The Massachusetts Office of Campaign and Political Finance (OCPF) will hold a training seminar on the state’s filing and depository system for municipal candidates (incumbents and new candidates) on Thursday, August 31 at 6:00 PM in the public meeting room on the 3rd floor of the New Bedford Free Public Library at 613 Pleasant Street…. [Read More]

Join us in the center of town for Acushnet’s 8th annual Cruise Night, Thurs., 8/31, from 5–9 p.m. Check out the fabulous classic cars, enjoy some great food from our vendors, and dance to the oldies and today’s tunes on the town green. Music by The Klassics. Sponsored by the Town of Acushnet and the… [Read More]

The Vietnam Moving Wall will be in Wareham from Aug. 17–21, at Wareham Middle School Anderson Track. This is a great honor for our town and needs everyone’s support and attendance. Ceremonies: • Thurs., 8/17, 7 PM – OPENING CEREMONY: Dedicated to Vietnam Veterans KIA & Families • Fri., 8/18, 7 p.m.: Dedicated to POWs/MIA & Families:… [Read More]

The North Fairhaven Improvement Association brings you Music Night, Sponsored by The Fairhaven Cultural Council and Southern Mass Credit Union. Eddie and the Exciters and Car Cruise In Benoit Square on Sun., 8/20, from 5pm-8pm There will be Food, Great Music, Fun Cars and Dancing in the Streets Appreciate this story? Support local journalism, donate… [Read More]

Celebrate Summer at the Our Lady’s Haven Neighborhood Cookout. All residents living in the 71 Center Street neighborhood are cordially invited to attend on Thurs., 8/24, from 5–7 p.m. at OLH Courtyard. Serving hot dogs, hamburgers, potato salad, assorted cold beverages & water­melon. FREE. Tours available upon request Appreciate this story? Support local journalism, donate… [Read More]

New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park will host an eclipse party at the visitor center on August 21. New Bedford will experience a partial eclipse of the sun on August 21 from 1:29-3:01 pm, with peak shadow at 2:48 pm. There will be an area set up in their garden space during that time and… [Read More]

The Marion Recreation and Council on Aging Departments invite the community to celebrate their new location at the Benjamin D. Cushing Community Center, 465 Mill Street, Marion, during an open house on Sat., 8/12, from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Enjoy some music (Yesterday’s Country Band will perform from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.), refreshments, take a… [Read More]

Gather up your bangles, baubles and bows, and donate them to the Friends of the Mattapoisett Library for their Summer Jewelry and Accessory Sale. Donations of jewelry (even broken items), beads, single earrings, scarves, hats, and purses can be left at the library’s circulation desk during business hours prior to August 11. The sale opens… [Read More]

The Livesey Club of Fairhaven  announces that they will be holding their 20th Annual Golf Scramble at the Back Nine Club in Lakeville, MA on Sun., 9/10. We are looking for teams at $400.00 per team which includes cart, golf and a meal. We are also looking for hole sponsors at $50.00 per hole. Livesey… [Read More]

Motorcycle run to benefit Better Community Living, Sat., 8/12, Bayside Lounge, 125 Sconticut Neck Rd., Fairhaven. Kickstands up at NOON. $20 per bike, includes one hour ride through backroads, food, entertain­ment after the run. Raffles. Click here to download the entire 8/10/17 issue: 08-10-17 PicnicOnLawn