The MCTA, Community Tennis Association which serves the towns of Mattapoisett, Fairhaven, Marion, Rochester, and Wareham is seeking adult men and women as new members to play in their Summer tennis drop-in league.  We currently have about 24 active participants and about 50 members in total. The drop-in begins at 8 AM on Mondays, Wednesdays, and… [Read More]

Horseshoe crabs are one of Massachusetts’s most popular creatures—and these living fossils are an important part of our marine ecosystem.  During May and early June, horseshoe crabs visit our coastal beaches to spawn. This provides a special opportunity for the public to have an up-close encounter with this 400-million-year-old species.  Through this challenge, we want… [Read More]

Join Us in Supporting Genesis Ferreira. Our community is coming together for something truly important. Genesis is a brave 7-year-old fighting Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) for the second time. She is now preparing for a life-saving stem cell transplant, and she needs all of us behind her. Let’s show what our community is made of…. [Read More]

The MAC Theater will be conducting auditions for The Constant Wife by Somerset Maugham, and adapted and directed by Kate Fishman.   Get your groove on. This classic play is reimagined for the late 1960s, when women’s liberation was rising, social norms were shifting, and everything was groovy.  This adaptation drops Maugham’s sharp social comedy… [Read More]

We’re working to improve comfort, accessibility, and preservation at the Millicent Library with a much-needed HVAC upgrade. We need your help to make it happen. Your support will help protect our historic building, safeguard our historical collections, and create a more welcoming space for everyone in our community. Every donation makes a difference. Please consider… [Read More]

Have you ever wanted to try gardening but didn’t know where to start? Perhaps you’re interested in saving money by growing your own organic vegetables? Maybe your yard is too small or too shady for a garden? Or maybe, you just want to be part of a “growing green” community?  If you’ve answered yes to… [Read More]

Spriing Open Studios at Hatch Street Studios, 88 Hatch St., New Bedford, Sat., 5/9, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Enjoy a day full of art, live music, delicious food, and an incredible lineup of local vendors and talented artists! Bring your friends, explore creative spaces, and soak up the vibrant community vibes. We can’t wait to see… [Read More]

Roundtable Will Discuss “The Montana Plan” Those who are concerned about the exorbitant amounts of money being spent in our elections, please join the Unitarian Universalist Society of Fairhaven (UUSF) on Wednesday evening May 13th at 7:00 P.M. for a Zoom presentation of a special informational roundtable discussion about how the Montana-based Transparent Election Initiative… [Read More]

Supporters of youth programs across Greater New Bedford will gather this spring for Opening of the Bay, the Community Boating Center’s annual fundraiser that helps hundreds of local young people connect with the city’s waterfront through sailing, mentorship, and leadership develop­ment, May 9, 2026 from 6–10 PM at Kilburn Mill, overlooking Clarks Cove and the… [Read More]