An afternoon of poetic pros and symphonic sounds will take over Abolition Row Park as the Zeiterion Performing Arts Center, New Bedford Historical Society, and New Bedford Symphony Orchestra come together to present “Lift Us Up: An Afternoon Interlude.” Abolition Row Park will come alive at this free event from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct…. [Read More]

On Sun., 10/6, at St. Mary’s Parish, 440 Main St., Fairhaven. Breakfast/Raffle/Bake Sale Annual Family Breakfast ~ Raffle ~ Bake Sale. 8:30 am to 11:30 am. In Parish Hall. Breakfast consists of Eggs, potatoes, ham, sausage, pancakes, plain or blueberry, fruit cup, juice, coffee or tea or hot chocolate. Still a bargain at $10 for… [Read More]

A little more than a century ago, Hetty Green, born in Bedford Village (New Bedford), was the wealthiest woman in America. Though she inherited a small amount of money from her whaling wealthy family, she earned financial fame as the first successful woman trading in Wall Street, but remembered by many as the “Witch of… [Read More]

Join us for live music and enter­tain­ment, local food trucks and vendors, an artisan marketplace, children’s activities, yard games, professionally designed garden displays, mechanical bull rides, pony rides, a petting zoo, agriculture, community involvement, and so much more! At the second annual South Coast Harvest Festival at the Westport Fairgrounds 200 Pine Hill Road, Westport:… [Read More]

Join us for a Hoedown, Sat., 9/28, from 6-9 pm, at the West Island Improve­ment Association Commu­nity house, 41 Causeway Road, Fairhaven. Featuring country line dancing and Southern Charcuterie, $25 per person (21 and older).  Call Lauren for tickets 774-328-5732. Proceeds to benefit Little Patch of Heaven sanctuary.  ••• Click here to download the 09-26-24… [Read More]

Join Old Colony Regional Voc-Tech High School PTO for out 4th annual Fall Family Festival with Touch A Truck on Sat., 9/28, from 11–3, 476 North Ave., Rochester. Suggested donation, $20/car.  Featuring music and games by Kevin Richman, It’s the Music Entertainment; Mr. Vinny the Bubble Guy (noon–2); Caribiner’s; Climbing Tower; Henna Artist, Vendors; Food… [Read More]

FREE Community outreach family fun day at Trinity Lutheran Church, 16 Temple Place, Fairhaven. Rain or Shine. Sat., 9/28, noon to 4 p.m. Family fun with kids carnival games, prizes, temporary tattoos, Photo Booth, music, popcorn and cotton candy. If you have been looking for an outreach program for help for yourself or someone in… [Read More]

Join us for the last Pirates & Privateers Presentation of the season, Friday 9/27, 10:00 a.m. WEATHER PERMITTING. Fort Phoenix, south end of Fort St., Fairhaven, MA. Tour begins at fort flagpole. Free. Is there really pirate treasure buried by Captain Kidd on Sconticut Neck? Why might you become a privateer instead of joining the… [Read More]

Coin Show Sun., 9/29 from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Westport Town Hall Annex, 856 Main Road, Westport, MA. Free Admission”  ••• Click here to download the 09-26-24 issue: 09-26-24 FoodTruckFest Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal

Inviting town residents and friends from across SouthCoast to enjoy its historic town center, Fairhaven is hosting its first-ever Food Truck Flavor Fest on Friday September 20th, from 5-8 p.m., in front of Town Hall, 40 Center Street. The event will feature food trucks, a beer garden, and live music from the Shepherd Center for… [Read More]