Lighting the Way Walking Tours: Women changing history, Thurs., 8/1, from 10:30.–11:30 a.m., meet at New Bedford Whaling Museum, 18 Johnny Cake Hill, NB. Learn about the history of New Bedford through the lives of women who fought to make the world a better place on this free one-hour guided tour. Hear stories of inspiring,… [Read More]

Summer Winds Kitch Festival on Sat., 7/27, from 10 a.m.–6 p.m., at Fort Taber Park, 1000 Rodney French Blvd., New Bedford. FREE admission Don’t miss this free family event inviting both first time flyers and the best stunt kite flyers to New Bedford’s historic Fort Taber for a day of soaring on the sea. Demonstrations… [Read More]

Miss Apple Peach Contestant applications open now through August 9 for the  40th Miss Apple Peach Pageant, on Friday, September 6 The 40th Miss Apple Peach Pageant is seeking contestants! Girls who are interested in competing must reside in Acushnet and be enrolled in high school (grades 9-12) as of September 2019. The pageant format includes casual… [Read More]

Pedal for the Path The South Coast Bikeway Alliance (SCBA) will hold its second regional bike-ride fundraiser, Pedal for the Path. Beginning and ending at the Dartmouth YMCA, three distances (57, 20 and 12) offer miles of fabulous cycling, postcard perfect scenic views, more historic places than you can count, and, along the way, memorable ice… [Read More]

FREE safe boating class, Mon., 7/22, from 7–9 p.m., hosted by the US Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 65, “Suddenly in Command,” at the Acushnet River Safe Boating Club, 80 Middle Street, Fairhaven , MA 02719 .  Consider these scenarios: the captain becomes incapacitated or falls overboard; you purchase a new boat and step aboard for… [Read More]

This year’s 5th Annual Serve-A-Thon is scheduled for Sat., 9/14/19. A public information meeting and cookout will be held at the Salvation Army facility at 619 Purchase Street on Thurs., 7/25, at 6:00 p.m. See letter for more information. ••• Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal. Click here to download the entire 7/18/19… [Read More]

Contestant applications open now through August 9 for the  40th Miss Apple Peach Pageant, on Friday, September 6 The 40th Miss Apple Peach Pageant is seeking contestants! Girls who are interested in competing must reside in Acushnet and be enrolled in high school (grades 9-12) as of September 2019. The pageant format includes casual wear, formal wear… [Read More]

Handy House, 202 Hix Bridge Road, Westport, is open for the season. Encounter an authentic architectural gem. Discover the stories of the individuals who once lived there. Travel through 300 years of Westport’s history. Guided tours at 11 a.m. Throughout the summer we will celebrate Native American traditional arts and material culture with a special exhibition… [Read More]

For over 60 years, The Matta­poisett Woman’s Club has helped young people in their educational pursuits. In its fund raising efforts, the Mattapoisett Women’s Club invites you to its 16th annual “Taste of Mattapoisett” on Tues., 7/16, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. under the big tent near the Mattapoisett Town Wharf. Come enjoy delectable… [Read More]

The Acushnet Public Library is celebrating summer reading with a variety of programming highlighting the statewide theme “A Universe of Stories.” We are all connected through stories and the library hopes to build on this sense of community and engage young people and adults throughout the Greater New Bedford area in the summer and beyond!… [Read More]