The Acushnet Public Library is pleased to offer two outdoor concerts during the month of May at our outdoor pavilion behind the library, 232 Middle Rd., Acushnet.  On Wednesday, May 31, at 6 p.m. the Acushnet Public Library welcomes the Judy and Barry DeRossi Quintet.The quintet will be performing songs from the Great American songbook,… [Read More]

Renowned vocalist and cultural educator, “Candida Rose” Baptista, will perform at the Mattapoisett Museum on June 1, 2023, at 6:00 PM.  Baptista, a second-generation American-born Cape Verdean hailing from New Bedford, Mass., is known for her captivating blend of Cape Verdean musical roots and American jazz influences, which she calls “KabuJazz.” Her debut album, “KabuMerikana:… [Read More]

The Fairhaven Pickleball Associa­tion will be holding a beginners clinic at Cushman Park on  6/3/ and 6/4 from 11 to 1. The class size is limited to 18 participants. The cost is $25 for the two sessions. Participants do not have to be a member of FPA To get a registration form, email fairhavenpickleball@gmail.com Learn… [Read More]

The Huttleston Marketplace opens for the season this Saturdayi. Runs Saturdays, May 20 through September 30, 2023 (except last Saturday in June), 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Fairhaven Visitors Center Lawn/Fairhaven High School Lawn, 141 Main Street, at Route 6, Fairhaven Huttleston Marketplace is an outdoor bazaar featuring as many as 76 vendors selling select… [Read More]

The Acushnet Public Library is pleased to offer two outdoor concerts during the month of May at our outdoor pavilion behind the library, 232 Middle Rd., Acushnet.  On Wednesday, May 24 at 6 pm the Ford Middle School Chorus, led by Music and Band Teacher Brian Shanbrun will sing a program of songs to celebrate… [Read More]

Join us for a neighborhood cleanup on Sat., 5/20, from 9 a.m. to noon. Volunteers will be cleaning up South End neighborhoods. Please meet at the parking lot behind the Orpheum Theatre 1005 S. Water St. New Bedford, MA. Free t-shirts to all volunteers. Gloves and tools provided; Wear closed-toe shoes; Review the safety notes; Walkins… [Read More]

Still recovering from winter fatigue? New Bedford Ballet’s performance of The Snow Queen is guaranteed to melt any remaining memories of this year’s bitter winter and warm your heart as you prepare to embrace the summer months. Inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s 19th-century fairy tale, New Bedford Ballet’s 37th annual full-length ballet will be performed… [Read More]

All are welcome to join us for a community spring clean-up of Rogers Grammar School exterior grounds, 100 Pleasant Street, Fairhaven, on Sat., 5/13, at 10 a.m. Bring your rake and gloves. It will be a fun time. Sponsored by the Rogers Re-Use Committee. ••• Click here to download the 5/11/23 issue: 05-11-23 SunnyBDay Support… [Read More]

Women Run is teaming up with United Way of Greater New Bedford’s Women United to host the first annual Women Run UNITED Mother’s Day 5k Run! This will be a fun, healthy way to start your Mother’s Day while honoring the amazing women in your life and supporting other women in the community. Sun., 5/14,… [Read More]

Spring Craft & Vendor Fair, Knights of Columbus, 57 Fairhaven Rd, Matta­poisett, Sat., 5/13, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Mother’s Day Gifts! Art, Jewelry, Candles, Handcrafted Gifts & More! Raffle table with items from our amazing vendors!  Proceeds will be donated to a local women’s shelter. ••• Click here to download the 5/11/23 issue: 05-11-23 SunnyBDay Support… [Read More]