Indoor yard sale, rummage, jewelry and baked goods, at Pilgrim United Church of Christ Hall, 634 Purchase St. (corner School St.), NB, on Fri., 10/4, from 5–8 p.m.; and Sat., 10/5, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. ••• Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal. Click here to download the entire 10/3/19 issue: 10-03-19 Encampment

Pack 52, a Fairhaven Cub Scout Pack for boys and girls, is hosting a Homemade Kite Derby on Sat., 10/5, 2–4 p.m. Cushman Park, Fairhaven. This event is open to the public. Make a homemade kite and fly it in the Park. Prizes awarded for Prettiest Kite (crowd vote), Highest Flying, and Most Original Design…. [Read More]

Blessing of Pets/Fhvn The following events will take place at St. Mary’s Church, 440 Main St., Fairhaven.  • Sun., 10/6, Blessing of the Pets, 12 noon in front of the church  • Fri., 10/11, Holy Rosary Hour with Fr. David Reid, ss.cc  7–8 p.m. light refreshments to follow in Parish Hall • Sun., 10/20, Parish Breakfast, Raffle &… [Read More]

Groups join forces to present William Street Bow to Stern Festival  New Bedford, MA—On Saturday, September 28, 2019 the Downtown New Bedford neighborhood will be alive with music, history, arts, and culture at the first ever William Street Bow to Stern Festival from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. spanning Upper and Lower William Street from… [Read More]

WHALE is excited to welcome family and friends to join Your Theatre and WHALE for an open house at the First Baptist Church on Sat., 9/28, with two tours available at 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm located at 149 Williams Street, New Bedford, MA 02740. Come learn about the restoration process and the history of… [Read More]

Pack 52, a Fairhaven Cub Scout Pack for boys and girls, is hosting three events: • Thurs., 9/26 6:30-8pm, St Mary’s Church Hall, Main St., Fhvn. We will host a kite-making and get-to-know-us event. This is for families with boys or girls K-5th grade with curiosity about cub scouting. • Thurs., 10/3, 6:30-8pm St Mary’s Church Hall, Main… [Read More]

Bring the family to celebrate autumn at Fairhaven’s 7th annual Harvest Fun Day, to be held on Sat., 9/21, on the lawn of Fairhaven High School at the Visitors Center, 141 Main Street. It will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The biggest Harvest Fun Day so far will feature a varied group… [Read More]

Handy House Artisan Fair and Vintage Market, 202 Hix Bridge Road, Westport, Sat., 9/21, 10 a.m.– 3 p.m. (Rain date 9/22). Free. Visit http://wpthistory.org Handy House Artisan Fair showcases local craftspeople who specialize in skills and traditional crafts commonly practiced in the 18th and 19th century. This year’s fair also features a vintage wares yard sale,… [Read More]

Join us for a beach cleanup at Fort Phoenix, Fairhaven, Sat., 9/21, 9 a.m.–noon. Everyone is welcome to join us!! We provide bags gloves and tools. Please bring reusable water bottle. Wear closed-toe shoes. By the Fairhaven Sustainability Committee and Be the Solution to Pollution.  Contact bethesolutiontopollution@gmail.com ••• Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with… [Read More]