The New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park welcomes all to a five segment meet and greet with Hetty Howland Robinson Green, once the richest woman in America and the area’s most famous witch/ philanthropist/financial wizard. Programs will be held at 1 pm the last Sunday of each month from May to September at the Park, 33 William… [Read More]

More than 75 booths are scheduled to set up each Saturday at Fairhaven’s outdoor Huttleston Marketplace, beginning its fifth season on Saturday, May 21. The marketplace is held on the lawns of Fairhaven High School and the Fairhaven Visitors Center, 141 Main Street, at the intersection of Route 6. The hours are 10:00 a.m. to… [Read More]

Sun., 5/22, Noon–5 p.m., Pier 3, New Bedford. Tickets: $20/adults, $10/children, plus fee at https:// tasteofsouthcoast.com/tickets/Parking Complimentary parking will be available 12pm-5:30pm. Elm Street Parking Garage, 51 Elm Street. All metered parking is free downtown on Sundays! The “Taste of SouthCoast” features restaurants, bakeries, and caterers from the SouthCoast area. Partici­pants serve sample sized portions… [Read More]

Newport Oyster & Chowder Festival, Sat./Sun., 5/21-22, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Bowens Wharf, Newport, RI. Free admission.  Taste your way around the Ocean State! Sip a refreshing cocktail and enjoy oysters and chowder from local growers and vendors on the waterfront all weekend long. Did you know that RI is home to upwards of… [Read More]

The Fairhaven town wide yard sale is set for May 21st with a rain day of the 22nd. We can’t list addresses beause there are too many! Every negihborhood in Fairhaven has addresses that are joining in the fun. You’ll need to have Facebook to get the individual addresses. Find the Old Town Fairhaven group… [Read More]

Benefits the Fairhaven Animal Shelter, on Sat., 5/14, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., 200 Bridge St., Fairhaven. Featuring cages and crates, water bowls, dog beds, toys. Lots of great affordable items. All proceeds go to the animal shelter. ••• Click here to download the entire 5/12/22 issue: 05-12-22 AcushTM Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb… [Read More]

Please join the Fairhaven Rotary for a meat raffle at the Bayside, 125 Sconticut Neck Road, Fairhaven, on Sat., 5/14, 3-5 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Fairhaven Rotary Scholarship Fund. For more info, contact MK at 508-330-4837, or Melissa@fsuinc.com  ••• Click here to download the entire 5/12/22 issue: 05-12-22 AcushTM Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb… [Read More]

We’re opening the hatch. And you get to peek inside. Over 65 artist studioes in two buildings, four floors: art, food, fun. May 13, 5-8pm; May 14, 10am – 5pm ; May 15, 11am – 5pm. Hatch Street Studios, 88 & 90 Hatch Street in New Bedford’s North End. Visit hatchstreetstudios.com  ••• Click here to download the… [Read More]

Press Release SouthCoast Children’s Theatre, the area’s premiere children’s theatre proudly presents the musical, James and the Giant Peach, Jr., Friday May 13th at 7:00 PM & Saturday May 14th at 1:00 PM and 7:00 PM., at Keith Middle School Auditorium, 225 Hathaway Blvd. New Bedford.  Tickets available online at www. southcoastchildrenstheatre.com. General admission is… [Read More]

Stuff The Van Pet Food Drive, Mon., 5/9, 5–7 p.m., Ford Middle School, 708 Middle Rd., Acushnet (back lot). Help Acushnet Animal Control “Stuff the Van” with much needed pet food donations to benefit Acushnet animals in need.  Items needed: wet and dry cat food, wet and dry dog food, cat and dog treats, guineau… [Read More]