The New Bedford Whaling Museum and the Bristol County Sheriff’s Office will open Bristol County: Incarcerated on Oct. 24. The exhibit traces the history of local incarceration from the 18th-century […]
Groundwork Southcoast is hosting a community drive with Savers to raise funds that directly support access programs that help get healthy food to those who need it most. Every donation […]
PACE Head Start is accepting applications for the September 2026 school year. The free program serves about 200 children ages 3 to 5 from income-eligible families in New Bedford, Dartmouth, […]
Mass 2-1-1 and Lyft have teamed up to offer Relief Rides, a limited free transportation program for eligible individuals without access to other local options. Rides are available for critical […]
A reminder that flu and COVID cases rise during this season. Vaccines help protect families and reduce severe illness. Residents can schedule appointments through state vaccination sites or local providers. […]
The community is encouraged to support women and girls through a menstrual access drive addressing period poverty in the region. Organizers have spent years providing advocacy, education, and product distribution. […]
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. Southcoast […]
This group meets the 1st Wednesday of each month at the Buttonwood Senior Center, 7 p.m. This meeting is currently chaired by Councilor –At- Large, Naomi Carney. Contact: Naomi.Carney@newbedford-ma.gov
Mercy 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 […]
WAREHAM -- 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 […]
The Coastal Foodshed farmers' market is back outdoors for the season in Buttonwood Park on Buttonwood Street. The market runs on Thursdays from 2 to 6 p.m. from June through […]
Panera Bread in North Dartmouth will host a fundraiser for YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts’ Grandparents Raising Grandchildren program on Thursday, June 4, from 4 to 8 p.m. at 84 N. Dartmouth […]
Nativity Preparatory School of New Bedford will hold its annual School’s Out for Summer fundraiser on Thursday, June 4, from 5 to 9 p.m. at Cisco Brewers New Bedford. The […]
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 […]
The 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 […]
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 […]
DARTMOUTH -- 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 […]
Island Park will debut with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, June 5, 2026, from 4 to 6 p.m. at 1157 Acushnet Ave. in New Bedford. The Cape Verdean Association in […]
WAREHAM -- 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 […]
Jewelry Repair 101: Fix It Forward is on Saturday, June 6, from 10 a.m. to noon at Wilks Library, 1911 Acushnet Ave., in New Bedford. Jenny Arruda of TL6 The […]
The Feel Good Fair is scheduled for Saturday, June 6, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., on the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth campus. Visitors can find mental health resources, free […]
Serlingpa Meditation Center will hold a Walk for Peace on Saturday, June 6, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Buttonwood Park. The walk begins at the warming house near the […]
The Friends of the Dartmouth Libraries host Jane Dugan from Old Colony History Museum for a presentation on the important role Bristol County played in the American Revolution.
Adventure packages, unique experiences, and sought-after items will be up for bid during the Unitarian Universalist Society of Fairhaven’s grand benefit auction on Saturday, June 6, 5 to 8 p.m. […]
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