Please join us for New Bedford Science Café, Tues., 10/1, 6-8 p.m., The Last Round Bar & Grille, 908 Purchase St., New Bedford. Open to everyone. Free, save for the beer!   Our guest Dr. Michael Wyand, the CEO of Boston-based Oxeia Biopharmaceuticals, will discuss Clinical Trials for Concussion; A Critical Unmet Medical Need.  … [Read More]

Lt. Col (Retired) Stephen E. Hackett will discuss the military award system at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29 at the Fort Taber-Fort Rodman Military Museum and Veterans Memorial, 1000Cs. Rodney French Blvd, New Bedford.   Lt. Col Hackett will explain how the system came into existence and how changes have taken place.  Anyone with a medal… [Read More]

The Town of Fairhave will hold its annual auction Saturday, 9/21, at 9 a.m., in the public works garage, 5 Arsene Street, Fairhaven. The public is invited to bid on items that have been declared surplus by the town. List of items includes: Town Administrator/Select Board • Assorted office supplies (binders, labels) Sewer Department • 2 Bucket… [Read More]

Drop off clean, used Halloween costumes and decorations in the bin at Town Hall, 40 Center St., Fairhaven, from now to October 11th.  On October 12th at Kids Fest, you can pick out items you might want yourself at the Sustainability Commit­tee’s Halloween Swap booth! Costumes should be clean, and non-violent (no gore). Don’t limit… [Read More]

Join us for a free class, “Under­standing American Government,” where local attorney Ellen Nelson will cover key topics including the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. and Massachusetts Constitutions, and the structure and interaction of State and Federal Governments. The class will be held on Saturdays, September 21st, 28th, and October 5th from 1:30 PM to… [Read More]

All are welcome to join us for the next meeting of the Fairhaven Democratic Town Committee, Mon., 9/23, at 6:00pm at the Millicent Library Auditorium, 45 Center Street; use the Walnut Street entrance. This entrance is Handicap accessible. Please join us in finding out how everyone can help in the upcoming election. We will also… [Read More]

Climate Café with Mass Audubon at the Millicent Library, 45 Center St., Fairhaven. Accessible. To register, or learn more call the library at 508-992-5342 or visit http://www.millicentlibrary.org/events  Teens aged 12+ are invited to a Climate Café on Tuesday, September 24th, from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM. This informal gathering encourages dis­cussions about climate change and… [Read More]

Join the Fall River Rod & Gun Club, 309, Sanford Rd., Westport, MA,  for our annual Field Day, Sun., 9/15, 9:30 a.m.–2 p.m. Open to the public with a focus on safety and introduction to the shooting sports. There will be many introductory events to allow you to try your hand at trap shooting, skeet… [Read More]

Women Run United is a partner­ship between Women Run, INC. and the United Way of Greater New Bedford’s Women United. Our goal is to bring runners together for a beautiful fun run in South Dartmouth in support of local women We are teaming up for a 5k fun run to raise money to support Women United’s… [Read More]

Volunteers are needed for the Palmers Island cleanup, Sat., 9/14, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.. Meet at the bottom of Gifford Street, New Bedford. Wear closed-toed shoes. If you find a needle, syringe, or sharps. NOT NOT TOUCH. Gloves, pickers and bags provided.  New Bedford first on Palmers Island, introducing Clean Coast Coalition. Featuring a… [Read More]