Come to the Mattapoisett Free Public Library, 7 Barstow St.,  on Sunday, October 16 from 1:30–2:30 to hear Friends of Buttonwood Park President Richard Leary give a fascinating talk – Buttonwood Park: An “Olmsted” Park. He will share the story of New Bedford’s largest and most heavily-used park. This presentation is a part of Olmsted… [Read More]

Bake sale at St Joseph’s Church, 74 Spring St., Fhvn, side entrance. Sat 10/8, from 2–6 p.m.; Sun, 10/9 from 8 a.m.–1 p.m.  Sales & donations are welcome before and after all masses: Sat vigil: 4:30 pm, Sun 8 and 10 am  ••• Click here to download the entire 10/6/22 issue: 10-06-22 BridgeMtg Support local… [Read More]

Book Cafe, St. Mary’s Church parish hall, 440 Main St., Fairhaven; Sat., 10/8, noon to 4; Sun., 10/9, 11 a.m to 3 p.m. Books for everyone. Hard cover $1.00 soft cover 50 cents. Available each day will be hot dog, bag of chips and beverage for $5.00, assorted pastries, coffee, tea, juice or water $1.00 each.   ••• Click… [Read More]

Join us for the 17th Annual Blount Fine Foods New Bedford Seaport Chowder Festival, Sat., 10/8, noon to 5 p.m., City Pier 3, NB. General admission, $15/pre-sale, $20 day of event. Children: $5/6-12 years old.  Under five is free. Website: http://onesouthcoast.com Local restaurants and caterers will compete for your vote! Come sample delicious chowders and… [Read More]

Presented by Running Brook Vineyard and Winery, 335 Old Fall River Road, North Dartmouth. Sat. & Sun., 10/8 & 9, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Featuring grape stomping, wine specials, vineyard hay rides, local vendors, live music, and of course wine, wine, and wine. There is no entrance fee but we do encourage you to… [Read More]

The Quaker Meeting yard sale on Sat., 10/8, from 8:30 to noon, at 103 Marion Road (Route 6) Mattapoisett, will have a special table featuring stamps, covers, postcards, photographs, ephemera and artwork. Proceeds will benefit the Priscilla Hathaway Scholarship Fund being established for a student of the arts at Old Rochester Regional High School by the… [Read More]

More than 60 places will partici­pate in the townwide yard sale in Fairhaven thIs Saturday, 10/1 (rain date 10/2).  You can still contact Daniel and Cristina Lopes on the Facebook group “Old Town Fairhaven,” or email OldTownFairhaven@Gmail.com to get on the list. To see the list on Google maps, visit https://tinyurl.com/28wc2e6j EFIA to join townwide yard… [Read More]

Brain Menesis invites the whole community to attend the ceremoney marking the return of one of the greatest of American traditions to Fairhaven: The neighborhood drug store. Join us for our grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony on Sunday, 10/1, 72 Main St., Fairhaven. Prizes, coffee and donuts, will be available. Ribbon cutting at 10… [Read More]

Blessing of the Pets, Sun., 10/2, noon, in front of St. Mary’s Church, 440 Main St., Fairhaven. All pets must be in carrier or on a leash. You may bring a photo of your pet if unable to bring them along.  ••• Click here to download the entire 9/29/22 issue: 09-29-22 BenoitSq Support local journalism,… [Read More]

The Rogers School Re Use Commit­tee is holding a spruce up day at the Rogers School, 100 Pleasant St., Fhvn, on Sat., 10/1. All are welcome to join us for a comunity fall cleanup of Rogers School exterior grounds. Bring your rake and gloves. It will be a fun time! ••• Click here to download… [Read More]