The second annual Conrad Roy III Memorial 5K will be held on Sat., 9/9 at 9 a.m. at Fort Phoenix Beach in Fairhaven, rain or shine. Sponsored by the family of Conrad Henri Roy III. Register online at www.racewire.com or on site at 8:15 a.m. Begins and ends at Fort Phoenix.  Contact Kim Bozzi, 774-319-7347… [Read More]

Destination New Bedford and Pope’s Island Marina welcome Nao Trinidad, a replica of the 16th-century tall ship that sailed with Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan’s fleet that circumnavigated the world. This year marks the 500th anniversary of Magellan’s historic trip. Tours through 9/10.  Tickets for the tour are $15 for adults and $5 for children ages… [Read More]

Our Lady of Purgatory Maronite Catholic Church presents our annual Lebanese Festival on Fri., 9/8, from 5–11 p.m.; and Sat., 9/9, from noon to 11 p.m., at our new home, 4254 Acushnet Ave., New Bedford (the former Our Lady of Fatima).  Featuring Lebanese food and entertainment with Mitchel Kaltsunas on Friday, and Rami Badr with… [Read More]

Join us for the 12th International Azorean Whaleboat Regatta, Sept. 8–10, in New Bedford. Free for spectators. All at  Clark’s Cove, West Rodney French Blvd. Fri., 9/8, 9 a.m.: Women and Men’s rowing races. Sat., 9/9, 9 a.m.: Women and Men’s rowing races. Sun., 9/10, 9 a.m.: Mixed boat rowing races. Ticketed Events: $35 pp… [Read More]

Feast of Our Lady of Angels, September 2, 3, 4, Our Lady of Angels Feast Grounds, 7 Jesse St., Fairhaven. Sat. 5 p.m.-Midnight, Sun. Noon – Mid., Mon. Noon – 10 p.m. Procession on Main St. Monday at 1 p.m. followed by auction. A traditional Portuguese “festa” with live music, game booths, Portuguese & American… [Read More]

Join the West Island Improvement Association for buffet breakfast on Sun., 9/3, 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 ••• Click here to download the 8/31/23 issue: 08-31-23 FilmSoiree Support… [Read More]

Riverside Beats, a series of two inclusive outdoor dance parties, is returning to Riverside Park this summer! Organized by local dance music crew New Moon Dance Party, Riverside Beats will feature multiple DJs bringing house, disco, funk, and techno vibes to the edge of the Acushnet River. Remaining date is: Sun., 9/3, 4–8 p.m. (rain… [Read More]

After a brief hiatus, The Old Stone Schoolhouse, located at 40 North Street in Fairhaven, MA, will reopen to the public on select Saturdays through the rest of 2023. Opening hours will be 10:00 am to 1:00 pm on the following dates: September 2nd, 16th, and 30th; October 21st, November 4th & 18th, and December… [Read More]

You are cordially invited to a FREE short film soiree, a festive fundraiser for Emmy-Award winning director Alyssa Botelho’s new short film, “Sweet Freedom,” on Fri., 8/25, at 6 p.m., in historic Fairhaven Town Hall. Featuring sensational short films, fantastic live music, incredible raffles, and networking with local film­makers. Will include films from Alyssa Botelho,… [Read More]

Acushnet joins Play Music on the Porch Day Play Music on the Porch Day Concert featuring the Dave Richard­son Band, Sat., 8/26, Noon–2 p.m., Acushnet Public Library Pavilion, 232 Middle Road, Acushnet, MA 02743 Celebrate World Play Music on the Porch Day with us! The Dave Richard­son Band will be grooving on New Orleans Funk,… [Read More]