Meat Raffle, at West Island Improve­ment Association Commu­nity House, 40 Causeway Road, Fairhaven, on Fri., 8/17. Doors open at 6 p.m. BYOB ••• Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News at: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=Y6V5ARRYH689G  Click here to download the entire 8/16/18 issue: 08-16-18 USCG Eagle

Monday Morning Fun at the Visitors Center with Professor Slapstick’s Punch & Judy Show Mon., 8/20, 9–11:30 a.m., program at 10:00 a.m. Fairhaven Visitors Center, 141 Main Street, Fairhaven.. A fun morning for kids aged 5 to 12 and their parents or guardians on the lawn of the Visitors Center. Play old fashioned lawn games… [Read More]

Ocean health and marine science will be front and center at the New Bedford Whaling Museum, 18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford. Visitors of all ages can celebrate the ocean and learn about marine life at the Museum’s FREE “Party for the Ocean” on Mon., 8/13, beginning at 10 a.m. and running until 3 p.m…. [Read More]

The new Fairhaven Farmers is now open at 151 Alden Road, Fairhaven. every Sunday 11 a.m.–3 p.m. and will offer all natural beef, eggs, produce, chicken and more. New vendors are joining us every week. Email: allnaturalbeef@comcast.net ••• Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News at: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=Y6V5ARRYH689G  Click here to download the entire 8/9/18 issue: 08-09-18… [Read More]

Hatch Street Studios, 88 Hatch St., New Bedford, the Whaling City’s largest artist community, is pleased to announce the free “Second Saturday” monthly event on August 11 from 12:00 to 5:00.  Hatch Street Studios will be alive with art and interactive events with the aim of bringing together the artist and neighboring community. The activities… [Read More]

In honor of World Elephant Day, please join the Friends of Ruth and Emily for a free  screening of “Love and Bananas,” a heartwarming and hopeful film that exposes the plight of Asian elephants and the people who work tirelessly to save them, Sun., 8/12, 2:30–4:30 p.m., at Co+Creative Center, 137 Union St., New Bedford. … [Read More]

Breakfast Buffet, Sun., 8/5, West Island Commu­nity Center, 41 Cause­way Rd., West Island, Fairhaven, 8–11 a.m. By the West Island Improvement Association. Includes scrambled eggs, pancakes, fruit, cereal, coffee and juice. $8 adults, $4 children under 12. Tickets at door. Accessible. Up The Hill Boutique will be open selling West Island shirts, hats, etc …. [Read More]

Fairhaven National Night Out The Fairhaven National Night Out Committee is pleased to announce our Second Annual National Night Out Event on Tues., 8/7, from 5pm to 8pm on front lawn of Fairhaven High School, 12 Huttleston Avenue, Fairhaven, MA  The Fairhaven National Night Out Committee is pleased to welcome all members of the public… [Read More]

Celebrate summer at the Our Lady’s Haven Neighborhood Cookout. All residents living in the neighbor­hood are cordially invited to attend. On Thurs., 8/9, from 5–7 p.m., at Our Lady’s Haven Courtyard, 71 Center St., Fairhaven. Serving: Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, Potato Salad, Assorted Cold Beverages & Watermelon. Any questions, please call Lisa Grillo (508) 999-4561 Tours… [Read More]

Saturday, August 11, at 6:00 p.m., Town Hall Steps, 40 Center Street, Fairhaven. The U.S. Coast Guard Band, a 50-piece ensemble, presents a free outdoor concert at Fairhaven Town Hall. Lawn seating only, audience members should  bring chairs or blankets. No tickets required. In event of rain, concert is at Hastings Middle School, 30 School… [Read More]