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🌱 How could Bedford’s school consolidation plans change your child’s classroom?
Happening soon: Hair Supply: Salem Elks Charity Fundraiser on the Bedford Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- How could Bedford's school consolidation plans change your child's classroom?
Also on today's calendar: Big Band of the Blue Ridge and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Sunny and not as warm, with a high of 68 and low of 43 degrees.
- Wednesday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 78, low: 51.
- Thursday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 84 and low of 49 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Bedford County schools consider four consolidation plans as Stewartsville Elementary prepares to close (wsls.com) — Bedford County families face big school changes as Stewartsville Elementary is set to close and the school board weighs four consolidation plans that could reshape Bedford Primary's future, including a possible new gym. With a final vote scheduled for Oct. 15, residents still have time to speak up about how enrollment balancing might affect their children's schools and daily routines. 
📸 Around Bedford
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bedford
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★ Featured events ★
- Hair Supply: Salem Elks Charity Fundraiser →
Spring Oak at Bedford - The Elks Home, 931 Ashland Ave, Bedford
4:00 pm
Saturday October 10
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Other local events
- Town Council Meeting →
Council Hall, 215 East Main Street, Bedford
7:00 pm - Jefferson Forest at Liberty →
Bedford VA
7:00 pm - The R.E.A.L. Funny @ The Bower Center for The Arts →
Bower Center For the Arts, 305 North Bridge Street, Bedford
8:00 pm - Big Band of the Blue Ridge →
Bower Center For the Arts, 305 N Bridge St, Bedford
6:00 pm - U.S. Navy Birthday →
National D-Day Memorial, 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford
10:00 am - Teen Art Night →
Bedford Central Library, 321 N Bridge St, Bedford
6:00 pm - 2026 Mountain View Vintage Market - VIP →
Mountain View Events, 1064 Precious Memories Ln, Bedford
2:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
Thursday October 8
Saturday October 10
Tuesday October 13
Thursday October 15
Friday October 16
📣 Bedford Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Stitchin' Chicks →
Montvale Library, 11575 W Lynchburg Salem Turnpike, Montvale
2:00 pm - Volleyball vs Glass
Heritage High Lynchburg, VA 24502
5:30 pm - Cross Country @ Sweet Briar
Heritage High Lynchburg, VA 24502
5:00 pm - JV FB vs Brookville
Heritage High Lynchburg, VA 24502
6:30 pm
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 8
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Food Lion posted a job opening for PT Customer Service Leader in Bedford. Apply here.
- Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Bedford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bedford here.
🗞 Nearby News
Forest
- No job after college? JMU will let struggling grads come back for free (newsadvance.com)
Lynchburg
- Lynchburg registrar offers registration at local campuses (wfxrtv.com)
- Fire Prevention Week: Lynchburg firefighters share tips for charging devices safely (wfxrtv.com)
- Lynchburg detective recognized for role in national swatting investigation (wsls.com)
Ok Bedford! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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