Press Release To mark Black History Month, the New Bedford Historical Society and the New Bedford Free Public Library are hosting a series of programs highlighting the maritime contribu­tions of African-Americans and Cape Verdeans. From Slavery to Freedom: African-Americans and Maritime History, a panel exhibit on loan from the Commonwealth Museum, traces important themes in… [Read More]

Joins us for the Pilgrim United Church of Christ annual Valentine Spaghetti Supper with raffle. Includes salad, garlic bread, dessert, beverages On, Sat. 2/9, at 6 .p.m., Pilgrim Church Home, 634 Purchase St., New Bedford. Donation: Adults $10; child $5. Proceeds to benefit Holiday Meals at soup kitchen For reservations, call 508-996-1498 or 508-993-3407 •••… [Read More]

The Paskamansett Bird Club’s February meeting will be at 7:30 pm on Wed., 2/13, at the Community Hall of Friends Meeting, 739 Horse­neck Rd, South Dartmouth. Local scientist and educator Evan Dalton will discuss the digital age of bird­watching and the ways in which eBird has become an extremely useful tool for scientists and birders… [Read More]

Your Theatre, Inc. has cast two short one-act plays as part of its February Heart-Warmer presentation running from February 8th to February 10th at the Rivet Street Playhouse at St. Martin’s. Appearing in “Adam’s First Job” is Chris Podrecca of Mattapoisett, Carl Roy of New Bedford and Tim Goff of Fall River; and appearing in… [Read More]