The book chosen for October’s book discussion is “The English Teacher “ by Lily King. Vida Avery has taught English at Fayer Academy for 15 years. She and her son, Peter, live on campus on an island off the coast of New England where they are isolated from the “out­side world and from an inside… [Read More]

October special event at Your Theatre, Inc., 136 Rivet St., New Bedford, Oct. 3–5 at 7:30 p.m.; Oct. 6 at 2:30 p.m. Two one-act plays. “Trifles” by Susan Glaspell; Directed by Stephanie LeBlanc. John Wright has been murdered! The main suspect of the wicked crime? His wife. As the County Attorney, Sheriff Peters, and neighboring… [Read More]

Indoor yard sale, rummage, jewelry and baked goods, at Pilgrim United Church of Christ Hall, 634 Purchase St. (corner School St.), NB, on Fri., 10/4, from 5–8 p.m.; and Sat., 10/5, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. ••• Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal. Click here to download the entire 10/3/19 issue: 10-03-19 Encampment

Pack 52, a Fairhaven Cub Scout Pack for boys and girls, is hosting a Homemade Kite Derby on Sat., 10/5, 2–4 p.m. Cushman Park, Fairhaven. This event is open to the public. Make a homemade kite and fly it in the Park. Prizes awarded for Prettiest Kite (crowd vote), Highest Flying, and Most Original Design…. [Read More]

Blessing of Pets/Fhvn The following events will take place at St. Mary’s Church, 440 Main St., Fairhaven.  • Sun., 10/6, Blessing of the Pets, 12 noon in front of the church  • Fri., 10/11, Holy Rosary Hour with Fr. David Reid, ss.cc  7–8 p.m. light refreshments to follow in Parish Hall • Sun., 10/20, Parish Breakfast, Raffle &… [Read More]

Groups join forces to present William Street Bow to Stern Festival  New Bedford, MA—On Saturday, September 28, 2019 the Downtown New Bedford neighborhood will be alive with music, history, arts, and culture at the first ever William Street Bow to Stern Festival from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. spanning Upper and Lower William Street from… [Read More]

WHALE is excited to welcome family and friends to join Your Theatre and WHALE for an open house at the First Baptist Church on Sat., 9/28, with two tours available at 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm located at 149 Williams Street, New Bedford, MA 02740. Come learn about the restoration process and the history of… [Read More]

Pack 52, a Fairhaven Cub Scout Pack for boys and girls, is hosting three events: • Thurs., 9/26 6:30-8pm, St Mary’s Church Hall, Main St., Fhvn. We will host a kite-making and get-to-know-us event. This is for families with boys or girls K-5th grade with curiosity about cub scouting. • Thurs., 10/3, 6:30-8pm St Mary’s Church Hall, Main… [Read More]

Bring the family to celebrate autumn at Fairhaven’s 7th annual Harvest Fun Day, to be held on Sat., 9/21, on the lawn of Fairhaven High School at the Visitors Center, 141 Main Street. It will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The biggest Harvest Fun Day so far will feature a varied group… [Read More]