New Bedford Rowing Center is kicking off the season with adult Learn-to-Row courses beginning June 4th at NBRC’s Pope’s Island Boat­house. Adult beginners of all ages will learn the basics of boat handling and rowing technique, enabling them to row safely and with confidence in modern, sliding-seat, four- and eight-oared “shells” like those used in… [Read More]

Sweltering Heat Waves and Increasing Drought: Can the Northeast handle the heat?  Fri., 6/3, 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ET  Hybrid format: register to attend in-person or remotely: https://climateadaptationforum.org/event/ The Climate Adaptation Forum is a collaboration between the Environmental Business Council and the Sustainable Solutions Lab at the University of Massachusetts Boston.  In the Northeast, extreme… [Read More]

The South Coast LGBTQ+ Network cordially invites you, your family, and your friends to “Out in the Wilde… and Then Some,” a Pride gala that will take place on Friday, June 3, at 6:30 p.m. at Round the Bend Farm in Dartmouth, Mass. With this exciting event, we’re hoping not only to raise awareness of… [Read More]

Stop by the Mattapoisett Free Public Library on Thursday, June 2 between 3 pm and 4 pm to see a demonstration by local resident and artist Kylie Faison, who will be working on her watercolor pet portraits. She is currently exhibiting her work at the library with two other generations of her family (Three Generations… [Read More]

Fairhaven Lions will be collecting donations at Benoit Square and Stop & Shop in Fairhaven on Sat., 5/28, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Please make it a point to stop by and show your support. All donations go directly to Massachusetts Lions Eye Research. ••• Click here to download the entire 5/26/22 issue: 05-26-22… [Read More]

Registration is open for the Fairhaven Acushnet Youth Athletics Blue Devils Football and Cheerleading program for our Fall 2022 season. Open to Fairhaven and Acushnet residents. Season begins on 8/1; last day to register is 8/8. Ages: Cheerling, 5-15; Football, 5-14.  Register on our website: https://www.fayabluedevils.org/. Visit our website our our Facebook page for more… [Read More]

The story of Standard Oil Company millionaire Henry H. Rogers and the magnificent architectural gifts he gave to his hometown are the subjects of Henry H. Rogers Walking Tours presented on Tuesday and Thursday mornings by the Fairhaven Office of Tourism, beginning June 2. The tours start at 10:00 a.m. outside the Fairhaven Town Hall,… [Read More]

Old Time Fiddle Session, Sun., 5/29, at the Mattapoisett Museum, 5 Church St. Come and go from 1:30-3:30. Join in on the fiddling, sit and listen, or dance if you want to. All ages are welcome! Free. ••• Click here to download the entire 5/26/22 issue: 05-26-22 HuttlestonMP Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with… [Read More]

The Acushnet Historical Commis­sion, a town board, is looking for pictures of the old Perry Hill School that once stood at the corner of Perry Hill Road and Mendall Road.  The school was originally built in 1814, then rebuilt in 1844. Then it was disassembled and the wood was used to build the American Legion… [Read More]

Join us for a South End cleanup on Sat., 5/21, 9 a.m.–noon, Orpheum Theatre, 1005 S. Water St., NB. Free t-shirts to all participants. Gloves and tools provided. Walk-ins welcome. Please wear closed-toe shoes. If you find a needle, syringe, or sharps, do NOT touch.  Preregistering at Operation CleanSweep.net helps us plan our event. Contact… [Read More]