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SUMMARY:Mini polymer clay veggie earrings and charms
DESCRIPTION:Make miniature vegetable-themed earrings and charms on Friday\, June 26\, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Students will use polymer clay and jewelry findings to create their own designs.\n\nAdmission is $35.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/mini-polymer-clay-veggie-earrings-and-charms/
LOCATION:New Bedford Arts and Cultural Emporium at Kilburn Mill\, 101 W. Rodney French Blvd. Studio 260\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02744\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crafts,Culture Calendar,Kilburn Mill,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Half Step Down at The Galley Grille
DESCRIPTION:Half Step Down will perform classic pop/rock at The Galley Grille.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/half-step-down-at-the-galley-grille/
LOCATION:White’s of Westport\, 66 State Rd\, Westport\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Music
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SUMMARY:PACE Food Center serves Greater New Bedford community
DESCRIPTION:NEW BEDFORD — The PACE Community Food Center is open five days a week\, serving free\, nutritious staples and essential items to residents of the Greater New Bedford community. \nThe schedule is: \nMonday\, 10 am – 2 pm \nTuesday\, 10 am – 2 pm \nWednesday\, 10 am – 2 pm \nThursday\, 2 pm – 7 pm \nFriday\, 10 am – 2 pm \nThe food bank serves residents of New Bedford\, Dartmouth\, Marion\, Rochester\, Mattapoisett\, Fairhaven and Acushnet. Last year\, it served over 10\,000 individuals.   In addition\, it offers emergency food assistance. \nTo sign up for the Food Center\, go to: https://toapply.org/PACE \nThe Food Center  at 477 Park St. is set up as a grocery store where our customers can browse and select their groceries instead of relying on pre-prepared bags. With plenty of shelving and storage space\, customers can choose from various food items when they visit. \nThe center receives donations from individuals\, farms\, and local businesses\, and the Greater Boston Food Bank distributes them to clients. The center provides about a week’s worth of food\, including shelf-stable\, fresh\, and frozen food items once per week. \nDonations and volunteers are sought.  To learn more\, go to:  https://paceinfo.org/programs/food-bank/ \n  \n 
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/pace-food-center-serves-greater-new-bedford-community/2026-06-29/
LOCATION:PACE Community Food Center\, 477 Park Street\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740.\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,volunteering
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SUMMARY:City of New Bedford opens Swap Shop at recycling center
DESCRIPTION:NEW BEDFORD — The city of New Bedford is pleased to announce the opening of the Swap Shop\,  a new initiative at the New Bedford Recycling Center that allows residents to drop off and pick up reusable items\, for free. \nThe Swap Shop\, located at 1103 Shawmut Ave.\, is  accepting donations of gently used items\, specifically: books\, tableware (such as dishes and silverware)\, cookware\, and bakeware (like pots\, pans\, and baking sheets). Electronic items and household appliances\, including toasters\, microwaves\, and other plug-in devices\, are not accepted at this time. \nHow it works: \n• All items are free to take.\n• Donations are limited to three items per day and must be approved by a Recycling Center attendant before being dropped off.\n• Items must be clean\, functional\, and in a condition you’d be proud to give—or pleased to receive.\n• The city reserves the right to refuse any item for any reason\, regardless of condition or category. All donations are subject to inspection.\n• Who can participate: The Swap Shop is open to New Bedford residents\, and proof of residency is required. \nSwap Shop hours are year-round (same as Recycling Center): • Monday\, Wednesday\, and Friday: 12 – 5 p.m. • Saturday: 7:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. \nFor more details and information about programs at the Recycling Center\, visit the City’s website at NewBedfordRecycling.org\, or contact Facilities and Fleet Management at (508) 979-1520 or trashandrecycling@newbedford-ma.gov.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/city-of-new-bedford-opens-swap-shop-at-recycling-center/2026-06-29/
LOCATION:New Bedford Recycling Center\, 1103 Shawmut Ave.\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02746\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Environment
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ORGANIZER;CN="New Bedford Solid Waste and Recycling":MAILTO:trashandrecycling@newbedford-ma.gov
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SUMMARY:Free Billiards at Lighthouse Tavern
DESCRIPTION:Lighthouse Tavern offers free billiards every Monday and Wednesday from 4 p.m. to close. The bar features light fare and drinks. \nLocated at 578 Brock Ave.\, New Bedford.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/free-billiards-at-lighthouse-tavern/2026-06-29/
LOCATION:Lighthouse Tavern\, 578 Brock Ave.\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02744\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Pool
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SUMMARY:Sinatra Nights with Taylor Cormier
DESCRIPTION:Taylor Cormier brings classic Sinatra favorites to Candela Cucina every Monday at 5:30 p.m. \nSince 2014\, Cormier has brought new energy to jazz and pop standards by Sinatra\, Dean Martin\, and Tony Bennett.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/sinatra-nights-with-taylor-cormier/2026-06-29/
LOCATION:Candela Cucina\, 72 N. Water St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Food,Music
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SUMMARY:Bingo at Ying Dynasty
DESCRIPTION:Ying Dynasty hosts 21+ bingo every Monday night at 7 p.m. on the bar side.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/bingo-at-ying-dynasty/2026-06-29/
LOCATION:Ying Dynasty\, 724 Dartmouth St.\, Dartmouth\, MA\, 02748\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bingo,Culture Calendar
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