Civic Life
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NEIGHBORHOOD
9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Aug. 13
95 CEDAR STREET (NAACP)
West End Neighborhood Clean Up
Join the West End Neighborhood Association and Clean Sweep for a neighborhood clean up day on Saturday, Aug. 13 from 9 a.m. to noon.
All residents, families and groups can meet in the parking lot located behind 95 Cedar Street (NAACP offices).
There will also be a free dumpster available at 95 Cedar Street from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
NEIGHBORHOOD
10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 13
RIVERSIDE PARK
Groundwork Southcoast Volunteer Day
Join Groundwork Southcoast from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a Volunteer Day at GWSC Urban Farm and Community Garden, located near the basketball court in Riverside Park.
Help clean up Riverside Park, grab sow & grow seed starter kits, meet the Green Team and much more.
For more information email info@grounworksouthcoast.org or visit their Facebook page.
FUNDRAISER
11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday Aug. 14
PUB 6T5
Amber Mello Scholarship Foundation fundraiser
2nd Annual Memorial Bike Ride Fundraiser benefiting The Amber Mello Scholarship Foundation and Mission 22.
Meet at Pub 6T5 at 11 for national anthem with The NB Rude Boys, ride out by the Blue Lantern, then back to Pub 6T5 for lunch, drink and more live music from NBRB
$15 per bike, $10 per passenger, $10 no bike.
EDUCATION
6 p.m., Monday, Aug. 15
KEITH MIDDLE SCHOOL
New Bedford School Committee
The New Bedford School Committee will meet at 6 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 15 in the Steven De Rossi Community Room at Keith Middle School.
On the agenda:
Opening of year updates
New principal introductions
Reports from Finance & Operations, Personnel, Sub-Committee and School Committee
EMPLOYMENT
10 a.m. to noon, Monday, Aug. 15
MASSHIRE CAREER CENTER
MassHire New Bedford Recruitment Event
MassHire New Bedford will be holding an onsite recruitment event with Able Associates on Aug. 15. They are working with a company called Tech-Etch out of Plymouth and have many positions open on all shifts.
To sign up for this event, please call 508-990-4000.
HEALTH
9 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 16
VIRTUAL
Small Business Seminar Series: Mental Health in the Workplace
A Small Business Seminar on Compassion Fatigue, Burnout and Secondary Trauma.
This seminar will cover what supervisors can do to help staff members who may be experiencing compassion fatigue, burnout and secondary trauma. Learn strategies to develop effective self-care. along with learning about foods that can help people beat depression.
Join One SouthCoast Chamber Aug. 16 at 9 am for a virtual, interactive seminar with Fall River Family Service Association. Register here.
COVID-19 WARNING: While we continue to list opportunities for civic engagement in New Bedford, readers are advised to heed the latest public health recommendations. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now recommends that both unvaccinated and fully vaccinated people wear masks indoors in public in areas of substantial or high transmission, including Bristol County.
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NB Farmer’s Market at Buttonwood Park
Buttonwood Park 425 Hawthorn St., New Bedford, MACoastal Foodshed is hosting the New Bedford Farmer's Market. Shop with our local farmers and food makers while enjoying live music and a cooking demonstration. Multiple payment options are available, […]
New Bedford Housing Authority
VirtualThe New Bedford Housing Authority will meet virtually at 4:30 p.m. on Aug. 11. Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 895 1178 0663 Passcode: 851616 On the agenda: Change orders to […]
Bristol County Commissioners
Bristol Aggie High School 135 Center Street, Dighton, MAThe Bristol County Commissioners will meet at Bristol County Agricultural High School in the Student Commons at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 11. The agenda will be posted here when […]
Commission for Citizens with Disabilities
Buttonwood Senior Center 1 Oneida Street, New Bedford, MAThe Commission for Citizens with Disabilities will meet at 6 p.m. on Aug. 11 at the Buttonwood Senior Center. On the agenda: Brock avenue sidewalk complaint Hillman St. exterior ADA […]
Friday’s New Bedford Food Pantry Schedule
VirtualPlease follow each food pantry’s rules and regulations, including how often they can be accessed. Many require photo ID for adults and MA Health cards for children and some require […]
Coastal Ecology Program
Lloyd Center for the Environment 430 Potomska Rd, South Dartmouth, MAChildren ages 9–12 explore the coastal environment while studying the salt marsh, estuary, sandy beach, and rocky shore. Emphasis is on environmental awareness and skill development. Hands-on activities and outdoor […]
