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PARADE

Wednesday, Nov. 11, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
ROCKDALE AND UNION STREETS

New Bedford Veterans Day parade

New Bedford will honor military veterans and their service with its annual Veterans Day Parade on Wednesday, Nov. 11, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

The procession will begin near Buttonwood Park at Rockdale Avenue and Union Street, continuing along Union, County, and William streets to the New Bedford Free Public Library.

Street closures have been approved from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the parade and ceremonies.

A ceremony recognizing those who have served in the U.S. armed forces will follow outside the library at 613 Pleasant St.

For more information, contact Janet Barbosa at 508-979-1410.

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Wednesday, Nov. 11, 9 a.m.
BENOIT SQUARE

Fairhaven annual Veterans Day parade

Fairhaven will honor military service members at its annual Veterans Day Parade on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026.

Marching groups and veterans will line up at 8:30 a.m. at Benoit Square. The parade will step off at 9 a.m. and proceed to Fairhaven High School, concluding with a brief ceremony and the raising of the “Big Flag” in front of the school.

In case of bad weather, ceremony activities will move indoors to the Fairhaven Senior Center at 10 a.m. The VFW Women’s Auxiliary will host refreshments afterward.

Sponsors include Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2892, the Fairhaven Lions Club, and the Fairhaven Veterans Service Office.

Call the Veterans Service Office: Mike at 508-658-3719 or Jane at 508-202-4603.

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GOVERNMENT

Thursday, Nov. 12, at 7 p.m.
NEW BEDFORD CITY HALL

New Bedford City Council meeting

The New Bedford City Council meets Thursday, Nov. 12, at 7 p.m. in Room 214 at City Hall.

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RESOURCES

By Friday, Nov. 13
ALDI

Hunger Heroes food drop

United Way of Greater New Bedford is collecting nonperishable food donations for its annual Hunger Heroes Food Drive, striving to assemble 1,000 Thanksgiving meals for local individuals and families. Community partners will distribute the meals to households facing food insecurity.

Requested items include canned vegetables, cornbread mix, cranberry sauce, stuffing, gravy, and instant mashed potatoes. Donors can also purchase donations through the organization’s Amazon Wish List and ship them directly to its office.

The donation deadline is Friday, Nov. 13, at Aldi, 200 N. Dartmouth Mall, Dartmouth.

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PLANNING

Thursday, Nov. 12, noon to 1:30 p.m.
VIRTUAL

Strategic Planning for Nonprofits virtual series

Melissa Harris of Fio Partners will lead the final two sessions of a four-part virtual series designed to help nonprofit leaders develop effective strategic plans.

Both sessions run from noon to 1:30 p.m. Participants may register individually or access recordings of sessions they cannot attend.

Thursday, Nov. 12: Designing an Informed, Inclusive and Right-Sized Process. Explore ways to involve stakeholders, establish decision-making roles, and develop a planning process that fits an organization’s needs. Register

Thursday, Dec. 3: Listening, Learning and Engagement. Learn how to gather relevant information, identify key perspectives and use feedback to guide strategic decisions. Register

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