Your Theatre Inc. presents A Chekhov Comedy Weekend, April 26 & 27 at 7:30 p.m.; April 27 & 28 at 2 p.m., at YTI Steeple Playhouse, 159 William St., New Bedford, MA; 508-993-0772; www.yourtheatre.org. Complimentary donations accepted. Reservations strongly encouraegd. Two hilarious one-act plays by Anton Chekhov “On the Harmful Effects of Tobacco,” directed by… [Read More]

Tritown Against Racism (TTAR) is excited to announce the the fifth in series Community Conversation: Racism – Let’s Talk About It on April 27 at the Friend’s Meeting House, 103 Marion Road, Mattapoisett, from 2–4 p.m. In this open and inclusive dialogue, we’ll come together to explore the complexities of racism, its impacts on individuals and… [Read More]

For the 7th year in a row, Bask will be offering free fir trees to the public on Arbor Day. This annual event has become a staple in Fairhaven, and we love the fact that we can help the environment in any way possible. Bask’s Free Trees 2024 will take place on Friday, 4/26, 9am… [Read More]

The 11th Annual West Island 5K will be held on Sunday, April 21, 2024 with the Kids Mile at 10am and 5K at 11am (more info at westisland5k.org).  Please email Lyle at westisland5k@yahoo.com if you want to sponsor the race or volunteer. Volunteers are needed on Sat., April 20, 2-4pm at the West Island Improvement… [Read More]

New Bedford Rowing Center (NBRC) announces the election of Jordan Seim to a three-year term as Chair of its Board of Directors.  Having served on the board for 2 years, Ms. Seim has demonstrated exceptional leadership and dedica­tion to advancing NBRC’s mission. Seim’s significant contributions to revamping the Rowing Center include welcoming new rowers during… [Read More]

Join us for an evening with author Richard Tripp, as he presents his new book, Lessons Learned in Zuni: A Pueblo Memoir, on Wed., 4/24, from 6–7:30 p.m., at the New Bedford Down­town Library, 613, Pleasant St., NB; 508-991-6278; nbmref@sailsinc.org Weaving a narrative like the Navajo tapestries found in his memoir, Richard recounts his years… [Read More]

Award-winning Providence poets Karen Donovan and Catherine Imbriglio will read from their poetry at the Matatpoisett Library, 7 Barstwo St., on Sat., 4/20 at 2 pm, as part of the Purrington Series spon­sored by the Mattapoisett Library Trust. Karen Donovan’s latest collection of poems, Monad+Monadnock, was published by Wet Cement Press. The award-winning poet has… [Read More]

Join us on Sat., 4/13, from 9 a.m. to noon, for our Earth Day Cleanup at the public parking lot behind Cotali Mar Restaurante, Corner of Acushnet Ave. and Sawyer St., New Bedford. Preregister at OperationCleanSweep. net. Free t-shits to all participants. Gloves and tools provided. Walk-ins welcome. Safety tips: Please wear closed-toed shoes; if… [Read More]

The following events will be held during April Vacation Week at the Millicent Library, 45 Center St., Fairhaven. Accessible. To register, or learn more call the library at 508-992-5342, email athiel@sailsinc.org, or visit http://www.millicentlibrary.org/events Baby and Toddler Storytime Tues., 4/16 at 9:30am on the Library Lawn Clowning Around with Daisy D. Dots Tues., 4/17 at… [Read More]

Due to the weather last week, the Bike & Brew was postponed to this Sat., 4/13. Hosted by Fairhaven Livable Streets Committee. Join us for a casual ride from the Fairhaven Rec Center to Mattapoisett’s Inn on Shipyard Park! We’ll meet on Saturday April 6 at 1pm at the Rec Center, then ride down the… [Read More]