Join us for the annual readathon of America’s most iconic novel, Moby-Dick. An experience you don’t want to miss, you’ll relive the famous, action-packed narrative and be transported back in time on the search for the elusive white whale. In addition to the main event, the Whaling Museum hosts two mini-marathons on January 4: a… [Read More]

An Enemy of the People Greater New Bedford Voc-Tech Theatre Company presents a contem­porary version of “An Enemy of the People,” on Fri. & Sat., 12/6 & 7, at 7 p.m.; and Sun., 12/8, at 2 p.m., in the GNB Voc-Tech auditorium, 1121 Ashley Blvd., New Bedford. Tickets are $15.00 Adults; $12.00 Senior Citizens, and… [Read More]

Join Next Monitoring as they hold an ice cream social here at the Acushnet COA, 59 1/2 So. Main St., on Wednesday, 12/11, at 1:00 p.m. This event is free but you must reserve your seat, 508-998-0280. ••• Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal. Click here to download the entire 12/5/19 issue: 12-05-19… [Read More]

Falmouth, Sun., 12/8, 1–3 p.m., Main St. (corner of Dillingham Ave.) to the Falmouth Village Green. For more information call (508) 548-8500 or visit https://www.capecodchamber.org/event/falmouth-christmas-parade/26947/ Parade lines up at noon on Dillingham Avenue, then takes a right on Main Street to the Village Green! Known as Southeastern Massachu­setts’ largest holiday parade featuring theme decorated floats, marching bands,… [Read More]

At the Fishing Center Celebrate the holidays at the New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center, 35 Bethel St., New Bedford. For more info visit: https://fishingheritagecenter.org/programs/calendar/ or call 508-993-8894. Ornaments and Salty Santa Sat., 12/7, from 10 a.m.–4 p.m., at the Fishing Heritage Centr, 38 Bethel St., NB. Visit the Center for ornament making, work from local artists,… [Read More]

Sat., 11/30, 4:30 p.m., Pleasant St. im front of Main Library downtown. Join Mayor Jon Mitchell, New Bedford City Councilors and the New Bedford community for the annual tree lighting celebration! At 4:30 p.m. Santa will lead a parade up William Street to the Main Library. The parade will feature the award-winning New Bedford High… [Read More]

Sat., 11/30, 11 a.m.–4 p.m, Historic Westminster Street, between Dor­rance and Union streets in Downtown Providence InDowncity kicks off the holiday season with its annual Celebrate Downcity neighborhood holiday block party featuring free photos with Santa. Get a head start on holiday shopping while supporting local shops on Small Business Satur­day! Browse Westminster Street’s unique… [Read More]

Join the Fairhaven Gridiron Club for the annual Thanksgiving eve  bonfire/pep rally. This is a community event, and ALL of Fairhaven is encouraged to attend. Athletes! Friends! Family! Alumni! Come one, come all!  Fire up the Blue Devils, Wed., 11/27, Cushman Park, 5:30 p.m. Come join the fun, enjoy the DJ, food and games, and… [Read More]