On Thurs., 3/14, from 5:30–7 p.m., join St. Joseph’s School for Family Literacy Night, Preschool-Third Grade.  All are welcome to celebrate literacy and Dr. Seuss, in a fun filled evening!. 5:30–6 Pizza $5 per family (up to 5 people) *Families must pre-pay. More information to follow as the date nears. 6–6:45 Families are invited to… [Read More]

Fairhaven Lions Club Pancake Breakfast, Sunday, March 3, 2019, 8:00 to 11:00 a.m., St. Mary’s Church, 440 Main Street, Fairhaven Enjoy a breakfast of pancakes, sausage, fruit cup, coffee and juice. Tickets are $7.00 per person and may be purchased by calling Bill at 508-996-3420. Proceeds benefit the projects of the Fairhaven Lions Club, providing… [Read More]

Westport Historical Society March Program is The Giffords of Westport presented by Richard Gifford, Sat., 3/9, at 2 p.m. Westport Public Library, 408 Old County Rd., Westport  Contact Westport Historical Society: www.wpthistory.org , 508 636 6011 The Giffords were among the earliest settlers in Westport and, even today, the name “Gifford” remains a common surname… [Read More]

The New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center, 38 Bethel St., NB, is pleased to host Eddie Dillon, Tom Kennedy and Joe Zajac in concert on Thurs., 3/7, at 7 p.m. “Irish Songs of the Sea” features the trio known for their many years of concerts, festivals and performances at many, many Irish bars. This performance will… [Read More]

Rolling Thunder Inc® MA Ch2 is hosting a Mardi Gras Themed Fundraiser to help further their mission and help local veterans in need. All are welcome to join in the festivities. There will be a Cajun-style meal, games, a photo booth, raffles and entertainment by local band Miracle Maxx.  On Sat., 3/2, from 6–11 p.m.,… [Read More]

2nd Annual New Bedford LGBTQ Film Series; The Show Goes On! After an excellent first showing of the film Moonlight, we are excited to announce that we will proceed in the showing of our next play turned film, Cloudburst, on Sun., 2/24, at 1 p.m. in the Cook Memorial Theatre at the New Bedford Whaling… [Read More]

To end vacation week, the New Bedford Whaling Museum, 18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford, is hosting the New Bedford Science Café Kids on Fri., 2/22. This event is free and open to the public and runs from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.  Discover how dolphins and fish communicate. Learn how sound travels in the… [Read More]

NBAM/ArtWorks!, 608 Pleasant St., NB, and New Bedford Free Public Library present two very special, free, family events. Join us for popcorn, pet-themed crafts, movies, and a pop-up library with a variety of books about animals. Movie: Cats and Dogs, Sat., 2/23, 11-12:30 p.m., Register at http:// newbedfordart.org/gallery-events/ ••• Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb… [Read More]

As the change from winter to spring brings warmer days with cold nights, maple trees around New England begin to flow with delicious sap. Come join the Buzzards Bay Coalition at LaPalme Farm (Blain St., Acushnet) on Saturday, March 2 to learn how you can gather this sap for syrup, sugar, and more! From 10-11:30… [Read More]

Press Release The New Bedford Whaling Museum launches February Vacation Week on Monday, February 18 with family-friendly activities celebrating one of New Bedford’s most remarkable figures, Captain Paul Cuffe, a 19th century abolitionist, entrepreneur, whaler, merchant, and visionary. Vacation Week continues February 19-22 21 with hands-on fun focused on the Museum’s newly expanded exhibition “Whales… [Read More]