St. Joseph Church, 74 Spring St., Fairhaven, side entrance. Sat., 10/12, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Sun., 10/13, 7 a.m. to noon Sales & Donations are welcome before & after all Masses.  ••• Click here to download the 10/9/25 issue: 10-09-25 Manjiro Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal

St. Joseph Church, 74 Spring St., Sat., 10/11, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.; Sun., 10/12, 9 a.m.–noon. Top prices for Unwanted Gold & Silver Jewelry in any condition, Silver Flatware, Tea Sets, Coins & more!!  ••• Click here to download the 10/9/25 issue: 10-09-25 Manjiro Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal

The Fairhaven High School Alumni Association annual Light-A-Light Campaign is on! Our beautiful Colorado Blue Spruce Tree on the west lawn of the high school will be lit in early November with one bulb for every $10 donation being represented by a light on the tree.   To make a donation, you can mail a check… [Read More]

Onset Rowing Challenge, Sat., 10/25, Onset Beach, Onset Ave., Onset, MA. Reg. 9:30–10:30 a.m.; briefing at 11 a.m.; race starts at 11:30 a.m. Calling all kayaks, canoes, row boats, dories, gigs and whaleboats. This is a 3-mile row that will take you out to the far side of Wickets Island, past Onset Island and returning… [Read More]

Celebrate 250 years of Marine Corps history, Thurs., 11/6, 5:30 p.m., Freetown VFW, 89 Middleboro Road., Freetown. Casual dress.   Buffet dinner, cash bar, cake-cutting ceremony. The event is open to Marines and FMC Personnel only. Please do not bring any family or friends.   Hosted by New Bedford Marine Corps League Detachment #1399.  Must… [Read More]

Costume Swap Halloween Sustainability Costume Swap. Drop off clean, used Halloween costumes and decorations in the bin at Town Hall, 40 Center St., or at The Millicent Library from now until October 8th, when there will be a free event at the library with a Halloween Swap table. Costumes should be clean, and non-violent (no… [Read More]

The Fairhaven Cultural Council is accepting propoals for project that enrich the cultural lives of Fairhaven residents. Successful applicants will receive grant funding to help realize their projects. Applications are open through  10/16. They are online only and are accessible via the Mass Cultural Council’s website at https://massculturalcouncil.org/local-council/fairhaven/.  Email Beth Ann Gallagher at: culturalcouncil@fairhaven-ma.gov. •••… [Read More]

Monday, October 6 6:30—8:00 PM UUSF Auditorium102 Green Street, Fairhaven, MA, 02719 Fairhaven resident Will Gardner, founder of SouthCoast Places for People (SCPFP), shares how neigh­bors across the South Coast are taking action to shape the places we live. Learn about SCPFP’s current projects. Discover how simple, people-powered activities are building community and resilience. You’ll… [Read More]

The Fairhaven High School Alumni Association annual Light-A-Light Campaign is on! Our beautiful Colorado Blue Spruce Tree on the west lawn of the high school will be lit in early November with one bulb for every $10 donation being represented by a light on the tree.   To make a donation, you can mail a check… [Read More]

Tues., 10/7, from 6–8 p.m., The Last Round Bar & Grille, 908 Purchase St., New Bedford. Open to everyone. Free, save for the beer!  Our guest, Robert Hellström, Ph.D., Professor of Geography at Bridgewater State University, will discuss “Micro-Climates; How Climate Change is Influencing Local Weather.”  Micro-climates are very localized climates impacted by landscapes. In… [Read More]