Fri., 3/20, 7 p.m. Join us for a FREE livestream concert online New Bedford Symphony musicians Peter Zay (cello) and EmmaLee Holmes-Hicks (violin) bring to you an evening of fiddle music to help brighten your spirits during this tough and uncertain time. Peter will even bring his guitar for the occasion, accompanying EmmaLee on a… [Read More]

The fund-raiser for the Jackson family, which suffered a great loss after fire destroyed Jackson’s Variety and the family home, has been POSTPONED for 3/21. Organizers still hope to hold the event at a later date. Meanwhile, they are still selling tickets so they can give the money to the Jackson family. The event will… [Read More]

Due to the Coronavirus Public Health Emergency the Acushnet Rabies Clinic scheduled for Sunday is canceled.  Dr. Gaumont from Acushnet Animal Hospital, 265 Main St., will offer rabies vaccinations for Acushnet Residents, by appointment only, beginning on Thursday, March 19th & Monday – Thursday until April 16th from 1:30 – 4:00 p.m.    Vaccinations cost:… [Read More]

Here are some fun and FREE ways to learn from home.  • Math: Prodigy at play.prodigygame. com; Khan Academy at www.khanacademy.org • Reading: Squiggle Park at www.squigglepark.com; Storyline at www.storylineonline.net/ • Science: Mystery Doug at mysterydoug.com; National Geographic at kids.nationalgeographic.com • Writing: Typing Club at www.typingclub.com • Social Studies: History for kids at www.historyforkids.net ••• Support local journalism, donate to… [Read More]

In the 1870s the Osage Indians were driven from their home in Kansas to a, presumably, worthless land in Oklahoma. Decades later the land was found to be sitting on some of the “largest oil deposits in the United States.” The tribe became the “richest people, per capita, in the world’ and, then, one by… [Read More]

The New Bedford Whaling Museum and the YWCA of Southeastern Massachusetts are showcasing new artworks by 25 young local artists, exploring the impact of women in the region. Art will ignite history on March 12 when IGNITE: A Youth Showcase of Art Inspired by Historic Women of the SouthCoast gets underway at the Whaling Museum… [Read More]

Basic Rights in Special Education: An overview of important special education laws and procedures; 5:30 to 8 p.m., March 17, Family Resource & Development Center, DeMello Inter­na­tional Place, 128 Union St., 3rd Floor, New Bedford. A workshops offering tools to help parents, caregiver and professionals advocate successfully for students with special needs.  Offered in English,… [Read More]

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO COVID-19 (CORONAVIRUS). A new date has not yet been set.   Paul Cuffe: New Insights presented by David Cole, Sat., 3/14, 2 p.m., Westport Public Library, 408 Old County Rd. Suggested donation $5.  David Cole will present new findings into the life and legacy of Paul Cuffe. As… [Read More]

Irish celebration concert with Austin Burns, Tenor Guitarist, and Michelle Gordon, Pianist. Music Associated with Ireland’s greatest teno John McCormack  On Fri., 3/6, 7:30 p.m. (NOTE TIME CORRECTION), at Pilgrim United Church of Christ, corner of Purchase and School Streets, New Bedford. Donation: $15. Accessible. ••• Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal. Click… [Read More]

The winter film series continues with Signature Move, on Sun., 3/8, at 1 p.m., at the Whaling Museum, 18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford. This film contains adult themes.  Zaynab, a thirty-something Pakistani, Muslim lesbian in Chicago takes care of her sweet and TV-obsessed mother. As Zaynab falls for Alma, a bold and very bright Mexican… [Read More]