The Acushnet Public Library, 232 Middle St., Acushnet, is pleased to announce the screening of Stephano: The True Story of Shakespeare’s Shipwreck with Hit and Run History on Wed., 2/26, at 6:30 p.m. This one-hour film follows the story of the only Mayflower passenger who had been to North America previously. A decade earlier, Stephen… [Read More]

Join us for a movie and pizza at the Mattapoisett COA, 17 Barstow St.,  508-758-4110; coadirector@mattapoisett.net Screening Judy, The story of Judy Garland., on Tues., 2/25, at noon. Cost:vFree movie. Pizza: $1 per slice. Call 508-758-4110. ••• Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal. Click here to download the entire 2/20/20 issue: 02-20-20 KoolKids… [Read More]

The winter film series continues with Boy Erased, on Sun., 2/23, at 1 p.m., at the Whaling Museum, 18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford. This film contains adult themes.  Jared Eamons, the son of a small-town Baptist pastor, must overcome the fallout after being outed as gay to his parents. His father and mother struggle to… [Read More]

The VFW Fairhaven is holding its annual Valentine’s Dance on Fri., 2/14, at VFW Post 2892, 109 Middle St., Fairhaven, 508-997-1707. Featuring entertainment by DJ Silky Smooth at 9 p.m.; light buffet. All are welcome. See ad on back cover. ••• Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal. Click here to download the entire… [Read More]

New Bedford Art Museum/ Artworks! Opens Three  Exhibitions Featuring Local Artists and Curators   Reception: AHA! Thurs, Feb 13, 6–8 p.m. (Snow Date 3/12). Free and open to the public. Light refresh­ments. To learn more about the exhibitions and concurrent program­ming visit: newbedfordart.org  Excavation: Layers of Meaning Curated by Catherine Carter Adria Arch, Tracy Barbosa,… [Read More]

In 1918, as the Great War — World War Oner — was in the early years, the Spanish flu arrived in North America killing 50 million people worldwide and the deadliest pandemic in the world “seconded to the Black Death”.  “As Bright As Heaven” by Susan Messier takes place in Philadelphia where 12,191 men, women and children… [Read More]

The public has two opportunities to hear about the upcoming federal Census and to ask questions about how to complete the form. Census Partnership Specialist Jose Da Cunha will offer the presentations at the Mattapoisett Library, 17 Barstow St., on Thurs., 2/20  at 11:00 am and Tuesday, 2/25, at 6:30 pm. Questions will be addressed such… [Read More]

“Fairhaven High’s Got Talent” show is being on held Fri., 2/7, at 7 p.m. in the Fairhaven High School Performing Arts Center.  Come and enjoy performances of the talented students of Fairhaven High School! Tickets are $5 and are being sold at the door. Proceeds go to the Fairhaven High School PTO which provides scholarships as… [Read More]

Pilgrim United Church of Christ, 635 Purchase St., New Bedford, is holding their annual Valentine’s Day Spaghetti Supper, Sat., 2/8 at 6:00 p.m. The meal includes homemade meat sauce, spaghetti, salad, garlic bread, dessert and beverage.  Donation is $10.00. For reservations, call 508-636-9079 or 508-996-1498.  This is a a fundraiser for our Holiday Meals program which… [Read More]

Join Community Nurse Home Care for our third annual Bingo night on Thurs., 2/6, from 6–9 p.m., at the Seaport Inn, 110 Middle St., Fairhaven. Tickets: $25, food, fun and bingo. A night of friends, fun and fundraising to benefit the patients and families of Community Nurse Home Care. to register visit communitynurse.com/events or email… [Read More]