New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center offers small group walking tours of downtown New Bedford and the working waterfront. These tours will provide guests an opportunity to learn about New Bedford’s history and fishing industry while being outside and socially distanced. Tours will explore topics including the history of the fishing industry, life in a fishing… [Read More]

At the Bright Yellow Farm Stand, 151 Alden Road, Fairhaven (next to National Bleach). Sundays through 10/25, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Featuring beef, chicken, produce farms, honey, eggs, herbs, jams, organic soaps and bath salts. Accepts senior and WIC Farmers Market Coupons, SNAP.  Please practice social distancing and wear a mask.  Contact: 508-496-9209; allnaturalbeef@comcast.net ••• Support… [Read More]

The summer of 2020 will present new boating experiences and challenges to the entire family.  Be prepared!  The captain becomes incapaci­tated or falls overboard; you purchase a new boat and step aboard for the first time. You are Suddenly In Command.  “Suddenly in Command” is a 2-hour online, boating safety primer designed for boaters of… [Read More]

Saturdays, through September 12, 2020, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Fairhaven Visitors Center Lawn/Fairhaven High School Lawn, 141 Main Street, at Route 6, Fairhaven An outdoor bazaar featuring vendors selling select hand made arts and crafts, quality antiques and vintage collectibles, upcycled items, fresh farm produce, and locally prepared foods. It is a MDAR certified… [Read More]

The Bugs that Bug You The Mattapoisett Free Public Library has arranged for Blake Dinius from Plymouth County Extension to speak about ticks and mosquitoes to residents of our local area towns. This will be a free Zoom presentation that will take place on Mon., 6/29 from 2–3 pm. Registration is required for this free… [Read More]

Juneteenth Drive To Justice New Bedford, Car Caravan on Fri., 6/19, 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Meet at 13 Logan St, New Bedford, MA 02740-7326. Hosted by La Soul Renaissance,. If you’re not #DRIVINGTOJUSTICE on Friday, June 19th 2020 – then you’re rolling backwards. The Arc of Justice, SEIU/32BJ, Until Freedom, The Gathering For Justice, The Indigenous… [Read More]

Welcome to the Zeiterion Drive-In! Whether you remember drive-ins fondly or if you’ve never been before, you’re in for a real treat this summer. We’ve assembled a fantastic line-up of concerts and movies so we can safely gather to sing, laugh, and smile together again. Performances inside the theater may be paused, but having fun… [Read More]

Pirates & Privateers Presentation, Friday mornings, 10 a.m., through September. Next date: 6/19, Fort Phoenix, south end of Fort St., Fairhaven, MA. Tour begins at fort flagpole. WEATHER PERMITTING For Public Safety, all audience members must wear masks and maintain six feet of separation. This fun interactive presentation includes a demonstration firing of a black… [Read More]

By Waterfront Historic Area LeaguE (WHALE) has an archive of vitual tours of their historica proper­ties. Visit their YouTube channel to watch: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgsvAIndhBOVunXPRIHJrJQ Find them at: https://www.waterfrontleague.org ••• Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal. Click here to download the entire 6/18/20 issue: 06-18-20 AcushnetBLM

Black Lives Matter protest and march, Sat., 6/13, at 11 a.m., Acushnet Town Hall, 122 Main St. Meet at Town Hall for speakers and then march along South Main Street into Fairhaven. Please wear a mask and practice physical distancing at this event.  This is an event to support the Black community. We will have… [Read More]