Sun., 4/26, West Island 5K. Kids Mile starts at 10 a.m.; 5K starts at 11, 41 Causeway Road, Fairhaven, MA. Prizes in age and gender categories. Register at https://westisland5k.org. Kids Mile: $5; 5K, $25 before 4/15, $30 after. ••• Click here to download the 4/23/26 issue: 04-23-26 EarthDay Click here to download the Manjiro Movie… [Read More]

Free event presented by the Friends of the Millicent Library, for teens and adults, Mon., 4/27, 6–8 p.m., at the Millicent Library, 45 Center St., Fairhaven. Facilitated by Sarah Kiepper, Friends of the Millicent Library member, a compliance officer, and doctoral student. To register, visit the Millicent Library calendar: https://millicentlibrary.org/events-calendar  During the first hour, participants… [Read More]

Sun., 4/26, from 2–4 p.m., Fairhaven Fairhaven Unitarian Universalist Church, 102 Green St., Fairhaven, MA 02719. Free. Four local organizations are joining forces to host the first annual Blessing of the Bicycles, a free, family-friendly community bike event.  Presented by Fairhaven UU Church, Youth Opportunities Unlimited (Y.O.U.), Fairhaven Livable Streets, and SouthCoast Places for People,… [Read More]

Then ext meeting of The Fairhaven Democratic Town Committee will be on Wed., 4/29,  at The Millicent Library, in the Auditorium at 6pm. Everyone welcome to attend. 45 Center St., Fairhaven. For more info contact Fhvndems@gmail.com.  ••• Click here to download the 4/23/26 issue: 04-23-26 EarthDay Click here to download the Manjiro Movie press release:… [Read More]

Join us for Bingo Night with Jordan Paiva, Sun., 4/26, at 4 p.m., at Holy Name of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish Center, 121 Mt. Pleasant St., New Bedford. $25/booklet per person; $10 extra card. No prize under $50! Also featuring 50/50 raffle; special scratch ticket, bring your $5 scratch ticket and $5 to… [Read More]

From EarthDay.org Earth Day was born on April 22, 1970 — a date deliberately chosen to fall between Spring Break and Final Exams, maximizing student participa­tion in what began as a national environmental teach-in. That single day drew 20 million Americans into the streets and sparked the modern environmental movement. Today, Denis Hayes serves as… [Read More]

Join us for an engaging book talk featuring Dr. Winston Langley, author of Abolishing War, in conversation with Dr. Deborah Winslow Nutter. Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 4:00 pm–5:30 pm, UU Auditorium, 102 Green St, Fairhaven 02719. Free Admission. To register, visit https://kalangarai-india.org/eventabolish-war/ ••• Click here to download the 4/16/26 issue: 04-16-26 EagleScout Support local… [Read More]

Our Lady of Purgatory Church’s A Taste of Italy, Saturday, April 18, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM; Donation: $18.00, at OLOP Parish Center, 4254 Acushnet Avenue New Bedford, MA 02745 Please join us for an Italian Dinner and music bingo. Featuring: Eggplant Parmigiana, Chicken Marsala, Baked Sausage Ziti, Fettuccini Alfredo, Ratatouille, Salad,  Garlic Bread, Desserts,… [Read More]

“Losing A Limb to Save the Body: Global Conflict During the War for American Independence’’ will be the topic of a discussion to be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 19 at the Fort Taber-Fort Rodman Military Museum and Veterans Memorial, 1000C South Rodney French Blvd., New Bedford.  The talk is the latest in a… [Read More]

WHALE invites you to celebrate spring at the historic Steeple Playhouse! April 22, $35, Steeple Playhouse, 159 William St., New Bedford, 5:00 – 7:30 PM For tickets visit https://waterfrontleague.org Spring Fling is WHALE’s joyful welcome to spring—a relaxed cocktail party that celebrates community, place, and preservation. Hosted inside the historic Steeple Playhouse, the event invites… [Read More]