Join us on Thurs., 3/15, at 4 p.m. for a special presentation at the Fairhaven Senior Center, 229 Huttleston Ave. In celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, Chris Daley, local historian, author and lecturer, will present “No Irish Need Apply,” a 90 minute slide lecture which examines the many facets of the early Irish experience in… [Read More]

Travel in time to 1841 as the New Bedford Youth Ballet performs “Courage, Perseverance, and Trust: The Manjiro Story,” for its annual spring fundraiser on Sun., 3/11. At the New Bedford Ballet Community Theatre, 2343 Purchase St. in New Bedford. The first seating will be at 1:00 p.m. with a performance at 1:30 p.m., and… [Read More]

Third Annual Rotary Senior Talent Showcase. Come show off your talent…we’d love to have you! Sunday, April 29th 2-4:00pm at Fairhaven Town Hall Please call Melissa for an applica­tion, 508-330-4837. All TALENTED SENIORS welcome ••• 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 3/8/18 issue: 03-08-18 Noreaster

Fairhaven Rotary Fundraiser, Fish & Chips Dinner, Fri., 3/2, 4:30–8 p.m., at Bayside Lounge, 125 Sconticut Neck Rd, Fairhaven, $10 per ticket Cash Bar & Take out available. Tickets will be sold at door or by calling Heidi at 508.971.1699 ••• 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… [Read More]

Whaling good time. St. Joseph School, 100 Spring St., Fairhaven will be hosting their annual Children’s Literacy Night on Thurs., 3/8, from 5–7 p.m. Bring your friends and family to this free ocean themed event. There will be several activities your family can participate in, such as interactive whale face painting, photo booth and so… [Read More]

The New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center, 38 Bethel St., NB, will host Unusual Catches Day on Sat., 3/3, from 1–4 p.m. Free. Accessible. Every fisherman has experienced catching a strange object in their net or dredge. Active and retired fishermen are invited to bring their treasures from the deep to Unusual Catches Day. Maritime archeologists… [Read More]

Join the Buzzards Bay Coalition for a family-friendly nature adventure during Saturday at The Sawmill on Mar. 3 at 11:00 a.m. You’ll use your five senses of sight, sound, smell, touch and even taste as your guide to explore The Sawmill (32 Mill Rd., Acushnet) and experience nature like never before! To learn more and… [Read More]

The LGBTQ Winter Film Series continues with Southwest of Salem on Sun., 2/25, from 2–5 p.m., at the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, 33 William St., New Bedford. FREE Event includes discussion with special guests Black and Pink Providence. This movie contains adult themes. Southwest of Salem is a gripping documentary that unravels the… [Read More]

On February 26th, thousands of working people across Mass. will join a national day of action as we speak out for good, union jobs. The Working People’s Day of Action coincides with the Supreme Court hearings on the Janus vs. AFSCME case. That case is part of a well-funded campaign by the wealthy special interests… [Read More]