First Night Boston, New England’s biggest New Year’s Eve Party, returns this year to celebrate the start of 2022! Join us on New Year’s Eve to experience an afternoon and evening of entertainment, dazzling ice sculptures, lights, and fireworks! Visit https://www.firstnightboston.org for schedule. Citywide events start at noon on Friday, 12/31.  Opening ceremony and people’s… [Read More]

“A Hundred Small Lessons” by Australia author Ashley Hay portrays the lives of two women living in Bris­bane, Australia, who are con­nected to each other by “memories and the house they share.” The author moves back and forth through the lives of ninety-year-old Elsie and thirty-year-old Lucy and her family.  The book will be discussed… [Read More]

Photos with Santa Claus, Sun., 12/12, 1–3 p.m., George H. Taber Lodge, first floor, 20 Center St., Fairhaven. Bring your own camera or cell phone to take photos with Santa Claus during this festive afternoon sponsored by the George H. Taber Masonic Lodge. Refreshments will be available. Admission is free. All are welcome. The lodge… [Read More]

Join Cinema New Bedford for holiday cheer! Experience seasonal favorites on the big screen and share collective nostalgia for some of our favorite holiday memories with the CNB community.  Elf headlines the evening at 8pm, with the beloved holiday classics Frosty the Snowman and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer starting at 6pm.  The event is free,… [Read More]

Close Ash Street Jail. The Ash Street Jail was built in the 19th century and holds people in inhumane conditions. People report rats, vermin, mold, and plumbing backups that release bathroom waste into cells. Make this the last holiday season that people must endure under these terrible conditions. Meet us at 558 Pleasant St. at… [Read More]

Join us for the Padanaram Holiday Festival, Sat., 12/4, 11:-11:15, Santa arrives; 11-3, art exhibit at Dartmouth Cultural Ctr, and write letters to Santa on the Farm and Coast patio; 11-3:30, Cookie decorating and pictures with Santa at St. Peter’s Church; Noon-2, Face painting at Bridge Ctr for Hope & Healing, and strolling magic hand… [Read More]

The Fairhaven Veterans Service Office is now taking donations for our wreath laying in our Fairhaven cemeteries in December. Donations may be sent to The Fairhaven Veterans Office Wreath Gift Account, 40 Center St., Fairhaven, MA 02719, by November 29. The public is invited to help with the laying of the wreaths on Sat., 12/4,… [Read More]

Sea Scout Ship 1930 welcomes you to our open house on Sat., 12/4, from 1–4 p.m., Ft. Rodman Marine Educational Assn./Low Tide Yacht Club, 1000B So. Rodney French Blvd., New Bedford (Fort Taber Park). Make new friends, have fun, chase adventure, challenge yourself, achieve new goals, save lives, make a difference, inspire others, win awards,… [Read More]