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]

The Fairhaven High School Drama Club presents  “Our Town” at FHS Performing Arts Center, Thurs.–Sat., 11/7–9, at 7 p.m. Tickets are $12; $10 for students and seniors. Tickets are for sale every Monday and Wednesday evening in the box office at the high school from 6-8 p.m., or by emailing JYoung@FairhavenPS.net ••• Support local journalism,… [Read More]

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 235 North Front Street, New Bedford, MA, Sat., 11/9, 11 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Visit with Santa 11-2. Famous Polish kitchen and American foods, variety booths, baked goods. Visit www.olphchurchnb.org ••• Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal. Click here to download the entire 11/7/19 issue: 11-07-19 MattRodRace Click here… [Read More]

Sat., 11/9, 5–7 p.m., at Long Plain United Methodist Church, 1215 Main St., Acushnet; Ham & Beans, brown bread dessert. Admission by Donation, No Tickets Required.  All proceeds go to local Veteran Families ••• Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal. Click here to download the entire 11/7/19 issue: 11-07-19 MattRodRace Click here for… [Read More]

The Lance Corporal Matthew Rodriguez Run To Remember 5K, Sun., 11/3, 10 a.m. at Fort Phoenix State Reservation, Green St., Fairhaven. Register online at www.teamsmilingwarrior.org. First 150 registrants receive free t-shirt. $30 adults, $15 students, $20 active military; same day reg add $10. All proceeds benefit the LCPl Matthew Rodriguez Memorial Foundation, a 501(c)3 organiztion…. [Read More]

Blue Devils Craft and vendor fair, Sat., 11/2, 10 a.m.–3 p.m., at Fairhaven High School, 12 Huttleston Ave. (corner of Rte. 6 and Main St.) Please join us for our craft and vendor fair, a fundraiser for the Fairhaven High School Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) and the Fairhaven High School Class of 2021. Free admission…. [Read More]