Shine On 2026 annual fundraiser
Shine On 2026 is on Friday, Sept. 25, from 6 to 10 p.m., at the Century House in Acushnet. Community Nurse’s annual fundraiser features live entertainment by The Flying Ivories […]
24 events found.
Civic Life
Events
-
-
Century House Inc 107 South Main Street, Acushnet, MA, United States
-
Mercy Meals and More: Free Breakfast
Pilgrim United Church of Christ 635 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA, United StatesMercy Meals & More is a Massachusetts 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides a nutritious start to the day for neighbors in need. A hot breakfast is served Monday through Saturday from […]
-
Damien’s Food Pantry open Thursdays, Saturdays
Damien's Food Pantry 242 Marion Road, Wareham, MA, United StatesWAREHAM -- Damien's Food Pantry provides food to residents of Bristol, Plymouth and Barnstable counties on Thursdays and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon. Its mission is to help end […]
-
Fairhaven Farmers’ Market schedule
Fairhaven Farmers Market 151 Alden Road, Fairhaven, MA, United StatesFAIRHAVEN -- The Fairhaven Farmers’ Market will hold a weekly outdoors market on Sundays into October. Look for the bright yellow farmstand at 151 Alden Road. SNAP, HIP, Senior & […]
-
New Bedford School Committee’s Academic Achievement Sub-Committee meeting
Keith Middle School 225 Hathaway Blvd, New Bedford, United StatesThe New Bedford School Committee’s Academic Achievement Sub-Committee will meet Monday, Sept. 28, at 5 p.m. at Keith Middle School, in the Steven De Rossi Community Room. Agenda items include year-end 2025-26 attendance reports for the district and individual schools. Members will also discuss the next meeting before adjourning. The next meeting is scheduled for […]
-
New Bedford Retirement Board meeting
New Bedford Retirement System 651 Orchard St., #203A, New Bedford, MA, United StatesThe New Bedford Retirement Board will meet Tuesday, Sept. 29, at 9 a.m. in person at 651 Orchard St., Room 203A, and remotely via Zoom. Remote participants can contact Eric Cohen at ECohen@newbedfordretirement.org or 508-979-1538 for the meeting ID and password. Agenda items include an introduction from PERAC Commissioner William Keefe and an August investment […]
-
All About Us: Recovery Meetings
YWCA Southeastern Mass 20 South 6th St., New Bedford, MA, United StatesThose on a recovery journey are invited to attend weekly recovery-focused meetings beginning Tuesday, May 26. The meetings aim to provide a supportive space for healing, self-care, and personal growth. […]
-
Active Parenting: First Five Years
Family Resource and Development Center 128 Union Street, New Bedford, MA, United StatesActive Parenting: First Five Years is a four-week program for caregivers of children from birth to age 5. Classes run Tuesdays, Sept. 8-29 from 1 to 3 p.m. , at the Family Resource Center, 128 Union St., third floor, New Bedford. The interactive program focuses on healthy child development, positive parenting strategies, practical ways to […]
-
Wellness Workshop at Beyond House
The Beyond House 3057 Acushnet Ave, New Bedford, MA, United StatesA weekly Wellness Workshop meets on Tuesdays at 2:30 p.m. at Beyond House Young Adult Access Center. The conversation centers on the eight dimensions of wellness and the practical ways […]
-
New Bedford School Committee’s Finance and Operations Subcommittee meeting
Paul Rodrigues Administration Building 455 County St, New Bedford, United StatesThe New Bedford School Committee’s Finance and Operations Subcommittee will meet Tuesday, Sept. 29, at 4 p.m. in Room 224 of the Paul Rodrigues Administration Building, 455 County St. Agenda items include approval of September meeting minutes, fiscal 2027 finance reports, September donation requests, and the 2026 facilities rental report. You can also view the […]
-
New Bedford Board of Health meeting
Zoom MeetingThe New Bedford Board of Health will meet Tuesday, Sept. 29, at 6 p.m. with hybrid participation, with public access available through Zoom and by telephone. Agenda items include the board’s regular business. For more information, contact Rosemary Tavares at 508-991-6199.
