Historians, archivists, curators, historic preservationists, collectors, and other experts will discuss a variety of topics in front of an audience at the New Bedford Whaling Museum, 18 Johnny Cake Hill, during Local History Guild conversations on New Bedford’s AHA! nights. Curator of Maritime History at the Whaling Museum, will moderate the Local History Guild conversations,… [Read More]

Sponsored by the Whitfield-Manjiro Friendship Society, 8-week course, Tuesdays, 2/6 to 3/27, 6–7:30 p.m., at the Whitfield-Manjiro Museum, 11 Cherry St., Fairhaven. Cost: $87, includes book and handouts. 10 slots available, so sign up soon. Contact Gerry Rooney at Gerry@WMFriendshipHouse.org  or  call 508-858-5303 (leave message). To enroll, send name, email (or snail mail) and fee… [Read More]

Four local women comedians with national recognition are coming to the South Coast on February 10, 2018 to raise money for women and girls. The Women’s Fund of Southeastern Massachusetts presents “Stand Up For Women,” a fun and laughter-filled fundraiser with headliner Kelly MacFarland, a comic selected for the Boston Comedy Festival, who was seen… [Read More]

On the anniversary of the Women’s March last year, women’s rights advoates will be marching in downtown New Bedford, on Sat., 1/20, at 2 p.m. Starts at Custom House Square. Open to all! Children and families welcome. Singers include Miss New Bedford 2017 Sara Achorn and Showstoppers Performing Arts, Inc. Speakers include U.S. Representative Bill… [Read More]

The community is invited to enjoy family, friends and fun at Rock Funeral Home at a free Bingo event at 1 p.m. on Sat., 1/20,* 1285 Ashley Blvd., New Bedford. Refreshments will be served. Please call Rock Funeral Home at 508-995-5772 for more information or to reserve your seat. For more information about Rock, visit… [Read More]

Registration is open for the 2018 West Island 5K and Kids Mile! This year you have the option of getting a race shirt or West Island 5K beach towel! Come out and join us on Sun., 4/29! Visit http://www.westisland5k.org for more information and to register. •••• Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News at: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=Y6V5ARRYH689G … [Read More]

The Polar Plunge has been rescheduled for 1/28. This year’s theme is your favorite Disney Movie. Put on your Mickey Mouse ears, Little Mermaid Costume, etc., have fun, be a plunger or a spectator! Join us at DCR’s Ft. Phoenix State Beach Reservation on Sun., 1/28, at 10 a.m. SHARP! Net proceeds benefit scholarships in… [Read More]

Press Release Mayor Jon Mitchell is pleased to join with the Greater New Bedford Area Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Committee in welcoming the public to attend the “Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Remembrance Celebration.” The celebration will be held on Sunday, January 14, 2018 from 4:00-5:30 p.m. at the First Unitarian… [Read More]