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
Sunday, April 21, 10-11am; followed by Q&A with guest speaker 11:15-11:45am Location: First Parish in Bedford, 75 Great Road, Bedford, MA Title: “The Joy of Being Just” The guest speaker is Kannan Thiruvengadam who leads Eastie Farm, an urban farm in East Boston that fosters food security, regenerative land use, and environmental stewardship. He says: “I lost my own mother as a child. Later in life, I learned climate science and realized the risks to our shared mother earth. I sought relief in action, running a farm that empowers young people to be compassionate climate leaders, and an advocacy group
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
In a celebration of their hard work throughout the semester, Middlesex Community College is excited to host a Student Recital as part of the Spring 2024 “A World of Music” concert series. The performance will take place at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, April 22 at MCC’s Bedford Campus Concert Hall, and is free and open to the public.
Tuesday, April 23, 7:00 - 8:30 pm RSVP to get Zoom link: https://secure.everyaction.com/P2TAWddjJUSE8x0n-0FTvg2 Join us for our April Chapter meeting with guest speaker Rick Johnson, former attorney for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), who will briefly describe the state environmental review process regarding the Hanscom Field proposed expansion for private jets, and then take questions. The public comment period, now through May 10th, is our formal chance to oppose the proponent's plan for the Hanscom Air Field expansion project, so let’s take action. Private jet emissions from Hanscom alone already cancel nearly 50% of the climate gains from all solar PV
On Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 7 pm the Bedford Center for the Arts Photo Group will again welcome Suzanne Révy this time for a virtual presentation entitled Landscape - History/Contemporary Photographers' Response. She will conduct a deep dive into the history of landscape photography followed by a review of the rich and diverse contemporary response by artists/photographers working in the landscape space. After graduating from high school in Los Angeles, Suzanne Révy moved to Brooklyn, NY and earned a BFA in photography from the Pratt Institute where she was immersed in making and printing black and white photographs. Following
Bedford Special Education Parent Advisory Council - SEPAC The mission of the Bedford Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) is to establish better understanding of, respect for and support of special education to meet the needs of all Bedford students with disabilities. Activities include parent/guardian networking, communication with school officials, outreach to the community, state and national organizations, and sponsorship of educational forums. SEPAC meetings virtually each month over Zoom. Come and discuss special education programming in Bedford and how we can best support our children. Future Meetings Thurs, Feb 15, 2024 | 7:30 PM Thurs, Mar 14, 2024 |
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/sGhKtXyKr0Od4lQD1ZD_Cg2
First Parish in Bedford is hosting a "Food for Thought" event on Friday April 26th in our Common Room from 6-8 pm. We will be discussing how we talk about death in our society. Come for multigenerational engagement on the euphemisms we use for death, the stigma surrounding the topic, the awkward things people say and more. This is an all ages event hosted by our Faith Development Committee designed for kids, youth and adults and open to all in the community. There will be time where you can hang out with people in your own age group and time
Join us for the Black & Blue Casino Night at the American Legion, benefiting Bedford Babe Ruth. Tickets are $75 online, $85 at the door, and include $1000 in 'Bedford Bucs' for playing the tables, food, entertainment, prizes. Only 150 tickets will be sold. Cash Bar / Heavy Appetizers / Table Games / DJ / Photo Booth/ Silent Auction / Psychic, Tarot, Astrology Readings / Jackpot Circle Prizes Dress to impress, cocktail attire. Questions? Contact [email protected]
The Umbrella Stage Company presents the beloved, raucous, pop-rock-musical send-up of gender expectations and stereotypes... that takes it all off! April 26-May 19 Based on the cult hit film of the same name, The Full Monty is a ten-time Tony-nominated Americanized adaptation that’s filled with honest affection, engaging melodies, a ton of humor…and the most highly anticipated closing number of any show! While spying on their wives at a "Girls' Night Out," a group of unemployed steelworkers from Buffalo sees how much they enjoy watching male strippers. Jealous, out of work and feeling emasculated, the men come up with a
The Rotary Clubs of Bedford and Concord have teamed up to pack meals for the hungry and food insecure right here in Massachusetts in the Hope for the Hungry event on April 27th. This year, we’re partnered with Meals of Hope, a nonprofit organization 501(c)(3) that is committed to bringing people together to fight the hunger epidemic. Hope for the Hungry relies on volunteer participation to package meals and help the event run smoothly. It’s fun for people of all ages, individuals, families, work colleagues, and club and organization members. If you want to make a difference in the life of someone
CALLING ALL HEP CATS! The First Parish Music Committee is reviving a popular fundraising event that got derailed by COVID. "An Evening of Jazz" will feature an inter-generational crew of members and friends of First Parish bringing a jazz perspective to tunes from a variety of eras and styles. Performers include Emory Carroll (drums), Buffie Groves (voice), Dean Groves (electric bass), Dave Southard (saxophone), and Steve Sussman (piano). The event will take place Saturday, April 27th, in the Common Room from 7pm to 9pm. There will be two sets with one intermission. Table seating and light bar snacks will be