Sat., 11/30, 11 a.m.–4 p.m, Historic Westminster Street, between Dor­rance and Union streets in Downtown Providence InDowncity kicks off the holiday season with its annual Celebrate Downcity neighborhood holiday block party featuring free photos with Santa. Get a head start on holiday shopping while supporting local shops on Small Business Satur­day! Browse Westminster Street’s unique… [Read More]

Join the Fairhaven Gridiron Club for the annual Thanksgiving eve  bonfire/pep rally. This is a community event, and ALL of Fairhaven is encouraged to attend. Athletes! Friends! Family! Alumni! Come one, come all!  Fire up the Blue Devils, Wed., 11/27, Cushman Park, 5:30 p.m. Come join the fun, enjoy the DJ, food and games, and… [Read More]

NOTE DATE CHANGE The Buzzards Bay Coalition will welcome representatives from the town of Fairhaven and members of the public this Friday, to celebrate the opening and permanent protection of the 61-acre Carvalho Farm. This coastal property features a native grassland meadow, active agricultural field, forested wetlands, and salt marshes along the shore of Nasketucket… [Read More]

Trinity Lutheran Church, 16 Temple Place, Fairhaven, will hold its annual Christmas Fair on Sat., 11/23, from 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Featuring Handmade craft items, knitted sweaters of all sizes, hats, scarves and more. Lunch will feature lobster rolls, clam chowder, scallop casserole, fried chicken, Norwegian open-faced sandwiches and various desserts.  ••• Support local journalism, donate… [Read More]

Our Lady’s Haven, 71 Center St., Fairhaven, Holiday Bazaar, Sat., 11/23, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Featuring Handmade Crafts, Vendors, Straw Draw Raffles, Ticket Raffle, Bake Sale, Chourico & Pepper Sandwiches  Proceeds to benefit the residents of Our Lady’s Haven  ••• Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal. Click here to download the entire 11/21/19 issue:… [Read More]

Hunger Heroes Food Drop will be held at Buttonwood Park on Sat., 11/16, from 10 a.m.–2 p.m., to benefit the Hunger Heroes Project. inside the Buttonwood Park Commu­nity Center. Volunteers will be on hand to collect donations, and you won’t even need to leave your car “Hunger Heroes” is planning to package 1,000 Thanksgiving meals… [Read More]

Local climate activist Laura Gardner will present “The Climate Crisis and its Solutions” on Wed., 11/20, from 7:00–8:30 p.m. in the auditorium at Unitarian Memorial Church, 102 Green St., Fairhaven. Ms. Gardner’s presentation is part of The Climate Reality Project’s “24 Hours of Reality: Truth in Action,” (https://www.climaterealityproject.org/blog/24-hours-reality-truth-action) a global conversation on the truth of… [Read More]

Please join us for the Annual Our Lady of Purgatory Christmas Bazaar at St. Mary’s Pastoral Center, 115 Illinois Street, New Bedford, MA on Sat., 11/16 from 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; and Sun., 11/17, from 10 a.m.–3 p.m. There’ll be lots of delicious Lebanese Food and pastries, Big Money auction, our Caravan of Values (closes at… [Read More]

The Acushnet PTO cordially invites you to our second annual Christmas Craft/Vendor Fair on Sat., 11/16, from 9 a.m.–4 p.m., at Ford Middle School, 708 Middle Rd., Acushnet. Admission free.  We will have more than 70 local crafters and vendors. Featuring DJ Hankster playing all your Christmas favorites, face painting, kids activity table, sand art… [Read More]

Fairhaven: Parade Fairhaven will hold its annual Veterans Day Parade on 11/11 at 10 a.m. (NOTE TIME CHANGE). Steps off from Livesey Park and ends at the High School for a brief ceremony, including raising the “Big Flag” and cannon-firing in front of Fairhaven High School. Veterans and other marching groups are welcome to line… [Read More]