The Bedford Town Calendar

Audrey Jones Childs will demonstrate 18th-century watercolor painting using period-appropriate watercolor paints and brushes. Watch Audrey paint and learn how the brushes and paints were made. Visit Audrey’s website: https://www.audreyjoneschildsartworld.com/ The Gift Shop is open, and the Colonial period herb gardens and roses are beautiful at this time of year.  

for info: https://www.bedfordma.gov/volunteer-coordinating-committee/events/139531

for info: https://www.bedfordma.gov/regional-school-committee/events/139556

for info: https://www.bedfordma.gov/select-board/events/136466

for info: https://www.bedfordma.gov/council-on-aging/events/137721

for info: https://www.bedfordma.gov/home/events/139621

for info: https://www.bedfordma.gov/planning/events/131926

for info: https://www.bedfordma.gov/library-trustees/events/139596

for info: https://www.bedfordma.gov/trails-committee/events/139626

On Tuesday, June 14 at 7 PM the Bedford Center for the Arts Photo Group presents member Image Sharing based on the theme of “People in Motion”.  There is also an open category for non-topic images.  Our critiquer will be photographer, graphic designer and curator, Glenn Ruga. Ruga founded the Social Documentary Network (SDN) in 2008 as a web platform for a global community of documentary photographers to present their work online.  As a photographer, he has created traveling and online documentary exhibits on the struggle for a multicultural future in Bosnia, the war and aftermath in Kosovo, and on an immigrant

for info: https://www.bedfordma.gov/bedford-housing-authority/events/138211

Join us for the first Proud Together LGBTQ+ Cafe sponsored by the Council on Aging, Bedford Embraces Diversity and the BHS Gay Straight Alliance. This is a multi-generational event where we can share life experiences and lessons learned in a safe, supportive setting. We welcome allies and any who would like to help celebrate and support our mission.

Join Habitat for Humanity of Greater Lowell for an exciting in-person, intimate evening with Habitat for Humanity International’s first ever volunteer, Clive Rainey on Thursday, June 16, 2022 from 5-7pm at the West Concord Union Church, 1317 Main St, Concord! Mr. Rainey will share stories from his 45-year partnership with Habitat for Humanity, provide an update on the future vision of Habitat for Humanity and will be answering questions from attendees. Reserve tickets by June 14 deadline using this link https://conta.cc/3wTMdAD. For more info, please contact Heidi Tierney at [email protected] or 978-692-0927.

Bedford’s First Church of Christ, 25 Great Road, will host its 71st  Strawberry Festival from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 16. This popular outdoor event features fresh strawberry shortcakes and hot fudge sundaes on sale, rain or shine. Prices range from $5 to $7. Live music will also be provided. Admission is free and free parking is available behind the church, off Mudge Way. For more information, call 781-275-7951 or visit: firstchurchbedford.wordpress.com.

for info: https://www.bedfordma.gov/ad-hoc-bedford-300-exploratory-task-force/events/139541

St. Paul’s Annual Thrift Sale Is Back! St. Paul’s Episcopal Church will host its annual Thrift Sale on Saturday. June 18, from 9:00am to 2:00pm in the Parish Hall. The Thrift Sale will feature new or gently used clothing, kitchenware, books/DVDs/CDs/puzzles, games & toys, and sporting goods. Donations of the above will be collected in the parish hall during the drop-off period from June 12th – 17th (full drop-off schedule below). To ensure safe spacing between tables and areas, NO furniture or electronics will be accepted this year. Please check with the parish if you are unsure if an item