NB Whaling Museum The New Bedford Whaling Museum, 18 Johnny Cake Hill, NB, is excited to announce “Maritime Makers & Marine Marvels,” a week-long program of hands-on activities and immersive learning for all ages during April school vacation week, Monday, April 21 to Sunday, April 27. Throughout the week, participants of all ages will collaborate… [Read More]

The Healey-Driscoll Administration has unveiled the official How-to Celebrate Patriots Day Weekend Guide detailing an extensive lineup of events planned across Massachusetts to commemorate the 250th anniver­sary of the first battles of the American Revolution. Marking a defining moment in the nations history, Massachusetts will celebrate this milestone with events that honor unity, history, and… [Read More]

By New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center (FHC) and New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park. Screened at the National Park auditorium, 33 William Street, New Bedford On April 18, 7 p.m., FHC will be screening A Watershed Moment. This film tells the story of an all-hands effort involving fishermen, three coastal Maine communities, non-profit organizations, and… [Read More]

Explore the 1834 mansion which Herman Melville might have described as a “brave house” in his book Moby Dick: the Rotch-Jones-Duff House and Garden Museum (RJD), 396 County St., NB, will offer 45-minute guided tours led by Docent George Kontanis on select Thursdays: April 24 and May 22, all beginning at 2 p.m. Visitors will… [Read More]

The Fairhaven Office of Commu­nity Development has a launched a new web page for event listings: discoverfairhaven.org/events With the launch of the new Discover Fairhaven website, we now have a dedicated, user-friendly events calendar where visitors can easily browse upcoming happenings. The calendar includes helpful tags to sort by event type, making it easy for… [Read More]

The Fairhaven Historical Commis­sion & The Old Stone Schoolhouse are pleased to present our 2025 Season opening schedule. The Schoolhouse, 40 North St., Fairhaven, will be open from 11am – 2pm on the following Saturdays (with the exception of Memorial Day weekend, when we will open on the Monday holiday): April 12 (Season Opener!), May… [Read More]

Food, fun prizes! The New Bedford Rifle and Revolver Club, 246 Bolton St., New Bedford, will sponsor a Bunny Shoot on Sun., 4/13 from noon to 4 p.m. No…no actual bunnies are harmed in this event, honest.  All ages are accepted, no license required. Door prizes, caravan auction, 50/50 raffle.  All profits benefit Troop 3… [Read More]

Our Lady of Angels Club will hold its annual dinner on Sat., 4/12, from 5–8 p.m., at 7 Jesse St., Fairhaven. Choice of Chicken Mozambique or BIFANA. Ticket: $15. Call or text Joe Mello, 508-733-4608, for tickets.  ••• Click here to download the 4/10/25 issue: 04-10-25 Election Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal

Please join us, be part of something bigger in your community. The Fairhaven Republican Town Committee membership is growing! We meet the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 32 Abbey Street, Fairhaven at 6pm. All are welcome to attend our next meeting on Tues., 4/15. Contact us at fairhavenrtc@gmail.com or call Committee Chair Bob McConnell… [Read More]

With MicroConnector, you can get to and from the New Bedford, Church St, and Fall River SCR stations for just $1 or less.  MicroConnector is a new on-demand transportation service that makes it easy to connect to South Coast Rail stations. When you’re ready to go, book a ride in our easy to use app… [Read More]