At the October 28 meeting, the Bedford Rotary Foundation presented a $10,000 grant to the Friends of Depot Park to support the ongoing Depot Park renovation project. Foundation Chair Al Roscoe and Rotarian Diane Cadogan Hughes, who championed the grant request, presented the check to Joe Piantedosi and Bill Dean, president of the Friends of Depot Park.
Piantedosi reported that the project is progressing well, with a local contractor awarded the bid for $27,000, coming in under budget. The team is waiting for gas work to be completed, with building demolition expected within two to three weeks. A civil engineer has been hired to oversee the project.
Our club joined the community fun at the Chamber of Commerce’s annual Trunk or Treat event this past weekend! Under beautiful fall skies, families and kids filled the parking lot for an afternoon of costumes, candy, and community spirit.
The Rotary Club of Bedford is gearing up for one of our most beloved traditions — the Winter Holiday Breakfast: A Fundraiser Celebrating Community, happening on Sunday, December 14, 2025, from 9 AM to 12 PM at Bedford High School. This festive event brings together families, friends, and neighbors to celebrate the season, enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast, and support the work of the Bedford Rotary Foundation. Proceeds from the breakfast fund scholarships, community dinners, food security programs, and international service projects that make a meaningful difference both here in Bedford and around the world.
The Rotary Club of Bedford's Winter Holiday Breakfast is a cherished tradition that brings neighbors, families, and friends together to celebrate the season. This year, we’re excited to add a festive entertainment program to make the event even more joyful and memorable. We are seeking local individuals and groups who would like to share their talents—whether musical, theatrical, comedic, or otherwise—with the community. Youth performances will be prioritized, but all will be considered. Here are some additional details:
It was a bright, crisp Saturday morning. Leaves fluttered and fell on a light breeze, joining many already on the ground. And a small group of Bedford Rotarians, armed with clippers, weed-eaters, and rakes were at Bedford’s 9/11 Memorial at Springs Brook Park for their bi-annual stewardship clean up.
We were thrilled to welcome District Governor Johnny Ahearn to our club this week! Johnny’s visit was filled with energy, inspiration, and plenty of Rotary spirit.
On Tuesday, September 30, a group of Bedford Rotarians gathered at the Pollinator Garden to tidy up around the plants and pull weeds. Even though the gardening season is winding down, the garden was still full of life—plenty of bees were busy buzzing around the flowers as we worked, a sure sign of success!
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