Meat raffle and $5 burgers at the Bayside,125 Sconticut Neck Rd., Fairhaven, to benefit the West Island Improvemnent Association. On Mon., 3/11. Tickets go on sale at 6; first drawing at 7. Hope to see you there! ••• Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal. Click here to download the entire 3/7/19 issue: 03-07-19 issue_DEAR

Events celebrating Women’s History Month on March 14 at the New Bedford Whaling Museum feature young creators and performers from the region. The special evening runs from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and includes a film screening, podcast listening stations and Q&A with podcast creators, a music video featuring a new anthem for the Women’s… [Read More]

The Paskamansett Bird Club’s March meeting will be at 7:30 p.m. on Wed., 3/13, at the Community Hall of Friends Meeting, 739 Horseneck Road, in S. Dartmouth. Dan and Henry Zimberlin will present “Southeastern Massachusetts: A Photographic Journey to the Birds and Other Wildlife.”  Henry Zimberlin is a local resident who has been birding for… [Read More]

On Thurs., 3/14, from 5:30–7 p.m., join St. Joseph’s School for Family Literacy Night, Preschool-Third Grade.  All are welcome to celebrate literacy and Dr. Seuss, in a fun filled evening!. 5:30–6 Pizza $5 per family (up to 5 people) *Families must pre-pay. More information to follow as the date nears. 6–6:45 Families are invited to… [Read More]

Fairhaven Lions Club Pancake Breakfast, Sunday, March 3, 2019, 8:00 to 11:00 a.m., St. Mary’s Church, 440 Main Street, Fairhaven Enjoy a breakfast of pancakes, sausage, fruit cup, coffee and juice. Tickets are $7.00 per person and may be purchased by calling Bill at 508-996-3420. Proceeds benefit the projects of the Fairhaven Lions Club, providing… [Read More]

Westport Historical Society March Program is The Giffords of Westport presented by Richard Gifford, Sat., 3/9, at 2 p.m. Westport Public Library, 408 Old County Rd., Westport  Contact Westport Historical Society: www.wpthistory.org , 508 636 6011 The Giffords were among the earliest settlers in Westport and, even today, the name “Gifford” remains a common surname… [Read More]

The New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center, 38 Bethel St., NB, is pleased to host Eddie Dillon, Tom Kennedy and Joe Zajac in concert on Thurs., 3/7, at 7 p.m. “Irish Songs of the Sea” features the trio known for their many years of concerts, festivals and performances at many, many Irish bars. This performance will… [Read More]

Rolling Thunder Inc® MA Ch2 is hosting a Mardi Gras Themed Fundraiser to help further their mission and help local veterans in need. All are welcome to join in the festivities. There will be a Cajun-style meal, games, a photo booth, raffles and entertainment by local band Miracle Maxx.  On Sat., 3/2, from 6–11 p.m.,… [Read More]

2nd Annual New Bedford LGBTQ Film Series; The Show Goes On! After an excellent first showing of the film Moonlight, we are excited to announce that we will proceed in the showing of our next play turned film, Cloudburst, on Sun., 2/24, at 1 p.m. in the Cook Memorial Theatre at the New Bedford Whaling… [Read More]

To end vacation week, the New Bedford Whaling Museum, 18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford, is hosting the New Bedford Science Café Kids on Fri., 2/22. This event is free and open to the public and runs from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.  Discover how dolphins and fish communicate. Learn how sound travels in the… [Read More]