Join the Bedford Free Library and the Parents Diversity Council to celebrate and learn about the meaning of Diwali with a puppet show, dance demonstration and crafts! Best for pre-k through 5th grade, but families with children of all ages are welcome. An in-person event at the Bedford Free Library: 7 Mudge Way, Bedford, MA
Please come out to support programming for the Parents Diversity Council's events in 2023 by eating great pizza! A portion of proceeds from the sale of each pizza goes to the Parents Diversity Council that night. Thank you!
Thursday, May 4th | 7:00PM Bedford High School, LGI Join us In Conversation with Boyah J. Farah, author and former BHS student! An evening with Boyah Farah, the author of America Made Me a Black Man, a memoir published in fall 2022. Copies of his book are available from the PDC either before or at the event for $10. To RSVP or request a copy of the book please click here.
The Parents Diversity Council and Bedford Youth and Family Services are excited to sponsor this year's Pride Day on Sunday June 11 from 1-4pm on the Town Common. There will be crafts, information tables, storytime, and live music...as well a festive atmosphere (think: parade and a "nonbinary-asaur") and an ice cream truck visit. Please see the attached flyer (designed by a local youth), and feel free to share the flyer! We are also still welcoming volunteers to run an activity, donate water or giveaways, or help with photography, set up/clean up, or what-have-you. If you think you'd like to help,
Join us for a multi-town celebration of Indigenous Peoples Day! This free, all ages, family event will feature a fun and educational performance by the Mashpee Wampanoag Red Hawk Singers and Dancers. Through song, dance, and teachings, the Red Hawk Singers and Dancers promote traditional Wampanoag values such as humility and respect to create true connections between diverse cultures and communities. This year’s IPD celebration will also highlight the work of local artisans Claudia Fox Tree (Arawak/Yurumein) of Arawak Design and Xochi Kountz of Crafts for Justice. Event co-sponsors will host informational tables to share the important work they do. The program will
Come celebrate 50 years of METCO with the Bedford Public Schools and Parents Diversity Council! Soul food, spoken word performances, music, and a special tribute to Irene Parker, the longest-serving director of Bedford's METCO program - honored by her family along with current and former METCO directors and Bedford superintendents. Dinner begins at 6:30 - - catered by Cohen's Catering (Bedford METCO alum) 6:30-9 PM, Bedford High School Cafeteria and Gym
Saturday, April 6th | 2:00PM - 4:00PM Lane School Cafeteria Join the Parents Diversity Council to celebrate and learn about Ramadan and Eid. We are looking for adult and high school student volunteers to help support this event. If you are interested, please email [email protected].
Saturday, April 6th | 4:00PM - 8:00PM Chipotle in Bedford Help raise funds for Parents Diversity programming this spring and beyond! Be sure to use code NP962Z8 when ordering online or show the flyer in person.
