Thurs., 8/28, Acushnet Town Green/Parting Ways, 5–8 p.m. Classic cars, great food from local vendors, and oldies music with DJ Dave Blast from the Past. Sponsored by the Town of Acushnet, 122 Main St. ••• Click here to download the 8/28/25 issue: 08-28-25 Harborfest Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal

Sights and Sounds of Wetlands, Mon., 9/8, 6:30–7:30 PM, UUSF Auditorium, 102 Green Street, Fairhaven, MA, 02719 Have you ever wondered what was making all of those sounds near your neighborhood wetland or pond? Join Carlos T.B. Fragata for an immersive presentation on what we are hearing in these fascinating ecosystems! Learn about the animals… [Read More]

LAST ONE OF SEASON Join the West Island Improvement Association for a buffet breakfast on Sun., 8/31, from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., WI Commu­nity Center, 41 Causeway Rd., West Island, Fairhaven. Includes scrambled eggs, pancakes, fruit, cereal, coffee and juice. $10/adults, $5/children under 12. Tickets at door. Accessible. ••• Click here to download the… [Read More]

Join us on Sat., 8/30, at noon at Buttonwood Park in New Bedford, for our “Stand Together for Workers” event, which is part of a group of nationwide events happening on Labor Day Weekend to support workers’ rights. We are also standing for workers abducted from New Bedford, in addition to all workers. The event… [Read More]

Love your neighbor. No exceptions. Join us on Wednesdays in New Bedford from 5:30–6:30 p.m. for weekly multifaith gatherings in support of all immigrants living in our community. Contact vigilsforlove@use.startmail.com if you have any questions. The next events will be • South End: T Lopes City Park, 1 Washington St. Sept. 3, Sept. 17 • North End:… [Read More]

The Fairhaven Lions Club presents Taste of Portugal, Sat., 8/23, at the Fairhaven Council on Aging/Senior Center, 229 Huttleston Avenue, Fairhaven, MA 02719.  Serving a traditional Portuguese Dinner: Choice of Cacoila or Chicken Dinner 5-7pm and Music 7-9pm. Price: $25.00 per ticket. Raffles, dancers, and more. Call or text Liz for tickets 774-454-6322 All proceeds… [Read More]

Thurs., 8/28, Acushnet Town Green/Parting Ways, 5–8 p.m. Classic cars, great food from local vendors, and oldies music with DJ Dave Blast from the Past. Sponsored by the Town of Acushnet, 122 Main St. ••• Click here to download the 8/21/25 issue: 08-21-25 TouchATruck Click here to download the Atlas Tack Letters: 08-11-25 AtlasTackLetters Support… [Read More]

3rd EyE Youth Empowerment, a driving force in youth leadership development and creative commu­nity building for over two decades, is thrilled to announce the Grand Opening of its new headquarters at 230 Union Street in downtown New Bedford on Sat., 8/23. We will offer a twist on the organization’s annual Third EyE Open Hip Hop… [Read More]

New Bedford JazzFest (NBJF) continues its Acoustic Jazz Series on Sun., 8/24 with the Wood Street Jazz Band from 4:00-6:00 PM at the  historic Steeple Playhouse, 159 William Street, New Bedford. The event will feature live acoustic jazz in an informal setting, as well as insightful questions and conversation with the band.  Early bird tickets… [Read More]