sun, Mar 24, 2024; 2 - 4 pm   Curatorial Statement:  The environmental crisis is multifactorial: consumerism, pollution, extreme weather, loss of biodiversity, and other catastrophes - too complex, too intertwined, but above all, too urgent. A collective problem that requires collective solutions. As individuals, we wonder, “How can I contribute to the solution?”   The featured eco-minded artists, members of i3C (inspiring Change for the Climate Crisis) Artists Group and Guests, respond by working with rejected materials, such as beach debris, plastic waste, or repurposed textiles. They dare to reinvent the

Free

BFC Annual Egg Hunt

Davis School 401 Davis Road, Bedford, MA, United States

Join us for our annual Spring Egg Hunt with Bedford Family Connection! This event is open to children aged 0-5 in Bedford and surrounding towns. It will be held on March 23rd from 3:30-4:30pm at the Davis Elementary School in Bedford. You can find all the details and registration info here: https://bfctoday.org/event-5631464 

$3

Vendor Craft Fair

Bedford American Legion Post 221 357 The Great Road, Bedford, MA, United States

Dept. of Massachusetts VFW Auxiliary Vendor Craft Fair Sunday, March 24, 2024 Bedford American Legion Post, 357 Great Road, Bedford, MA Open to public 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM Come shop for Easter, Mothers Day, Graduation and more from our many local vendors and crafters! Shop for that special occasion or just for yourself!  Gift Raffle      50-50 Raffle Join us for a day of fun while supporting the work of the VFW Auxiliary! The Department of MA VFW Auxiliary is a non-profit organization established to assist veterans, active duty military, and their families and to better their community. All proceeds

Free

BCA Photo: Portraits and Flowers – Simple Techniques for Effective Images

First Parish in Bedford, Unitarian Universalist 75 The Great Rd, Bedford, MA, United States

In response to requests for in-person meetings, the Bedford Center for the Arts event with photographer, educator and author Bobbi Lane on Tuesday, March 26 at 7 pm will be held at the previous venue, Common Room, First Parish Church in Bedford, Elm Street Entrance.  Bobbi will give a presentation and demonstration of Portraits and Flowers:  Simple techniques for effective images.  Please note that this will be an in-person event only; there will be no Zoom option and the event will not be recorded … but there will be refreshments! Everyone is either afraid of their flash or they hate

Free
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