Deadline approaching to join July 4 parade: USA’s 250th Press Release Registration is still open for this year’s monumental milestone — the Semiquincentennial (250th Anniver­sary) of the United States! To celebrate this historic occasion, the July 4th Celebration Team is planning an unforgettable day of patriotism, pageantry, and community pride. If you have already signed up,… [Read More]

The Acushnet Lions Club will sponsor its annual Duck Race on Sat., 6/20, at the Acushnet River ending at River’s End Park, 194 River Road, at 3 p.m. Proceeds go to Lions Club charities.  Tickets to adopt your duck are $10 each. See any Acushnet Lions Club member or call Joe Costa, 774-849-2028. First place,… [Read More]

Fun for the whole family. Touch a Truck: climb in, explore, honk, smile! Featuring police vehicles, fire boat, harbormater boat, Sheriff K9 unit, state police. Fri., 6/19, at Off the Hook, 56 Goulart Memorial Drive (across from Hoppy’s Landing), 11:30 am. to 2 p.m. ••• Click here to download the 6/18/26 issue: 06-18-26 NoKings Support… [Read More]

The Green Lanterns are holding a free workshop on Saturday, June 20th at 2pm on the Bridge Street Side of Cushman Park.  This workshop will provide the public with information about how to plant a small drought tolerant pollinator garden at home. This garden at Cushman Park will be a model for residents to see… [Read More]

A one-of-a-kind, scenic, point-to-point open water swim across outer New Bedford Harbor, benefiting the Buzzards Bay Coalition! June 20, 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM, Fort Phoenix, Green St, Fairhaven Visit https://www.savebuzzardsbay.org/ Your $25 registration fee and $300 fundraising minimum also includes shuttle service, swim cap, event tee, and a locally custom-made finisher’s medal. Special rates… [Read More]

SUPERCARS Needed Dream Cars 4 Kids Exotic cars. Big hearts.  Bright Futures. On Saturday, June 20th at 9:00 AM, Dream Cars 4 Kids will be granting a special Supercar Wish for an 8-year-old boy with DMD whose dream is to experience Lamborghini, Ferrari, McLaren, Porsche, and other exotic cars.  We’re inviting supercar owners to come… [Read More]

Join the Women’s Fund SouthCoast for the Young Women’s Initiative (YWI) Celebration & Policy Forum on Thursday, June 25th from 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM at Woodland Commons at UMass Dartmouth, 285 Old Westport Road, Dartmouth, MA 02747. Reserve your FREE spot at https://tinyurl.com/y5rd7kpb Doors open at 5:30; opening remarks at 6; panel discussion 6:10–6:30;… [Read More]

Buzzards Bay Area Habitat for Humanity (BBAHFH) is seeking metal wheelchair ramp donations for Ramp Donation Program. Ramp recipients have ranged in age from 17 to 95 years old.  Through ramp donations and pur­chases, BBAHFH has built an inventory that can be loaned out and installed by volunteers when needed by a family. BBAHFH is… [Read More]

The Westport Historical Society will host the House Tour on Sunday July 26, 2026 – a self-guided look at five spectacular private homes located throughout the idyllic SouthCoast town. The House Tour will be the Historical Society’s biggest fundraiser of the year, and volunteers are an integral part of that! Volunteers will receive one free ticket… [Read More]

Hosted by the Fairhaven Improve­ment Association and Fairhaven Historical Society, this community decorating contest encourages resi­dents and businesses to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary through patriotic porch and door displays throughout Fairhaven.  Three awards will be presented for outstanding residential displays.  Businesses are encouraged to participate as part of the community celebration, but are not eligible… [Read More]