Get out of the summer’s heat to enjoy a thrilling chiller!  In THE WHITE REINDEER/ VALKOINEN PEURA (1952), a newly wed Sámi woman cannot cope with the loneliness life to a nomadic, reindeer herder brings. When her longed for husband returns exhausted and inattentive, she thinks a love spell is the solution. Her visit to… [Read More]

This event has been canceled.   John the Fairhaven Commission on Disability at our third annual Disa­bility Pride Celebration, Sun., 7/19, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Fairhaven Recreation Center/Senior Center, 229 Huttleston Ave., Fairhaven. Featuring vendors, music, lunch, activities and more. Rain or shine. ••• Click here to download the 7/2/26 issue: 07-02-26… [Read More]

Harbor Days is the Mattapoisett Lions way of celebrating our commu­nity and raising valuable dollars for our charitable endeavors. Events include Painting classes, a triathlon, a band concert, Entertainment, Food including our world famous straw­berry shortcakes, a fish fry, a Saturday lobster dinner, grilled foods, & a Sunday Pancake Breakfast. This is a big weekend!… [Read More]

Join the West Island Improvement Association for a buffet breakfast on Sun., 7/5, from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., WI Commu­nity Center, 41 Causeway Rd., West Island, Fairhaven. Includes scrambled eggs, pancakes, fruit, cereal, coffee and juice. $10/adults, $5/children under 12. Tickets at door. Accessible. Next Dates: 8/2, 9/6 ••• Click here to download the… [Read More]

On Friday July 17 & Saturday July 18, the 4th annual NB Roots&Branches Fest returns to downtown New Bedford under the sponsorship of Gallery X, Inc. with local music and arts for all. Our festival remains committed to featuring both the deep roots of Greater New Bedford’s many commu­ni­ties, as well as the many “branches”… [Read More]

On Wednesday, July 22, from 5pm to 6pm, The Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum, 396 County St., New Bedford, will host the Whitfield Manjiro Friendship Society for a presentation on the legacy of the house that they steward.  The Whitefield Manjiro Friendship House is located in Fairhaven, MA, and tells the story of Captain William… [Read More]

SE Mass. Vets celebrate Inde­pendence, Sat., 7/18, Knights of Columbus, 57 Fairhaven Rd., Mattapoisett. Doors open at 6 p.m., dinner served at 7 p.m. Show to follow. Tickets: $60, includes dinner by On the Go Catering, cash bar, raffles, 50/50 drawing, silent/live auctions. PG-13 18+  Sponsors: Dr. D.E. Burt, Disabled American Veterans Chapter #7, New… [Read More]

79th anniversary Marion Horse Show, July 5, 8 a.m., Charles R. Washburn Park, 1 Washburn Park Road, Marion, MA. Open horse show, visit https://marionhorseshow.com to enter. Volunteers always welcome.  Call 774-404-1877 Family friendly all day event.  ••• Click here to download the 7/2/26 issue: 07-02-26 Homecoming_REV Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal

The Rehoboth 13th Continental Regiment is coming to Westport! 10 AM – 3 PM, Sat., 6/27, Handy House, 202 Hix Bridge Road, Westport MA A summer exploring Westport’s Revolutionary Stories kicks off with a day-long encampment of the Rehoboth 13th Continental Regiment at the Handy House on Saturday June 27. This family-friendly and free event… [Read More]

The Summer Sound Series of weekly concerts returns to Downtown New Bedford on June 26, bringing crowds and free entertainment on Friday nights through the beginning of September. All concerts run from 6:30-8:30 p.m. except July 3, which begins at 6 p.m. The 2026 Summer Sound Series Schedule is: JUNE 26: NB RUDE BOYS Location:… [Read More]