Join special guest speakers Gary Golas and Dan Eilertsen on Thursday, August 29, at 7pm, at the Fishing Heritage Center, 38 Bethel St., NB, to learn about F/V Vigilance, one of the newest vessels in the New Bedford/ Fairhaven fishing fleet and discover how fishing companies are har­nessing new marine technology and design to build… [Read More]

To connect with the community, Tri-Town Against Racism (TTAR) will be hosting a Virtual Coffee Hour every 4th Saturday of the month at 10 AM. The next one happens on Aug. 24. Here is what to expect: A brief overview of Tri-Town Against Racism and the purpose of the monthly conversations; an open floor for… [Read More]

FREE famiy fun. Join the North Fairhaven Improvement Association at their Touch-A-Truck event on Sun., 8/18, from 11 a.m.–3 p.m., at Livesey Park in Fairhaven. Music with DJ Johnny Angel. Free admission. Children and their families have the opportunity to touch, climb, and take pictures with unique cars and trucks, emergency vehicles, and construction equipment…. [Read More]

Join the West Island Improvement Association for a fun filled live music day/night on Sat., 8/17 outside the Community Center, 40 Causeway Road, Fairhaven. From 3-5 come and see the wonderful talented local boys Swizzle Sticks for free. Then.. Bring a picnic dinner and snacks and move INSIDE the Community Center for the well known… [Read More]

Fri., 8/16, to Sun., 8/25, noon to 10 p.m. every day, at the Marshfield Fair Grounds, 140 Main St., Marshfield, MA 02050; https://marshfieldfair.org/fair/, 781-834-6629 Sponsored by the Marshfield Agricultural and Horticultural Society, featuring music, entertainment, exhibits, 4-H, arts and crafts, agricultural and horticultural events. Rides, games, food and loads of fun!! Plenty of activities for… [Read More]

Celebrating the fifth year of bringing the Bard’s most popular plays to audiences of all ages and walks of life at the Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum (RJD), Reverie Theatre Group continues its partnership with the Museum by offering the free summer program, Shakespeare in New Bedford.  The 2024 season runs Thursday through Saturday, August… [Read More]

Join the Fishing Heritage Center and local fishing insider Phil Mello on Thurs., 8/22,  at 9am, for a walking tour of New Bedford’s working waterfront! On this 60-minute walking tour, you will learn about different types of fishing vessels and gear, the history of the seafood auction and other essential shoreside businesses, the historic Seamen’s Bethel,… [Read More]

Please join us for the Fairhaven Police Department’s Change of Com­mand Ceremony and Swearing In of Chief Daniel M. Dorgan, Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 10am, Town Hall, 40 Center Street, Fairhaven, MA ••• Click here for this week’s issue: 08-08-24 NationalNightOut Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal

The Fairhaven Improvement Associ­a­tion is thrilled to announce that we will once again sponsor the Concerts Under the Stars at Town Hall this summer! Join us for amazing live music, community spirit, and summer fun. Don’t miss out on this beloved summer tradition. S All concerts start at 7 p.m. in front of Town Hall,… [Read More]

Get out of the hot August night and into HOT SATURDAY (1932)! In this Paramount Pictures pre-code, small town youth party hard on the weekend. Afterward one woman (Nancy Carroll) faces Peyton Place level gossip and shunning after hanging out with the town’s playboy (Cary Grant). Will the good girl go bad now that her… [Read More]