Jan. 6 to Jan. 8 In-person and livestreamed Join us as we gather in the Whaling Museum for the 27th anniversary of the annual readathon of America’s most iconic novel, Moby-Dick.  An experience you don’t want to miss, you’ll relive the famous, action-packed narrative and transport back in time on the search for the elusive… [Read More]

Please join us for a New Bedford Science Café on Tues., 1/10, from 6–8 p.m. at The Last Round Bar & Grille, 908 Purchase St., New Bedford, Open to everyone. Free, save for the beer! Free parking behind the building.  Our guest Dan Goulart will discuss “The Science behind Restoring Buttonwood Brook; A Chemical and… [Read More]

Benefits of Meditation with Dr. Gerry Donovan. Tuesday, 1/10, 1–2 p.m., at the Millicent Library, 45 Center St., Fairhaven, in the auditorium; enter through Walnut Street Doors.  Get 2023 started by learning about the benefits of meditation. On Tuesday, January 10 at 1:00, the Millicent Library will host Dr. Gerry Donovan who will provide guided meditation,… [Read More]

Fairhaven Residents enter for free during February, Acushnet residents are free during March The Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum is offering free admission to current residents of Fairhaven for the month of February, and  Acushnet residents for the month of March. Upon arrival, visitors may show a piece of recent mail or other ID showing their… [Read More]

Sat., 12/31 Family friendly activities through­out downtown kicking off at 4 p.m. In the past there have been fire eaters and ice sculptors, street per­formances, all free. This year, we were not able to scare up any details by press time, so we’re just giving you a heads-up that downtown New Bedford will most likely… [Read More]

Join St. Joseph Church for our Annual Christmas Hayrdie on Sun., 12/18. Gather at 4:30 pm. Departing at 5 p.m. from the church parking lot, 74 Spring St., Fairhaven Bring your singing voices… All are welcome! ••• Click here to download the entire 12/15/22 issue: 12-15-22 OldTimeHoliday Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal

On Saturday, December 17th, the Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey’s long-awaited homecoming will be celebrated with state officials, generous philanthropists, volunteers, members of the public, and the Prime Minister of Cape Verde, His Excellency Jose Ulisses de Pina Correia e Silva. The speaking program will take place at New Bedford State Pier starting at 10am. (Registration is closed… [Read More]

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]