Lawler Branch Device Advice
Lawler Library 745 Rockdale Ave, New Bedford, MAGet some one-on-one tech help from your friendly Lawler Library staff. For more information contact Denise Plaskon at 508-991-6216 or dplaskon@sailsinc.org
West End Neighborhood Clean Up
NAACP Building 25 Cedar St., New Bedford, MAJoin the West End Neighborhood Association and Clean Sweep for a neighborhood clean up day on Saturday, Aug. 13 from 9 a.m. to noon. All residents, families and groups can […]
Groundwork Southcoast Volunteer Day
Riverside Park 297 Belleville Ave., New Bedford, MAJoin Groundwork Southcoast from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a Volunteer Day at GWSC Urban Farm and Community Garden, located near the basketball court in Riverside Park. Help clean […]
Amber Mello Scholarship Foundation fundraiser
Pub 6T5 736 Ashley Blvd, New Bedford, MA2nd Annual Memorial Bike Ride Fundraiser benefiting The Amber Mello Scholarship Foundation and Mission 22. Meet at Pub 6T5 at 11 for national anthem with The NB Rude Boys, ride […]
Abolitionist Fair
New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park 33 William St., New Bedford, MACome spend your Sundays with at the park. Sundays through Sept. 25 the 1850 ladies will explore different topics on Abolitionist fair in New Bedford. How did New Bedford play […]
Monday’s New Bedford Food Pantry Schedule
VariousPlease follow each food pantry's rules and regulations, including how often they can be accessed. Many require photo ID for adults and MA Health cards for children and some require […]
Mass Humanities 2022 Grants Calendar
VirtualFour new funding opportunities from Mass Humanities seek to respond to the challenges facing the people of Massachusetts. Part of a new three-year strategic plan, the foundation’s 2022 grants calendar […]
Job Fair at MassHire in New Bedford
MassHire New Bedford 618 Acushnet Ave., New Bedford, MAMassHire New Bedford will be holding an onsite recruitment event with Able Associates on Aug. 15. They are working with a company called Tech-Etch out of Plymouth and have many […]
NB Farmer’s Market at Brooklawn Park
Brooklawn Park 1997 Acushnet Ave., New Bedford, MALocal products are available at the New Bedford Farmer's Market sponsored by Coastal Foodshed. Live music and a cooking demonstration will be onsite. Multiple payment options are available, including SNAP/HIP.
New Bedford School Committee
Keith Middle School 225 Hathaway Blvd, New BedfordThe New Bedford School Committee will meet at 6 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 15 in the Steven De Rossi Community Room at Keith Middle School. On the agenda: Opening of […]
Tuesday’s New Bedford Food Pantry Schedule
VariousPlease follow each food pantry's rules and regulations, including how often they can be accessed. Many require photo ID for adults and MA Health cards for children and some require […]
New Bedford Public Schools’ Family Engagement Center
Normandin Middle School 81 Felton St., New Bedford, MADo you need help applying for or renewing your SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program / food stamp)? You can do this at the New Bedford Public Schools' Family Engagement Center […]
Small Business Seminar Series: Mental Health in the Workplace
VirtualA Small Business Seminar on Compassion Fatigue, Burnout and Secondary Trauma. This seminar will cover what supervisors can do to help staff members who may be experiencing compassion fatigue, burnout […]
Free virtual addiction recovery meeting
VirtualHello New Bedford: You are invited to a free virtual addiction recovery meeting. Topics include Recovery Coping Skills, Values Building, Mental Health, Trauma, Addiction & Recovery, Harm Reduction, Understanding CORI, […]
Wednesday’s New Bedford Food Pantry Schedule
VariousPlease follow each food pantry's rules and regulations, including how often they can be accessed. Many require photo ID for adults and MA Health cards for children and some require […]
SRAC Training & Exercise and Planning Meeting
VirtualSRAC Training & Exercise and Planning Subcommittee will meet virtually via Zoom from 10:30-11:30 a.m. on Aug. 17.
Clark’s Point Neighborhood Association
Wastewater Treatment Plant 1000S S Rodney French Blvd, new bedfordMeets the third Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the Waste Water Treatment Center. For more information, contact: Celine Saraiva at Celeine1@comcast.net
Global Learning Charter Public School Board of Trustees
The Airport Grille 1569 Airport Road, New Bedford, MAGlobal Learning Charter Public School will hold its Board of Trustees annual retreat at 8 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 18 at the Airport Grille with a break for lunch at […]
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