NBAM/ArtWorks!, 608 Pleasant St., NB, and New Bedford Free Public Library present two very special, free, family events. Join us for popcorn, pet-themed crafts, movies, and a pop-up library with a variety of books about animals. Movie: Cats and Dogs, Sat., 2/23, 11-12:30 p.m., Register at http:// newbedfordart.org/gallery-events/ ••• Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb… [Read More]

As the change from winter to spring brings warmer days with cold nights, maple trees around New England begin to flow with delicious sap. Come join the Buzzards Bay Coalition at LaPalme Farm (Blain St., Acushnet) on Saturday, March 2 to learn how you can gather this sap for syrup, sugar, and more! From 10-11:30… [Read More]

Press Release The New Bedford Whaling Museum launches February Vacation Week on Monday, February 18 with family-friendly activities celebrating one of New Bedford’s most remarkable figures, Captain Paul Cuffe, a 19th century abolitionist, entrepreneur, whaler, merchant, and visionary. Vacation Week continues February 19-22 21 with hands-on fun focused on the Museum’s newly expanded exhibition “Whales… [Read More]

Films about the commercial fishing industry and other aspects of the working waterfront are screened on the third Friday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the theater of the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park’s Corson Maritime Learning Center, located at 33 William Street. Presented by New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center and New Bedford… [Read More]

Fairhaven Lions Club day trip to Foxwoods Resort and Casino, Sun., 5/19, $35 pp. Pick up 10 a.m., return 7 p.m., 1 Fairhaven Commons Way. Free buffet or $10 meal voucher. $10 slot play. Contact Bill, 508-996-3420, or lc1914bb@aol.com ••• Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal. Click here to download the entire 2/14/19 issue: 02-14-19… [Read More]

Press Release To mark Black History Month, the New Bedford Historical Society and the New Bedford Free Public Library are hosting a series of programs highlighting the maritime contribu­tions of African-Americans and Cape Verdeans. From Slavery to Freedom: African-Americans and Maritime History, a panel exhibit on loan from the Commonwealth Museum, traces important themes in… [Read More]

Joins us for the Pilgrim United Church of Christ annual Valentine Spaghetti Supper with raffle. Includes salad, garlic bread, dessert, beverages On, Sat. 2/9, at 6 .p.m., Pilgrim Church Home, 634 Purchase St., New Bedford. Donation: Adults $10; child $5. Proceeds to benefit Holiday Meals at soup kitchen For reservations, call 508-996-1498 or 508-993-3407 •••… [Read More]

The Paskamansett Bird Club’s February meeting will be at 7:30 pm on Wed., 2/13, at the Community Hall of Friends Meeting, 739 Horse­neck Rd, South Dartmouth. Local scientist and educator Evan Dalton will discuss the digital age of bird­watching and the ways in which eBird has become an extremely useful tool for scientists and birders… [Read More]

Your Theatre, Inc. has cast two short one-act plays as part of its February Heart-Warmer presentation running from February 8th to February 10th at the Rivet Street Playhouse at St. Martin’s. Appearing in “Adam’s First Job” is Chris Podrecca of Mattapoisett, Carl Roy of New Bedford and Tim Goff of Fall River; and appearing in… [Read More]