The new athletic field at Fairhaven High School will be officially dedi­cated with a ceremony before the football game that kicks off Home­coming Weekend on Friday, 10/22 at 4:00 PM. (NOTE TIME CORRECTION) ••• Click here to download the entire 10/21/21 issue: 10-21-21 HalloweenTrail Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal.  

The Facebook group, Old Town Fairhaven, is facilitating a town wide yard sale on October 23rd from various hours ranging from 8AM-5PM.  The list is being revised on an ongoing basis. The updated list will be posted to Old Town Fairhaven group on Facebook.  Please be sure to share with your family, friends and neighbors!… [Read More]

Acushnet Permanent Firefighters presents a Spaghetti Dinner fund­raiser. Come and eat pasta with a purpose! Help us raise funds for Class A (dress) uniforms. Enjoy a home­made spaghetti plate, salad, and garlic bread available for dine-in or carry-out at the VFW. Beverages will be available for purchase. Fri., 10/22, 4:30–8:30 p.m., VFW, 28 Roosevelt St.,… [Read More]

“Two Kellys” Two one act plays by George Kelly. New Director’s Showcase.  “The Flattering Word”  directed by Mellanie Crowther. A pastor’s wife learns that an old school friend, now a famous actor, is coming to town and would like to catch up with her. Unfortunately, her husband objects: Their church frowns upon theatrics. Meanwhile, a… [Read More]

The Mattapoisett Lions Club presents the 5th annual Fall FREE Family Fun Festival, Sat., 10/16, noon to 4 p.m., Shipyard Park, Matta­poisett. Featuring hay rides, pin on the nose on the pumpkin, pumpkin bowling, coloring station, corn hole toss, pumpkin patch (kids take home your own pumpkin), refreshments, goody bags, music. Kids: Wear your costumes…. [Read More]

Author Susan Orlean writes a “riveting” account of unsolved arson-the Los Angeles Public Library fire of 1986 called the “Library Book.” The fire raged for over 7 hours, reaching temperatures of 2,000 degrees and consuming over 4,000 books and damaging 7,000 more. The author hoped to discover the cause of the fire.  The book will… [Read More]

Baked Ham, Baked Beans, Potato Salad, Cold Slaw, Coffee, Corn Bread and Various Desserts. Sun., 10/17, 4-7 pm, Freetown VFW Hall, 89 Middleboro Road, East Freetown  Music by Johnny Angel  Tickets $15.00. Call Susan 508-763-9245; Pat Wilbur 508-344-0566; VFW 508-763-2292  ••• Click here to download the entire 10/14/21 issue: 10-14-21 KidsFest Support local journalism, donate… [Read More]

The Friends of the Millicent Library welcomes John Nelson, noted author and birder, who will present “Funny Bird Sex: Stories Birds Tell about Birds and People” on Wednesday, October 6, in the library auditorium. His slide show presentation begins at 6:30 and blends science, literature, and personal observation to explore the distinctive lives of twelve… [Read More]

Fairhaven Kids Fest, Sat.,* 10/9,  10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Lawn of Visitors Center and Fairhaven High School, 141 Main Street at Route 6, Fairhaven. Sponsored by the Fairhaven Office of Tourism and Millicent Library Youth Services Featuring: Interactive Fun with Pirates of the Cape; Mermaids to Meet, from Ever After Storytime Entertainment; Craft Activities… [Read More]

Join the Fairhaven Animal Shelter for our yard sale, Sat., 10/9, from 10 am.–1 p.m., at the shelter, 200 Bridge St., Fairhaven. Featuring small animal cages, dog beds, crates, carriers, food dishes, brand new dog toys, 50/50 raffle. Only accepting monetary dona­tions on the day of the yard sale. ••• Click here to download the… [Read More]