The Fourth of July weekend in Bethel was a busy one! Lots of folks visiting the area and roaming around Town. The Fourth of July parade was a good start bringing back a holiday parade to Main Street in Bethel. River Lanes had an awesome float. Very patriotic and well done. A parade would not be a parade without marching music provided by the Mahoosuc Community Band. Always a job well done by this community group. The next parade on Main Street in Bethel will take place on Saturday, August 8th on Molly Ockett Day!
Upcoming next week on Tuesday, July 14, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. is Neighbors Feeding Neighbors at the Methodist Church on Main Street in Bethel. The grill is coming out and hot dogs and hamburgers, side dishes and dessert will be on the menu. There is no charge for the meal. Food magically appears and everyone shares what they bring. Part of this event is focused on our local food pantry. A box is set out so folks can bring nonperishable items to the church and the donated items are delivered to the food pantry on Wednesday morning. Also at Neighbors Feeding Neighbors is a featured community group. The July event will feature the Bethel Recreational Committee. This will give community members an opportunity to learn more about this organization and what they provide in our town. Come out and meet your neighbors and have a wonderful “suppah.” Everyone is welcome!
On Saturday, July 18, there are two events taking place on Main Street in Bethel. From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. is Saturday Market on Main Street at the Methodist Church. Local crafters and artisans will be set up on the front lawn. Inside the dining room the church will be having its yard sale. All are welcome to attend.
The second event will take place on lower Main Street at the Philbrook Place from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Randall H. Bennett will be doing a book signing of his White Mountain history books. Also available are copies of Stan Howe’s book, Bethel Maine: A Brief History. Books will be selling for $20 plus tax. Meeting an author is a rare opportunity. All are welcome and Randy would love to meet you!
On Friday mornings at 8:00, beginning on July 24, TJ Farnum will offer a guided breathwork session at the Methodist Church Community Annex. See the details in the flyer below.
What a wonderful time out at Morning Glory Farm for the Bethel Senior Citizens Club. The hospitality was first class and very accommodating. The meeting started at 11 a.m. with reports, updates, and new events.
Guest speaker was Will Chapman, Executive Director of the Bethel Historical Society. His talk consisted of history from the past in our area. Really interesting information. We also learned of programs/events happening at our local Historical Society. They are very active! Learn more from their website, bethelhistorical.org
The Seniors also participated in a Sing Along. Many Patriotic songs were sung. God was given reference in many of the songs! The meal of homemade, wood-fired oven pizza was fabulous. It melted in your mouth. Great meal with dessert being cake and ice cream. Great time for our local Senior Citizens.
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