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Winter Lecture Series: Great Moments in Polar Exploration

Bedford Free Public Library - MEETING ROOM 7 Mudge Way, Bedford, MA, United States

Great Moments in Polar Exploration – Antarctica with Professor Dan Breen A 5-PART SERIES: Sundays: January 22nd, 29th, February 3rd, 12th, 26th from 2-4 pm in the 1st floor meeting room. Part 1: JANUARY 22 at 2:00-4:00 pm: The first known human encounters with Antarctica did not happen until the late eighteenth century, but by the beginning of the twentieth, the continent had become to capture the imaginations of people around the world. That story has a lot to do with an Englishman, a Russian and in particular, with a seal hunter from Connecticut. Part ll: JANUARY 29 at 2:00-4:00 pm: In this session we will meet

Free

50+ Job Seekers Group: Free Career & Networking Program

Virtual

The Massachusetts Library Collaborative’s 50+ Job Seekers Group meets on Wednesdays twice a month, from January to June.  There is a morning session 9:30 am to 11:30 am and an evening session from 6 pm to 8 pm via Zoom. (see schedule below) If you are unemployed and actively looking, underemployed, seeking a new career direction, re-entering the job market after a long employment gap, or recently retired and looking for your “Encore Career”, this networking group program is perfect for you! Remember, 85% of jobs are found through networking!   Join us in a professional forum for networking with

Free

Concord Film Project presents ‘Tampopo’

The Umbrella Arts Center 40 Stow St., Concord, MA, United States

Enjoy the best of classic, independent, and foreign films curated by The Concord Film Project. The film series returns on Wednesday, February 8 at 7:30pm with the first film showing since 2020! First up is 'Tampopo' - the tale of an eccentric band of culinary ronin who guide the widow of a noodle-shop owner on her quest for the perfect recipe, this rapturous “ramen western” by Japanese director Juzo Itami is an entertaining, genre-bending adventure underpinned by a deft satire of the way social conventions distort the most natural of human urges—our appetites. Interspersing the efforts of Tampopo (Nobuko Miyamoto)

Town of Bedford Food Bank Service

Town of Bedford, MA 10 Mudge Way, Bedford, MA, United States

The Town of Bedford operates a drive thru Food Bank service every Thursday, 4:00PM to 5:30PM at 12 Mudge Way, the Yellow Building (rear parking lot).  In addition to pantry staples, we provide produce, meat, dairy products as well as feminine care, diapers, household items and pet food. The Bedford Food Bank service is intended for Bedford residents of all ages for whom provision of food and other supplies will support the health and well-being of the household. There is no cost, no preregistration is required, and no identifying information is collected.  We also offer a limited delivery program for

Rock Voices Bedford Spring 2023 Kick-off!

Town of Bedford, MA 10 Mudge Way, Bedford, MA, United States

The Rock Voices - Bedford choir is BACK, and we're hoping you can join us for our spring session! Rock Voices is America's community rock chorus.  This season we'll be singing songs from Fleetwood Mac, America, The Indigo Girls, Janis Joplin, Three Dog Night, Eagles, Andy Grammar and more.  There are no auditions to join, and no experience with reading music is required.  Still not sure? Come try us out for up to three rehearsals with no strings attached.  We meet weekly on Thursdays from 7pm to 9pm at The American Legion Post 221 357 Great Rd, Bedford, MA 01730,

Cheese & Chocolate: A Perfect Pairing

Bedford Recreation Department 12 Mudge Way, BEDFORD, MA

What an appropriate way to welcome February, the month of Valentine's Day.....Cheese and chocolate: two of the world's favorite foods for comfort, indulgence, and romance. You may not think of them as natural partners, but these two classics are delicious companions! Join Certified Cheese Professional Beth Falk for an evening of great tastes that includes a variety of artisan cheeses and specialty chocolates. We’ll start with some food science to learn why these fabulous fermented foods work so well together, and we’ll do a little sensory analysis of some basic flavor compounds you may notice in the pairings. Then we’ll

$50

Rock Voices community choir Summer Season starts May 12!

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

Join us for a summer of music by The Beatles! Rock Voices is a non-audition choir (18+) and is open to all. The Bedford Rock Voices choir rehearses on Thursday nights, 7-9pm at the American Legion (357 Great Road, Bedford, MA) and the first rehearsal is Thursday, May 12. You don't have to be a "singer" to join this choir. You just have to love rock and pop music. This summer we're paying tribute to The Beatles. Our fall season will feature completely different music. Please visit RockVoices.com for more information. Rock Voices: healing ourselves and others since 2012!

CSF of Bedford Dollars for Scholars virtual Trivia Night

Virtual

Join us for a fun night of Virtual Trivia hosted by Sporcle! to benefit the CSF of Bedford Dollars for Scholars, which provides meaningful scholarships for the graduating High School Seniors of the Town of Bedford and Hanscom AFB.

$25

Winter Lecture Series: Great Moments in Polar Exploration

Bedford Free Public Library - MEETING ROOM 7 Mudge Way, Bedford, MA, United States

Great Moments in Polar Exploration – Antarctica with Professor Dan Breen A 5-PART SERIES: Sundays: January 22nd, 29th, February 3rd, 12th, 26th from 2-4 pm in the 1st floor meeting room. Part 1: JANUARY 22 at 2:00-4:00 pm: The first known human encounters with Antarctica did not happen until the late eighteenth century, but by the beginning of the twentieth, the continent had become to capture the imaginations of people around the world. That story has a lot to do with an Englishman, a Russian and in particular, with a seal hunter from Connecticut. Part ll: JANUARY 29 at 2:00-4:00 pm: In this session we will meet

Free

“True Love” 13th Annual Valentine’s Day Concert

First Parish Bedford 75 The Great Road, Bedford, MA, United States

"True Love" 13th Annual Valentine's Day Concert Sunday, February 12 at 4:00 pm Cynthia Mork, Ben Sears (vocals) and Bradford Conner (piano) With Special Guests Heinrich Christensen and Robert Winkley (4-hand piano) Scrumptious chocolate reception to follow! The First Parish in Bedford 75 Great Road, Bedford MA 01730 Suggested Donations Collected at the door: $20 adults $15 seniors and students Proceeds to benefit First Parish Live streaming tickets:  tinyurl.com/uubedfordtruelove The First Parish in Bedford UU will present "True Love," their 13th annual Valentine's Day Concert at 4 pm on February 12. Ben Sears and Bradford Conner, founders and producing directors of