Bedford Bulletin : fundraiser

‘Kennel Up’ raises $16K for ARL

Bedford Editor — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:20:00 GMT

BY JILLIAN JORGENSEN In a unique fundraiser, volunteers “kenneled up” at the Animal Rescue League of New Hampshire’s Bedford shelter, raising more than $16,000 in the drive, exceeding its $15,000 goal. “That was an excessive goal,”...(read more)

‘Thrill the World’ zombies raise money for Holly’s Hope

Bedford Editor — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:24:00 GMT

BY DARRELL HALEN While donning a torn white shirt and wearing makeup, Erin Johnson, 17, moved like a zombie across the Bedford High School gymnasium floor. Johnson, along with more than 100 other zombies, danced to the hit Michael Jackson song, “Thriller,”...(read more)

Fundraiser will help set global record for ‘Thriller’ dance

Bedford Editor — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 20:00:00 GMT

By Darrell Halen When a crowd of people dance to the Michael Jackson song “Thriller” at Bedford High School a week before Halloween, they will not just be part of an effort to set a world record for the largest simultaneous dance. They will...(read more)

Volunteers needed for schoolyard construction

Bedford Editor — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 18:10:00 GMT

BY SARAH LEBRUN After months of planning and $70,000 of fundraising later, the Peter Woodbury Community School Yard will finally be built. The work will begin Friday, July 31, when Bill Simione of Play Pro installs the first deck of the traditional playground...(read more)

Bedford teens fight cancer with carnival

Bedford Editor — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 18:21:00 GMT

BY PATRICK O’NEILL Cancer kills millions each year, and for one group of Bedford students, fighting for a cure is their one goal this summer. Sarah Kossak and Heidi Fraitzl lead a group of Bedford High students who will participate in the Greater...(read more)

Bedford Men's Club tees off for charity

Bedford Editor — Wed, 14 May 2008 21:02:00 GMT

BY MATT SCHOOLEY As president of the Bedford Men’s Club, Mike Carbonneau made sure things got done. Now, four years after his death, the club is making sure that Carbonneau continues to have an affect on the community. The Men’s Club has taken...(read more)

Gala raises $75K for schools

Bedford Editor — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 20:51:00 GMT

BY CHRIS QUARTARONE The Bedford Education Foundation raised more than $75,000 for the town’s schools at its second annual gala. On Friday Nov. 2, more than 370 people attended the gala at C.R. Sparks in Bedford, including Superintendent of Schools...(read more)

On the move – McKelvie students raise money with Move-a-thon

Bedford Editor — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 17:41:00 GMT

BY CHRIS QUARTARONE Fifth- and sixth-graders at McKelvie Intermediate School got to skateboard, hula hoop, jog and ride scooters all at their first annual Move-A-Thon. Since Ross A. Lurgio Middle School opened to seventh and eighth grades Aug. 29, McKelvie...(read more)

Got talent? – Leadership class sponsors benefit variety show

Bedford Editor — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 14:45:00 GMT

BY SUSAN CLARK If you have a talent you’re just dying to show off, here’s your chance at the limelight and a way to support the Save the Children Fund. The “Bedford’s Got Talent Show,” is looking for students in grades 5...(read more)

Walking for hope – Bedford team digs deep for Relay for Life

Bedford Editor — Wed, 09 May 2007 19:45:00 GMT

BY SUSAN CLARK Taking over the reins as captain of the Relay for Life “Digging For A Cure” team is an act of love and an honor for Linnea Hilchey, 14, of Bedford. When Linnea gathers her team for the American Cancer Society’s Relay For...(read more)

Brick by brick

Bedford Editor — Wed, 22 Nov 2006 18:22:00 GMT

Fundraiser aimed at raising money for new playground BY KEVIN SHALVEY About 50 mothers recently answered questions concerning what they’d like to see at the new town playground. “One of the most popular features was fencing with a gate. Shade...(read more)