On the anniversary of the Women’s March last year, women’s rights advoates will be marching in downtown New Bedford, on Sat., 1/20, at 2 p.m. Starts at Custom House Square. Open to all! Children and families welcome. Singers include Miss New Bedford 2017 Sara Achorn and Showstoppers Performing Arts, Inc. Speakers include U.S. Representative Bill… [Read More]

The community is invited to enjoy family, friends and fun at Rock Funeral Home at a free Bingo event at 1 p.m. on Sat., 1/20,* 1285 Ashley Blvd., New Bedford. Refreshments will be served. Please call Rock Funeral Home at 508-995-5772 for more information or to reserve your seat. For more information about Rock, visit… [Read More]

Registration is open for the 2018 West Island 5K and Kids Mile! This year you have the option of getting a race shirt or West Island 5K beach towel! Come out and join us on Sun., 4/29! Visit http://www.westisland5k.org for more information and to register. •••• Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News at: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=Y6V5ARRYH689G … [Read More]

The Polar Plunge has been rescheduled for 1/28. This year’s theme is your favorite Disney Movie. Put on your Mickey Mouse ears, Little Mermaid Costume, etc., have fun, be a plunger or a spectator! Join us at DCR’s Ft. Phoenix State Beach Reservation on Sun., 1/28, at 10 a.m. SHARP! Net proceeds benefit scholarships in… [Read More]