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 jail in Taunton to New Bedford’s Ash Street Jail. The Ash Street facility is the oldest continuously operating jail in the nation. Artifacts include the […]
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 helps build a stronger and more food-secure community. The drive is also a way to support sustainability and care for neighbors. Clothing donations help keep […]
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, Fairhaven, and Acushnet. Children receive early education programs intended to prepare them for kindergarten. Programming includes classroom learning, health services, parent education, family support, and […]
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 non-emergency needs such as food access, short-term work transportation, and medical or mental health appointments. The service is open to qualified residents in Fall River […]
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. Information is available at mass.gov/seasonal-vaccines.
Freetown holds its Fireworks Festival is on Friday, July 3, at Hathaway Park, with food and activities throughout the day. Fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m. The Fourth of July parade follows Saturday, July 4. It steps off at 10 a.m. from Ridge Hill Road, continues along South Main Street to Water Street, and ends at […]
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 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. Guests are treated with dignity and respect. In addition to free meals, the organization offers clothing and foot care. Its mission […]
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 hunger in the South Coast region of Massachusetts by providing food to individuals experiencing food insecurity, promoting education and awareness about hunger in our community, […]
The Marion Fourth of July Parade is scheduled for Saturday, July 4, 2026, beginning at 9 a.m. Parade formation starts at 8 a.m. in the ball field behind the Marion Town House and adjacent to Sippican School. Organizers will be on site to check in participants and line up entries. Trophies are awarded for first, […]
The annual Mattapoisett Road Race is on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at 9 a.m. Runners and walkers can choose from multiple divisions, including a 5K, a 10K, and a youth race. The course runs through downtown Mattapoisett. Prior to Thursday, July 2 online registration is $25, and $35 on July 2, 3 and 4. Proceeds […]
Fairhaven Village Militia will participate in Fairhaven's Independence Day Parade and Ceremony on Saturday, July 4. The procession begins at 9 a.m. Militia members will march in Revolutionary War clothing and fire their muskets along the route down Green Street. The ceremony starts at about 10 a.m. at Fort Phoenix, and the militia will fire […]
Fairhaven hosts its Fourth of July parade and cannon ceremony Saturday, July 4, as part of the MA250 celebration marking 250 years since the start of the American Revolution. Antique cars will travel through town and gather at Cushman Park before the parade begins. The parade starts at 9 a.m. from Cushman Park, 154 Green […]
Westport will celebrate Independence Day and the nation's 250th anniversary with its annual Fourth of July Parade on Saturday, July 4 at 10 a.m. The procession will travel from Central Village to the former Westport High School. Roads along the route close at 9 a.m. Registration and lineup begin at 8 a.m. Antique cars, tractors, […]
FAIRHAVEN -- 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 & WIC, FMNP are accepted by some farmers.
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. The schedule is: Monday, 10 am - 2 pm Tuesday, 10 am - 2 pm Wednesday, 10 am - 2 pm Thursday, 2 pm - 7 […]
The Marion Institute's Southcoast Food Policy Council is inviting residents to take part in the free 2026 "Eat Local 21 Day Challenge" beginning July 6. Participants will spend 21 days learning how to buy, prepare, and eat food grown, caught, or produced within 200 miles of home. After registering, they will receive a daily email […]
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. The Swap Shop, located at 1103 Shawmut Ave., is accepting donations of gently used items, […]
The Marion Art Center and the Marion Community Center will host a public reading of Frederick Douglass’ 1852 speech, “What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?” on Monday, July 6, at 1 p.m. Readers will present an abridged version, and Dr. Moise St. Louis will lead a community discussion. Lunch will be served […]
North 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
Those 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. Sessions are hosted by Debbie Keiko Kenny, an experienced wellness professional with more than 30 years in massage therapy, holistic healing, and related services. She […]
A 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 they shape daily life. Sessions are presented by the Beyond House and Massachusetts Young People in Recovery. More information is available on Facebook at MAYoungPeopleinRecovery […]
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. Pantry is open Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. […]
The Westport River Watershed Alliance will host children's activities and workshops this summer at the River Center. "Open Days" are held Wednesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free unless otherwise noted. July 8-10: Nature After Dark July 15-17: Nature's Prints July 22-24: Wild Survival July 29-31: Shark Week Aug. 5-7: […]
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. Groceries are available to individuals and families facing food insecurity. Hundreds […]
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