1. BHS Meeting and Panel: Profiles in Preservation

The Bedford Historical Society hosts its annual meeting and a “unique panel of noted professionals from the preservation field.” The evening will begin at 6:30 with a wine and cheese reception at Historical Hall followed by Historical Society business. The panel will begin at 7 p.m. The meeting is free to members who have renewed in the past year; if you are not currently a member, you can purchase your ticket for $25. To RSVP, call (914) 234-9751 or click here for more.

2. Bedford school board meets at 8 p.m., tenure reception included

The board of education meeting will include a brief presentation of tenure candidates and a reception to follow. A budget hearing follows. The meeting is at the Fox Lane Middle School Theatre.

3. Speaking of teachers: it’s Teacher Appreciation Week

Have you thanked a teacher today? Whether it’s your child’s current teacher or a former teacher of yours, we’d love to hear from you. We’ll post your reflections in a teacher appreciation column on Friday so send them in!

4. Talking with kids about Osama bin Laden

Have your children been talking about the death of the world’s number one terrorist? How do you handle this sort of news at home? Join the conversation this week in Parents Talk as we tackle this topic.

5. Deadline for Absentee Ballots is May 10

The deadline to get your absentee ballot mailed to you is one week away – May 10th. If you aren’t sure if you will be around on May 17 to vote for your school district budget or board of education candidates, you can apply for an absentee ballot. May 10 – Deadline for getting application if ballot is to be mailed to voter. May 16 – Deadline for getting application if ballot is to be delivered personally to voter. Click here for more information for Bedford Central Schools and click here for Katonah Lewisboro schools.