From EarthDay.org Earth Day was born on April 22, 1970 — a date deliberately chosen to fall between Spring Break and Final Exams, maximizing student participa­tion in what began as a national environmental teach-in. That single day drew 20 million Americans into the streets and sparked the modern environmental movement. Today, Denis Hayes serves as… [Read More]

Join us for an engaging book talk featuring Dr. Winston Langley, author of Abolishing War, in conversation with Dr. Deborah Winslow Nutter. Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 4:00 pm–5:30 pm, UU Auditorium, 102 Green St, Fairhaven 02719. Free Admission. To register, visit https://kalangarai-india.org/eventabolish-war/ ••• Click here to download the 4/16/26 issue: 04-16-26 EagleScout Support local… [Read More]

Our Lady of Purgatory Church’s A Taste of Italy, Saturday, April 18, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM; Donation: $18.00, at OLOP Parish Center, 4254 Acushnet Avenue New Bedford, MA 02745 Please join us for an Italian Dinner and music bingo. Featuring: Eggplant Parmigiana, Chicken Marsala, Baked Sausage Ziti, Fettuccini Alfredo, Ratatouille, Salad,  Garlic Bread, Desserts,… [Read More]

“Losing A Limb to Save the Body: Global Conflict During the War for American Independence’’ will be the topic of a discussion to be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 19 at the Fort Taber-Fort Rodman Military Museum and Veterans Memorial, 1000C South Rodney French Blvd., New Bedford.  The talk is the latest in a… [Read More]

WHALE invites you to celebrate spring at the historic Steeple Playhouse! April 22, $35, Steeple Playhouse, 159 William St., New Bedford, 5:00 – 7:30 PM For tickets visit https://waterfrontleague.org Spring Fling is WHALE’s joyful welcome to spring—a relaxed cocktail party that celebrates community, place, and preservation. Hosted inside the historic Steeple Playhouse, the event invites… [Read More]

AHA! Night: Project Planet is this Thursday, 4/9. Here are the details about our annual parade and the new pop-up celebration in Custom House Square! Many thanks to Domino’s Team New Bedford for sponsoring this month’s event.  Project Planet Procession This year, the annual Project Planet procession will begin and end at Custom House Square… [Read More]

The New Bedford Film Festival returns for its 3rd annual celebration from Thursday to Sunday, April 9–12, 2026, bringing bold, diverse cinematic storytelling to the heart of the South Coast. What began as a grassroots effort to elevate local filmmakers has quickly grown into a multi-day festival that attracts artists, audiences, and industry voices from… [Read More]

The following events are at the Acushnet Public Library, 232 Middle Road. Visit https://acupl.org or email smedeiros@sailsinc.org   • Monday, April 13 at 2 pm – Movie Matinee – Song Sung Blue • Monday, April 13 at 6 pm – Knitting & Crocheting Group • Wednesday, April 15 at 5:30 pm – Beach & Roses Watercolor Class with Lana… [Read More]

Sat., 4/11, 10 a.m. to noon. Silverbrook Farm, 592 Chase Rd, North Dartmouth Join us for a beautiful and welcoming morning designed to bring women together to connect, support one another, and give back to our community by collecting and donating daffodils to the residents of Whaler’s Cove Assisted Living. Set at the scenic Silverbrook… [Read More]

Tues., 4/7, from 6 to 8 p.m., The Last Round Bar & Grille, 908 Purchase St., New Bedford. Methane Gas. Our speaker Deborah Gordon will discuss “The Escape Artist Methane & New Tools to Detect the Super-Potent Climate Pollutant.” Debbie heads the Oil & Gas Solutions Initiative for Rocky Mountain Institute’s Climate Intelligence Program and… [Read More]