Cinemaniacs Join South Coast Cinemaniacs for “Ball of Fire” (1941), a screwball comedy retelling of a fairy tale classic! Nightclub singer Sugarpuss O’Shea (Barbara Stanwyck) seeks sanctuary with a group of encyclo­pedia writing professors. She’s the Snow White to their band of dwarves. Is the youngest (Gary Cooper) only fascinated by her facility with American… [Read More]

On April 12, 2025 at 11:00 AM and 2:00PM and May 10, 2025 at 11:00 AM and 2:00PM, Seaglass Theater Company and the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra will present Music in the Library at four libraries across the SouthCoast. Due to space constrictions at the library, the 4/12 concert is presented in partnership with the… [Read More]

The Friends of the Mattapoisett Library invite book lovers of all ages to their upcoming Spring Book Sale on Friday, April 12, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM in the Library Community Room at 7 Barstow Street, Mattapoisett. This event is a great opportunity to find gently used books at affordable prices while supporting the… [Read More]

A discussion on “The Battle of the Atlantic,’’ the longest continuous military campaign of World War II, will be presented at 2 p.m. Sun., 4/13 at the Fort Taber-Fort Rodman Military Museum and Veterans Memorial, 1000 South Rodney French Boulevard, New Bedford.  The talk, the final historical lecture of the spring season at the museum,… [Read More]

The following events will be held at Shepherd Center for Performing Arts, a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization dedicated to supporting local and regional Music, Dance, Theatre and Film, 34 Center St (William St entrance), Fairhaven • An Evening of Joni and Cat. The music of two legendary singer-songwriters in one great show! Sat, April 12, 7 pm (doors… [Read More]

Businesses are invited to Fairhaven & Friends Business Mixer, hosted by the Fairhaven Economic Development Committee (EDC)! This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow business owners, gain valuable insights, and learn more about how we can continue working together to strengthen our local economy. Thurs., 4/17, Fairhaven Town Hall, 40 Center St., 5:30… [Read More]

Storytime Election:  Sat., 4/5, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Town Election is coming up… but did you hear that The Millicent Library and Fairhaven Town Clerk’s Office are holding a very special election, too?  The Town Clerk’s Office will certify the results, and the winning princess will come and read to us (and help us… [Read More]

Please join us on April 4 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM for Our Lady of Purgatory’s final Lenten Fish Fry at the OLOP Parish Center, 4254 Acushnet Avenue, New Bedford, MA. It’s a great opportunity to enjoy baked or fried fish & chips (cole slaw, rolls, dessert, and a beverage) all for a donation… [Read More]

Fill-a-Bag sale, Sat., 4/5, $5 per bag. Clothing and shoes only. Heavenly Treasures Thrift Shop at First Congregational Church, UUC, 34 Center St., Fairhaven (use William St. entrance). Open Wednesdays & Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. ••• Click here to download the 4/3/25 issue: 04-03-25 Candidates Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal

Free talk. Mon., 4/7, 6:30–7:30 p.m.  Our Coastal Birds is part of the Natural Heritage of Fairhaven series, a collaboration between the Millicent Library and the UUSF. This program is held in the UU Auditorium, located across from the library at 102 Green Street.  Join Gina Purtell, Mass Audubon Conservation Projects Manager, and consider the… [Read More]