There is an oil lamp in the Grotto of the Nativity in Bethlehem, where Jesus was born, which is said to have now burned for 1,500 years. This fall a Boy Scout traveled to Bethlehem with a special oil lantern to bring that flame to Austria, which then traveled to John F. Kennedy Airport in… [Read More]
Fill the Bus Toy Drive
Help fulfill the wishes of many local children. The Fairhaven Police Department has partnered with Safe Zones to collect toys for local children on Sat., 12/9, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., in the parking lot at Walmart, 42 Fairhaven Commons Way, Fairhaven. Please come by and donate unwrapped, unopened toys. ••••• Support local journalism,… [Read More]
Book Group
When Lillian Boxfish Takes a Walk, the next book chosen by the Millicent Library’s Book Group, you will be reading “a love letter to city life in all its guts and grandeur.” The selection, written by Kathleen Rooney, will be discussed at Fairhaven’s Millicent Library on Thurs., 12/14, at 10:00 a.m. in the library’s meeting… [Read More]
Biker Toy Run
Old Skool Bikers first toy run for kids, Sat., 12/9 (rain date 12/10); kicktands up at 12 noon. Bikes and cars welcome. Starts at Centro Luzo American Club, 34 Beetle St., New Bedford, ends with a short ride to Dartmouth. Donate new, unwrapped toys or clothes for kids ages 6–11. Please help make it a… [Read More]
Acushnet Sleigh Ride
Come one, come all for the 2nd Annual Acushnet DPW Sleigh Ride at the Council on Aging building, 59½ South Main St., Acushnet, on Fri. & Sat., 12/15 & 12/16, from 5–7 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. After enjoying your ride through the woods warm up with hot chocolate, juice… [Read More]
Douglass Tree sale benefits ALS research
After being forced to cancel its annual Christmas Tree sale last year due to the drought, Douglass Tree Farm is back in business, with sale on for this weekend. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sat. & Sun., 12/9 & 10 (rain or shine), the Douglass family will be selling Christmas Trees at 100… [Read More]
Fairhaven Holiday House Tour
The Fairhaven Historical Society presents a Holiday House Tour, Sun., 12/10, 1–4 p.m. Tour starts at the Fairhaven Academy Building, 141 Main St., where you will receive the brochure and map for admission to the homse. Get tickets at the Millicent Library or Euro-Phoenix Gift Store: $20 advance; $25 day of tour. ••••• Support local… [Read More]
Local authors, shopping, Santa on tap for this weekend
Book Fair More than a dozen South Coast authors will sign and sell their books at the second annual Millicent’s Book Fair, Saturday, 12/9, from 10 a.m. to 2p.m. in the Millicent Library auditorium, Center and Walnut Streets, Fairhaven. Eight authors will read from their works from 12 to 2. The readings will kick off… [Read More]
Holiday Fair
At First Unitarian Church in New Bedford, 71 Eighth St. (corner Union & County). Sat., 12/2, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Featuring the annual Quilt Raffle. ••••• 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 11/30/17 issue: 11-30-17 FootballGame
Festival of Lights & Holiday Stroll
Festival of Lights Clasky Common Park, Sun., 12/3, at 5:00 p.m. Clasky Common Park at County and Pope Streets. Join the countdown celebration to illuminate festive displays of dazzling lights throughout Clasky Common Park. Members of the Parker Elementary School chorus will perform and Santa Claus is expected to join the celebration! See page 10… [Read More]
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