Fairhaven Neighborhood News

Fish Center Anniversary

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This weekend, we are celebrating the Fishing Heritage Center’s five-year anniversary and the official grand opening of More than a Job with an event on June 26th from 10am-4pm! The celebration at 38 Bethel Street will include demonstra­tions of industry skills, kids’ activities, and live music by the Rum Soaked Crooks. A speaking program will begin… [Read More]

Fish Pier at Deer Island

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Recreational saltwater anglers value access to high quality fishing locations along our coastline. Access can mean a boat ramp, sandy beach, rocky jetty, fishing pier, and even artificial reefs. In keeping with the mission of continuing to provide and protect that access, DMF, along with the Department of Fish and Game’s Office of Fishing and… [Read More]

Linens Drive

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On Saturday, June 26, 2021 from 10:00am-12:00pm My Brother’s Keeper will be hosting a Pop Your Trunk Spring Collection Drive for new sets of bed linens and towels.  This collection drive will support the organization’s core charitable program of 33 years: furniture assistance. My Brother’s Keeper can provide anything needed to furnish a bare apartment:… [Read More]

Concert Series

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Members of the community are invited to attend the launch of FirstWorks Live — Music at Roger Williams Park free summer concert series this weekend in the gorgeous outdoor setting of “The People’s Park.” Presented in partnership with Roger Williams Park Conservancy and the Providence Parks Depart­ment, the six-concert series kicks off this Sunday, June 27,… [Read More]

Candidates Night

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Government Access TV- Channel 18 along with the North Fairhaven Improvement Association will be hosting a Meet the Candidates Night for candidates on the ballot in the  July 26, 2021 Special Town Election.  Meet the Candidates Night will be on Tuesday, June 29 at 7:00p.m. in the Town Hall Auditorium. Each candi­date will be given an… [Read More]

NB Fireworks

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Thanks to the sponsorship of Hawthorn Medical Associates and BayCoast Bank, the City of New Bedford announced the details of the City’s 2021 Independence Day fireworks display over New Bedford Harbor. Lead sponsor Hawthorn Medical Associates contributed $9,000 and co-sponsor BayCoast Bank contributed $7,500 to support the fireworks display in the city. The City of… [Read More]

Reading Douglass

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On Saturday, July 3 at 10:00am, the Marion Art Center will present Reading Frederick Douglass Together, a public reading of Frederick Douglass’s 1852 speech “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” in Bicentennial Park, 1 Spring Street , Marion. Bicentennial Park is located directly across the street from the MAC, at the corner… [Read More]

Wellness Fair

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Grand opening for Soulflower Yoga and Wellness on Sat., 6/26, from 1-5 pm at Cushman Park in Fairhaven. It will be the first annual Full Bloom Wellness Festival! There are already 20+ vendors, food vendors, games, ninja warrior obstacle course, crafts, kids activities, as well as yoga, capoeira, dance, boot camp fitness and more! The… [Read More]

New program demonstrates early American daily life

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By Beth David, Editor Did you know that block sugar really came in a huge block? Do you have any idea how early Americans tried to inoculate against smallpox and other disease? How about a demonstration on spinning yarn ?  The Fairhaven Office of Tourism will offer these and many more demonstrations during Early American Monday… [Read More]

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