The New Bedford Symphony Orchestra continues to offer free livestream concerts during the COVID-19 crisis. Visit https://nbsymphony.org. Con­certs will remain on the website for viewing, if you miss them. Works for Solo Viola, Sat., 4/25, 7 p.m. Join us for a special evening of music with NBSO violist Maureen Heflinger! Featuring an enjoyable mix of… [Read More]

WHALE (Waterfront Historic Area League) is excited to launch a new live virtual tour series on our Instagram throughout the month of April. We hope these weekly tours help us stay connected to our historic past and exciting future. The schedule for virtual tours is: • NEW DATE Friday, April 24 at 10:00: 305-307 Pleasant St…. [Read More]

The Mass. Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF) has become aware of rumors and a fabricated Facebook post, appearing to come from DMF, that state commercial and recrea­tional fishing have been closed due to the Covid-19 public emergency. This is not true! Commercial and recreat­ional fishing remain open in Massachusetts. Visit DMF’s verified Facebook page or website… [Read More]

The Massachusetts State Police and the State Police Association of Massachusetts (“SPAM”) jointly announced a new program aimed at increasing the physical activity of Massachusetts schoolchildren amid the COVID-19 pandemic. “Workout With a Trooper” offers virtual, physical training to school-age children who are missing gym classes, organized sports and other athletic activities.  The workouts, which… [Read More]

Boston Area Rape Crisis Center Virtual Walk for Change, Sun., 4/26,  10:00 AM. Registration: $40. Visit https://barccwalk.org The virtual Walk for Change will combine elements of online live­streaming, prerecorded messages, and fun online activities, including the announcement of the #Bark4BARCC dog contest winner. Registered participants will have access to exclusive online Walk for Change content… [Read More]

The New Bedford Whaling Museum has released an expanded website to give people a way to “Museum from Home.” The new section on the Museum’s website is complete with trivia activities, virtual tours, and behind-the-scenes talks with expert staff. The content includes something for everyone, including parents looking for fun and educational activities to do… [Read More]

Amazon is offering lots of free content suitable for children during the COVID-19 pandemic. Visit https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/storefront/ref=atv_hm_hom_1_c_ZWyNDQ_fMHI51_1_1?contentId=freeforall&merchId=freeforall ••• Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal. Click here to download the entire 4/9/20 issue: 04-09-20 PalmSunday

New Bedford Art Museum/ ArtWorks! is proud to launch our virtual exhibition of the 2020 Teen Artist Internship Program Exhibition! Swing by our website to celebrate our TAIP Artists. Visit newbedfordart.org/taip on April 9, to view the exhibition, Steppin’ Out 2020, and learn more about the artists. ••• Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with… [Read More]

From the Brandeis University Women’s Studies Research Center, wsrc@brandeis.edu It took 72 years for us to win the right to vote. Attendees at the January 2020 Suffrage Teach-In at Brandeis learned about the mobilization from 1848 at Seneca Falls to 1920, and passage of the 19th Amendment.  Visit https://ensemble.brandeis.edu/hapi/v1/contents/permalinks/Qw9k8F5C/view ••• Support local journalism, donate to… [Read More]