Ghost Stories For the fourth year, the South Coast will once again be haunted by Ghost Stories for an Autumn Night at St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church, 124 Front St., Marion. This atmospheric event brings spine-chilling Victorian and Edwardian horror tales to life in the candlelit chapel. Master storyteller Eric Fialho, who has been thrilling Boston-area audiences… [Read More]

Join us for our annual Funny 4 Funds 4 Veterans comedy fund-raiser, Sat., 10/19, Freetown VFW Post 6643, 89 Middleboro Rd., E. Freetown, MA 02717. 18+ event. Doors open at 6; show starts at 7. Tickets: $20. Concession stand available, cash bar, raffles, 50/50 drawing, auctions.   For tickets, to donate or sponsor, please visit www.funny4funds.com/… [Read More]

St. Joseph Church, 74 Spring St., Fairhaven, side entrance.  Sat., 10/12, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Sun., 10/13, 7 a.m. to noon Sales & Donations are welcome before & after all Masses. We also have, great books for sale.  ••• Click here to download the 10-10-24 issue: 10-10-24 FireOpenHouse Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal

The 19th Annual Blount Fine Foods New Bedford Seaport Chowder Festival is this Sat., 10/12 at City Pier 3 in New Bedford, featuring a variety of chowders, soups, live enter­tain­ment, and activities for all ages.  The Chowder Festival brings together locals and visitors to celebrate New Bedford’s rich maritime heritage. Attendees will have the opportunity… [Read More]

On Wed., 10/16, at 7:00 pm, South Coast Progressive Voices (SCPV) will host Observations and Stories from the Border: Takeaways from an April 2024 trip to witness U.S. response to migrants at the Arizona/Mexico border, presented by UUSF member Kelly Ochoa, co-founder of South­coast Welcome Corps.  The presentation will take place in the auditorium of… [Read More]

Music is at the heart of every AHA! Night, and so we’re delighted to welcome you to AHA! Night: Art in Tune, on Thurs., 10/10, sponsored by BayCoast Bank. There is something for everyone at this free, family-friendly event, including art, crafts, demonstrations, and, of course, music! AHA! is a monthly FREE celebration of arts… [Read More]

Fri., 10/11, 6:30 p.m., The Shepherd Center for the Performing Arts, 34 Center St., Fairhaven, MA 02719. Doors open at 6:00 pm, $5 (additional donations are much appreciated!). Visit https://theshepherdcenter.org/ for tickets. Join us for an engaging and insightful master class that delves into the filmmaking process behind Sweet Freedom, a 25-minute historical drama set… [Read More]

Join the Fairhaven Fire Department on Sun., 10/6 from 1-3 p.m. for an open house with lots of demonstra­tions and giveaways, 144 Washington St., Fairhaven, 508-994-1428.  Featuring: vehicle extrication, live fire demo (weather dependent), fire extinguisher demo, free pizza, Sparky the Fire Dog, and more! ••• Click here to download the 10-03-24 issue: 10-03-24 HuttlestonMP… [Read More]

Sat., 10/5, noon, Fort Taber, 1000 S Rodney French Blvd, New Bedford, MA 02744. Featuring some of the area’s most popular food trucks dishing out fan favorites such as lobster and street food nachos, Portuguese/American Culinary Fusion, dessert pizzas, BBQ, fresh juice and smoothies and more! Visit https://www.foodtruckfestivalsofamerica.com/new-bedford ••• Click here to download the 10-03-24… [Read More]