Join us at our Fall Fair for grandma’s attic, crafts, baked goods, kitchen featuring chowmein, fried rice, and sandwiches. Our thrift store will also be open. Sat., 11/2, from 9 a.m.– 4 p.m., at Acushnet Wesley United Methodist Church, 67 Main St., Acushnet. ••• Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal. Click here to… [Read More]

Tues., 11/5, 6:00 – 8:00pm, Free “Refried Apparel; At The Forefront of Upcycling Textiles & Sustainable Fashion.” We are super excited that our next guest will be Mark Litos, co-founder with Lisa Litos of Refried Apparel, a New Bedford company. Because of its “game-changing solution for a worldwide problem,” it was chosen as a 2019… [Read More]

The Friends of the Millicent Library invite South Coast authors to participate in the fourth annual Millicent’s Book Fair, to be held at the library during Fairhaven’s Old Time Holiday Fair, Saturday, Dec. 14, from 9:30 to 2. Authors may sell and sign their books, and there will be slots for readings. Authors of books… [Read More]

UPDATE: The parade will not march down Main Street due to expected rain. The costume judging and giveaways will be held in the parish hall at St. Mary’s, 440 Main St., Fairhaven, which is where the parade usually ends, starting at 5 p.m. ORIGINAL POST: Sun., 10/27, 5 p.m., starts at Benoit square, Main Street… [Read More]

Get rid of all that old toxic stuff you have in the shed, like oil and paint. Sat., 10/26, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the BPW, 5 Arsene Street. Fairhaven residents only. Visit the Fairhaven Board of Health web page for a list of items allowed and not allowed. ••• Support local journalism,… [Read More]

Mystery-minded high school students will present a special who-dun-it night for teens on Fri., 11/1, at the New Bedford Whaling Museum, 18 Johnny Cake Hill, NB. During A 1920s Mystery Affair, guests will be invited to try games and activities to reveal clues, question witnesses, and solve the mystery of who stole a trove of… [Read More]

Dr. Handy and the Evil Housekeeper, 10 a.m.–3 p.m., Sat., 10/26, at the Handy House, 202 Hix Bridge Road, Westport MA Enjoy the season with a little spookiness and a lot of fun. This year’s Halloween activities revolve around a fictional story about Dr. Handy’s housekeeper who is intent on disrupting life in the Handy… [Read More]

Fri., 10/18, at American Legion Hall, 71 Hope St., Acushnet, 7 p.m.–midnight. Tickets: $15 per person, includings munchies and daning with DJ Howie, and Best Costume prizes. Hosted by DJ Howie and Acushnet Lions Club. For tickets, contact Legion hall, (508) 998-6938, or any Lions member, or find them on Facebook to reserve your spot…. [Read More]

The following events are at the New Bedford Art Museum, 608 Pleasant St., New Bedford, www.newbedfordart.org Family Thankful Table Sat, 10/19, 10:30 a.m.–noon, Non-member: $20 Member: $15. Family-friendly art activities. Corn husk dolls, turkey-themed and seasonal projects. Stringing, painting, gluing, wrapping, and construction. Workshop designed with active children in mind. Price is per family, (one… [Read More]

The following events will take place at St. Mary’s Church, 440 Main St., Fairhaven.  • Sun., 10/20, Parish Breakfast, Raffle & Bake Sale 8:30 to 11:30 am Parish Hall. Tickets $8. for adults, $4. for children 5-10 and under 5 free. Eggs, sausages, ham, potatoes, pancakes (plain or blueberry), fruit cup, coffee or tea. What a… [Read More]