WINNERS OF THE BEDFORD MAIN ST TREE ORNAMENT CONTEST

WINNERS OF THE BEDFORD MAIN ST TREE ORNAMENT CONTEST

 

Winners of the Bedford Main Street Christmas Tree decorations contest were announced at the Christmas tree lighting event in Centertown on Friday night, November 30th.  First Place went to Raven Deaner, a student at Bedford Middle School, who won a $10 gift card to be used in any of the many stores or restaurants in Centertown.  Second place was awarded to the entire class of high needs students at Jefferson Forest High School, and 3rd place went to Ashley Nicely of Bedford Middle School.  This is the first year Bedford Main Street has held a tree ornament contest, and it may become an annual event.  All of the hand- made ornaments submitted for the contest were very well done.

BEDFORD PARADE WINNERS

Bedford Christmas ParadeBEDFORD PARADE WINNERS

The Best Overall entry in the Bedford Christmas Parade this year went to Staunton River High School Marching Golden Eagles, who also won honorable mention as the best band unit.  The entry chosen as Best decorated float was Goode Rescue Squad; Best Theme Interpretation went to Bedford Science and Technology Center; and Most Original Entry was East Lake Medical Center. Honorable Mention entries called out for recognition include the Timberlake Twirlers as Best Marching Unit; Montvale Cub Scouts as Best Scout Entry; the Outlaw Gang as Best Equestrian entry; and the Orange Street Cruzers as the Best Classic Car Vehicle entry.  Bedford Main Street, Inc. appreciates all of the parade entries and all of the many people who make the parade possible.

 

 

 

Bedford Christmas Parade Dec 1, 2012

The Bedford Christmas Parade Dec 1, 2012

The Bedford Christmas Parade is December 1, 2012 starting at 12′oclock. The Bedford Christmas Parade route starts at intersection of College and Peaks, proceeds to North Bridge, turns right, takes a left on East Main, right on South, right on Washington, right on Center, left on West Main, right on 4th Street, left on Macon St, left on Summit into the 6 C’s parking lot where it ends.

Generally people line the streets and enjoy the afternoon watching the parade followed by food and shopping in Centertown Bedford.

Bedford Humane Society Christmas Pets

Bedford Humane Society

This year many animals only wanted one thing for Christmas, to find a home. The long to feel the love so many pets feel each day, a warm place to live, and to be the best friend of their owner. Unfortunately not every pet has a chance to have this feeling. Stop by and see the Bedford Humane Society to get your new best friend. For photos of pets currently available for adoption, click here