The West Island Improvement Association hosts Classic Movie Night Series this summer. Join us at the WIIA Community House, 41 Causeway Rd., Fairhaven, on the following dates and times to watch and discuss the following films: • Thurs., 7/26: Rebecca • Thurs., 8/2: The Hasty Heart ADMISSION IS FREE 6 p.m.: Light refreshments and snacks will be… [Read More]

Teddy Bear Parade Don’t miss the Millicent Library’s 34th annual Teddy Bear Parade on Wed., 8/1, from 10 a.m. until noon, 45 Center St., Fairhaven.  Bring your bears and lunch. We’ll provide juice boxes and Teddy Graham cookies. Daisy D. Dots will be on hand to paint faces. The parade marks the end of the… [Read More]

Kids Fish Derby Get hooked on Fishing, not drugs. Sponsored By Knights of Columbus, Dartmouth Mass. Kids’ Annual Fishing Tournament for ages 6-16, on Sat., 8/4 (rain date 8/11), from 7–10 a.m., at Mello’s Pond. One mile west of UMass on Old Westport Road.  The entrance is on the left. Proceed down the dirt lane… [Read More]

The Acushnet Public Library celebrates this year’s Summer Reading theme, “Libraries Rock,” with live music! We invite you to join us on our outside deck on Monday evenings at 6 pm. Mon., 7/30, Morrissey Blvd: Zan (guitar), Zoe (keys), Henri (bass), Wilson (drums)–Morrissey siblings. Mon., 8/6, G & JKelley: George Piva and Jason Kelley (guitars… [Read More]

The Acushnet Classic Ensemble Summer Session concludes with a series of concerts starting on 7/25. The matinee in our air-conditioned auditorium will start at 1 p.m. and end by 2:30 PM. Two evening performances will be presented on Thurs., 7/26 and Friday, 7/27. The final concert on Friday evening will be followed by a reception… [Read More]

Monday Morning Fun at the Fairhaven Visitors Center, 141 Main St., with the Lloyd Center for the Environment. Mon., 7/23, 9:00 to 11:30 a.m., program at 10:00 a.m.  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 (bean… [Read More]

Phone home with E.T. on the big screen. Movies in the Park, an outdoor movie series staged in New Bedford’s Buttonwood Park, will present E.T. on Fri., 7/20 (rain date 7/27), east of the Buttonwood Park playground. This screening is made possible thanks to the sponsorship Friends of Buttonwood Park and Metro PCS. The event… [Read More]

The West Island Improvement Association hosts Classic Movie Night Series this summer. Join us at the WIIA Community House, 41 Causeway Rd., Fairhaven, on the following dates and times to watch and discuss the following films: • Thurs., 7/26: Rebecca • Thurs., 8/2: The Hasty Heart ADMISSION IS FREE 6 p.m.: Light refreshments and snacks will be… [Read More]

Fourth of July Car Cruise and Parade, Wed., 7/4. Fairhaven High School, 12 Huttleston Ave., Fairhaven. Flag raising, 8:30 a.m., Depart 9:00 a.m. Classic and antique vehicles gather at Fairhaven High School for the raising of the Big Flag. They will then cruise through town, ending at Fort Phoenix. Car cruise organized by the North Fairhaven… [Read More]