Douglass Read-a-Thon On Sunday, February 4, the New Bedford Historical Society is hosting the Twenty First Annual Community Read-a-thon of the first auto­biography of Frederick Douglass, Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave written by Himself (1845).  We invite members of the New Bedford community to join the event as readers in… [Read More]

Join Our Lady of Purgatory Church for our annual St. Maron’s Hafli on Sat., 2/3, featuring Lebanese food, music, dancing. Live entertainment by Thaer Malko & Bachir El Khourty Band. At our parish hall, 4254 Acushnet Ave., New Bedford, MA 02745. Cash bar & mezza at 7:30 p.m.; dinner served at 8:30 p.m. Tickets: $75… [Read More]

The Mattapoisett Free Public Library, 7 Barstow St., invites you to join us in celebrating National Take Your Child to the Library Day on Saturday, February 3rd, from 10 AM to 3 PM in the Children’s room. Come by to receive a complimentary book, engage in an exciting scavenger hunt, unleash your creativity with a… [Read More]

Come out of your winter hibernation den and join Mattapoisett Land Trust and the wonderful Yoga Nidra instructor, Carly Baumann, on a Winter Mindfulness Walk! The walk is free and open to people of all ages and abilities.  Sun., 2/4, from 10:00-11:00am at the Munn Preserve, located at the end of Mattapoisett Neck Rd. before… [Read More]

The Marion Art Center (the MAC) Theater announces open auditions for the June 2024 production of The Minotaur, written by Anna Ziegler and directed by Kate Sorensen-Young. A present-day version of a classic Greek myth, The Minotaur is a contem­porary take on love, honor, and human connection. With refreshing originality and wit, it explores how we… [Read More]

The Mattapoisett Free Public Library, 7 Barstow St.,  is thrilled to announce acclaimed children’s author and illustrator, Katie Mazeika will be visiting on Wed., 1/31, at 4 p.m. Join us for an enchanting evening as we delve into the magical world of her books as she shares captivating stories, engages the little ones with a… [Read More]

The Fairhaven Animal Shelter is holding a garage sale on Sat., 1/27, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 200 Bridge St., Fairhaven. Lots of great pet supplies, including leashes, collars, toys, pet clothing and much more to help raise money for the animals in our care/ ••• Click here to download the 1/25/24 issue: 01-25-24… [Read More]

St. Joseph School , 100 Spring St., Fairhaven, is holding an open house on Sun., 1/28, from 11 a.m.t o 1 p.m., for grades preschool to 8. Come visit or call 508-996-1983; visit www.saintjosephschool.org. Financial aid available.  ••• Click here to download the 1/25/24 issue: 01-25-24 Volunteers Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal

On Sunday, February 4, the New Bedford Historical Society is hosting the Twenty First Annual Community Read-a-thon of the first auto­biography of Frederick Douglass, Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave written by Himself (1845).  We invite members of the New Bedford community to join the event as readers in this celebration… [Read More]