The Bedford Town Calendar
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Cycling for Seniors
Cycling for Seniors
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
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BCA Photo: Image Sharing – Creative Blur with Intentional Camera Movement
BCA Photo: Image Sharing – Creative Blur with Intentional Camera Movement
On Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 7 pm the Bedford Center for the Arts Photo Group will welcome Jessica Burko as the critiquer for an Image Sharing session on the topic: Creative Blur with Intentional Camera Movement or Open. Moving your camera while the shutter is open is not a new concept in photography, but there has been renewed interest in its use. There are many resources to learn about this technique. Here is one. Explore this technique with this month’s submissions. Jessica Burko has been an exhibiting artist since 1985 and has displayed work in solo and group shows
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Earthworks: Tradition, Influence, Innovation
Earthworks: Tradition, Influence, Innovation
Juried by Ayumi Horie, Earthworks: Tradition, Influence, Innovation is a regional show celebrating the depth of history, tradition, and cultural expression in contemporary ceramics, and the ways in which artists continue to expand the field through innovation and reinterpretation. As part of The Umbrella Arts Center’s continued commitment to the ceramic medium, we intend for this show to highlight emerging and established artists working in clay. This show will invite artists currently residing in New England, honoring the skill, knowledge, and diversity of our regional ceramics community. Work both functional and sculptural is included. Prizes will be awarded: Best in show: $1,000
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Stand Out to Oppose Private Jet Expansion
Stand Out to Oppose Private Jet Expansion
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/443xKNhdkUurOscErhU3fQ2
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Lexington Gardens Blossom – A Garden Tour
Lexington Gardens Blossom – A Garden Tour
“Lexington Gardens Blossom” A Garden Tour Presented by Date: Saturday, June 8, 2024 Time: 10 A.M. to 4 P.M. Whether you are a dedicated gardener or just a lover of beautiful natural spaces, you don’t want to miss this chance to experience the private worlds that lie behind these antique homes. Tickets are available at https://lexgarden.org/events Prior to tour - $25/person. Day of tour - $30/person. Tickets can be picked up on the day of the tour at the Church of Our Redeemer, 6 Meriam Street, Lexington starting at 9:30 A.M. on Saturday, June 8.
Lexington Gardens Bloom – A Garden Tour
Lexington Gardens Bloom – A Garden Tour
Lexington Field & Garden Club presents “Lexington Gardens Blossom” A Garden Tour Saturday, June 8 10 A.M. to 4 P.M. For an early celebration of the 250th Anniversary of “the first shot heard around the world,” Lexington Field & Garden Club is holding one of its popular garden tours. Many of these gardens surround 19th century homes with their native colorful plants and interesting landscape designs. You don’t want to miss this chance to experience the private worlds that lie behind these antique homes. Prior to June 5 - $25/person. Day of tour - $30/person. Purchase tickets Online today!
The Colored Soldier in the Civil War
The Colored Soldier in the Civil War
The 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment, Company A reenactors of Hyde Park, MA, along with their display of infantry equipment, will present their educational interpretation of the first regiment of African American soldiers recruited in the North to serve in the Federal Army during the Civil War, 1861 - 65. Approximately 200,000 black men will serve in the federal army and naval forces during the war and are arguably the critical difference that insured a defeat of the Confederacy. The Bedford First Baptist Church hosts this event and invites the community to participate in this educational and entertaining show. We
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3rd Annual Bedford Pride Celebration
3rd Annual Bedford Pride Celebration
Sunday, June 9, 2-4 PM Bedford Town Common Games - crafts - art - music - community We hope you will join us in this annual tradition celebrating the LGBTQ+ community. If you would like to get involved or table at the event, please click here.
Job Lane House & Barn Tour
Job Lane House & Barn Tour
Bedford’s window into 18th-century daily life, the Job Lane Farm Museum on North Road, has reopened to the public. Tours of the historic house, sponsored by the Friends of the Job Lane House, are scheduled for the second and fourth Sundays of the month from 2 to 4 p.m. through October. There’s a suggested donation of $5 per visitor or $10 per family. Event details can be found at Job Lane Farm Museum website calendar. The farm museum represents “a history of the house and barn, and a history of the early days of Bedford,” said Sharon McDonald, town historian. Visitors get a
Merrimack Valley Ringers: Journeys
Merrimack Valley Ringers: Journeys
Hear the Merrimack Valley Ringers in Bedford as they embark upon a musical journey that celebrates the 70th anniversary of the Handbell Musicians of America. The program encompasses a rich legacy of handbell composers past and present who have created repertoire for handbell musicians throughout the country and the world. You will hear a full complement of handbells, chimes and percussion. The music includes old favorites like Bugler’s Holiday and Gabriel’s Oboe as well as more recent compositions, such as Arethusa Falls, a new original composition by Susan Capestro, the church’s Director of Music. For handbells and ocarina, it captures
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Earthworks: Tradition, Influence, Innovation
Earthworks: Tradition, Influence, Innovation
Juried by Ayumi Horie, Earthworks: Tradition, Influence, Innovation is a regional show celebrating the depth of history, tradition, and cultural expression in contemporary ceramics, and the ways in which artists continue to expand the field through innovation and reinterpretation. As part of The Umbrella Arts Center’s continued commitment to the ceramic medium, we intend for this show to highlight emerging and established artists working in clay. This show will invite artists currently residing in New England, honoring the skill, knowledge, and diversity of our regional ceramics community. Work both functional and sculptural is included. Prizes will be awarded: Best in show: $1,000
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Stand Out to Oppose Private Jet Expansion
Stand Out to Oppose Private Jet Expansion
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/7g6vTHEArUai2oWrpFTn1A2
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Earthworks: Tradition, Influence, Innovation
Earthworks: Tradition, Influence, Innovation
Juried by Ayumi Horie, Earthworks: Tradition, Influence, Innovation is a regional show celebrating the depth of history, tradition, and cultural expression in contemporary ceramics, and the ways in which artists continue to expand the field through innovation and reinterpretation. As part of The Umbrella Arts Center’s continued commitment to the ceramic medium, we intend for this show to highlight emerging and established artists working in clay. This show will invite artists currently residing in New England, honoring the skill, knowledge, and diversity of our regional ceramics community. Work both functional and sculptural is included. Prizes will be awarded: Best in show: $1,000
Job Lane House & Barn Tour
Job Lane House & Barn Tour
Bedford’s window into 18th-century daily life, the Job Lane Farm Museum on North Road, has reopened to the public. Tours of the historic house, sponsored by the Friends of the Job Lane House, are scheduled for the second and fourth Sundays of the month from 2 to 4 p.m. through October. There’s a suggested donation of $5 per visitor or $10 per family. Event details can be found at Job Lane Farm Museum website calendar. The farm museum represents “a history of the house and barn, and a history of the early days of Bedford,” said Sharon McDonald, town historian. Visitors get a