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DESCRIPTION:The Bedford Community Dinners are hosted by the Rotary Club of 
 Bedford to bring people together through shared meals. Inspired by the pre
 -COVID community dinners once hosted by the Bedford Food Pantry\, these ev
 ents are about more than food—they’re about connection\, kindness\, an
 d belonging. This month's dinner is co-hosted and sponsored by Middlesex 
 Savings Bank.  Middlesex Savings Bank will offer a Fraud Prevention prese
 ntation at 4:30pm before dinner\, with helpful tips to keep our community 
 informed and safe. . This session will equip you with the knowledge to pr
 otect yourself from scams and fraudulent activities. Don’t miss this opp
 ortunity to learn valuable tips and ask questions. Seniors who are in need
  of transportation should contact bedford.rotary@gmail.com and we will do 
 our best to accommodate you.  Whether you’re looking for a night off fr
 om cooking\, a chance to meet others\, or simply a friendly space to be yo
 urself\, you’ll find a seat at our table.   FAQs Who can come to the Co
 mmunity Dinners? Everyone is welcome! These dinners are open to the entire
  community. No signup or registration is required. Do I have to pay? No. T
 he dinners are completely free. They are offered as a way to bring neighbo
 rs together to share a meal and build community. When and where are the di
 nners held? Community Dinners take place at: First Church of Christ\, Cong
 regational Upper Fellowship Hall 25 The Great Road\, Bedford Is this a rel
 igious event? No. The dinners are not affiliated with any religion. The ch
 urch generously provides space\, but the event is a community effort organ
 ized by the Rotary Club of Bedford and partners. How do I find the entranc
 e? Enter through the front steps to Upper Fellowship Hall. Look for the Ro
 tary flags marking the way. Where should I park? Town Parking Lot: Located
  behind the church\, accessed via Mudge Way. On-Street Parking: Available 
 along The Great Road in front of the church.  Do I need to bring anything?
  No\, just yourself\, your family\, or a friend! Everything is provided\, 
 including real plates\, silverware\, and a warm welcome. Are the meals sit
 -down or take-out? Meals are served in the hall for everyone to enjoy toge
 ther. Occasionally\, limited take-out may be available if there are leftov
 ers. Who organizes the dinners? The dinners are hosted by the Rotary Club 
 of Bedford in partnership with local organizations\, businesses\, and volu
 nteers.  
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SUMMARY:Bedford Community Dinners
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  Pantry\, these events are about more than food&mdash\;they&rsquo\;re abou
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  dinner is co-hosted and sponsored by Middlesex Savings Bank.&nbsp\;</span
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 at 4:30pm before dinner\, with helpful tips to keep our community informed
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 t-weight: 700\;">Do I have to pay?</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box
 \;" />\nNo. The dinners are completely free. They are offered as a way to 
 bring neighbors together to share a meal and build community.</p>\n\n<p st
 yle="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 0px 0px 10.5px\;"><span style="box-s
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 \n\n<p style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 0px 0px 10.5px\;"><span sty
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 ?</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box\;" />\nNo. The dinners are not a
 ffiliated with any religion. The church generously provides space\, but th
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 partners.</p>\n\n<p style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 0px 0px 10.5px
 \;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-weight: 700\;">How do I fin
 d the entrance?</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box\;" />\nEnter throu
 gh the front steps to Upper Fellowship Hall. Look for the Rotary flags mar
 king the way.</p>\n\n<p style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 0px 0px 10
 .5px\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-weight: 700\;">Where sh
 ould I park?</span></p>\n\n<ul style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin-top:
  0px\; margin-bottom: 10.5px\; padding-left: 0px\; max-width: calc(100% - 
 40px)\; position: relative\; left: 40px\;">\n	<li style="box-sizing: borde
 r-box\;">Town Parking Lot: Located behind the church\, accessed via Mudge 
 Way.</li>\n	<li style="box-sizing: border-box\;">On-Street Parking: Availa
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 box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 0px 0px 10.5px\;"><span style="box-sizing
 : border-box\; font-weight: 700\;">Do I need to bring anything?</span><br 
 style="box-sizing: border-box\;" />\nNo\, just yourself\, your family\, or
  a friend! Everything is provided\, including real plates\, silverware\, a
 nd a warm welcome.</p>\n\n<p style="box-sizing: border-box\; margin: 0px 0
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  the meals sit-down or take-out?</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box\;
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 ox-sizing: border-box\; font-weight: 700\;">Who organizes the dinners?</sp
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 Rotary Club of Bedford in partnership with local organizations\, businesse
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