Sat., 8/28, 9 a.m.–1 p.m., Roch-Jones-Duff House, 396 County St., New Bedford. Black businesses have suffered huge losses during the COVID-19 quarantine. So BuyBlackNB is creating a safe space to support them and allow you to #BuyBlack. Shop a curated selection of local Black-owned businesses while enjoying music, giveaways, network­ing, and community building. For children… [Read More]

The City of New Bedford’s COVID-19 vaccination center at the Andrea McCoy Recreation Center at 181 Hillman Street is available for walk-in COVID-19 vaccinations, with no appointment needed, from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. every Monday through the month of August, and on Tuesday, September 7 on the Labor Day week.  The site is one… [Read More]

Sun., 8/22, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., Benoit Square, opposite 267 Adams St., Fairhaven. Come to Benoit Square in North Fairhaven to enjoy a performance by Eddie and the Exciters, a classic car cruise, food, and dancing in the streets! Sponsored by the North Fairhaven Improvement Association. Free. For more information visit the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/NfiaNorthFairhavenImprovementAssociation/… [Read More]

Wed., 8/25, 6:30 p.m., West Island Improvement Association Commu­nity Center, 41 Causeway Road, Fairhaven. Free Event This is a new project to begin collecting the really important history of West Island – OUR OWN HISTORIES! To start us off, we are focusing on the 1988 “Save West Island” effort that resulted in the east side… [Read More]

Clube S.S. Sacramento Inc., sponsors of the greatest Portuguese Feast in the World, the Feast of the Blessed Sacrament. Michael Canasta, President of the Clube Madeirense S.S. Sacramento, Inc. has announced the first of special ticketed events scheduled for this summer and fall!! The 1st Annual Craft Beer and Food Truck Festa at Madeira Field,… [Read More]

It’s an atypical year, so we are hosting an atypical version of our race: a 5K in AUGUST!!! Race Date: August 21, 7:30 – 8:30 AM in the tent at Center School: Race Day t-shirt and/or number pick Starting Point: The Intersection of  Church Street and Barlow Street Parking for Runners: Ying Dynasty New Shortened… [Read More]

Millicent Library’s Annual Teddy Bear Parade, Sat., 8/14, 10:00 a.m. Bring your favorite teddy bear (or any stuffed animal), and enjoy the fun! This year’s Teddy Bear Parade will feature snacks, bubbles, and a show from Daisy D. Dotts. 45 Center St., Fairhaven.  ••• Click here to download the entire 8/12/21 issue: 08-12-21 PurpleHeart Support… [Read More]

The Zeiterion Performing Arts Center, 684 Purchase St., New Bedford, welcomes you back with a FREE screening of “Jaws” on Aug. 13. Tickets required. Get tickets at https://www.zeiterion.org or boxofficeinfo@ zeiterion.org, 508.994.2900 ••• Click here to download the entire 8/12/21 issue: 08-12-21 PurpleHeart Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal.

CHICKEN BBQ BY TAZZ. Sat., 8/14,  Dinner 4-6 p.m. At VFW POST 6643, 89 Middleboro Rd., E. Freetown, MA  Sponsored by VFW POST 6643 AUXILIARY to Benefit  Our Various Programs such as Veteran Services, Scholarship programs, VFW National Home for Children  Tickets $15, available at Freetown VFW or call Susan LeBlanc 508-763-9245 ••• Click here… [Read More]