New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center’s free Dock-u-mentary series, hosted in partnership with New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, has returned! On October 20 at 7:00pm, FHC will be featuring The Fish on My Plate, an insightful film that explores fisherman and author Paul Greenberg’s journey to eat only fish for breakfast, lunch, and dinner for… [Read More]

Sat., 10/14, 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 All-ages may come in costume for photo opportunities and to play “Costume Bingo.” An outdoor bazaar featuring as many as 76… [Read More]

The Fairhaven Fire Department will sponsor an open house in conjunc­tion with National Fire Prevention week on Sun., 10/15, from 1–3 p.m., 144 Washington St., Fairhaven, 508-994-1428. The public is invited to enjoy: vehicle extrication demonstration, Live Fire Demo (weather permitting), fire extinguisher demo, free pizza, Sparky the Fire Dog, and more. ••• Click here… [Read More]

The Fairhaven Historical Commis­sion invites the public to attend the official lighting ceremony for the Historical Street Lamp Project, Tues., 10/17, 6 p.m., at the front steps of Fairhaven Town Hall, 40 Center St., Fairhaven. All are welcome to attend.  ••• Click here to download the 10/12/23 issue: 10-12-23 ManjiroFest Support local journalism, donate to… [Read More]

Author Joan Livingston, a former town resident, will give a talk and reading Wednesday, Oct. 18 at the Millicent Library. The event, sponsored by the Friends of the Millicent Library, will be held 6:30 to 8 p.m. “I am excited to give this talk about my experiences as a writer and to read from my… [Read More]

Show support for the homeless famlies that are being relocated to Fairhaven. Join us at a rally on Sat., 10/7/23, at 9 a.m., at the Seaport Inn, 100 Middle St. Fairhaven. ••• Click here to download the 10/5/23 issue: 10-05-23 GrangeFair Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal

Free car seat safety event. Have your car seat checked by trained child car seat technicians. Sat., 10/7,  11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Hastings Middle School Parking Lot, 30 School Street, Fairhaven.  For more information, contact Kristy MacMillen, kristy.macmillen@ newbedford-ma.gov, 508-991-6199. A share services partnership with Town of Acushnet, Town of Fairhaven, New Bedford Health… [Read More]

Do you have boxes of old paperwork that you need to get rid of? Well, the Fairhaven High School class of 2025 has you covered. Join use on Sat., 10/7, from 9 a.m. to noon at Merrimack Valley Credit Union, 41 Fairhaven Commons Way, Fairhaven, for a shredding day, $10 per box (up to 20… [Read More]

Join us on Sat., 10/7 (rain date 10/8), for the 3rd annual Music in the Woods event at the Lloyd Center, 430 Potomska Road, Dartmouth. Enjoy live music along our trails with New Bedford Symphony Orchestra, Spindle Rock River Rats, and Gropina recorder quintet, along with others. Admission is free to Lloyd Center members; $50… [Read More]

Fairhaven Village Militia Revolu­tionary War Encampment, Saturday and Sunday, 9/30 & 10/1, 10:00 a.m. to sunset Saturday and 10:00 a.m. to Noon on Sunday. Fort Phoenix, Fort Street, Fairhaven, MA Cannon firing at sunset Saturday only if gunpowder is available. The Fairhaven Village Militia and the Wareham Minutemen and Militia Companies present a weekend historical… [Read More]