Join us on Sun., 5/5, from 9 a.m. to noon, for a cleanup of Jones Beach, with the Dartmouth National Junior Honor Society. All are welcome. Meet at 66 St. John St., Dartmouth, near the walkway entrance near the parking lot. Bring a reusable water bottle.  Gloves and tools provided. Walk-ins welcome. Safety tips: Please… [Read More]

The Seed Library is OPEN and ready for checkouts. With the days getting longer and the ocean air warming up, it’s hard to deny springtime is coming! Have you started gardening yet? The Matta­poisett Free Public Library’s seed library is restocked and ready for you! Our seed collection features a variety of options to promote… [Read More]

There’s a lot happening at the Fort Taber-Fort Rodman Historical Associa­tion, 1000 Rodney French Blvd., New Bedford, on Sun., 4/28, to honor the achievements and sacrifices of America’s veterans. Events that day include an open house at the military museum, the observance of the 80th anniversary of Exercise Tiger, and the rededication of the World War… [Read More]

Join the Fairhaven Lions Club for a pancake breakfast to benefit our scholarship fund on Sun., 4/28, from 8–11:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Church, 440 Main St., Fairhaven. Tickets: $10, children under 10, $5. Includes  pancakes, sausage, fruit cup, coffee and juice.  Contact any Fairhaven Lion for tickets or email FairhavenMALionsClub@gmail.com. Tickets also available at… [Read More]

Our Lady of Angel Annual Dinner, Sat., 4/27, 5–8 p.m., at OLOA, 7 Jesse St., Fairhaven, MA 02719. Tickets: $15.  Call Joe Mello, 508-733-4608, and leave a message for tickets. ••• Click here to download the 04-25-24 issue: 04-25-24 AnimalShelterVol Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal

There will be an Arbor Day tree planting ceremony at Fairhaven High School, corner of Main Street and Route 6, on Friday, 4.26 at 1:00 pm. There will also be a planting at the Wood School, 60 Sconticut Neck Road, Fairhaven, at 3:15p.m. with the Jr. Deputy Tree Wardens. ••• Click here to download the… [Read More]

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]