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SUMMARY:Martha's Pantry at Grace
DESCRIPTION:Martha’s Pantry at Grace provides groceries each week to households in Greater New Bedford. The food available includes fresh produce and bread. The goal is to supply three meals a day for three days for each family member. Households may visit once a month.\n\nPantry is open Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Service follows New Bedford school weather closures.\n\nFor information\, contact Grace Church at 508-993-0547 or office@gracechurchnb.org.\n\nCommunity members are invited to support this ministry.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/marthas-pantry-at-grace/2026-05-27/
LOCATION:Grace Episcopal Church\, 133 School Street\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Food,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T120000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T012659Z
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SUMMARY:Watercolor Painting Class
DESCRIPTION:Learn watercolor painting through practice and technique in this four-week workshop. Students will explore various techniques like wet-on-wet\, wet-on-damp\, and masking fluid\, as well as color mixing and brushwork. The class covers practical tools and methods\, including the use of salt\, plastic wrap\, and magic erasers to enhance work. \nThe $145 fee covers all four weeks.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/watercolor-painting-class/2026-05-27/
LOCATION:New Bedford Arts & Cultural Emporium\, 101 West Rodney French Blvd\, Suite 2-60\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02744\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Class,Culture Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T130000
DTSTAMP:20260523T143302
CREATED:20260225T163600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T190352Z
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SUMMARY:M.O. FOOD = L.I.F.E. Food Pantry
DESCRIPTION:The M.O. FOOD = L.I.F.E. Food Pantry\, operated by M.O. L.I.F.E.\, Inc.\, helps feed neighbors across Greater New Bedford. It is open Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The pantry is located outside the building on the corner of Pleasant and Middle streets. \nGroceries are available to individuals and families facing food insecurity. Hundreds of people are served each month. Program volunteers also help stock shelves and assist with distribution. The effort is supported through a partnership with United Way of Greater New Bedford. \nVolunteering hours are from 10:00am to 1:00pm. For additional information\, please call 508-992-0122.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/m-o-food-l-i-f-e-food-pantry/2026-05-27/
LOCATION:M.O. L.I.F.E.\, INC.\, 725 Pleasant St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Food pantry
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ORGANIZER;CN="United Way of Greater New Bedford":MAILTO:vgrasela@unitedwayofgnb.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T130000
DTSTAMP:20260523T143302
CREATED:20260423T145313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T145313Z
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SUMMARY:The Noisy Puddle: Storytime & Nature Exploration with Linda Booth Sweeney
DESCRIPTION:Elizabeth Taber Library welcomes  author Linda Booth Sweeney\, writer of “The Noisy Puddle\,” a Massachusetts Book Awards winner. The program is designed for young children and caregivers. \nThe program begins with a read-aloud and an author talk. Families then head upstairs to the Marion Natural History Museum to explore vernal pools and their ecosystems. \nSupport comes from the Mass Book Awards Speakers Bureau and the Massachusetts Center for the Book. \nSweeney’s work blends story\, art\, and science. Other titles include “Monument Maker” and “Apart\, Together. Do Bees Pee?” is due out in June 2026.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/the-noisy-puddle-storytime-nature-exploration-with-linda-booth-sweeney/
LOCATION:Elizabeth Taber Library\, 8 Spring St.\, Marion\, MA\, 02738\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Talk,Books,Culture Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T160000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T180909Z
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SUMMARY:Felt Robin Red Breast: Hand Stitching class
DESCRIPTION:A felt robin hand-stitching workshop runs May 27 from 1 to 4 p.m. The class fee is $45. Participants will create a life-size felt robin using blanket stitches\, running stitches\, sequins\, and French knots. Beginners are welcome\, and instruction is available as needed. \nEach student will complete a three-dimensional bird to take home. The included pattern can also be adapted to create other bird styles. All materials are included.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/felt-robin-red-breast-hand-stitching-class/
LOCATION:New Bedford Arts and Cultural Emporium at Kilburn Mill\, 101 W. Rodney French Blvd. Studio 260\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02744\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Culture Calendar,Workshop
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CREATED:20251118T170131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T170131Z
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SUMMARY:Weekly Emergency Food Resource Meetings
DESCRIPTION:Weekly virtual meetings address gaps in emergency food resources in Southeastern Massachusetts. Sessions are on Wednesdays from 2 to 3 p.m. The same Zoom link is used each week. \nSouthcoast Food Policy Council will lead the discussion. The focus is on preparing for disruptions to food relief programs and strengthening the regional food system. \nThe meetings aim to bring people together and find common challenges while building practical solutions. Anyone involved in food recovery or institutional food service or food justice work is welcome to participate.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/weekly-emergency-food-resource-meetings/2026-05-27/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Civic Life
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ORGANIZER;CN="Southcoast Food Policy Council":MAILTO:chris@marioninstitute.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T170000
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SUMMARY:Supper Club of South Coast LGBT Seniors
DESCRIPTION:South Coast LGBT Seniors meets at the Fairhaven Council on Aging on the fourth Wednesday of each month from 5 to 7 p.m. There is no cost to attend. Email ivy@sclgbtqnetwork.org\nto RSVP. \nThe program partners with Coastline Elderly Services and the Fairhaven Council on Aging to support LGBTQ elders. Activities focus on social connection\, intergenerational programs\, and reducing isolation.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/supper-club-of-south-coast-lgbt-seniors-2/2026-05-27/
