Bedford Bulletin : Kids & Family

Bedford Olde Towne Day celebrated

Bedford Editor — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 19:53:00 GMT

By Jillian Jorgensen Olde Towne Day brought out the crowds on a Saturday that afforded perfect weather and plenty to do. This year the funds from the event will go to the Our Promise to Nicholas Foundation, the Bedford Bobcats Special Olympics team, and...(read more)

Opportunities abound as Girl Scout groups merge

Bedford Editor — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:14:00 GMT

BY JEN LORD The recent merger of Girl Scout organizations in New Hampshire and Vermont means expanded opportunities for girls in both states. The new combined group is called the Girls Scouts of the Green and White Mountains. The new Web site is www.girlscoutsgwm.org....(read more)

Bedford's Gwen Broder gives her time and heart to kids

Bedford Editor — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 20:20:00 GMT

BY PATRICK O’NEILL For three hours each day, Bedford Mothers’ Club School at 8:30 a.m., preschoolers learn their letters and numbers, do arts and crafts, listen to music and have a snack before parents pick them up. Longtime teacher Gwen Broder...(read more)

Halloween’s past: Holiday is banned from many schools

Bedford Editor — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 18:55:00 GMT

BY MATT SCHOOLEY With Halloween arriving, not all students will be getting tricks or treats in the classroom, as many schools have shifted away from traditional festivities. One school that has done away with Halloween festivities is Hooksett’s...(read more)

Bedford woman serves a family experience

Bedford Editor — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 20:51:00 GMT

BY CAROLE KLEMENT HUXEL Bethany Chapel Community Church’s turkey suppers attract people from Bedford, Nashua and surrounding towns, just to enjoy the meal. Judging by the diners lined up out the door, this is not exactly a well-kept secret. Fresh...(read more)

Soccer is more than just making goals

Bedford Editor — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 19:35:00 GMT

BY MATT SCHOOLEY From the outside, it doesn’t look like your typical soccer practice, and in many ways it isn’t. But for a group of Bedford children, just being able to take the field is a monumental step, giving them a boost of confidence...(read more)

Bedford’s Irene Bussiere turns 100

Bedford Editor — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 19:55:00 GMT

BY MATT SCHOOLEY Irene Bussiere often tells family members about things she may do when she gets old. Bussiere’s family wonders when that will be, as the youthful Bedford resident celebrated her 100th birthday during a Saturday, June 21, gathering...(read more)

Bethany Covenant Church Pastor Bob Bergquist retires

Bedford Editor — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 19:36:00 GMT

BY PATRICK O’NEILL The ability to be caring and accepting of others are traits highly regarded, and as one Bedford pastor plans to retire, there are many in his congregation who recognize how caring and accepting a man he has been. Rev. Bob Bergquist,...(read more)

School Board seeks to improve communication with community

Bedford Editor — Wed, 21 May 2008 19:23:00 GMT

BY STEPHEN BEALE It’s all about reaching out to the community. The School Board held a retreat to gauge progress on its goals from last year and focus on the future. The message that came out of the Wednesday, May 14, meeting is clear – the...(read more)

Greenfield Farms neighborhood cleans up debris from area

Bedford Editor — Wed, 07 May 2008 19:32:00 GMT

BY PATRICK O’NEILL Residents canvassed back yards, fields and the side of the road to clean up litter at the Greenfield Farms neighborhood for their second annual Greenfield Farms Goes Green Day. Aimed toward providing a safer and cleaner neighborhood...(read more)

Scout hopes to raise awarenes about autism

Bedford Editor — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 20:05:00 GMT

BY PATRICK O’NEILL Studies show that autism is the fastestgrowing developmental disability in the country, and one Bedford girl is trying to make more people aware of its devastating effects. Ryan Greenwood, a senior at West High School, will be...(read more)

Peter Woodbury students know all about the U.S.A.

Bedford Editor — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 21:38:00 GMT

BY CHRIS QUARTARONE The tension was thick as 12 fourth-graders at Peter Woodbury School took part in their annual geography bee. Zak La Roza, the winner of the geography bee, was excited to get his chance in this year’s competition and even more...(read more)

Bedford cyclist finds homespun success on national stage

Bedford Editor — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 20:41:00 GMT

BY RYAN O’CONNOR Elizabeth White has been playing catch-up most of her young life. Now, others are trying to catch up with her. The 13-year-old Lurgio Middle School student won her first national championship in cyclocross last month, traveling...(read more)

Town park nod nears

Bedford Editor — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 20:31:00 GMT

BY CHRIS QUARTARONE Parking, lighting and wetland issues at the proposed Bedford Village Common still need to be worked out before the plan gets final approval. Bedford Village Common Committee Chairman Beverly Thomas and engineer Jeff Kevan of TFMoran...(read more)

Bedford woman celebrates her 100th birthday

Bedford Editor — Thu, 03 May 2007 14:58:00 GMT

BY KEVIN SHALVEY Eunice Smith turned 100 years old on April 27, but she said, there’s plenty of time to laugh with her friends. On Saturday, April 28, with a sparkling tiara -- topped with the word “Queen” -- and a pink feather boa,...(read more)