-
Dartmouth Pathways Committee meeting
Dartmouth Town Hall 400 Slocum Road, Dartmouth, MA, United StatesThe Dartmouth Pathways Committee will meet Tuesday, Sept. 29, at 6:30 p.m. in Room 315 at Dartmouth Town Hall. Members will review the Sept. 20 Bike Rodeo outreach event and discuss updates to the Dartmouth Heritage Trail. Planned Town and MassDOT projects also are on the agenda, including road resurfacing, corridor improvements and design work. […]
-
Free flu vaccine clinics on the South Coast
Acushnet Council on Aging 59 1/2 South Main St., Acushnet, MA, United States +2 moreSEMAP is offering free flu vaccine clinics at several South Coast locations this fall. Standard and high-dose vaccines will be available to members of the public age 18 and older. […]
-
Weekly Emergency Food Resource Meetings
Zoom MeetingWeekly 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. Southcoast […]
-
Ashley School Building Committee meeting
Paul Rodrigues Administration Building, 455 County St., New Bedford, MA, United StatesThe Ashley School Building Committee will meet Wednesday, Sept. 30, from 4 to 5 p.m. at the Paul Rodrigues Administration Building, Room 224. It will also be available remotely by Zoom. Agenda items include updates on the school design, geotechnical report, and project schedule. The committee will also discuss working group meetings focused on building […]
-
-
Making Waves at New Bedford YMCA
New Bedford YMCA 25 S Water St., New Bedford, MA, United StatesMaking Waves will run throughout October at the New Bedford YMCA, 25 S. Water St. Participants can choose a swimming goal and raise funds as they go. Proceeds will help […]
-
Damien’s Food Pantry open twice weekly
Damien's Food Pantry 242 Marion Road, Wareham, MA, United StatesWAREHAM -- Damien's Food Pantry provides food to residents of Bristol, Plymouth and Barnstable counties on Thursdays and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon. Its mission is to help end […]
-
United Way of Greater New Bedford’s Mobile Market
BankFive Acushnet Ave 1724 Acushnet Ave, New Bedford, MA, United States +1 moreUnited Way of Greater New Bedford's Mobile Market is back, offering free fresh produce to working residents from July through October. Produce is provided by Sharing the Harvest Community Farm, […]
-
Weekly Solidarity Gathering
A weekly solidarity gathering meets on Thursdays at 6 p.m. on Center Street in Fairhaven, near the Unitarian church and the library. Participants gather to stand in support of immigration […]
-
New Bedford and Fall River ballot forums
Keith Middle School 225 Hathaway Blvd, New Bedford, United States +1 moreSouthCoast community organizations will host two nonpartisan forums this fall to explain Massachusetts statewide ballot questions and what a yes or no vote means for each measure. A New Bedford […]
-
The Sole Foot Clinic
Pilgrim United Church of Christ 635 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA, United StatesThe Sole Foot Clinic meets on Thursdays from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. at Mercy Meals & More, focusing on spiritual, mental, and physical well-being while respecting each guest’s dignity. Volunteers […]
-
Dartmouth Farmers’ Market weekly schedule
St. Mary's Church 789 Dartmouth Street, Dartmouth, MA, United StatesDARTMOUTH -- The Dartmouth Farmers' Market is open weekly on Friday afternoons outdoors at St. Mary's Church into October. The Dartmouth Farmers' Market is centered around locally grown, raised and […]
-
Understand Your Energy Bills & Assistance Programs session
Family Resource and Development Center 128 Union Street, New Bedford, MA, United StatesUnited Way of Greater New Bedford and local partners will hold an energy assistance session Monday, Oct. 5, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Family Resource Center, 128 Union […]
-
North End Neighborhood Association meeting
Global Learning Charter School 190 Ashley Blvd, New Bedford, MA, United StatesNorth End Neighborhood Association Meets at Global Charter School, first Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Check the association's Facebook page for meeting topics. Contact: Scott Pemberton. Contact: scottpemberton245@yahoo.com
Keep The Light shining with your donation.
As an independent, nonprofit news outlet, we rely on reader support to help fund the kind of in-depth journalism that keeps the public informed and holds the powerful accountable. Thank you for your support.