This Sunday, local author Erin McHugh will visit Southcoast Pickleball in Fairhaven for a book signing of her book Pickleball is Life. Erin is an avid pickleball player and her book was recently featured on a CBS special on Pickleball in the United States.  She will be available at the new pickleball courts to sign… [Read More]

Thurs., 12/8, starting at 3 p.m. in a variety of venues in Downtown New Bedford. All venues are FREE admission. Start Your AHA! Adventure At The New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park Visitor Center  The AHA! website will be available for you to look at along with Park staff and volunteers ready to answer any… [Read More]

Join the Fairhaven Police Depart­ment, Tremblay’s Bus, Safe Zones, and Team Walmart for our Annual Fill-The-Bus Toy Drive at the Walmart in Fairhaven on Sun., 12/11, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (rain date 12/17).  Call 508-889-1752 for more info. ••• Click here to download the entire 12/8/22 issue: 12-08-22 BenoitLights Support local journalism, donate… [Read More]

When one reads a “Chet and Bernie” mystery you will be reading a story narrated by Bernie’s dog Chet. When they are asked by an old time criminal friend to locate his only law abiding relative — his brother, they begin a search where they have unexpected dangers including an oil company conspiracy.  The book, written… [Read More]

Fort Phoenix Beach Cleanup, by Be the Solution to Pollution, Sat., 12/3, 9 a.m. to noon. Meet in the parking lot near the cannons.  Bring a reusable water bottle and closed toe shoes. Tools, bags and gloves provided. Everyone is welcome!!!! Children must be accompanied by an adult. For more info, email  bethesolutiontopollution@gmail.com ••• Click… [Read More]

Nature Photography at Carvalho Farm, 201 Shaw Rd., Fairhaven. Sat., 12/3, 8–9 a.m. FREE. With the advancement of tech­nology you can capture amazing photographs with your phone. Join us for a guided hike with our staff photographer in this beautiful landscape for some tips from a pro.  Carvalho Farm’s flat, easy-to-navigate Indian Rock Trail is… [Read More]

Backstage at the Nutcracker, Special Storytime with Dance Educator Kay Alden. Come away with Kay as we experience the music and magic of the Nutcracker! Little ones will explore dance while learning movement based skills and playing with props from this holiday classic. Recom­mended for ages 4-6 (siblings welcome!), feel free to wear a special… [Read More]

Greens ’N More The Friends of the Acushnet Public Library are presenting a Greens (and More!) Sale on Saturday, 12/3 from 10am – 12pm on the library’s deck. Wreaths and greens will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Cash only please. Prices are as follows: green bundles, $10; 12-inch wreath with a simple bow,… [Read More]

The Acushnet Lions Club and the Rivers’ End Cafe, proudly sponsor their annual Toy & Food Drive/ Motorcycle Run on Sun., 11/27. $10 or unwrapped toy donation (no stuffed animals please), or non-perishable food donation gets you in. Now accepting food and toys at the Rivers End Cafe, 7 Tarkiln Hill Road, Acushnet. Starts at… [Read More]

Tues., 11/29, 6:30–7:30 p.m., New Bedford Free Public Library, 3rd floor meeting room, 613 Pleasant St., NB.  For author Dawn Blake Souza, writing “From the Islands They Came”, the story of her mother’s Cape Verdean immigrant family, was a labor of love.  “It was my life’s passion to record these stories so they wouldn’t be… [Read More]