All proceeds to Benefit The LCpl Matthew R. Rodriguez Memorial Foundation. Sat., June 16th & Sun., June 17th, 61 Gellette Road, Fairhaven. Housewares & Decor, Furniture, Clothing, Toys, Sporting Equip., and MORE! www.thesmilingwarrior.org ••• Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News at: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=Y6V5ARRYH689G  Click here to download the entire 6/14/18 issue: 06-14-18 VeoRide

Fairhaven Senior Center, 229 Huttleston Ave, will be hosting a new program provided by Bristol County Sheriff Thomas Hodgson Office titled “Until Help Arrives” at the Fairhaven Senior Center, 229 Huttleston Ave., Wednesday, June 20, 6-8:00 p.m. The 2 hour course, conducted by Colonel David Gavigan, will provide information and basic skills to keep someone safe… [Read More]

Fairhaven Firefighters Association, Local 1555, presents a Fishing Tourna­ment on Sat., 6/9, at West Island Marina, Fairhaven, 56 Goulart Mem. Dr. Start time, 6 a.m., Last weigh-in, 2 p.m. $45 per person (boat or shore). Prizes for largest striper and bluefish. Buffet lunch, prize giveaways, raffles, evening entertainment. Transient docking and fuel service available. For info,… [Read More]

Treat yourself to a perfect summer day on Sat., 6/9, from 2–7 p.m., when the seventh annual New Bedford JazzFest moves onto Pier 3 for a feast of art, food, drink, and non-stop live jazz, featuring the best the region has to offer. Nestled on the docks of  New Bedford’s colorful and historic waterfront, the… [Read More]

Join us on Sun., 6/10, at 4 p.m., at FW Post 6643, 89 Middleboro Road, E. Freetown, for a fried chicken dinner/dance, with music by Johnny Angel. Tickets: $15 for chicken, side dishes, dessert, beverage, entertainment. Benefits the VFW and its charitable work. For more information, call 508-763-2292 ••• Support local journalism, donate to the… [Read More]

LGBTQ pride event at Buttonwood Park, including entertain­ment, kids zone, and more. South Coast Pride is Sat., 6/2, in Buttonwood Park, New Bedford from 9:30AM – 4PM. PRIDE will be a fun packed, family friendly day with live entertainment, food vendors, artisan booths, resources, and a Kids Zone. The event is a free community event… [Read More]

What is the difference between a pirate and a privateer? Did either of them ever say, “Arrrrgh”? Is there pirate treasure buried on Sconticut Neck? What happens after hundreds of British redcoats eat a hearty breakfast of baked beans? Find out the answers by bringing the family to hear tales of pirates, Revolutionary War era… [Read More]

American Legion Post 265 Acushnet presents “A Night of Laughter,” featuring three of New England’s Best Comedians, on Sat., 6/2, at 8 p.m., at Legion Hall, 71 Hope St., Acushnet. Tickets: $20. Features: Bernie Perrotty, a regular at clubs and casinos across New England; Rick Berretta, one of Boston’s Best rated fun; Michael Petit, has… [Read More]