Sixteenth annual March Madness Party to benefit the Matty Oliveira Memorial Fund, funding new and impacting existing sports programs. Sat., 3/5, Town Crier, Maitland St., Fairhaven. Registration, 10 a.m.–noon; $110 per person. Book now, limited to 100 seats. Includes snacks, lunch (cold buffet), fun and games, prizes, door prizes, raffles, give­aways. Cash bar. Please make… [Read More]

Fairhaven High School PTO presents Senior vs. Junior Boys Volleyball Game, Wed., 3/9, 6 p.m., FHS gym. Proceeds benefit After Prom. Admission: $5. Concession stand available.  ••• Click here to download the entire 3/3/22 issue: 03-03-22 NewOfficers Support local journalism, donate to the Neighb News with PayPal

March is Women’s History Month, and the Fishing Heritage Center, 38 Berthel St., New Bedford, has two FREE programs planned for you to learn about women in the fishing industry!  March AHA! Night: Women in the Wheelhouse, 3/10, 6:30 p.m. in person. Female captains, mates, and deckhands who work on commercial fishing boats will share… [Read More]

Lobster Days return on Feb 24 and 25!! From 11-3, bring the whole family to Lobster Days at the Fishing Heritage Center, 38 Behel St., New Bedford. Learn about the lobstering industry through presentations from working lobstermen (Capt. Steve Holler and Capt. Dave Casoni) as well as making crafts, participating in a storytime reading, and… [Read More]

Gather on The Z stage in a café setting to hear dance experts, watch dance, and enjoy a beverage at this complimentary event! Join us and learn about the international touring company, Pilobolus, through the eyes of former Pilobolus dancer, Mary Ellen Beaudreau. Wed., 3/2, 7 p.m., Zeiterion Performaing Arts Center, 684 Purchase St., New… [Read More]

The following events are at the Mattapoisett Museum, 5 Church St, Mattapoisett, MA 02739; director@mattapoisettmuseum.org; 508-758-2844 Fiddle Session February 27, 1:00 pm – Southcoast Lessons presents Old Time Fiddle Session – Join us for a gathering of traditional string band musicians and music lovers. Bring an instrument if you play, a seat if you’ve got… [Read More]

The following event is at the Marion Art Center, 80 Pleasant St., Marion; marionartcenter.org. Visit the website for COVID protocols New Exhibit The Marion Art Center is pleased to present its newest exhibit Exploring Native American Culture: Art, Craft, and Inspiration, with works by Max Brown-Garcia, Makerjake, and Vincent Mancini. The exhibit showcases three unique… [Read More]

A talk and slide presentation by Don Carlos Collasius will be held on Thursday, Feb. 17th from 7:00 to 8:00 pm at the Fairhaven Town Hall Auditorium, 40 Center St., Fairhaven, at no charge. Don is the current Tree Warden in town and has a deep appreciation for our Earth, both on land and in… [Read More]

Hollywood Pops, Sat., 2/19,  7:30 PM, at the Zeiterion. Yaniv Dinur, Conductor and Emcee Join us for our ever-popular “movie night” concert! This season we explore unforgettable music from three iconic film composers of our time: John Williams, Hans Zimmer, and Danny Elfman. With the added commentary (or should we say comedy) by your favorite Maestro, this… [Read More]

Fri., 2/18. Seating will be limited to 25. Masks are required. Doors open at 6:30 PM. At the Fishing Heritage Center, 38 Bethel St., New Bedford.  In this special double feature, we will be showing two films from the 1930s. “Towed in a Hole” (1932) starring Laurel and Hardy follows the shenanigans of successful fish­mongers Stan and… [Read More]