This year’s “ChowderFest” will take place on Sunday, October 13th on Pier 3, New Bedford’s historical waterfront. Tickets are $15 per person; $5 ages 6–12; 5 and younger free. VIP tickets: $35, includes drink voucher, early entrance. Visit https://southcoastchamber.com for tickets. The event’s main attraction is the 25 restaurants and caterers that will be serving… [Read More]

Boatbuilder, author, seafarer Bruce Halabisky will explore the rich heritage of the Azorean whaleboat during a Sailors’ Series talk at the New Bedford Whaling Museum on October 17. Halabisky’s talk, “Azorean Whaleboat Design and Regatta,” will range from design through restoration, to the vessel’s emergence as a modern international racing class. The Sailors’ Series lectures… [Read More]

Coming Out Day Come celebrate Coming Out Day on with the Southcoast LGBTQ Network (sclgbtqnetwork.org), on Fri., 10/11, at 6 pm at the Harbor Hotel, 222 Union St., New Bedford, MA for a 21+ event with no cover charge. There will be Live Entertainment from 8pm-11pm. Food and beverage are extra.  To learn more about… [Read More]

The book chosen for October’s book discussion is “The English Teacher “ by Lily King. Vida Avery has taught English at Fayer Academy for 15 years. She and her son, Peter, live on campus on an island off the coast of New England where they are isolated from the “out­side world and from an inside… [Read More]

October special event at Your Theatre, Inc., 136 Rivet St., New Bedford, Oct. 3–5 at 7:30 p.m.; Oct. 6 at 2:30 p.m. Two one-act plays. “Trifles” by Susan Glaspell; Directed by Stephanie LeBlanc. John Wright has been murdered! The main suspect of the wicked crime? His wife. As the County Attorney, Sheriff Peters, and neighboring… [Read More]

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]