The Bedford Town Calendar

Former Bedford Historical Society Executive Director Alethea "Lee" Yates will lead a Panel of Baby Boomers in "Growing Up in Bedford During the Baby Boom." In addition to Yates, this panel will be comprised of baby boomers who actively contribute to a Facebook group called “You Know You’re From Bedford, MA if...,” managed by Yates. The Baby Boomer period encompassed almost two decades after World War II (1945-1965); U.S. boomers today range in age from 58 to 78 and total almost 72 million Americans. Panelists will tell a bit about their memories, and then we’ll open the session for your

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

The Counseling Department (K-12) of Bedford Public Schools will host Sarah Ward: Executive Functioning and The 360 Model When: May 1, 2024 Where: Bedford High School, Large Group Instruction Room (Limited Seating Available, more information to come.) Time: 7-8:30 p.m. Live Streamed with Bedford TV Lecture Audience: Parents, Students, and School Staff ages K-12 TEACH CHILDREN TO MANAGE THEIR TIME, SPACE, AND MATERIALS, WHILE KEEPING THEIR EMOTIONS IN CHECK! POWERFUL STRATEGIES TO HELP CHILDREN DEVELOP INDEPENDENT EXECUTIVE FUNCTION SKILLS For more information on The 360 Model: Breakthrough Series click below: Parent lecture description flyer Sarah Ward, M.S., CCC/SLP has over 25 years of

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

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/YsSeIltn7E2MAeCeB2YW1w2

Thursday, May 2 | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm | JGMS In this presentation, Dr. Hodges will highlight the systems and professions that have contributed to the increase in childhood mental illness and the prevalent mental health crisis. She will discuss the mechanisms that foster mental illness compared to emotional well-being and outline the necessary resources for children's health and recovery in today's world. Dr. Hodges, drawing from her personal, professional, and academic background, strongly advocates for stress-related growth. Informed by the newest science, she will offer hope and understanding. The presentation will wrap up with practical solutions that have

Please join the Bedford Trails Committee for a free trail walk in the woods! We plan to explore the Concord Road / Massport areas. Pace will be leisurely. Meet at Bedford Public Library at 9:45 a.m. on Saturday, May 4th. The Concord Road conservation areas and the municipal parcel at 350 Concord Road (purchased in 2010) comprise 84 acres of contiguous open space along the Reformatory Branch Trail between Concord Road and Hartwell Road, north of the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) lands at L.G. Hanscom Field. In 2010 the Town entered into an agreement with Massport to allow public pedestrian

Please join us on Saturday, May 4, from 11:00am to 1:00pm for a Culture Fair! This is a Former English Learner and active English Learner student led event that will celebrate 16 countries with food, music, games, and interesting facts. All are welcome and encouraged to attend; this is a community event. Attendees will be given an activity passport, where they will fill out information, interview people, and reflect about what they have learned. Shawsheen students will gain extra credit in their social studies classes for completing the activity. This event is sponsored by the Skills Leadership Team and National