Phone home with E.T. on the big screen. Movies in the Park, an outdoor movie series staged in New Bedford’s Buttonwood Park, will present E.T. on Fri., 7/20 (rain date 7/27), east of the Buttonwood Park playground. This screening is made possible thanks to the sponsorship Friends of Buttonwood Park and Metro PCS. The event… [Read More]

The West Island Improvement Association hosts Classic Movie Night Series this summer. Join us at the WIIA Community House, 41 Causeway Rd., Fairhaven, on the following dates and times to watch and discuss the following films: • Thurs., 7/26: Rebecca • Thurs., 8/2: The Hasty Heart ADMISSION IS FREE 6 p.m.: Light refreshments and snacks will be… [Read More]

Fourth of July Car Cruise and Parade, Wed., 7/4. Fairhaven High School, 12 Huttleston Ave., Fairhaven. Flag raising, 8:30 a.m., Depart 9:00 a.m. Classic and antique vehicles gather at Fairhaven High School for the raising of the Big Flag. They will then cruise through town, ending at Fort Phoenix. Car cruise organized by the North Fairhaven… [Read More]

Mayor Jon Mitchell joined with sponsor Hawthorn Medical Associ­ates to announce that Hawthorn will sponsor the City’s 2018 Independence Day fireworks display over New Bedford Harbor, with a $10,000 contribution to support the fireworks display, continuing a long-standing tradition of company sponsorship of the annual event. New Bedford’s Fourth of July fireworks display will be… [Read More]

Sun., 7/1, West Island Commu­nity Center, 41 Causeway Rd., West Island, Fairhaven, 8–11 a.m. By the West Island Improvement Association. Includes scrambled eggs, pancakes, fruit, cereal, coffee and juice. $8 adults, $4 children under 12. Tickets at door. Accessible. Up The Hill Boutique will be open selling West Island shirts, hats, etc ••• Support local… [Read More]

Celebrate Independence Day at the Mattapoisett Road Race on Wed., 7/4, at 9 a.m. Begins and ends at Shipyard Park. Online registration is closed, but you can register in person at Shipyard Park on 7/3 from 5–7 p.m., or before the race on 7/4 from 7:30–8:30 a.m. Registration: $25. Visit http:// www.mattapoisettroadrace.com ••• Support local… [Read More]

Join us at the Acushnet Veteran’s Memorial Park for a dedication ceremony on Sun., 6/24, at 11 a.m., at Pope Park, 256 Main St., Acush­net. Come celebrate with us as we honor our veterans. Lunch will be served after the ceremony. ••• 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… [Read More]

Please join us for a fund-raiser for Eleanor Art, Sat., 6/23, Noon–5 p.m., at the VFW Post 2892, 109 Middle St., Fairhaven. Four-year-old Ellie Art was diagnosed with leukemia in April, 100% of the proceeds from this event will go to her family. Door prize: two round-trip fast ferry tickets to Martha’s Vineyard. Chinese Auction:… [Read More]