2 PM Saturday January 15, 2022  (presented via Zoom)  Join us for a conversation about the adventures of Frederick Allen during his whaling voyage.  In March 1838, Westport farmer Frederick Allen purchased a sea chest and boarded the Westport whaling brig Mexico. With “an uneasy mind”, “a bottle of elderberry syrup and 2 fine sweet… [Read More]

Your Theatre serves up a cure for the pandemic blues in their produc­tion of Paul Slade Smith’s The Outsider. Directed by Eric R. Paradis, it’s a timely, hilarious comedy that skewers politics and celebrates democracy. Ned Newley doesn’t want to be governor. He’s terrified of public speaking and his poll numbers are impressively bad. But… [Read More]

Covid Testing will be held every Saturday, from 8 a.m. to noon at the Acushnet Elementary School, Middle Road. Open to Acushnet residents only. Proof of residence will be required. ••• Click here to download the entire 1/13/22 issue: 01-13-22 Snowstorm Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal

The 2022 Moby-Dick Marathon will be entirely virtual, but with all the same marathon fun and buzz! Jan. 7–9 One of the world’s best known readings of Herman Melville’s iconic American novel Moby-Dick takes place every January at the New Bedford Whaling Museum. The Moby-Dick Marathon draws readers and enthusiasts from around the globe to… [Read More]

The Marion Art Center has announced open auditions for all roles in the upcoming production of The Puzzle with the Piazza, written by Mark Dunn and directed by Pippa Asker. Due to current MAC policies and for everyone’s safety, only fully vaccinated actors will be considered for roles. Auditions are scheduled on Saturday, January 8… [Read More]

The US Coast Guard Auxiliary’s Flotilla 65 will be starting its 14-week Boating Skills & Seamanship Course on Monday, January 31, 2022 from 7-9 pm through May 2, 2022 at 80 Middle Street, Fairhaven, MA 02719  This 14-week comprehensive course is designed for both the experienced and the novice boater.  It is a perfect introduction… [Read More]

Free training on Tues., 1/18, 7–9 p.m., at Acushnet Council On Aging/Senior Center, 59 1/2 So. Main St., Acushnet. Join the Mass. Emergency Management Agency and the Acush­net Office of Emergency Manage­ment for free training on five key actions to take until help arrives.  Email Ed Caron, Emergency  Management Deputy Director, at ecaron@acushnetema.com to reserve… [Read More]

Come celebrate the annual light display at 35 Gellette Road, Fair­haven. Enjoy 200,000 lights nightly from 5:30 p.m. This Fri. & Sat., 12/17 & 18, from 5–9 p.m. (weather permit­ting), take pictures with Santa and the Grinch and enjoy complimentary refreshments. Please donate a non-perishable, non-expired food item for the M.O. LIFE food pantry. Have… [Read More]

After a long two years without live theatre, the Fairhaven High School Theatre Company is thrilled to be welcoming audiences back for this year’s fall production: Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind by Greg Allen.  Known as the longest running show in Chicago to this day, YOU as the audience have the power…. [Read More]

Join Safe Zones, the Fairhaven Police Department, Tremblay’s Bus Company and the Mass. State Police for the 11th annual Fill the Bus Toy Drive, at the Fairhaven Wal-Mart from 9:30 a.m.–3 p.m. Sat., 12/18. We will be accepting unwrapped toys for children and teens of all ages. All you have to do is help fill… [Read More]