Join us on Sat., 8/30, at noon at Buttonwood Park in New Bedford, for our “Stand Together for Workers” event, which is part of a group of nationwide events happening on Labor Day Weekend to support workers’ rights. We are also standing for workers abducted from New Bedford, in addition to all workers. The event… [Read More]

Love your neighbor. No exceptions. Join us on Wednesdays in New Bedford from 5:30–6:30 p.m. for weekly multifaith gatherings in support of all immigrants living in our community. Contact vigilsforlove@use.startmail.com if you have any questions. The next events will be • South End: T Lopes City Park, 1 Washington St. Sept. 3, Sept. 17 • North End:… [Read More]

The Fairhaven Lions Club presents Taste of Portugal, Sat., 8/23, at the Fairhaven Council on Aging/Senior Center, 229 Huttleston Avenue, Fairhaven, MA 02719.  Serving a traditional Portuguese Dinner: Choice of Cacoila or Chicken Dinner 5-7pm and Music 7-9pm. Price: $25.00 per ticket. Raffles, dancers, and more. Call or text Liz for tickets 774-454-6322 All proceeds… [Read More]

Thurs., 8/28, Acushnet Town Green/Parting Ways, 5–8 p.m. Classic cars, great food from local vendors, and oldies music with DJ Dave Blast from the Past. Sponsored by the Town of Acushnet, 122 Main St. ••• Click here to download the 8/21/25 issue: 08-21-25 TouchATruck Click here to download the Atlas Tack Letters: 08-11-25 AtlasTackLetters Support… [Read More]

3rd EyE Youth Empowerment, a driving force in youth leadership development and creative commu­nity building for over two decades, is thrilled to announce the Grand Opening of its new headquarters at 230 Union Street in downtown New Bedford on Sat., 8/23. We will offer a twist on the organization’s annual Third EyE Open Hip Hop… [Read More]

New Bedford JazzFest (NBJF) continues its Acoustic Jazz Series on Sun., 8/24 with the Wood Street Jazz Band from 4:00-6:00 PM at the  historic Steeple Playhouse, 159 William Street, New Bedford. The event will feature live acoustic jazz in an informal setting, as well as insightful questions and conversation with the band.  Early bird tickets… [Read More]

Please join the Mattapoisett Museum, 5 Church Street on Satu., 8/23, at 3:00 PM for a free concert by the New Bedford Harbor Sea Chantey Chorus. The New Bedford Harbor Sea Chantey Chorus is one of the most harmonious crews to come ashore. Their repertoire of work songs of the Yankee sailor and whaler reflects… [Read More]

The public is invited to the Miss Apple Peach Contest, Sat., 8/30, at 6 p.m., at Ford Middle School, 708 Middle Road, Acushnet. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets available at the door only; $15 general admission, $10/students. For more information, email MissApplePeach@gmail.com or find them on Facebook and Instagram. Clothing Drive Jr. Miss Apple… [Read More]

The Millicent Library, 45 Center St., Fairhaven, will host the 40th Teddy Bear Parade on Sat., 8/16, 10am to 12pm! Gather on the UU Lawn on Walnut Street across from the library.  Featuring face painting and clowning by Daisy D Dots & The Smile Factory; stuff your own bear. Pack a picnic and bring a… [Read More]

Sun., 8/17, 11 a.m.–2 p.m., Livesey Park, Fairhaven. Free event to see, touch, explore, and honk horns on a variety of vehicles, including emer­gency vehicles, race cars and more. See the equipment and meet the people who serve this community every day.   Free admission. Children and their families have the opportunity to touch, climb, and… [Read More]