The Autumn Mixer features a fall-inspired menu, seasonal cocktails and mocktails, and live entertainment. Guests can test their luck in a pumpkin patch and be among the first to explore silent-auction items that range from weekend getaways and sports memorabilia to spa experiences. The evening supports the mission of United Way of Greater New Bedford […]
NorthStar Learning Centers presents “Old Vegas Casino Night” on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, from 7 to 10 p.m. Tickets cost $200. Guests will receive $1,200 in chips and two drinks. Hors d’oeuvres will be served throughout the evening. The event features live music, a silent auction, prizes, and special entertainment. Expect a lively night out […]
Sunflowers for Sallie supports youth grief awareness and educator training. It honors the memory of Sallie LeBlanc through community outreach and school-based programs. Food, raffles, and live music from 5 to 8 p.m. Proceeds support grief-awareness materials for schools and educator workshops. Tickets cost $20. Funds help educators support students coping with suicide loss. More […]
The Young Women’s Leadership Conference is on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Our Sisters’ School. Admission is $15. The program unites girls ages 10 to 14 for a day of self-empowerment and hands-on workshops. David Guadalupe, director of community impact and engagement at YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts, will deliver the […]
Style and Impact at Luxury Tax is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, from 1 to 5 p.m. at WNBOne Radio. Tickets range from $20 to $50. The women of Luxury Tax will open their closets for a Sip and Shop event with fashion finds, lightly loved pieces, and accessories in many styles and sizes. […]
PACE will hold its 3rd Annual Giving Tuesday Holiday Cocktail Party on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the New Bedford Whaling Museum. The fundraiser features cocktails, conversation, raffles, and light fare. A cash-only bar will be available. Tickets are $100 per person and are available online. Proceeds support PACE programs […]
The 365 Days of Hope event returns in a new format with a focus on greater community impact. The program is on Thursday, Dec. 4, at 6 p.m. at Century House in Acushnet. "365 Days of Hope: The Light Within" supports the year-round fund and the Holiday Hope Project, which assists families during the holidays. […]
Willoughby’s Cafe will hold its seventh annual Friends Helping Families dinner on Friday, Dec. 19, from 6 to 10:30 p.m. at 481 Ashley Blvd. in New Bedford. The fundraiser supports local families in need during the holiday season. Tickets are $25 and include a three-course dinner with tossed green salad, Italian baked penne with bread […]
Humanity at Work and Pilgrim United Church of Christ will mark a year of resistance with an afternoon of music, poetry, food, and conversation on Sunday, March 15, from 2 to 5 p.m. The gathering centers on community voices and creative expression, with a focus on justice, care, and coming together. Admission details and ticket […]
Damien’s Food Pantry will hold a “Fill a Card, Fill a Plate” bingo night on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at the Dudley Brown VFW, 4 Gibbs Ball Road, Wareham. Doors open at 6 p.m. Bingo begins at 7 p.m. The fee is $50 per person (includes 15 games and one drink ticket). Proceeds support the […]
Afternoon Tea and a performance of Abigail Adams in “Liberty & Legacy” by Sheryl Faye is scheduled for Sunday, April 12 at 2:30 p.m. Proceeds from this fundraiser will benefit the Elizabeth Taber Library. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
WHALE will host its annual Spring Fling on April 22 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Steeple Playhouse. It is a cocktail party celebrating community, place and preservation. The evening is casual and come-as-you-are, with seasonal cocktails and light refreshments. Guests will mingle inside a historic space that WHALE itself restored, connecting with neighbors, […]
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