LOCATION:Fairhaven Council on Aging\, 229 Huttleston Ave\, Fairhaven\, MA\, 02719\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,LGBTQ
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T200000
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SUMMARY:Ink & Identity: Printmaking with Adrian Tió
DESCRIPTION:Ink & Identity: Printmaking with Adrian Tió is scheduled for Wednesdays\, May 27 to June 17  from 5 to 8 p.m. The fee is $250. \nMaster printmaker Adrian Tió leads the four-week workshop. He’s a retired fine arts professor with more than 50 years of experience. Tió’s work is displayed in major collections\, including the Andy Warhol Foundation and the White House. \nClass work draws inspiration from the exhibition “RESISTANCE: Cultural and Political Narratives in Mexican Art.” It looks at how artists use printmaking to explore identity\, memory\, and social ideas. \nStudents will create designs by carving linoleum blocks and printing them. The work will come together in a final group composition. \nThe workshop is open to beginners and practicing artists. No experience is required.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/ink-identity-printmaking-with-adrian-tio/2026-05-27/
LOCATION:New Bedford Art Museum\, 608 Pleasant St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Art Museum,Culture Calendar,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T200000
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SUMMARY:Musical Bingo at Ryan's Sports Pub
DESCRIPTION:Ryan’s hosts Good Thomas musical bingo every Wednesday night from 6 to 8 p.m.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/musical-bingo-at-ryans-sports-pub/2026-05-27/
LOCATION:Ryan’s Sports Pub and Billiards\, 500 Hathaway Rd\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bingo,Culture Calendar,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T183000
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CREATED:20260518T214910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T214910Z
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SUMMARY:City Council Finance Committee meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Finance Committee will meet on Wednesday\, May 27\, 2026\, at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers\, Room 214\, at City Hall. \nAgenda highlights: \n\nCity officials will review a request for interim loan financing through the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust. The proposed loans carry a 0% interest rate and support city water infrastructure projects.\nCommittee members will revisit a request for a Treasurer’s Office report on tax-exempt properties\, including churches. The requested information includes property values\, whether properties are active or vacant\, and\, if applicable\, how long vacant properties have remained unused.\n\nResidents needing ADA accommodations should contact the City Council Office at 508-979-1455 at least 48 hours before the meeting. \nThe meeting will be livestreamed and recorded on the city website under Meetings.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/city-council-finance-committee-meeting-2/
LOCATION:New Bedford City Hall\, 133 William St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:City Council,Civic Life,Politics,Town Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T190000
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SUMMARY:The Day Drinkers Wednesday at Cisco
DESCRIPTION:Matt Martin and the Day Drinkers will get the weekend started at Cisco.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/the-day-drinkers-wednesday-at-cisco/2026-05-27/
LOCATION:Cisco Brewers Kitchen & Bar\, 1480 East Rodney French Blvd.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cisco Brewers,Culture Calendar,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T190000
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CREATED:20260518T220003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T221941Z
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SUMMARY:City Ordinance Committee meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Ordinance Committee will meet on Wednesday\, May 27\, 2026\, at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers\, Room 214\, at City Hall. \nAgenda highlights: \n\nCommittee members will hold a public hearing on a proposed zoning ordinance submitted by Mayor Jon Mitchell that would establish form-based code districts. The focus will be on changes to Chapter 9 of the city’s zoning regulations and on how future development standards could be shaped.\nResidents needing ADA accommodations should contact the City Council Office at least 48 hours before the meeting.\n\nThe meeting will be livestreamed and recorded on the city website under Meetings.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/city-ordinance-committee-meeting-4/
LOCATION:New Bedford City Hall\, 133 William St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:City Council,Civic Life,Public Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T210000
DTSTAMP:20260523T143302
CREATED:20251222T165938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T165938Z
UID:10138942-1779908400-1779915600@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Trivia at Play Arcade
DESCRIPTION:Play Arcade hosts trivia every Wednesday from 7–9 p.m.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/trivia-at-play-arcade-3/2026-05-27/
LOCATION:PLAY! Arcade\, 34 Union St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Trivia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T220000
DTSTAMP:20260523T143302
CREATED:20251222T170257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T170258Z
UID:10145271-1779908400-1779919200@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Karaoke at Oriental Pearl
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday night is karaoke night at Oriental Pearl from 7 to 11 p.m.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/karaoke-at-oriental-pearl-3/2026-05-27/
LOCATION:Oriental Pearl\, 576 State St.\,  Westport\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Karaoke,Oriental Pearl
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T220000
DTSTAMP:20260523T143302
CREATED:20251222T172243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T104216Z
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SUMMARY:Karaoke at Ying Dynasty
DESCRIPTION:Ying Dynasty hosts Karaoke every Wednesday night from 7 to 10 p.m. with Wicked Weezy.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/karaoke-at-ying-dynasty-2-3/2026-05-27/
LOCATION:Ying Dynasty\, 724 Dartmouth St.\, Dartmouth\, MA\, 02748\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Karaoke
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